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Lavender Fields and Linen at Mas de la Rose, Provence

Yin and Arnaud's Franco-Chinese wedding at Mas de la Rose near Eygalieres with lavender-field vows and peach garden roses. 33 photos by Alexandr Purcel.

By Elena Moretti | Published 30 July 2024

Yin and Arnaud's Franco-Chinese celebration unfolded at Mas de la Rose, a boutique Provencal wedding estate with lavender fields near Eygalieres. Guests arrived through rows of cypress and terraces of pale stone to witness vows exchanged beneath open skies. Alexandr Purcel captured every detail across this elegant wedding destination near Avignon in Provence.

Photography
Alexandr Purcel
Venue
Mas de la Rose, Bouches-du-Rhône
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Couple
Yin & Arnaud

Ceremony

Outdoor wedding ceremony on lawn before lavender field with pastel floral columns and guests in wooden chairs
Bride and groom exchanging rings during outdoor chateau ceremony, bride in white gown with flowing veil and garden bouquet
Ceremony aisle florals with lavender hydrangeas, purple alliums, and blush astilbe by crossback chairs
An outdoor ceremony setup showing rows of natural wood cross-back chairs arranged on a lawn, with white straw boater hats trimmed with a black grosgrain ribbon placed on the seats as guest favors or sun protection gifts. The hats are positioned on one side of the aisle, visible along at least four to five chairs receding into the background with shallow depth of field. The styling is classic and clean, with the black-and-white hat detail contrasting against the warm honey-toned wood of the chairs. This is a detail shot taken from a low angle along the aisle.

Yin and Arnaud exchanged vows on the estate lawn with a lavender field in full bloom directly behind them. Natural wood cross-back chairs lined the aisle while low floral arrangements in peach and purple trailed along the ground. A light breeze carried lavender through the air as cicadas hummed through the gardens beneath clear Provencal skies.


Bridal Portraits

Bride in strapless white mermaid gown holding peach and lavender bouquet on stone pool terrace at Provencal venue
Black and white bride in strapless lace gown with cathedral veil and ribbon edge before sheer curtains
Bride in profile in lavender field holding multicolored bouquet of roses, hydrangea, and lisianthus
Black and white portrait of laughing bride with billowing cathedral veil in Provence lavender field

Yin wore a strapless fitted white gown with subtle origami-fold texture and a floor-length cathedral veil. Alexandr Purcel photographed her beside the stone-tiled infinity pool, among the lavender rows, and against the sheer curtains of the bridal suite. A small white floral hair accessory completed the look alongside a trailing bouquet of peach roses and blue delphinium.


Couple Portraits

Bride and groom hold champagne flutes between floral columns in a Provencal lavender field
Bride and groom hold hands walking through blooming lavender field in late afternoon light
Bride and groom walking hand-in-hand through blooming lavender rows in a Provencal landscape
A groom stands alone for a portrait outdoors against a rustic stone wall with a wall-mounted lantern visible above. He is wearing a light blue two-piece suit with a white dress shirt, a navy blue bow tie, and dark brown tassel loafers. One hand is tucked casually into his trouser pocket. The shot is a full-length portrait taken at eye level, with the groom centered in the frame on a stone-paved surface. The overall styling aesthetic is classic with a relaxed, summery feel.

Alexandr Purcel worked with natural directional light, framing Yin and Arnaud along gravel paths, beneath olive branches, and among the lavender rows. Each holding a champagne flute in one shot, walking hand-in-hand through purple blooms in another, the images balanced warmth and Provencal texture with the couple's relaxed connection.


Bridal Party

Black-and-white shot of a bride walking toward a Provencal stone mas as four bridesmaids carry her cathedral veil
Bride looks over her shoulder as three bridesmaids in mismatched lavender outfits hold her cathedral veil on a lawn
This black-and-white outdoor portrait captures a bride and three bridesmaids on a lawn, with a small group of guests visible in the background. The bride stands on the left facing away from camera, wearing a fitted sleeveless mermaid-style gown with a train and holding a round bouquet; a long cathedral-length veil with an edge trim billows outward as the three bridesmaids lift and spread it dramatically above their heads. The bridesmaids wear midi-length dresses in varied styles — the tones suggest satin or silk fabrics — and flat or low-heeled sandals, each in a slightly different silhouette. The image is shot in high contrast black and white with strong mid-tones, rendered as a wide environmental portrait that emphasizes the veil's full spread against the garden setting.

Four bridesmaids helped carry Yin's cathedral-length train across the lawn toward the ceremony. One black-and-white image caught the group in motion against the stone facade of the mas, while a garden portrait showed the bridal party gathered on the manicured lawn during cocktails.


Design and Details

Aisle floral arrangements with purple hydrangeas, pink roses, and alliums beside cross-back chairs and parasol basket
Reception table centrepiece with peach roses, lavender lisianthus, and dusty rose taper candles in brass holders
Outdoor seating chart display with photo cards clipped to tree trunk and pastel hydrangea and rose floral arrangement
Place setting with white napkin tied with fresh lavender, deckle-edged place card reading Pierre, and gold flatware

The styling followed the estate's natural palette: linen against limestone, greenery against pale blooms. Centerpieces in matte cream ceramic vases held peach garden roses, lavender sprigs, blue delphinium, and white cosmos. Printed photo cards with each guest's name were arranged at the base of a large tree, and a loose garden-style bouquet anchored the bridal flat lay on sandy stone.


More from the Day

Wedding guests and couple dancing together on lawn with lavender rows and olive trees in background
A bridal flat lay detail shot arranged on a sandy stone surface, featuring a loose garden-style bouquet with peach roses, blue delphinium, purple lisianthus, white cosmos, pink wildflowers, and mixed greenery, wrapped with a blush pink silk ribbon. Surrounding the bouquet are a pair of champagne gold pointed-toe Jimmy Choo flats with bow detail, two hexagonal dusty blue velvet ring boxes containing an engagement ring and a wedding band, two white vow booklets labeled 'her vows' and 'his vows' with watercolor floral illustrations tied with burgundy and navy ribbon, a Guerlain perfume bottle, two gold skeleton keys, white cat-eye sunglasses, and scattered loose purple petals and pink cosmos blooms. The overall color palette is soft and romantic, mixing peach, lavender, dusty blue, and burgundy across florals and stationery.
A bride is photographed indoors during the getting-ready portion of her wedding day, standing near a sheer white curtained window that provides soft natural backlighting. She wears a fitted, strapless ivory crepe or lace-textured gown with a sleek silhouette, paired with a cathedral-length veil trimmed with a satin ribbon edge and small white floral hair accessories at the crown. Her dark hair is pulled back in a low, smooth updo, and she wears deep berry-toned lip color with a delicate pearl or chain bracelet on her wrist. She appears to be adjusting her earring, with her gaze downward. In the right foreground, a large yellow lampshade is partially visible and softly out of focus, adding a warm amber tone to the composition. The shot is a close-to-mid portrait with a shallow depth of field, styled with a clean, modern aesthetic.
An outdoor wedding ceremony setup photographed before guests arrive, positioned on a lawn directly in front of rows of blooming lavender fields with an olive grove beyond. Natural wood cross-back chairs are arranged in two sections separated by a central aisle, with approximately eight rows on each side. At the front of the aisle, two tall floral columns decorated with pastel pink, peach, and lilac blooms mark the ceremony space. Clusters of hydrangeas, roses, and mixed pastel florals are placed at the base of the first chairs on each side of the aisle, and a wicker basket sits at the end of one row. The overall decor palette is soft pastel — lavender, blush pink, and peach — with a rustic-romantic styling. Wide shot taken from behind the seating area looking toward the lavender field and treeline. Potential venue feature image.
Aesthetic
Mediterranean, Garden
Guest Count
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Budget Range
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Bride's Dress
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