Bordeaux, France
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
A hilltop village behind Nice, where I photographed a wedding at a family-owned villa with a terrace above the town.
Your Riviera Wedding, Between Hills and Coast.
Wedding photographer on the French Riviera
On the French Riviera my work has been at private villas and estates in the hills rather than in the city. In Saint-Paul-de-Vence I photographed a wedding at a family-owned villa, with the ceremony on a green terrace looking over the town.
Couples come here to marry from all over: that one came from Sweden, with a Swedish priest leading the ceremony, and went on to a Michelin-starred restaurant for dinner. Most of my planning here is timing: the ceremony out of the strongest sun, portraits when the light softens, and enough time to move between places.
Season
May to June and September to early October are the most comfortable. July and August look beautiful but are hot and busy, so timings need more care.
Light
The sun is strong for most of the day. I use the shade of terraces and gardens, and keep portraits for the hour before sunset.
Getting around
Nice Côte d’Azur is the airport for most Riviera weddings; Saint-Paul-de-Vence is about half an hour from it by car. Summer traffic on the coast is slow, so allow extra time between places.
If it rains
Rain is rare in summer, but ask your villa or estate where the ceremony would go if it came: a covered terrace or a large room is enough.
- Full day
- From €2,800 · 10 or 12 hours
- Book ahead
- 6–18 months
Real weddings on the French Riviera
A wedding at a family-owned villa in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, with the ceremony on a terrace looking over the town and a late, loud party.
All weddingsWhere I’ve photographed
On the Riviera I’ve worked at private villas rather than public venues, so I plan each day around the house itself: its terraces, its shade and its view.
Check your dateWhat couples say
“We are very happy with all the photos! so beautiful :) thank you so much for capturing our day!”
A full wedding day starts at €2,800: up to 10 hours of coverage, 400+ edited photographs, a preview within 10 days and the full gallery within three months. Travel within France is included. Most couples book six to eighteen months ahead.
1. We talk first
A call about your story, the atmosphere you want and the people who matter most.
2. We plan the light
A timeline built around the best hour for portraits, and a venue scout when I don’t know it yet.
3. I document, quietly
A few guided portraits, then I move through the day without interrupting it.
4. You get the gallery
A preview within 10 days, then the full gallery within three months, through a private link you can share with family.
Questions
When is the best time to get married on the French Riviera?
May to June and September to early October, for stable weather, softer light and manageable temperatures. July and August work too, with careful timing around the heat.
Do you photograph weddings all along the Riviera?
Yes, in Nice, Saint-Paul-de-Vence and the villages and estates around them. Travel within France is included.
How much does wedding photography on the French Riviera cost?
A full wedding day is €2,800 for 10 hours or €3,100 for 12 hours, and travel within France is included.
How far ahead should we book?
Most couples book 6 to 18 months ahead. Summer Saturdays go first.
Is your style posed or documentary?
Mostly documentary. I follow the day as it happens and step in with a little direction for portraits and family photos, then step back again.
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I’m excited to go wherever your love story is taking me and looking forward to hearing from you!