Vera Wang Black Wedding Dress in France

Photography by Nadia Meli

We always love a destination wedding and this one does not disappoint! The beautiful venue, the rustic wooden signs, the vibrant flowers with tropical Polynesian inspired decor and did we mention the Vera Wang black wedding dress?! Having already worn a classic white dress for their civil ceremony previously, this bride decided she had to have something different for the celebration and we are so pleased she did, incredible!

Destination Wedding with Vera Wang Black Wedding Dress

Keith and I both love the Polynesian culture. We wanted our wedding to reflect the simplicity of Polynesian culture, its use of flowers, plants and fruits as a natural yet colorful decor. We also wanted our guests to feel comfortable and relaxed, which is why we chose a tropical beach theme, using natural wood, flip-flops, foutas, and other beach-inspired decors to bring the Mediterranean Sea into our big day.
Sandrine & Keith

Groom in pink linen jacket for French wedding

Guests shield from the sun under pink and orange parasols

Groom in pink dinner jacket with bride in Vera Wang black wedding dress

Wooden wedding ceremony sign at the end of the aisle

Bridesmaid in bright pink flower crown with basket of vibrant roses

Bride in Vera Wang black wedding dress kisses new husband

Vera Wang black wedding dress awaiting bride to put it on

Groom in pink wedding suit with bride in Vera Wang black wedding dress at French wedding

Outdoor wedding ceremony in France with guests shielding from the sun under orange and pink parasols

Aloha wedding sign at Polynesian inspired decorated wedding

Wooden arch with tropical wedding flower decor

Groom in pink linen style dinner jacket for French wedding

Wedding at French villa with Polynesian decor

Vera Wang black wedding dress for bride at destination wedding in France

Tropical flower bouquet for bride in Vera Wang black wedding dress

Vera Wang black wedding dress with tropical bouquet

Halterneck Vera Wang black wedding dress for bride

Having our closest relatives and friends with us was memorable. We missed Keith's parents who could not make it due to visa issues but his favorite aunt and uncle and his cousins who he is closest to represented the family. On my end, my grandmothers and my siblings, who had missed our civil ceremony in NY, were all present alongside my parents, which made my day. Lastly, celebrating this beautiful day with our two eldest sons and the third one in my belly, on the dance floor till 4 a.m. was the cherry on the cake!
Sandrine & Keith

Bride hugs groom who is wearing pink linen style wedding jacket

Wooden pallets wedding seating chart sign decorated in tropical flowers and leaves

Polynesian inspired wedding decor at French villa

Bride in Vera Wang black wedding dress cosies up to groom whilst overlooking the ocean

Bride in Vera Wang black wedding dress with groom at French wedding

Beautiful outdoor wedding breakfast set up at French villa

Candles in holders filled with sand and shells surrounded by vibrant flowers

Personalised wedding favours with orange and pink label

Guests enjoy a drink overlooking the sea at French villa

Vibrant flower and tropical leaf wedding table decor

Vibrant pineapple and flower decor with candle in glass holder filled with sand and shells

Wooden sign post sign at destination wedding in France

French Wedding with Polynesian Inspired Decor

My wedding dress stole the show. It was a beautiful BLACK Iconic Vera Wang. I was 5 months pregnant in it and loved every minute of it. We had held our civil ceremony on an old wooden sailboat in New York City Harbor. I wore a short white beach cocktail dress. So, for our big celebration, I had to go big and black!
Sandrine & Keith

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