South of France weddings

Grasse Wedding Photographer

Perfumed hills, old stone villas and long garden dinners. As a wedding photographer in Grasse I focus on the way light moves through the terraces, olive trees and lawns that surround this part of the South of France.

  • 20+ years photographing weddings across Grasse, Mougins, the French Riviera and wider Europe.
  • Editorial + documentary approach – clean, relaxed images that feel like the place and the people, not a staged shoot.
  • Experienced with destination weekends, multi-venue logistics and international guests from the UK, US, Asia and beyond.
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Based in London and working regularly as a South of France wedding photographer in Grasse, Mougins, Cannes and along the French Riviera.

Garden wedding in Grasse with long table and olive trees at sunset
Grasse · Countryside · Perfume capital

Weddings in Grasse – gardens, terraces and perfumed air

Grasse sits above the French Riviera, surrounded by gardens, olive groves and views towards the sea and the hills. Villas and estates here are made for outdoor weddings – lawns, stone terraces, pools and corners that stay beautiful from daylight into the night.

Visually it is all about texture and layers: cypress trees, low stone walls, lavender and roses, with the light shifting slowly through the day. It works perfectly for long receptions outside, slow dinners and parties where everything happens on one property.

Many couples discover Grasse while looking for a South of France wedding photographer or French Riviera wedding photographer, then decide to bring their guests into the countryside for something quieter and more intimate.

I regularly work with destination planners and couples organising everything from abroad. Together we build a timeline that respects the heat, the direction of the light and the reality of getting guests to and from Grasse, Mougins and the coast.

My focus is to use the gardens, trees and architecture well while keeping you close to your guests. We plan short, efficient portrait windows so you can enjoy the pool, cocktail hour and dinner without disappearing for long stretches.

If your weekend moves between Grasse, nearby villages and sea-side towns like Antibes or Cannes, I can cover the full set of events so everything feels like one continuous story in the final photographs.

How I photograph weddings in Grasse

Every villa and garden is different, but the principles stay the same: simple compositions, flattering light and space for you to enjoy the day.

Light & gardens

Olive trees, terraces and views

Grasse gives you layered gardens, pool terraces and views that stretch to the sea. I use paths, steps and tree lines as clean backgrounds, keeping the focus on you while still showing the South of France landscape around the celebration.

Approach

Quiet, natural, editorial + documentary

Most of the day is photographed as it happens – guests drifting between pool, lawn and bar, children running around the garden, conversations in the shade. For portraits you get just enough direction to look relaxed and confident, not posed.

Experience

Villas, estates and multi-day weekends

I regularly photograph three-day celebrations in and around Grasse – welcome drinks, the wedding day and a brunch or pool party. Keeping everything with one photographer means the whole weekend feels coherent, whether we are in the countryside or on the coast.

A small selection of weddings and sessions around Grasse, Mougins and the nearby Riviera – villas, gardens and hilltop views.

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Outdoor wedding dinner in a garden near Grasse with long table and candles
Couple in Mougins hilltop village streets during a Grasse countryside wedding weekend
South of France villa and hills at sunset near Grasse
Bride and groom on Cap d’Antibes rocks after a Grasse villa wedding
French Riviera sea-view dinner paired with a countryside celebration near Grasse

Favourite wedding locations around Grasse

The hills around Grasse are full of villas, estates and small villages. These are the types of places that tend to work especially well for photography.

Villas & estates

Private villas with gardens and pools

Villas with lawns, terraces and pools that you can use over several days – welcome drinks, the wedding day and a relaxed brunch. They give you full privacy and plenty of space for portraits without ever leaving the property.

Country houses

Stone maisons and family houses

Houses with courtyards, shaded pergolas and views over the hills. They are ideal for smaller weddings and elopements, with everything happening in one contained, characterful space.

Villages & towns

Grasse, Mougins and nearby villages

Narrow streets, small squares and churches make good locations for a civil ceremony or a short portrait session, either on the wedding day or the day before.

Other Riviera destinations I work in

Many Grasse weddings include time on the coast – a boat day, a welcome dinner by the sea or portraits in a different town. I regularly photograph across these Riviera locations.

A few real weddings from Grasse, the nearby hills and the coast – to help you picture how your own celebration might feel in photographs.

Planning a wedding in Grasse

The most popular months for a Grasse wedding are May, June, September and early October – warm but not extreme, with comfortable evenings for outdoor dinners. July and August can be hotter, but the elevation and gardens often feel fresher than the coast if we plan carefully.

Guests usually stay between Grasse, Mougins, Cannes and the Riviera towns. Distances are short, so you can host a countryside villa wedding and still offer a boat day or sea-side drinks in places like Antibes or Cap-Ferrat.

I often recommend a separate portrait or pre-wedding session if you want to use both the gardens and the coast. That way we can shoot in the best light around Grasse, in the hills or by the sea, without taking too much time out of the wedding day itself.

If you are also drawn to lavender fields or more Provençal villages, have a look at my work as a Provence wedding photographer. Many couples combine a villa in Grasse with a few days deeper into Provence.

Grasse wedding photographer – FAQ

When is the best time of year for a wedding in Grasse?

May, June, September and early October usually give the best balance of temperature and light – warm days, comfortable evenings and softer sun. July and August are hotter, but with careful timing for the ceremony and portraits they can still work very well.

How many hours of photography do we need in Grasse?

Most villa and estate weddings around Grasse work best with 10 to 12 hours of coverage, from morning preparations through to the first hours of the party. For elopements or smaller celebrations we can design a shorter, custom coverage that fits your day.

Can we include portraits in the gardens and also by the sea?

Yes. Many couples split portraits between the villa gardens around Grasse and the coast near Cannes or Antibes. We can do this as a short session on the wedding day or as a separate portrait or pre-wedding shoot to keep your timeline relaxed.

What happens if it rains during a Grasse garden wedding?

Most villas and estates have covered terraces or indoor rooms that still photograph well if the weather changes. We plan simple backup options with your planner or venue so we can switch quickly without losing the atmosphere of the day.

Do you photograph elopements and small weddings in Grasse?

Yes. I regularly photograph elopements and intimate weddings in and around Grasse – small groups of family and close friends, or just the two of you. Coverage can be just a few hours focused on the ceremony, portraits and a simple dinner.

Planning a wedding in Grasse?

Share your dates, venue ideas and a rough plan for the weekend, and I will come back to you with availability and a clear proposal for wedding photography in Grasse and the South of France.

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I photograph weddings across the South of France, the French Riviera and Provence, so if your celebrations move between Grasse, the coast and the countryside, everything can stay with one photographer.