Weddings

A summer wedding in Provence

A summer wedding in Provence

A summer wedding in Provence

Notes on planning a summer celebration in Provence, from the light of the afternoon to the texture of the cake.

Notes on planning a summer celebration in Provence, from the light of the afternoon to the texture of the cake.

Notes on planning a summer celebration in Provence, from the light of the afternoon to the texture of the cake.

A couple cutting a white tiered wedding cake decorated with blossom branches

A summer celebration in Provence has its own rhythm: long afternoons, warm stone and light that changes quickly. A cake designed for this setting should respond to all of it.

Planning for heat

Summer temperatures call for stable fillings and careful delivery timing. Cakes are kept cool until the moment they are presented, and the design is chosen with the outdoor setting in mind.

Colour and texture in the light

Soft ivory, dusty olive and pale butter tones read beautifully against the landscape. Texture matters too: in strong sunlight, subtle relief shows more than high-contrast decoration.