South of France Elopement | French Riviera | Nice & Eze
Sarah & Greg
Married at golden hour
above the Riviera
A fully planned South of France elopement • 10-hour coverage • 4 international awards
Their story
A South of France elopement exactly as they imagined it
Sarah and Greg came to me with a clear vision: they wanted an intimate ceremony somewhere above the Riviera, away from the crowds, accessible for their small group of family, and wrapped entirely in that specific golden light the south of France does like nowhere else. They wanted a full day, not just photos.
What we built together was a complete South of France elopement experience: getting-ready moments at their villa overlooking Nice, a first look in the garden, a private photoshoot at a set of ruins inland, and a ceremony on a concealed viewpoint where the Mediterranean stretched out behind them as the sun dropped toward the horizon.
The day ended with champagne and a private chef dinner back at the property. Their guests had come prepared: when the vows ended, they pulled glasses and a bottle out of a bag they had been quietly guarding all afternoon.
The day, beat by beat
How a full South of France elopement day unfolds
Location names are kept private per our Leave No Trace commitment. The rhythm below is entirely replicable for your own elopement in the south of France.
- 12:30 Getting ready begins. Eat something.
- 14:00 I meet the couple at their accommodation. Atmospheric portraits start.
- 14:30 The dress goes on.
- 14:45 First look in the garden.
- 15:00 Drive inland toward the ruins location.
- 16:00 Photoshoot among the ruins.
- 17:15 Drive toward ceremony viewpoint.
- 18:15 Arrival, meeting the celebrant, finding the best spot.
- 18:45 Ceremony begins.
- 19:30 Couple portraits at golden hour. Sunset: 19:49.
- 20:00 Drive back.
- 20:45 Private dinner with chef at the villa.
- 22:00 End of coverage.
What they said
“When Greg and I dreamed of our intimate elopement in Nice, we were honestly worried we would not be able to find that perfect, private spot away from the tourist crowds. The moment we connected with Amber, it felt like a weight lifted off our shoulders. She has this ability to uncover hidden places that most people do not even know exist. Our ceremony location was absolutely breathtaking. Every time Greg and I look through our photos, we are transported right back to those precious moments. If you are considering eloping in the French Riviera, trust me, you are in the best hands possible.”
Recognition
This South of France elopement won 4 international awards
This story was recognized by four international wedding photography organizations. Click any image to view it in full.
The full gallery
87 photos from this South of France elopement
Every image from the day, in chronological order from getting ready to the last light on the Riviera. Click any photo to open the full view.
Planning resource
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Your turn
Ready to elope in the South of France?
Tell me what you are imagining. I handle the location scouting, the celebrant, the permits, and the full-day timeline so you can just show up and get married.
