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Blush, Sage, and Gold at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Cote d'Azur

A blush, sage, and gold editorial at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on the Cote d'Azur, with Dylan Parienty gowns and wild florals. 23 photos by…

By Elena Moretti | Published 23 April 2024

This editorial captured the Belle Epoque grandeur of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, a pink-facade wedding villa on the French Riviera, where formal fountains, palm-lined paths, and layered terraces offered ceremony and reception scenes in a single address. NKT Events shaped a palette of blush, sage, and gold across the villa's nine themed gardens, from parterre to loggia, at this iconic seaside wedding destination in Provence and the Cote d'Azur.

Photography
NKT Events
Venue
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Alpes-Maritimes
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Couple
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Bridal Portraits

Bride in white gown and cathedral veil facing water view through vine-covered pergola with vibrant floral arch
Groom in black tuxedo standing under wisteria-draped pergola with orange and red floral arrangements
Bride walking away twirling white off-shoulder tulle mini dress with train past neoclassical rotunda in formal garden
Bride in ruffled tulle ballgown with cathedral train on gravel path before Belle Epoque villa

NKT Events styled two distinct bridal looks against the villa's pink Belle Epoque facade and formal gardens. The first featured a Dylan Parienty Paris lace gown with a long train, photographed on the gravel pathway beneath Moorish-arched colonnades. A second, lighter dress carried movement for stair and fountain shots. Black-and-white portraits on a shaded garden path captured the trailing silhouette among mature trees.


Couple Portraits

Bride in off-the-shoulder lace ball gown and groom in charcoal tuxedo touching foreheads before stone rotunda
Bride in white strapless mini dress and groom in black suit posing under cascading floral arch on stone terrace
Bride and groom embracing on steps of pink Belle Epoque villa with boxwood hedges and topiary
Couple at wisteria terrace with maximalist warm-toned floral arch overlooking Mediterranean sea and coast

The couple posed at the neoclassical white stone rotunda with Corinthian columns, the Mediterranean stretching beyond the balustrade. A wider frame placed them against the full pink facade with its ornamental arched windows and tiered balconies. On the outdoor terrace, the sweeping water view behind them added depth, while the rotunda's circular geometry anchored the composition.


Reception

Long reception table with sage green linen and colorful floral runner set on terrace before pink Belle Epoque villa
Outdoor reception table with orange and lavender floral centrepiece, gold charger plates, and taper candles
Bride at sage-linen table with orange poppy and coral rose runner beside pink Gothic villa
An outdoor reception table setup photographed in wide shot on a gravel courtyard in front of a pink neoclassical building with white architectural detailing. The long rectangular table is dressed in a pale blue-grey linen tablecloth and surrounded by blush pink chiavari chairs with white cushions. The tablescape features an abundant floral runner composed of orange Iceland poppies, peach and blush garden roses, lavender scabiosa, purple alliums, yellow ranunculus, and mixed wildflowers, with slender lilac and peach taper candles interspersed throughout. At the base of the table end sits a large floor-level floral installation including orange fritillaria imperialis (crown imperial), purple alliums, blush roses, hot pink blooms, and trailing greenery. Place settings include white plates with chargers, sage green cloth napkins, and amber-tinted glassware. The overall color palette combines orange, peach, lavender, blush, and yellow in a maximalist garden-party style. Potential venue feature image.

A long reception table stretched across the gravel courtyard directly in front of the pink neoclassical building, styled with layered florals and gold-rimmed glassware. The bride sat at the far end, the villa's white ornamental balustrades rising behind her. Wide shots revealed the full scope of the outdoor dining arrangement, with manicured hedges and stone pathways connecting the garden rooms around the table.


Design and Details

Wedding reception table at a pink Belle Epoque villa with colourful floral centrepieces and gold-rimmed plates
Wildflower centerpiece of orange ranunculus purple allium yellow poppies in white bowl on gold chargers
Jewel-toned centerpiece with orange poppies magenta tulips lavender sweet peas and yellow taper candles
Maximalist tablescape with orange fritillaria purple alliums blush roses on powder blue linen with gold-rimmed china

NKT Events built tablescapes combining sage linens, gold accents, and taper candles beneath the villa's ornate arched windows. Wildly structured floral arrangements in pink, purple, and green tones rose from low white ceramic bowls without blocking sightlines. Gold chiavari chairs lined the long table on the gravel courtyard, while the pink-rendered facade and white Gothic-style detailing framed every angle of the setting.


More from the Day

Villa Ephrussi with pink rendered walls, white columns, and hydrangea garden beds on the French Riviera
A wide shot of an outdoor venue corridor featuring a warm yellow ochre building with a series of ornate white-trimmed arches supported by stone columns, lined with a terracotta-tiled walkway. Dense floral plantings run along the base of the arched colonnade, including blush pink, coral, and deep red blooms — appearing to include snapdragons, alyssum, and similar garden flowers. A carved stone wall fountain is visible on the right side. No people are present in the image. The overall aesthetic is Mediterranean or Spanish Colonial in style, with a classic, garden-forward character. Potential venue feature image.
Periwinkle invitation with orange poppy, lilac details card, ranunculus, and gold velvet ring box
An outdoor wedding ceremony setup photographed from a distance through tree branches, framing a terrace with a stone balustrade overlooking a blue body of water and hillside beyond. The ceremony space features a large floral arch adorned with vibrant orange, red, and yellow blooms alongside trailing lavender wisteria and lush greenery, positioned at the far end of a stone-paved aisle. Low floral arrangements in matching orange, yellow, lavender, and blush tones line both sides of the aisle. Gold chiavari chairs with white cushions are arranged in rows on either side of the aisle, and no guests are present, indicating this is a pre-ceremony setup shot. The overall floral palette is bold and colorful with a garden-party aesthetic. Wide establishing shot taken from an elevated vantage point partially obscured by surrounding trees and foliage. Potential venue feature image.
Aesthetic
Editorial, French Riviera
Guest Count
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Budget Range
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Bride's Dress
Dylan Parienty Paris lace gown with long train

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