A Provencal Wedding with Cape Gown Drama at Chateau de Robernier

A destination wedding at Chateau de Robernier in Provence featuring village church vows, a Francesca Piccini cape gown, and candlelit courtyard dining, captured by Fabien…

By Elena Moretti | Published 16 October 2023

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Chateau de Robernier

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Var

Up to 300 guests

From €10,500 4.5 (187)

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Chateau de Robernier

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Var

Up to 300 guests

From €10,500 4.5 (187)

Guests gathered in Provence for a celebration at Chateau de Robernier, a private wedding estate with pink facade and hillside views. Aava Wedding coordinated a day that moved from village church vows at Eglise Notre Dame de Correns to garden portraits and candlelit dining beneath the chateau's stone courtyards.

Photography

Fabien Deletraz

Venue

Chateau de Robernier, Var

Region

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Couple

Ceremony

The bride and groom share their first kiss at the altar inside a small historic chapel with terracotta tile floors, dark wood paneling, and a large ornate gilded sunburst altarpiece as the backdrop. The groom wears a charcoal grey suit with a blue tie, while the bride wears a white tulle gown with a sheer cape overlay and a floral hair accessory. The bride holds a loose, garden-style bouquet in shades of lavender, soft pink, and white. Simple wooden rush-seat chairs line the aisle, and white floral arrangements are visible near the altar; the overall styling is romantic and classic. This is a mid-range portrait shot capturing the couple full-length in the center of the chapel.

A bride and groom share a kiss just outside the entrance of a stone chateau or manor building, with scattered flower petals on the ground around them. The bride wears a white tulle off-shoulder gown with sheer long sleeves and a flowing layered skirt, her long hair down with small floral pins, and she holds a loose, garden-style bouquet of lavender, blush pink, soft blue, and white blooms including sweet peas and anemones. The groom wears a dark charcoal morning coat with grey striped trousers and black Oxford shoes, and dips the bride slightly as they kiss. Above them hangs a lush floral installation featuring cascading greenery, blush garden roses, mauve flowers, and trailing vines framing the arched doorway, creating a romantic, garden-inspired ceremony exit moment. Portrait shot, taken outdoors in natural light.

A religious wedding ceremony taking place inside a French stone chapel with white vaulted ceilings and barrel arches. The altar is dominated by a large ornate gilded sunburst retable with baroque sculptural detail, flanked by floral arrangements of white blooms and greenery on each side. Approximately 80–100 guests are seated in wooden chairs arranged in two sections facing the altar, dressed in smart-casual to formal attire in a mix of navy, white, and colorful summer dresses. The shot is a wide, central-aisle perspective from the rear of the chapel, capturing the full interior architecture and the ceremony in progress at the altar.

The ceremony took place at Eglise Notre Dame de Correns, a village church filled with music and prayer. Guests filled the wooden pews as vows echoed through the ancient stone interior, the atmosphere both solemn and joyful. After the exchange of rings, the wedding party emerged into bright Provencal sunlight for the short drive back to Chateau de Robernier.

Bridal Portraits

A bridal portrait taken outdoors on a lawn, with the bride glancing back over her shoulder toward the camera. She wears a white off-the-shoulder dress with voluminous puff sleeves and has long, loosely worn blonde hair accessorized with a small white floral hair pin. She holds a large, loosely arranged bouquet featuring soft pink sweet peas, mauve roses, pale blue delphinium, white lisianthus, and lavender blooms. The styling is relaxed and romantic with a pastel floral palette. The portrait is shot at a medium distance with a shallow depth of field, softly blurring the palm tree and greenery in the background.

A bride stands alone in the grand interior of what appears to be a French chateau, turning to look back at the camera with a smile. She wears a voluminous ivory tulle ballgown with a sheer tulle cape or overlay, and her long hair is worn down. The room features white-and-gold boiserie wall paneling, a black-and-white marble checkerboard floor, terracotta-potted green plants flanking a doorway, and a gilt-framed oil portrait painting visible through the doorway beyond. A French-style upholstered settee with a blush cushion is partially visible to the left. The overall decor style is classic French period interior. Full-length portrait shot with the dress train spread across the floor. Potential venue feature image.

A bridal portrait taken indoors inside a French chateau, showing the bride from behind as she stands in a large doorway with white-painted boiserie paneling trimmed in gold. She wears a voluminous ivory and blush tulle ball gown with a flowing cape or veil trailing behind her. The interior features a black-and-white checkered marble floor, antique gilt-framed artwork and mirrors visible through the doorway, terracotta pots with green potted plants flanking the entrance, Louis XVI-style gilt furniture with pale blue-green upholstery, and iron-and-glass lantern pendants overhead. The overall decor style is classic French heritage with a formal, ornate aesthetic. Wide portrait shot. Potential venue feature image.

The bride stood framed by Chateau de Robernier's formal gardens, her Francesca Piccini gown catching the golden Provencal light. Solo portraits revealed the gown's architectural cape and sculpted sleeves in full detail, each image drawing on the contrast between flowing fabric and the structured symmetry of the estate. The pink facade and cypress-lined paths provided a warm, textured backdrop.

Couple Portraits

A couple portrait taken just outside the entrance of what appears to be a chapel or historic stone building, framed by an arched doorway with ornate wooden doors. The bride wears a white tulle gown with sheer, billowy sleeves and small floral hair accessories in her long blonde hair; she holds a loose, garden-style bouquet of soft blue hydrangeas, blush and mauve roses, lilac, and white freesia. The groom wears a charcoal grey suit with a dusty blue tie and a blush rosebud boutonnière. Both are laughing and looking at each other. Above them hangs a lush floral installation featuring cream and blush garden roses, soft pink and mauve blooms, and trailing greenery. The overall floral palette is pastel — soft pinks, mauves, blues, and creams — suggesting a romantic, garden-influenced styling approach. Medium portrait shot, natural daylight.

A close-up couples portrait of a bride and groom under the bride's veil, which billows around them and catches bright light. The groom, wearing a charcoal suit with a blue patterned tie and a small floral buttonhole featuring pale pink and white blooms, kisses the bride on the cheek as she smiles with her eyes closed. The bride wears a sheer, halter-style gown with three-dimensional floral appliqués and holds a loose, garden-style bouquet featuring sweet peas in lavender and white, pale pink bleeding heart flowers, white lisianthus, and soft purple clusters. The shot is an intimate, softly lit portrait with a shallow depth of field and an outdoor background visible through the veil.

A couple shares an intimate embrace in the grand interior gallery of a French chateau, shot as a full-length portrait from behind. The bride wears a white tulle ball gown with a long flowing train and her hair down, while the groom is dressed in a dark navy suit. The room features a black and white marble checkerboard floor, white paneled walls with gold molding, ornate iron lantern pendant lights, and gilt-framed Louis XVI-style armchairs upholstered in pale blue. A classical oil portrait in a gold frame is visible through a doorway in the background, alongside a stone sculpture and potted green plants. The overall decor palette is white, gold, and soft grey with a classic French interior style. Potential venue feature image.

A couple portrait shot outdoors on a lawn, with the groom spinning the bride as she turns away from the camera. The bride wears a white off-the-shoulder gown with voluminous puff sleeves and a flowing train, and carries a loose bouquet of soft lavender and blush blooms. The groom is dressed in a black tailcoat jacket with grey trousers, a light blue tie, and a small white boutonniere. The setting is an open grassy area with a palm tree in the foreground and dense green woodland in the background, suggesting a garden or estate grounds. The shot is a full-length portrait with a bright, airy, light-filled quality consistent with a classic romantic styling.

Fabien Deletraz captured the couple across the chateau's terraces, lawns, and tree-lined paths while cicadas hummed in the background. The bride's Francesca Piccini cape gown moved cleanly in the breeze, its sculpted sleeves creating striking silhouettes against the hillside views. Bridesmaids in light blue dresses gathered nearby, adding a soft counterpoint to the green gardens and pink stone facade.

Reception

An outdoor wedding reception tablescape detail shot showing multiple long guest tables set in what appears to be a courtyard or garden terrace of a French-style venue with arched windows and ivy-covered walls visible in the background. The tables are dressed in pink toile de Jouy print tablecloths with red-and-white striped napkins, china plates with decorative borders, wood-handled flatware, and cut crystal glassware. Centerpieces consist of loose arrangements of blush peonies, lavender lisianthus, pink sweet peas, peach ranunculus, and garden roses displayed in clear glass bud vases of varying heights. Natural wood cross-back chairs are placed at each setting, and soft pink taper candles are visible along the tables in the background. Sheer light blue draping is used as a backdrop element between the tables and the venue facade. The overall decor palette is pink, lavender, peach, and white with a romantic French country styling theme. Wide-angle detail shot taken from a low angle to capture the table depth and room layout.

A close-up detail shot of a wedding reception tablescape featuring a pink toile de Jouy tablecloth as the base. The place settings include floral-rimmed china plates with a small rose motif, red-and-white gingham napkins, silver flatware with cream-colored handles, and handwritten calligraphy place cards alongside a small gold easel table number holder. Multiple clear glass bud vases are clustered as centerpieces holding a colorful wildflower-style arrangement of deep red sweet peas, peach garden roses, lavender lisianthus, hot pink blooms, and mixed greenery, accompanied by individual taper candles in blush pink and terracotta red. The overall decor palette is playful and garden-inspired, mixing bold saturated florals with soft pink printed linens and natural wood cross-back chairs visible in the background.

Dinner unfolded in the courtyard beneath string lights and stone arches, where candlelit tables were dressed with lush floral runners and fine glassware. Guests moved easily between courses of Provencal cuisine and heartfelt toasts. As evening settled over the estate, the energy built from intimate conversation to open celebration on the dance floor.

Design and Details

Detail shot of the rear of a vintage cream-colored convertible wedding car decorated with an abundant floral arrangement. The flowers include mauve and lavender roses, blush pink roses, ivory roses, light blue delicate blooms, small white filler flowers, and lush green foliage that cascades down from the trunk and spare tire mount. The arrangement is full and trailing, with stems and leaves draping toward the ground. The car features tan leather interior visible in the background and chrome detailing. The floral palette is a soft mix of purple, mauve, blush, and white, consistent with a romantic garden-style wedding aesthetic.

A cream and brown vintage convertible wedding car is parked on a gravel driveway in front of a French chateau with light blue shutters and a distinctive rounded tower. The rear of the car is decorated with an abundant floral arrangement featuring mauve, blush pink, white, and lavender blooms — likely roses and delphinium — with lush green foliage cascading around the spare tire mounted on the back. The car interior features tan leather upholstery and a wooden steering wheel. No people are visible in the frame; this is a detail/wide shot focused on the decorated vehicle with the chateau facade as backdrop. Potential venue feature image.

Close-up detail shot of a floral arrangement placed on or near a white-framed window ledge, with soft natural light coming through the glass. The arrangement features soft pink garden roses and clusters of small white flowers, likely spirea or similar delicate filler blooms, with fresh green foliage throughout. The loose, garden-style arrangement has an unstructured, organic form with stems extending outward in multiple directions. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an indoor setting with a view of greenery outside.

Close-up detail shot of a floral arrangement resting on a dark wrought-iron garden table. The arrangement features a mixed palette of blush pink roses, mauve garden roses, lavender lisianthus, deep magenta sweet peas, orange ranunculus, white star-shaped flowers, and trailing green vine foliage. The style is loose and garden-inspired with an abundant, unstructured form. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting. The overall color palette is vivid and multicolored, consistent with a bohemian or garden-party wedding aesthetic.

The design drew on Provence's natural palette of soft greens, whites, and warm stone tones. Floral arrangements combined garden roses and trailing greenery across ceremony and reception spaces, while the courtyard's ironwork and aged wood added texture and depth. Every choice felt rooted in the landscape surrounding Chateau de Robernier.

More from the Day

A bridal party portrait taken outdoors on a gravel path alongside a chateau. The bride, wearing a white tulle gown with a lace bodice, stands at center holding a bouquet of soft pink and lilac blooms raised above her head, while posing with three bridesmaids. Two bridesmaids wear dusty blue floor-length dresses with a slit — one in a one-shoulder style — and the third wears a short blush pink sequined and pleated mini dress. The group of four women are smiling and posed in a relaxed, celebratory stance. The styling palette is soft and pastel, consistent with a classic French chateau wedding aesthetic. This is a full-length portrait shot in natural light.

A wide exterior shot of a French chateau photographed straight-on from the gravel driveway approach. The three-storey golden limestone building features two conical-roofed corner towers, white-shuttered windows, and a central entrance door flanked by decorative stone urns on pedestals. Two heavily pollarded plane trees frame the facade symmetrically, their bare upper branches spreading across the front of the building. Large agave plants line the foreground edges of the driveway. No people are visible in the frame. Potential venue feature image.

An exterior architectural shot of a French chateau featuring a distinctive conical-roofed round tower with grey slate tiles and a weathervane at its peak. The main building facade displays warm golden limestone construction with multiple rows of pale blue-grey shuttered windows across three visible stories. No people are present in the frame. The composition is a wide upward-angled shot that emphasizes the tower and facade, with tree branches framing the upper left corner of the image. Potential venue feature image.

Guests walk along a gravel pathway toward a French chateau during what appears to be a cocktail hour or arrival. The chateau is a three-story stone building with pale blue shutters, two conical-roofed turrets, and a stone balustrade terrace, flanked by large agave plants. In the foreground, two guests walk away from the camera — one in a dark blazer with a blue hat and white trousers, the other in a floral midi dress — while approximately eight additional guests in smart-casual attire gather near the terrace. Wide shot taken from ground level along the central pathway axis. Potential venue feature image.

Aesthetic

Elegant, French

Guest Count

Budget Range

Bride's Dress

Francesca Piccini

The Wedding Team

Venue

Chateau de Robernier

FWS

Wedding Planning

Aava Wedding

Photography

Fabien Deletraz

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Var

A truly unique fairytale 16th-century castle in Provence, set among vineyards and centuries-old olive groves, offering exclusive privatisation for weddings of up to 300 guests with 26 sleeping on-site.

Up to 300 guests

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