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Pale Blue Linens and Luberon Views at Airelles Gordes, Provence

A hilltop wedding at Airelles Gordes in Provence with pale blue linens, Luberon views, and fairy-lit stone courtyards. 32 photos by Manda Razaf.

By Elena Moretti | Published 20 February 2025 | Photos by Manda Razaf

This celebration at Airelles Gordes, a luxury hilltop wedding hotel perched above the Luberon valley unfolded across terraced gardens, stone walls, and endless views. Alexandra Weddings orchestrated the day while Manda Razaf, an experienced wedding photographer based in Provence captured every frame against the elegant wedding venues and historic estates near Avignon in Provence.

Photography
Manda Razaf
Venue
Airelles Gordes, Vaucluse
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Couple
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Ceremony

Bride and groom walking down ceremony aisle in garden courtyard with ivy-covered stone architecture © Manda Razaf
Outdoor wedding ceremony on terrace at historic stone villa with ivy-covered walls © Manda Razaf
Bride and groom walking hand-in-hand during outdoor ceremony in walled garden with ivy-covered stone buildings © Manda Razaf

Photo: Manda Razaf

The ceremony took place on a manicured lawn terrace framed by ivy-covered stone architecture and topiary. Wooden Chiavari chairs with white cushions lined the aisle as the couple exchanged vows in the open air. From the hanging terrace, the view reached across the Luberon Mountains past olive groves to the terracotta rooftops of the village below.


Reception

Wedding guests dining and laughing at outdoor reception table with Mediterranean stone venue backdrop © Manda Razaf
Reception dinner with guests at long table under bistro lights at outdoor Tuscan stone venue © Manda Razaf
Aerial view of outdoor reception dinner in historic stone courtyard with string lights and long dining table © Manda Razaf
Wedding reception table setting © Manda Razaf

Photo: Manda Razaf

As night fell, fairy lights overhead transformed the stone courtyard while the village of Gordes illuminated behind the tables. Alexandra Weddings managed every transition with quiet precision as the meal moved from local truffles and seafood to regional wines. Live bands Dakota and Jazzmood carried the evening. Coupe glasses were filled from a champagne service as guests circulated freely.


Design and Details

Outdoor reception table with white and pink florals in courtyard with stone architecture © Manda Razaf
Elegant outdoor reception table setup in Mediterranean villa garden courtyard with string lights © Manda Razaf
Long outdoor reception table with white linens and floral runner at Mediterranean garden wedding venue © Manda Razaf
Floral ceremony arch with roses and hydrangeas at lakeside wedding venue © Manda Razaf

Photo: Manda Razaf

Long banquet tables dressed in pale blue linens ran down the center of the garden courtyard, flanked by natural wood cross-back chairs with white cushions. Seasonal florals by Designer Floral sat alongside white pillar candles and greenery runners. Atelier Novem's stationery featured hand-drawn architectural illustrations on cream card, sealed in sage green envelopes with gold wax.


Venue

Aerial view of Provençal hilltop village with stone architecture and cypress trees for destination wedding venue © Manda Razaf
Aerial view of wedding reception setup in historic stone courtyard with long banquet table and cypress trees © Manda Razaf
Aerial view of wedding ceremony and reception setup on garden terraces at European estate venue © Manda Razaf
Medieval hilltop village with stone church and cypress trees in Provence wedding destination © Manda Razaf

Photo: Manda Razaf

Airelles Gordes occupies a 16th-century maison perched in the medieval hilltop village of Gordes. Terraced gardens descend through ochre and cream-coloured stone walls lined with cypress trees and mature olive plantings. Aerial views revealed multiple garden levels cascading down the hillside, each offering sweeping panoramas across the Luberon valley.


More from the Day

Wedding stationery flat lay with sage envelope, peach roses, and gold wax seal on white surface © Manda Razaf
Wedding invitation flat lay with rings and flowers at French château wedding © Manda Razaf
Bride holding garden-style bouquet with ivory and blush roses outdoors © Manda Razaf
Champagne being poured into coupe glasses during outdoor cocktail hour at historic venue © Manda Razaf

Photo: Manda Razaf

Aesthetic
Timeless, Natural
Guest Count
-
Budget Range
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Bride's Dress
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