In September 2026, Andi and Blake travelled from Brooklyn to celebrate their destination wedding in Lourmarin, at Le Galinier. They had fallen for this corner of Provence on a previous holiday, so getting married here simply made sense. An intimate wedding, simple at first glance yet quietly sophisticated, where everything was in the details: here is a look back at a weekend full of authenticity and emotion.
Le Galinier sits right in the heart of Lourmarin, at the foot of the Luberon. When you picture Provence, this is exactly what you see: an 18th-century bastide, old stone walls, lush gardens and that soft southern light. It is a little jewel box. Once inside, you are in your own bubble, and yet you are still in Lourmarin, the quintessential Provençal village.
The celebrations began the evening before the wedding, with a welcome party around the pool. We went for a pizza party dressed in Mediterranean colours: ripe tomatoes, bold reds and fresh greens. It was mid-September, the weather was perfect, and family and friends took turns sharing heartfelt speeches. A truly lovely evening, and the perfect way to open the weekend.
The next day, Andi and Blake said “I do” in the gardens of Le Galinier, beneath a century-old tree. The ceremony was gentle and understated, just like them. They are a reserved couple, yet the emotion was real and everyone could feel it. Nothing but authenticity. A violinist played throughout, and her music made the moment even more moving.
Andi and Blake looked incredibly elegant, and so did every one of their guests. The bride wore a Vivienne Westwood wedding dress, a perfect match for the refined yet relaxed spirit of the day.
The design was absolutely beautiful, a blend of vintage, modern and romantic touches that set the tone for the whole day.
Cocktail hour moved back around the pool, with the violinist still playing. Guests sipped melon St-Germain spritzes and spicy margaritas in a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.
The centrepiece was the buffet: a true work of art, created hand in hand by the caterer, the decorator and the florist, and a beautiful celebration of French gastronomy.
As the sun went down, Andi and Blake slipped away for a portrait session in the golden Provençal light, captured by photographer Maélys Izzo. A quiet moment just for the two of them, and some of the most beautiful images of the day.
Dinner was served under the stars, beneath guinguette string lights, at two long tables that kept the evening intimate. The caterer did a wonderful job: everything was delicious, authentic and full of the flavours of Provence.
Then came my favourite detail: every guest had their own little tambourine. It completely lit up the evening, and before long everyone was singing and dancing.
Later in the evening, the bride changed into her second look before the couple shared their first dance. Then the dance floor opened, and the energy was simply incredible until the very end of the night.
Working with Andi and Blake was a real pleasure from start to finish. From our very first exchanges, our relationship was gentle and authentic, just like them. Everything always went smoothly, and the whole planning journey felt easy and natural.
Honestly, I feel truly lucky to work with couples like them. They are simply adorable.
Dreaming of your own wedding in Lourmarin or elsewhere in Provence? Get in touch with Mamma Mia Events, I would love to hear your story.
Photography: Maélys Izzo
