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Mineral Tones and Couture Drama at L'Ile Degaby, Marseille

Axelle and Khalil's spring wedding on L'Ile Degaby off Marseille with Rime Arodaky gown, mineral palette, and a handbag bouquet. 69 photos by Marjorie Manfre.

By Elena Moretti | Published 14 September 2025

A private island reached only by boat from Marseille's coastline, L'Ile Degaby, an exclusive private island wedding venue off the Provence coast, gave Axelle and Khalil total seclusion for their spring celebration. Stone buildings bleached by decades of sea wind and terraces dropping toward deep water framed a mineral palette of chalk white, basalt grey, and burgundy. Explore more romantic wedding venues across Provence and the Mediterranean coast.

Photography
Marjorie Manfre
Venue
L'Ile Degaby, Bouches-du-Rhône
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Couple
Axelle & Khalil

Ceremony

Black-and-white photo of couple exchanging rings under draped white fabric arch beside the sea
Fabric-draped ceremony arch with white hydrangeas and burgundy floral arrangements set against a seaside backdrop
Black and white close-up of hands holding handwritten vow letter on deckle-edge paper
Close-up of bride in pearl choker and lace veil looking at groom during coastal ceremony

Axelle walked the stone terrace in her Rime Arodaky gown, white sculpted crepe with an asymmetric hemline and weighted train. Khalil stood in a couture cape that gave genuine theatre to the moment. Seating was graphic and minimal, chosen to disappear into the sea view. The petal shower as they walked back through their guests filled every frame with movement.


Bridal Portraits

Bride seated outdoors holding white anthurium and calla lily bouquet with crystal chain detail
Bride in beaded ivory gown with layered pearl necklaces leaning on boat railing with coastal town backdrop
Black-and-white portrait of bride in off-the-shoulder gown leaning against stone wall with sea view
Black and white close-up of beaded bustier gown and layered pearl necklaces on bride

Axelle changed into a pearl-embellished Sonia B. gown for afternoon portraits with Marjorie Manfre. The pearls caught golden hour light in cold flashes against warm skin. Delphine Ruffini's hair and Sam Beauties' makeup held their form in the sea breeze, while the island's stone walls gave natural framing at every angle.


Couple Portraits

Black and white close-up of smiling bride with veil and pearl necklace framed over groom shoulder
Bride in embellished gown and groom in black suit at stone terrace reception table with candelabras at dusk
Close-up of bride in strapless gown with puff sleeves, pearl choker, and gold earrings facing groom at coastal location
Couple posing under draped ivory arch with burgundy and white floral arrangements at coastal ceremony

As the light turned amber-orange on the island's remote terraces, Marjorie Manfre worked the couple through their second looks. Khalil's black Espace Ceremonie suit against Axelle's pearl gown created a quietly arresting contrast. Their confidence with the camera matched the day's visual language: bold, precise, intentional against the deepening Mediterranean sky.


Reception

Outdoor reception table on stone terrace at sunset with silver candelabras, blush linen, and sea backdrop
Outdoor reception table on stone terrace with silver candelabras and coastal view at sunset
Long reception table on stone terrace with silver candelabras and coastal sunset view through crenellated walls
Aerial overhead view of hollow-square table with dense fern greenery center and rattan chairs

Night turned the chandeliered space warm and amber against the cool dark of the sea. The cake by Gladys stood as a study in restraint: tiered ivory with a single vertical streak of deep burgundy. Content creator Pathy captured the energy between tables, while Thant Chay Steinbacher caught a hand on a shoulder, a glass raised, the bride's train folded over a chair.


Design and Details

Three-tier white wedding cake with sculptural wafer paper ruffles on a pedestal in a stone-walled room
Draped ivory ceremony arch with burgundy and white floral arrangements on coastal terrace overlooking sea
Minimalist reception table with scallop-edged plates, wax seal place cards, white anthurium, and crystal glassware
Three-tier ivory buttercream wedding cake with sculptural ruffle petal design on grey ceramic stand

Joli Bazaar chandeliers hung low over the reception, their warm filament light pooling onto Options tableware in matte black and ivory ceramic. Amel Montel kept florals tonal throughout, moving through dusty rose, dried pampas, and chocolate cosmos against the mineral palette of chalk white, basalt grey, and warm sand that extended the island's raw stone character indoors.


Flat Lays

Black and white flat lay of bridal pearl necklaces, baroque pearls, and a ring on light fabric
Pearl necklaces and bracelets arranged around white oyster shell on white surface
Flat lay of wedding stationery suite with deckle-edge invitation, menu, vow card, ring box, and wax seals
Flat lay of gold pearl earrings, pearl necklace, gold hair pins, and YSL perfume on white linen with coral props

Atelier Novem's stationery suite anchored the composition: letterpress on off-white card stock with blocky type and an embossed illustration of the island. Accessories from Sohelo and Le Baiser de la Mariee sat alongside on rough linen and cool stone. A single burgundy amaranth stem cut across the frame beside the compact handbag bouquet.


More from the Day

Black and white image of minimalist outdoor ceremony setup with white cube seating on terrace overlooking the sea
Mediterranean coastal village with white and terracotta buildings on rocky promontory from sea level
Aesthetic
GlamorousModern
Guest Count
-
Budget Range
€50k - €70k
Bride's Dress
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