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Rosebushes, Ivory, and Victorian Stone at Chateau Pimo, Provence

A celebration at Chateau Pimo in Provence with 160 rosebushes, an Aude Lauzac gown, and Bloom Day Fleurist florals. 50 photos by Tom Sienna.

By Elena Moretti | Published 27 November 2024

Wed'Love Events brought together a full creative team for this celebration at Chateau Pimo, a Victorian wedding estate surrounded by rose gardens in Provence. Across three hectares of restored stone terraces and a 300-square-metre rose garden holding more than 160 rosebushes, Tom Sienna captured every detail. Explore more romantic wedding venues and chateaux across Provence for your own celebration.

Photography
Tom Sienna
Venue
Chateau Pimo, Var
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Couple
Up & Beauty

Getting Ready

Bride in white lace-trim robe at window with pearl-embellished low bun, looking downward, black and white photo
Bride in white lace-trimmed robe looking at wedding boxes in bright room with woven wall hangings and fireplace
Wedding dress hanging on acrylic hanger by tall window with sage-green frames
Bride examining her ivory wedding dress with lace detail in bright minimalist room

Angela Sanalitro styled loose, romantic waves while MB Make Up and Beauty layered warmth into the palette with soft, glowing skin. The master suite at Chateau Pimo offered tall windows and generous space, turning the morning into a slow, unhurried chapter. The Aude Lauzac gown hung nearby, its structured bodice and fluid ivory skirt catching the first light through the glass.


Bridal Portraits

Bride in ivory one-shoulder ruffled gown with pearl accessories against ivy-covered wall
Bride in white one-shoulder gown in narrow stone corridor with dramatic light casting shadow on carved walls
Close-up portrait of bride in ivory one-shoulder gown with bow detail, layered pearl necklaces and diamond ring
Black and white bridal portrait on a staircase with curved archway and ornate metal railing

The Aude Lauzac gown moved with ease against the pale stone exterior and deep sage box hedging of Chateau Pimo. Ivory fabric caught the low afternoon light, structured at the bodice and soft through the skirt. One candid frame, the bride mid-laugh on the gravel path, carried more warmth and life than a hundred posed compositions.


Couple Portraits

Bride and groom seated on a cream sofa for a formal portrait with bridal bouquet of roses and hydrangea
Groom in black tuxedo adjusting jacket on stone pathway beside a château building with soft-focus greenery behind
Couple portrait at Chateau Pimo photographed by Wedlove Events
Couple portrait at Chateau Pimo photographed by Wedlove Events

Tom Sienna guided the couple through the layered paths and terraces as the last of the light held. The rose garden at dusk, with its 160-odd bushes stripped back to bare stems and dried hips against pale stone, offered something more graphic than full bloom. Two people entirely at ease with each other and with where they were.


Cocktail Hour

Cocktail bar table with handwritten menu card, ivory and pale yellow roses, wine bottles, and crystal glassware
Plated canapes with cucumber rolls and sesame-crusted protein topped with purple and yellow edible flowers
Couple toasting with champagne flutes under vine-draped wooden pergola at outdoor cocktail hour

As the light shifted from gold to amber across the stone terraces, guests moved through the rose garden with glasses of local rose. Wed'Love Events choreographed the flow so invisibly that no one felt directed, yet everyone landed exactly where the estate looked its best. The scent of the remaining garden roses mixed with early evening air.


Reception

Outdoor reception table with ivory linen and sage green napkins, couple in background beside Mediterranean building
Plated foie gras with microgreens on white gold-rimmed plate at formal wedding reception with gold flatware
Eight scallops on half shell with herb oil served on white embossed plate with geometric linen
Reception table with white hydrangea centerpieces and rattan chairs against a facade with green shutters

Inside, the reception room glowed under warm candlelight as the ivory and green palette settled into something richer after dark. The Maison Geraci suit in deep charcoal grounded the tones beautifully against the restored interior. VHL Films moved quietly, capturing toasts, laughter, and the particular pitch of a room that was fully, happily alive.


Design and Details

Table setting with white textured charger plates, gold flatware, botanical menu ribbon, and brass lamp centerpiece
Long outdoor reception table with ivory linen, navy chargers, rattan chairs and white hydrangea centerpieces
Close-up of newlyweds' hands showing diamond engagement ring and wedding bands
Three-tiered white wedding cake on linen-draped table with ivory roses and hydrangeas in outdoor garden setting

Bloom Day Fleurist worked in late-season whites, dusty champagne, and dried pampas accents that suited the garden. Joli Bazaar and Be Lounge provided hire pieces bridging the Victorian bones of the interior with a cleaner, modern table setting. Les Delices de Gladys delivered an ivory cake with hand-pressed sugar botanicals. Mets d'Ici brought regional, produce-led catering.


Flat Lays

Flat lay of wedding stationery with cream plate, handwritten place cards, sage green envelope, and antique silver spoon
Flat lay of wedding stationery with sage envelope, vintage stamps, and botanical photograph
Flat lay of handmade paper wedding invitation with fern, white astilbe, and diamond engagement ring on linen
White stationery box tied with pale lavender silk ribbon and gold calligraphy on marble surface

Atelier Novem designed the stationery suite with clean lines and a quiet nod to the Victorian ironwork found throughout Chateau Pimo. Laid against crisp ivory linen, the letterpress invitations sat alongside bridal accessories and the first garden roses arranged by Bloom Day Fleurist. Tom Sienna framed every element with precision, capturing the restraint and texture of each piece.


More from the Day

Three-storey cream villa with green shutters framed symmetrically by tall cypress trees at European estate
Exterior view of Château Pimo estate building and grounds
Aesthetic
Modern, Garden
Guest Count
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Budget Range
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Bride's Dress
Aude Lauzac

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