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Set among olive groves and manicured gardens just outside Antibes, Sarah and Zachary’s celebration unfolded as an effortlessly elegant French Riviera destination wedding at Bastide de Roy. Designed as a multi-day experience, the weekend brought together loved ones from across the United States and beyond for a celebration that blended black-tie sophistication with the relaxed spirit of the Mediterranean. With thoughtful planning by
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– Muriel Saldalamacchia, the couple created a French Riviera destination wedding that felt immersive, intimate, and distinctly transportive.
Their story, which began at just eleven years old in the Chicago suburbs, added emotional depth to the celebration. After more than a decade together—spanning university years, semesters abroad in Berlin and Barcelona, and long-distance chapters between Boston and New York—the couple envisioned a French Riviera destination wedding that would double as a shared travel experience for their guests. The festivities began with a chic beachfront welcome party in Cannes, allowing everyone to settle into the Riviera lifestyle before gathering for the garden ceremony at Bastide de Roy.
The ceremony unfolded beneath olive trees and layered greenery, where soft neutrals and refined white florals enhanced the natural landscape. A horseshoe-shaped dinner layout encouraged conversation and connection, while low arrangements and candlelight created an atmosphere of understated elegance. As dusk settled, chandeliers woven with trailing vines transformed the gardens into a glowing open-air ballroom—an unforgettable setting for this French Riviera destination wedding.
Interactive culinary stations, live musicians, and immersive entertainment gradually built momentum throughout the evening, carrying guests seamlessly from dinner into a vibrant dance floor celebration. From seaside gatherings to candlelit garden moments, every detail reflected the effortless charm of a French Riviera destination wedding—a joyful, travel-inspired celebration rooted in history, connection, and timeless Riviera romance.
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Bartenders @propinobarevents, Catering @la_cinquieme_saisontraiteur, Entertainment @vogueliveband_, Floral Design @lecomptoirdejulia, Hairstylist @julienmathacoiffeur, Makeup Artist @KaylaKollection, Photography @sandrinephiliephotography, Planning @tiwp_agency, Venue @bastideduroy, Videography @milosmilosevicfilms.
