Château de la Croix wedding. A mirrored aisle with white flower arrangements leads to a grand manor surrounded by tall trees.

Cannes, Château de la Croix des Gardes

A&E hosted a two-day destination wedding at the iconic Château de la Croix des Gardes, a landmark setting overlooking the Mediterranean and known for its appearance in the Hitchcock movie ‘To Catch a Thief’ starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. It remains a very glamorous Hollywood-style location!

The weekend began with a relaxed welcome party at Lucia Beach Club. The following day, guests arrived at the château for a ceremony set on a custom-built aisle spanning the swimming pool and facing the sea. An all-white scheme set the tone, with dinner hosted on the terrace against the château backdrop. Evening performances followed from Taio Cruz and Gryffin, with a heliosphere performance marking the cutting of the cake.

Featured in: Italian Elle

Photographer: David Bastianoni

Elegant cream-coloured Carlton hotel with ornate architecture and a domed rooftop against a clear blue sky.

Woman in a strapless white dress stands on a balcony overlooking the sea at sundown.

A seaside dining table with wicker chairs, a palm tree, and parasols, overlooking sun loungers and the sea.

Outdoor beachside restaurant with curved seating, colourful umbrellas, and set tables under a large canopy.

A cocktail hour menu with floral designs sits on a table next to a dark green parrot statuette.

Two green cocktail serviettes with a martini glass and the words “What’ll You Have?” printed on them.

A stylish couple holding hands and smiling, walking by the water with boats in the background.

Woman in a white dress stands on a wooden path at the beach, facing the sea at sunset.

Beach with rows of parasols, calm sea with boats, and distant mountains under a clear sky.

Woman in a white dress sits at a bar counter, holding a pink cocktail, under a striped awning.

Elegant Carlton Hotel lit up at dusk with palm trees and outdoor seating in front, under a clear blue sky.

Formal garden with manicured bushes, a central stone fountain, statues, and a classical building in the background.

Flat lay of wedding invitations, gold high heels, rings, perfume, and white orchids on a white surface.

Elegant wedding invitations, envelopes, and wax seals arranged on a light blue surface with ribbon accents.

Wedding dress sketches with two round rings and a photo, sunlight casting shadows across the artwork.

A bride in a long, elegant gown stands facing a tall window with flowing curtains and chandeliers above.

A bride in a strapless dress stands by sheer curtains, softly lit by sunlight from a window.

Bride in a long, lace wedding dress stands on marble steps in front of elegant arched doorways.

Outdoor wedding set-up with white flowers lining a long reflective pool, overlooking the sea on a sunny day.

Elegant outdoor wedding set-up by a pool, overlooking the sea, with white flowers lining the aisle.

Elegant outdoor wedding aisle lined with white flowers, reflecting pool, and sea view in the background.

Aerial view of a formal garden with a long reflecting pool, white chairs, and lush green landscaping.

Rooftop pool wedding set-up with white flowers and chairs, overlooking a coastal city and the sea.

A mirrored aisle with white floral arrangements leads to a manor, surrounded by trees and clear blue sky.

Grand estate with manicured gardens, tall trees, and a reflective walkway lined with white flowers.

A bride and groom standing on a walkway with white flowers.

A bride and groom share a kiss amid white flowers at an elegant outdoor wedding ceremony.

Bride in a white dress holding flowers as groom in a tuxedo kisses her forehead by a scenic waterside.

Woman in a yellow strapless dress with a large jewelled flower embellishment on the bodice.

Woman wearing a floral embroidered top and lace sleeves, holding a black clutch with a jewelled buckle.

Elegant outdoor wedding reception set-up in front of a grand villa with white floral decorations and long tables.

Elegant outdoor wedding table with white flowers, tall floral centrepieces, and white chairs under trees.

A long table set for an event, decorated with large white flower arrangements and white chairs.

Elegant outdoor wedding set-up with white flowers and round chairs beside a grand, arched building.

Elegant outdoor wedding reception setup with white floral arrangements and tables beside a grand manor.

Elegant outdoor table setting with tall white floral centrepieces and silver chairs under a clear sky.

A table set with crystal glassware and plates, decorated with a centrepiece of white and cream roses.

Elegant outdoor wedding reception with white floral arrangements and banquet tables beside a grand manor.

Woman in ornate, sheer gown stands in an elegant archway overlooking a lush garden and distant hills.

Woman in an elegant, gold embellished gown stands in an arched doorway with a scenic outdoor view behind her.

Woman in an ornate, sheer, silver gown poses elegantly in a doorway of a luxurious, chandelier-lit room.

A coastal city at dusk with hills in the background and calm water reflecting fading sunlight.

Aerial view of an elegant outdoor event with a long floral aisle, fountain, gardens, and a grand lit-up building.

Aerial view of an illuminated outdoor event at night, with buildings and trees glowing in purple lights.

A couple watches a performer hanging from a balloon above a tiered cake, surrounded by white flowers at night.

A woman in a cake-shaped dress rises on a balloon whilst two people reach out to her, surrounded by flowers.

A brightly lit villa and garden party at night, surrounded by trees and city lights in the distance.

A couple dances and kisses on a mirrored floor, surrounded by flowers, candles, and fireworks at night.

A crowd watches two performers onstage with dramatic lighting in front of an illuminated building at night.

Three musicians perform on stage at night as a crowd cheers and takes photos with their mobiles.

Cannes, Château de la Croix des Gardes

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