Claire has been recognized as one of the top wedding photographers in Europe and her work has appeared in Vogue, Style Me Pretty, Love My Dress, French Wedding Style and many more well-known publications. Catherine Rose Gordon-Cumming was born 27 September 1952 in England, UK, the daughter of Shirley Barbara Laub and Michael Willoughby Gordon-Cumming. Her grandfather was Sir William Gordon-Cumming. Her sister is fellow writer Jane Gordon-Cumming. Katie married Desmond Fforde, cousin of the also writer Jasper Fforde. She has three children: Guy, Francis and Briony and didn't start writing until after the birth of her third child. She has previously worked both as a cleaning lady and in a health food cafe.

Btw, I’d go ahead and admit surrender right now and prepare to lose your heart to a sassy nine-year-old. We probably don’t need to convince you that Provence is magical. The region delivers sunny, blue skies, fabulous landscapes, delicious food and world-class wine. However, flawless weddings in Provence require experts who speak the language and can create magic. No matter how beautiful the bride and charming the groom, dream weddings do not happen on their own. With many moving parts (venue, food, guest lists, flowers, etc.), every wedding requires teamwork and planning. A destination wedding adds more layers of complexity and a real need to understand the region. We get to meet Alexandra's friend David, who comes to help her tutor the children, and he also happens to be homosexual, something frowned upon in England during the setting of this story. He's her best friend, but also like a surrogate father to her.

Chateau de Martinay has all the sophistication and grace you would expect from a French wedding chateau in Provence, set against the rustic charm of the South of France countryside. Steeped in a rich history, this Provence wedding venue is a magical place to have your wedding. 2. Chateau de Tourreau 1-hour drive to Marseille Airport Between Marseille and Monaco, the French Riviera offers a multitude of luxurious and very intimate wedding venues. You will truly be amazed by these top wedding venues in the Provence region. Discover this list with 10 luxury wedding venues in Provence, France and you may discover the next perfect venue for your wedding. Valerie chose the Suite Prestige Ventoux to wear her beautiful white wedding dress, accompanied by her mother and her sister. In a few minutes, Valerie and Antoine will exchange their vows in this magnificent village of Crillon le Brave in front of their friends and family members. After this emotional moment, all the guests and the newlyweds leave for the Crillon le Brave hotel to celebrate the union of Valerie and Antoine during the vin d'horreur on the terrace of La Table du Ventoux offering the best of Provence. Fortunately that evening, the mistral did not rise, Valerie and Antoine and their guests were able to organize the buffet on the terrace enjoying the magnificent sunset on the Mont Ventoux. The decoration is sumptuous: a floral wall was installed for the occasion. Valerie and Antoine, wanted a wedding in accordance with the place of reception is a Provencal theme. Region where nature is of a crazy richness, associated to the well being, to the radiant green foliage and to the majestic flowers, to celebrate a wedding on a theme of Provence allowed Valerie and Antoine to imagine a unique, plant and poetic decoration. The tables were decorated with ivy, olive and eucalyptus foliage with candles and soliflores vases. A romantic, chic and sober decoration, which characterizes Antoine and Valerie. Her unique style is full of romance, light and beauty, inspired by the mid-century modern glamour of the French Riviera, the magic and spirit of Provence and cinematic documentary style photography, making her a favourite with wedding and commercial clients worldwide.

Like other popular wedding vendors, such as the professional wedding photographer, the location should be booked well in advance. The date of your wedding is also very important. Most wedding venues are reserved during the summer.Immerse yourself in the Provence lifestyle while planning a wedding in Provence. Taste delicious olive oil and wine at Chateau d’Estoublon, a luxurious 18th-century venue nestled in the regional park Les Alpilles. This wedding venue in Provence can be exclusively yours for your special day. 10. Chateau de Berne 1-hour drive to Nice Airport Oh, it could just be straightforward, couldn't it? The Nanny and the Count fall The advantages of a wedding blessing in Provence, instead of a real marriage ceremony, are that a wedding blessing can be held anywhere, the ceremony can be in English, and you can choose all the wording, vows and music – basically you have much more freedom to set the tone. You can also choose who leads the ceremony. This can be a friend, or relative, or you may want to look into getting a member of the Humanist Association to officiate – they would also be able to advise on the structure of the service, the wording, music, etc. A Wedding in Provence follows Alexandra, a young woman who is desperately trying to avoid the life expected of her by her relations. When a chance encounter gives her the option to work as a nanny she jumps at the opportunity. But, the job is in a chateau in rural Provence, with 3 children to look after, no experience and a very attractive Count; can Alexandra forge her own path?

In Les Confines, you’ll also find a Provencal house for your stay. With ten bedrooms, it is recommended for a maximum of 16 adults. Outside the main house, there is the stunning Garden Room, an ample space perfect for indoor dining.I normally love anything written by Katie Fforde but this one didn’t work its usual magic for me. It’s the story of Alexandra, a 20 year old orphan who manages to fall into a job as a nanny to three children in Provence. Alexandra is a lovely character and her relationship with the three children is lovely although slightly reminiscent of The Sound of Music. The Chateau where they live is almost a character in itself and definitely feels like a real place that I can imagine visiting and the surrounding area of Provence is also well detailed. There are a host of other characters who are all lively and interesting in different ways too. Alexandra enlists the help of her good friend from England - gay something still illegal in England and her in turn brings a friend.