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Ikebana Florals and Off-White Galia Lahav at Le Grand Banc, Luberon

Henry and Olivia’s destination wedding at Le Grand Banc in the Luberon, with Ikebana florals by Agnes Laye Fleurs. 63 photos by Romain Ivanov.

By Elena Moretti | Published 24 April 2024

Henry and Olivia brought friends and family south to Le Grand Banc, a private Provencal hamlet for destination weddings in the Luberon after years in London, drawn by warm limestone walls, terraced gardens, and the vast sweep of the valley. Josh and Steph at Josh Tully Management guided the weekend with confident, unhurried direction across the estate’s stone buildings and olive-lined paths. For more celebrations set among golden light and vineyard landscapes, explore our guide to romantic wedding venues and inspiration across Provence.

Photography
Romain Ivanov
Venue
Le Grand Banc, Vaucluse
Region
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
Couple
Henry & Olivia

Ceremony

Bride and groom walking down the aisle after outdoor ceremony, bride in blush tulle gown with orange and peach bouquet
Bride in tulle gown with sheer sleeves walking down a flower-lined gravel aisle with her father in natural daylight
Bride and groom dip kiss with gold confetti as guests cheer on Provencal cobblestone courtyard
Groom in white suit placing ring on bride in blush tulle gown at outdoor stone courtyard ceremony

Beneath the canopy of an ancient tree, filtered light moved across faces as Henry and Olivia exchanged vows. The ceremony held a backdrop of far valley views and near silence, the kind that arrives when a crowd holds its breath together. Romain Ivanov found the unposed, unheld expression on Henry’s face as Olivia appeared, a frame that needed no direction.


Bridal Portraits

Bride in blush tulle gown holding autumn-toned bouquet standing beside a vintage powder-blue car
Black-and-white portrait of bride walking through a field with flowing gown and long train
Black-and-white portrait of bride laughing in puffed-sleeve tulle ball gown holding mixed bouquet in orchard setting
Bride walking through orchard at golden hour in flowing chiffon gown holding garden-style bouquet

Olivia’s Galia Lahav gown, off-white with a faint blush undertone, shifted tone with every step along the stone garden paths. Julien Martha styled her hair in a low, natural arrangement while Sasha Brown kept the palette close to her own colouring. On a low terrace wall, rosemary brushed her hem, and the resinous warmth of the herb settled the moment into something quiet and private.


Couple Portraits

Couple embracing in orchard at golden hour, groom holding blush and burgundy bouquet
Couple kissing on stone staircase with bride's cathedral-length tulle train cascading down the steps
Black-and-white rear view of bride and groom walking through an orchard meadow, bride's train trailing across the ground
Black and white portrait of laughing bride and groom holding hands outdoors with guests blurred in background

Romain Ivanov guided the couple through Le Grand Banc’s quieter corners as the sun crossed toward the western ridgeline, turning the limestone a deeper amber. A doorway framed with climbing ivy, a low wall overlooking the Luberon valley, and the ease of two people who had already said the important thing and were simply enjoying what came next.


Bridal Party

Bridal party group portrait around vintage blue Citroen 2CV on gravel driveway with paper parasols
Groom in white suit holds bride while five groomsmen pose by vintage teal Citroen 2CV on gravel driveway
A bridal party portrait taken outdoors on a gravel surface, featuring the bride and four bridesmaids posed around and on top of a vintage light blue Citroën 2CV car, with a young flower girl also perched on the car roof. The bride stands front and center wearing a blush-toned voluminous tulle ballgown with sheer puff sleeves and a long train, holding a champagne glass. The four bridesmaids are dressed in white floor-length gowns in varying styles — two wear cowl-neck slip dresses with thigh-high slits, and one wears an off-shoulder ruched dress — while three of the women hold open white paper parasols. All bridesmaids and the flower girl wear dried floral or greenery crowns; the flower girl is dressed in a blue gingham outfit. The styling is bohemian with a soft, natural palette of white, blush, and ivory, and in the background wooden ceremony benches and fabric ribbon installations are partially visible. Full-length group portrait shot in warm natural light.

Olivia’s bridesmaids wore white, a choice that doubled down on restraint rather than offering contrast. Against the honey-gold stone and grey-green olive trees, the effect was quietly striking. The shared palette with the bride created a visual calm in portraits, every figure part of the same composed frame.


Cocktail Hour

Four wedding guests relaxing on wooden sun loungers under white umbrellas overlooking wooded hillside
Bride and groom toasting with champagne coupes during outdoor cocktail hour with champagne tower on table
Rustic bread basket with baguettes surrounded by brie, grapes, and cured meats on stone surface
Antipasti station with cheeses, charcuterie, tomatoes, and olives against a stone wall at a countryside venue

Guests spread across Le Grand Banc’s terraces with glasses of crisp regional white wine as the ceremony softened into late afternoon. Citron Pavot’s approach matched the day: regional, generous, and unfussy. Music from DJ Anthony drifted low and ambient at this stage, setting a tone before the evening properly opened.


Reception

French cheese board with camembert, blue cheese, fresh figs, dried fruit, and rosemary on ceramic plate
Outdoor reception tables under stone-walled structure with coral dahlia centerpieces, pillar candles, and cross-back chairs
Black-and-white photo of couple's first dance with groom spinning the bride in a tulle ballgown at an indoor reception
Bride in blush tulle gown and groom in ivory suit pouring champagne into coupe glass tower outdoors

Exposed wood tables, candlelight, and Citron Pavot’s regional kitchen kept the evening warm and grounded beneath the tent’s open edge. Speeches brought tears and laughter in the same breath. When DJ Anthony of Fix the Music shifted the set upward, the dance floor filled without coaxing, and the Luberon valley had already gone dark blue beyond the tent.


Design and Details

French cheese board with camembert, grapes, figs, and rosemary on green ceramic platter at outdoor station
Small floral arrangement with orange gerbera and pink wax flowers on a poolside sun lounger
Autumnal floral installation at tree base with cafe au lait dahlias, burgundy anemones, and orange zinnias
Three-tier dusty rose cake with cascading dahlias, blackberries, and orange gerberas on wooden crate

Agnes Laye Fleurs brought an Ikebana sensibility to the florals: sculptural, asymmetrical arrangements of ivory ranunculus, dried pampas stems, and trailing eucalyptus balanced against raw wood and stone. Tables from Option Aix were dressed with airy ivory chiffon runners. The tent by Oravis Location allowed the party to breathe open air, and the palette leaned into off-white, blush, and the muted sage-green of the surrounding landscape.


More from the Day

Aerial drone view of a Provencal stone mas estate with wedding guests gathered in the courtyard
Aerial golden hour view of Provencal bastide with pool, cypress trees, and valley panorama
Aesthetic
Nature-Inspired, Minimalist
Guest Count
-
Budget Range
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Bride's Dress
Galia Lahav off-white gown with subtle blush tone

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