Carol & Richard


Luxury Provençal Garden WEDDING AT LA BASTIDE IN GORDES, PROVENCE, FRANCE

A joyful summer wedding in the heart of Provence. Carol & Richard gathered their loved ones in the hilltop gem of Gordes for an unforgettable celebration full of love, sunshine, and timeless elegance. From the pre-wedding portraits among poppy fields to their classic getaway in a vintage car, every detail felt effortlessly beautiful.


Scroll through to soak in the Provençal light, heartfelt moments, and the magic of La Bastide — one of the most breathtaking wedding venues in the South of France.


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A picturesque view of Gordes, Provence, showcasing its charming stone buildings and lush surrounding landscape.
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Bride and groom exit their wedding ceremony at La Bastide, Gordes, France.
Bride and groom kiss at La Bastide, Gordes, beautifully photographed by a Provence wedding photographer.
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A Provence wedding photographer captures the romantic kiss of a bride and groom at La Bastide, Gordes
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Pre-Wedding SESSION IN GORDES, PROVENCE, FRANCE

Enchanting view of Gordes, Provence, showcasing unique stone buildings in a serene landscape.
A couple walking hand in hand through a historic stone alleyway, capturing their love in a pre-wedding session in Gordes
A woman in Gordes, Provence, elegantly holds her engagement ring, symbolizing love and commitment.
A couple holding hands in a charming old stone alleyway during their pre-wedding session in Gordes, Provence.
A couple poses romantically in Gordes, Provence, during their pre-wedding session.
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A couple intertwined in a romantic embrace, walking hand in hand through a picturesque stone alleyway in Gordes, Provenc
A beautiful pre-wedding session captures a couple in the scenic village of Gordes, Provence.
A couple enjoying a pre-wedding moment, holding hands in a quaint stone alleyway in the scenic village of Gordes, Proven
A romantic kiss captured in front of a picturesque stone building during a pre-wedding session in Provence.
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A couple joyfully poses in a vibrant poppy field during their pre-wedding session in the picturesque Provence region.
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A couple shares a kiss in a vibrant poppy field during their pre-wedding session in picturesque Provence
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A couple enjoys a romantic pre-wedding photo session surrounded by blooming poppies in Provence.
A couple captures a romantic moment in a lush poppy field during their pre-wedding shoot in Provence.
A lush field of red poppies in Provence, representing the natural beauty and floral diversity of the region.

Planning: Despinoy Wedding | Venue: La Bastide de Gordes  | Floral Design: Elles Floraldesigner | Hair & Make-up Artist: Jane Makeup Artist | Stationery: Précieux Papiers

Hi Stepan,


Thank you so much! You did a phenomenal job with the wedding day and pre-wedding shoot.

Thank you again! 



Carol & Richard

Perched high in the enchanting village of Gordes, Carol and Richard celebrated their luxury Provence wedding at the magnificent Airelles Gordes Hotel on a beautiful spring day. The American-born couple, both deeply rooted in their Chinese heritage, envisioned a celebration that would capture the ethereal beauty of Provence while honoring their cultural background.


Their elegant French wedding embodied the essence of inland Provence—sophisticated yet wonderfully understated. Drawing inspiration from Provençal sensibilities, they created an atmosphere that felt as fresh as the hillside breeze. The color palette evoked the natural beauty of the Luberon landscape, with whites and soft taupes complemented by gentle touches of blue and lilac, reflecting the spring season’s natural vitality.



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