I was looking forward to this intimate Provence wedding all year! When Olga first inquired I was jumping up and down with joy. Finally I got the chance to shoot in my dream location – the South of France! If you know me I am obsessed with Provence. The picture perfect scenery, the quaint villages, the little markets and the laid back la vie est belle attitude of its people get me every time I visit. It’s the most magical place and I still see myself retiring there one day. Olga & Dmitry’s wedding was everything I hoped for. She was a ravishing bride with exquisite taste, dressed in Vera Wang and Jimmy Choo. Dmitry a true gentleman. Only 10 guests celebrated with them in a stunning private villa nestled in a vineyard right outside of Menerbes. She told me that finding the right photographer was a top priority. Of course I was flattered. Actually I still am. This was a dream come true and I am so grateful I got to witness these two exchanging their vows. It was terribly hard for me to choose images for the blog. There were so many sweet and joyful moments that this post can only serve as a small glimpse into this amazing day.

Menerbes South of France
Vera Wang dress and veil in Gordes
roses at Bastide de Marie
Villa Grenache at La Bastide de Marie in Menerbes
mom watching daughter prepare for wedding at Villa Grenache
bride getting ready at Villa Grenache
Jimmy Choo at Bastide de Marie
bride getting dressed in Vera Wang at Bastide de Marie
Dad seeing bride for the first time at Bastide de Marie
candid of bride and father before cermony at Villa Grenache
intimate ceremony at Bastide de Marie in Menerbes
groom looking at bride during ceremony at Villa Grenache
intimate wedding ceremony at Villa Grenache
exchanging rings during intimate french destination wedding
flower petals at intimate french destination wedding
bride and groom walking down the aisle kissing at Villa Grenache
parents crying during ceremony at Bastide de Marie
bride and groom portrait under olive tree in Menerbes
russian bride in door way at Bastide de Marie Menerbes South of France
wedding reception at Bastide de Marie in Menerbes
wedding guests admiring wedding ring at Bastide de Marie wedding
champagne tower at Bastide de Marie in South of France
champagne tower at Villa Grenache in Provence
wedding guests toasting with champagne at Villa Grenache France
street with cafe lights in Menerbes South of France
authentic bride and groom portrait in south of france
portrait of bride and groom kissing in Menerbes
bride and groom portrait in Menerbes France
bridal bouquet in Menerbes France
bride and groom walking on the streets of Menerbes Provence
russian bride in Vera Wang in front of peach colored wall
house covered in blooming bush in Menerbes Provence
bride and groom portrait at Bastide de Marie in Menerbes
bride and groom portrait at la bastide de marie
Wedding Portrait in Vinyard of Bastide de Marie
russian wedding guests in Provence
homemade russian bread for wedding ceremony
bride and groom sharing bread at Russian wedding in Provence
Villa Grenache and vinyard in Provence
groom portrait under olive tree
Wedding Dinner Table Detail in Provence
villa grenache wedding reception
bride and groom portrait with cypress trees in Provence
 

Venue/Catering/Flowers: La Bastide de Marie / Villa Grenache
Hair and Make up: Make up and Co
Dress: Vera Wang
Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Venue/Catering/Flowers: La Bastide de Marie
Make up/Hair: Make Up and Co
Dress: Vera Wang
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
I was looking forward to this intimate Provence wedding all year! When Olga first inquired I was jumping up and down with joy. Finally I got the chance to shoot in my dream location – the South of France! If you know me I am obsessed with Provence. The picture perfect scenery

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Hi, I'm maria

At home near the sea, picking oranges in the garden, always exploring and celebrating those moments that leave me in awe. 

I am a German-American but Mallorca is where my heart is the happiest. I live on this beautiful island with my tattoo artist husband and our son Indy who we named after the great adventurer.

When we got married almost 19 years ago I knew I found my soulmate. I moved from Germany to Texas for him and now we live on a Spanish island. This place is an endless well of inspiration for me, so beautiful and magical it's hard to describe.

I love a day that starts with snuggles, sunshine and a cup of coffee - team decaf here! And even better when the day ends with friends and family gathered around the dinner table, sharing stories and a homemade meal.

© MARIA HIBBS 2024