Musical Fountains and Mediterranean Romance at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

Sharveen and Martin's elegant wedding at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild featured musical fountains, Riviera views, and blush-and-gold styling.

By Elena Moretti | Published 4 December 2017

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Alpes-Maritimes

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Sharveen and Martin travelled from New York to celebrate their marriage at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, a prestigious wedding venue on the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco. Set against musical fountains and Mediterranean views on the Cote d'Azur, their elegant celebration was planned by Label' Emotion Cote d'Azur and captured by Les Studios Love Story.

Photography

Venue

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Alpes-Maritimes

Region

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Couple

Sharveen & Martin

Getting Ready

A couple portrait taken outdoors beside a large vibrant bougainvillea in deep magenta-purple in full bloom, climbing a stone wall next to a terracotta-tiled staircase with a white wrought-iron railing. The bride wears a sleeveless, V-neck ivory column gown with a long veil and her dark hair is styled up; the groom wears a classic black tuxedo with a black bow tie and a small white boutonniere. The two are facing each other and smiling closely, suggesting an intimate moment just before or after the ceremony. The shot is a medium portrait with a shallow depth of field that keeps both subjects and the floral backdrop in focus.

An outdoor couple portrait showing the groom kissing the bride on the cheek as she leans into him with her eyes closed. The groom wears a dark navy suit with a white dress shirt and dark tie, while the bride wears a sleeveless white dress with a simple V-neckline and a sheer white veil. Her dark hair is styled in a sleek updo and she wears long gold tassel drop earrings. The styling is modern and minimal. The shot is a close-up portrait framed against a blurred green foliage background.

Preparations began at Le Meridien overlooking the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, where Sharveen dressed surrounded by the warm energy of her bridal party. Her gown shimmered in the coastal light as hair and makeup took shape against a backdrop of sea views. The morning's mood was joyful and relaxed, each moment building toward the couple's emotional first look at La Chevre d'Or.

Ceremony

An outdoor wedding ceremony in progress, captured in a wide shot showing the bride walking down the aisle toward the groom and officiant. The ceremony is set on a terraced area overlooking a large body of water with hills visible in the background. The bride wears a fitted, sleek white gown with a long cathedral veil and carries a bouquet of cream and ivory blooms. Approximately 40-50 guests line both sides of a gravel aisle, dressed in formal attire including a bridesmaid or guest in a full-length red gown and another in a coral dress. White chairs are arranged on the right side of the aisle. The overall styling is classic and formal, with a warm, sunny Mediterranean atmosphere. Potential venue feature image.

The ceremony unfolded on the Baie de Villefranche terrace, accompanied by a live string trio and the gentle rhythm of the villa's musical fountains. Guests watched as Sharveen and Martin exchanged vows framed by sea views and the villa's iconic gardens. The moment carried a Riviera romance that matched the grandeur of its setting.

Bridal Portraits

A couple shares a kiss during outdoor portrait photos on stone steps flanked by white iron railings and ivy-covered walls. The bride wears a sleek, form-fitting white gown with an open back and a fingertip-length veil, while the groom is dressed in a black tuxedo with a black bow tie and a small white boutonniere. The foreground is filled with blurred purple lavender blooms, creating a soft frame around the subjects. The composition is a mid-distance portrait shot with shallow depth of field, styled in a modern, clean aesthetic.

The bride and groom are standing up through the open roof of a vintage white Citroën 2CV, raising their joined hands in celebration. The car has 'Vive les Mariés' written on the door in script lettering and displays a French license plate. The bride wears a white halter-neck dress with a veil, and the groom is dressed in a black tuxedo with a white boutonnière. The couple appears to be on a driveway or road at an outdoor venue in the South of France, with tall columnar cacti and palm trees visible in the background, suggesting a Mediterranean coastal location. The shot is a full-length portrait framing the car and both figures, taken in bright daytime light.

A bride walks alone along a narrow stone-paved garden path framed by a vine-covered archway, creating a natural tunnel effect around her. She wears a sleek, minimalist ivory sleeveless gown with a deep V-neckline and a flowing skirt, lightly holding the hem with one hand, paired with strappy sandals and drop earrings. Her dark hair is worn up and she looks downward as she walks. The composition is a full-length portrait shot taken from a distance, using the arched greenery to frame the subject and draw focus toward her.

A couple shares a kiss during outdoor wedding portraits inside a circular neoclassical rotunda with white Ionic columns and a green patinated copper dome roof. The bride wears a fitted ivory gown with a long veil, and the groom is dressed in a black tuxedo with a light-colored tie. The rotunda is approached by stone steps flanked by a shallow reflecting pool with a teal-tiled surface and beds of vivid pink flowers on either side. The composition is a medium-wide portrait shot framed through flowering foreground foliage, giving depth to the scene. Potential venue feature image.

Sharveen posed against the villa's pastel pink facade and formal gardens, the Mediterranean stretching behind her in every frame. The musical fountains provided a rhythmic backdrop as afternoon light warmed the terraces and pathways. Each portrait captured the elegance of the setting and the bride's own quiet radiance.

Reception

The bride and groom are seated at their sweetheart table during an outdoor evening reception, both laughing and visibly enjoying the moment. The bride wears a sleeveless white V-neck gown with her dark hair pulled back, and the groom is in a black tuxedo with a black bow tie. The table is decorated with low arrangements of blush pink and white flowers including what appear to be peonies and hydrangeas, accented with pink astilbe, set among gold mercury glass votive candle holders and pillar candles that cast warm light across the table. In the background, additional guests are seated at chiavari chairs around round tables, with white column structures illuminated by green uplighting visible among the surrounding garden. The shot is a medium close-up portrait capturing the couple from the side with the reception scene in soft focus behind them.

A wide shot of an outdoor wedding reception setup featuring multiple long banquet tables dressed in white linen, lined with natural wood chiavari chairs. The centerpieces combine white hydrangeas, blush and dusty pink florals, and greenery arranged in copper and gold vessels, alongside tall glass hurricane candle holders on silver candelabras, mercury glass votives, and small gold tealight holders. The overall decor palette is white, blush, champagne, and rose gold. Place settings include white plates, silver cutlery, and clear stemware. Several long tables extend into the background, all styled consistently, set in an outdoor garden or grounds setting with manicured hedging visible.

Cocktails in the Jardin a la Francaise gave way to dinner served under the open sky in front of the villa's pink facade. Rectangular tables dressed in blush, white, and gold glowed with hundreds of candles as the evening deepened. Later, the celebration moved inside for a lively dance party with pink lighting, ending with a late-night cutting of the piece montee.

Flat Lays

A close-up portrait of a couple outdoors at night during what appears to be a cocktail hour or evening reception. The bride is wearing a sleek white gown with a deep V-neckline and long white tassel earrings, holding a champagne flute with rosé or sparkling wine; she also carries a small black clutch. The groom stands close behind her in a black tuxedo, their hands intertwined, with a wedding band visible on his wrist. Warm artificial uplighting illuminates the scene from behind, set against a manicured garden at night.

A collage of nine wedding images from what appears to be a French Riviera venue, likely a grand pink villa with formal gardens. Top left shows a wide aerial-style shot of a pink neoclassical villa with a long reflecting pool flanked by red flower beds and guests gathered on the grounds at dusk. Middle left shows an outdoor reception table setup against the pink villa facade, with gold chiavari chairs, ivory linen tablecloths, and low white floral centerpieces. Bottom left features a couple kissing among tall lavender plants beside manicured hedgerows at dusk, the bride in a white gown with a long veil. Center top is a close-up portrait of the groom in a dark suit kissing the bride's cheek, the bride wearing a sleeveless white gown and long veil with dark hair. Center bottom is an elevated wide shot of the formal French garden with symmetrical boxwood parterres, cypress trees, and a long white banquet table set down the central axis. Top right shows the couple from behind on a terrace or balcony overlooking a coastal bay with sailboats, the bride in a white gown and veil. Middle right is a detail shot of a simple white sleeveless wedding dress hanging on a hanger against a railing with a sea view backdrop. Bottom right shows strappy gold bridal heels resting on a wooden chair on a terrace, with a coastal view behind. Bottom center features a waiter in a dark suit holding a tray of champagne flutes and a rosé-filled glass during what appears to be a cocktail hour.

An aerial wide shot captures a formal outdoor wedding reception setup in a grand French garden at dusk. Long banquet tables dressed in white linens are arranged symmetrically along a central stone pathway flanked by geometric parterres, manicured hedges, and topiaries. The garden extends into a tree-lined perspective toward what appears to be a coastal waterline visible in the background, with warm ambient lighting beginning to illuminate the tables and surrounding landscape. The overall decor palette is white and cream, with touches of pink and red from planted flower beds bordering the lawn sections. Potential venue feature image.

Close-up detail shot of a cocktail hour food display at an outdoor wedding reception. A round dark slate or wooden board holds rows of bite-sized canapés coated in what appears to be white sesame seeds or grated coconut, each topped with a decorative pick featuring a red ball finial and black stem. The board is placed on a high cocktail table draped with a white linen. The background is softly blurred with warm orange sunset light and hints of purple florals and white furniture visible in the garden setting.

Detail shots revealed the day's refined palette: blush and gold table settings, soft floral arrangements, and calligraphy place cards arranged against the villa's pastel architecture. Stationery, favour boxes, and ring shots rested on sun-warmed stone surfaces, each element reflecting the luminous Riviera aesthetic that Label' Emotion Cote d'Azur brought to life.

The Venue

The couple chose Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, a villa in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

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Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Alpes-Maritimes

A magnificent Belle Époque palace located between Nice and Monaco on the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, surrounded by nine themed gardens overlooking the Mediterranean. Available for private events and weddings.

Up to 350 guests

From €111,000 4.7 (9548)