Love has no boundaries, and Rebecca and Jared are living proof of this. Their journey led from the United States to the enchanting Provence region in France. La Bastide de Gordes - to be more precise - is where our couple celebrated their elegant wedding in Provence with their closest family.
The Palace is set in the heart of Luberon, just above the Gordes village, providing the most picturesque views for this celebration. Speaking of Gordes, did you know it is recognized as the most beautiful village in the world? Now, let us tell you about our couple's most special day.
claire macintyre
la bastide de gordes, palace luxe, airelles gordes
alwine nogier
"Rebecca is a renowned author, so we did our best to ensure the presence of poetic touches for the elegant wedding in Provence. She graced the occasion with her sophistication, mirroring the union's timeless style. Together, we chose white, green, and a subtle blush hue for the color palette.
The atmosphere was beaming with pure refinement!
As the masterminds behind the floral arrangements, we carefully curated every detail to complement the bride's classic look."
The pièce de résistance was undoubtedly Rebecca's bridal bouquet. Designed as a romantic interpretation of timeless elegance, the bouquet combined some of the most exquisite garden and spray roses available throughout the season.
Enchanting O'Hara roses, celebrated for their unmistakable fragrance, blended harmoniously with delicate Majolika spray roses, creating a composition rich in texture, softness, and perfume. Rebecca chose a classic rounded silhouette, while allowing the overall design to remain organic and abundant, ensuring that every individual bloom could reveal its own unique beauty.
For us, fragrance is an essential part of floral storytelling. Long after the visual details begin to fade from memory, scent has the remarkable ability to transport us back to a moment. The delicate perfume of the roses accompanied Rebecca throughout her wedding day, becoming part of the memories created in Provence.
Wearing a sleek cape-style gown, Rebecca carried her bouquet with effortless grace as she prepared to marry Jared beneath the Provençal sun. To complement her bouquet, Jared wore a refined boutonniere crafted from Majolika spray roses, creating a beautiful harmony between bride and groom.
Some words from the heart
"We had an intimate wedding in Provence-
just myself and my husband and our families.
I knew even though I was having a small wedding I wanted it to feel as elegant and romantic and stunning as if we had 300 people.
Madita crafted an absolutely breathtaking floral story for our wedding.
From the bouquet to the table arrangements to the chuppah the entire day was made special because we were surrounded by so much beauty. And she's also the kindest, sweetest human being you'll ever meet! Thank you, Madita!"
Rebecca Serle
New York Times bestselling author
Luxury wedding flowers at La Bastide de Gordes
Beyond the bridal florals, the true focal point of the celebration was undoubtedly the chuppah.
Positioned on the magnificent terrace of La Bastide de Gordes, the ceremony setting offered breathtaking panoramic views across the Gordes Valley. Bathed in golden October sunlight, the landscape provided a spectacular backdrop for Rebecca and Jared's vows, capturing everything that makes a wedding in Provence so enchanting.
The floral design of the chuppah was conceived as an expression of abundance, romance, and elegance. Hundreds of carefully selected blooms transformed the structure into a floral masterpiece that appeared both luxurious and effortlessly organic.
Hydrangeas, O'Hara garden roses, white garden roses, Majolika spray roses, white spray roses, carnations, veronica, delphinium, campanula, and phlox intertwined to create layers of texture, fragrance, and movement. The abundance of petals and seasonal greenery softened the architectural structure and allowed the florals to feel as though they had naturally blossomed around the ceremony space.
The result was a floral installation that framed the couple beautifully while preserving the extraordinary views that make La Bastide de Gordes one of Provence's most iconic wedding destinations.
If my style and approach speak to your romantic heart, I will be honoured to curate your ideal floral dreams and bring them to life. I am already excited and looking forward to design artistry that will match your unique soul. Feel free to contact me at any time for questions that you may have.
"Madita's creativity knows no bounds, and her ability to transform a space with her floral designs is truly remarkable."
Madita and her team at Grace & Flowers are nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we began planning our wedding in Provence, France, Madita's talent and passion for floristry shone through. She effortlessly captured our vision, bringing it to life in ways we could have only dreamed of.
Working with Madita was an absolute pleasure. She took the time to understand every detail of what would make us happy, and her attention to detail was impeccable. For our traditional Jewish wedding ceremony, the Chuppah was of utmost importance, and Madita created a masterpiece. Every flower, every leaf, every detail was carefully chosen and expertly arranged, resulting in a Chuppah that was not only beautiful but truly meaningful to us.
The details of the florals, candles, and linens for our reception dinner table turned the evening into a scene straight out of Vogue. Her work added a touch of magic to our special day, and we are forever grateful for her talent, dedication, and the beauty she brought to our wedding.
If you are looking for a florist who will exceed your expectations and create floral arrangements that are nothing short of breathtaking, look no further than Madita and
Grace & Flowers. We cannot recommend her highly enough.
Liza and garrett
"From the bouquet to the table arrangements to the chuppah the entire day was made special because we were surrounded by so much beauty."
We had an intimate wedding in Provence- just myself and my husband and our families. I knew even though I was having a small wedding I wanted it to feel as elegant and romantic and stunning as if we had 300 people.
Madita crafted an absolutely breathtaking floral story for our wedding.
And she's also the kindest, sweetest human being you'll ever meet! Thank you, Madita!
rebecca serle, New York Times bestselling author
"With her talent, she brought our dreams to life, and we could not have asked for a better experience."
Madita is the rarest of vendors; her skills, professionalism, and warmth exceeded all of our expectations. Her prompt communication, meticulous planning, and sunny attitude provided a balm in the stresses of wedding planning. She took the time to understand our vision and prepared detailed design plans each step of the way so that we could make sure we were aligned.
meg and jake
"it was clear that she understood our vision for our special day, and what we received could not have been more perfect."
We cannot thank Madita enough for the wonderful florals she provided for our wedding. From the first day we met Madita, it was clear that she understood our vision for our special day, and what we received could not have been more perfect. The attention to detail was obvious in every arrangement, and the communication from day 1 made sure that we had absolutely no worries about what we would see on the day. Thank you again for being such an important part of what made our wedding so special.
ANA & MATT
"SHE MANAGED TO TRANSLATE MY IMAGINATION AND, ABOVE ALL, MY FEELINGS FOR THE DAY INTO A FLOWER LANGUAGE THAT WAS PERFECT AND UNIQUE FOR ME."
Madita created a bridal bouquet for me that touched my heart deeply and brought tears of emotion to my eyes. The magic of the flowery beauty drew me completely under its spell. Every single blossom is so lovingly selected and arranged with the greatest passion and skill. The magic her hands are able to create fascinated me and my creative soul. She managed to translate my imagination and, above all, my feelings for the day into a flower language that was perfect and unique for me. Dearest Madita, I am very grateful for your wonderful traces that you have left in my heart through your flower art and your magical nature. A very special encounter.
cynthia klein
"IT WAS EVERYTHING WE'D HOPED FOR AND MORE. THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND PASSION FOR WHAT SHE CREATES WAS EVIDENT."
Everything felt seamless, easy, comfortable, and as if we were working with a long-time friend. We appreciated so much that Madita was able to take our inspirations and turn them into an even better reality. She truly has an undeniable talent and vision for what she creates. I felt so comfortable trusting her creative instincts to make the space so beautiful. When we walked in, we were wowed! It was everything we'd hoped for and more. The attention to detail and passion for what she creates was evident. Everyone kept telling us how much the loved the decorations and flowers! We could not have made a better choice.
rachel and alex
"SHE IS A GIFTED ARTISAN OF FLOWERS, CREATING WORK SURPASSING EXPECTATIONS, TRENDS, AND NORMS THAT IS TRULY ONE-OF-A-KIND!"
Working with Madita was an immense joy. Her work is musical, poetic, and full of ethereal elegance. Her flowers have life, joy, and emotion in them and bring such grace to a wedding day or event. It’s within her very nature to create from a place of love and deeply-rooted inspiration—and you can’t help but FEEL that love when you look at her work. She listens and serves well and sees that others feel loved and valued. When you choose to work with Madita, you can be confident you’ll be well cared for and receive masterpieces of floral art. She is an artist to her core. Talented. Full of grace. And the kindest soul you’ll meet.
kristin sautter