It was a bit like a scene from a stylish movie, or a music video, when Ben and his friends piled out of the car and came to greet us at Marseille airport. They were all just so very cool, in that achingly hip way that only the French can achieve, that I momentarily felt like a frumpy old lady trying to infiltrate a party of hipsters. That feeling soon passed though, as we were instantly made to feel thoroughly welcomed by everyone, and what followed was one of the loveliest days of the summer.
Flora & Benjamin got ready at their home in Marseille with most of their family and friends around them. Les Coiffeurs du Sud was in charge of hair, and Smahane Legouit did a beautiful job on make-up (I think Flora’s face upon seeing her finished make-up is testimony of total success :D). Flora’s stylish three-piece wedding gown was by Louise Dentelle, while her shoes were by JB Martin.
The ceremony of Flora & Ben’s wedding took place at a beautiful church close to their home, before we travelled over to the charming village of Le Muy for a reception in a private house in the French countryside, where Matyasy was in charge of catering and creating the most incredible food.
Apart from the amazing atmosphere and warmth of the people present, there were so many lovely details at this wedding. I just loved the bird theme that ran through the day in a subtle way, from bird cages in trees, to the paper crane escort cards and the cutest bird houses on every table. Videographer Florian Lalanne also captured the day, you can view a short clip of his film here.
Thank you so much Flora and Ben for having us, and for taking such extraordinarily good care of us. You are such beautiful people, inside and out, and your families and friends are simply amazing! I wish you all the happiness in the world. x
Wow – jaw-droppingly beautiful – the wedding, the people and the photography. And as suspected, I’m insanely jealous! ;) Beautiful work xx
what a gorgeous wedding!!! i LOVE the photo when all the confetti gets thrown, but they are all fabulous. you know how to capture all the little moments.
Stunning work Marianne – I havent dropped by in a while and your timing and processing as brilliant as ever.
So beautiful!
Wow she is beyond gorgeous!!
Effortlessly chic, beautiful!
Thanks Marianne and Susanna for these beautiful memories !
Aww and thank you Vincent for being so very sweet, it was lovely to meet you! x
Beautiful, stunning, you rock :)
So beautiful! I love the chalkboard writing and all the lovely details. The portraits are so stunningly pretty.
How beautiful! I LOVE all of the details.
i love the photos but i love more the wedding dress.
holy moly, the portraits are so unique & gorgeous!!
Awesome wedding!
wow – what an amazing wedding! we just don’t get that in the UK, a sofa outside :) awesome. beautiful photos and your detail shots are amazing. Love the bride and groom portraits also! Wonderful
I think this has to be one of my faves you have shot Marianne! It’s so clean and crisp, yet with so many details. I love how unique the brides outfit is… so quirky and classy. Beautiful <3
You always tell a fabulous story with all the photos you post from these weddings… never stop! :)
Absolutely beautiful, and everyone at this wedding is sooo stylish.
These are just awesome! I always love your work!
Fabulous !! This wedding is wonderful !
I’ve had to bookmark you now because you’re soooooooo good Marianne!
Breath-taking photography. Such a stylish, yet perfectly laid back wedding. I love everything about these images from the girls and the chalkboard to the shed loads of confetti and the lewd balloon shot ;) The couples portaits are exquisite!
beautiful photography
OUTSTANDING.
What a beautiful wedding, you’ve captured so many wonderful details, stunning photography. I bet the bride and groom are well chuffed xxx
Wow!! I´ve just discover you and I´ll come back again. Great pictures really. Congratulations!!
I love how you capture moments Marianne :)
Oh dear, what a set of photographs! Utterly, utterly wonderful photographic work! x x
What an amazing wedding beautifully captured! Bravo again Marianne, you’re such a talent!
WOW what a wedding. Super contempory, rustic with a vintage twist I love it. Has such an awe to the photos you almost feel like you are there. Amazing Marrianne! xxx
Beautiful – you have such an eye for details and moments. Good to see some proper cameras too!
really GOOD job !!!!!!!
all the way long !
Tres tres chic!
Beautiful photos! Great set!
Great set of photos. You’ve made it look so good I wish I’d been invited!
These are simply stunning Marianne! I love the details, the atmosphere and the location…wow!
What a lovely set of images they must both be over the moon! Keep up the great work!
love the Leica, beautiful images, cool venue and looks like a fantastic day
Absolutely stunning wedding images! Flora and Benjamin must be thrilled!
Wow! Just wow. This is the standard I aspire to achieve. Brilliant work.
Beautiful!
Wow, what stunning wedding photos.
A lovely mix of directed and natural moments too. Will be a beautiful album.