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18 · October · 2026

Celeste
& Dominic

Château VilleneuveBormes-les-Mimosas, French Riviera
Our Story
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Seven years
in the making

“He still tells people he wasn’t nervous. I have photographs that suggest otherwise.”

Celeste and Dominic met in the autumn of 2019 at a legal conference in Lyon — she was presenting, he was in the audience and, by his own admission, paying very little attention to the actual presentation.

A shared interest in terrible films, excellent wine, and weekends spent arguing about maps led, eventually, to a proposal on the Île Saint-Louis one January evening. It was cold. It was perfect.

We are married on the 18th of October. Château Villeneuve has been in Celeste’s family for three generations. We could think of no better place to begin this one.

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Date
Sunday
18 October 2026
02
Venue
Château Villeneuve
Route de Cabasson
Bormes-les-Mimosas, France
03
Dress
Black Tie
The reception is outdoors until midnight — a wrap is advised
04
RSVP By
1 August 2026
Please include any dietary requirements or allergies
The Day
3:00 pm
Guests Arrive
Champagne on the terrace
4:00 pm
Ceremony
The château garden. Seats provided.
5:00 pm
Cocktail Hour
Garden & south terrace
7:30 pm
Dinner
The orangerie. Six courses.
10:30 pm
Dancing
The courtyard, under the stars
Midnight
Late Night Terrace
Light bites, the sea, and whatever comes next
Getting Here
By Air
Toulon–Hyères Airport (TLN)
35 minutes by taxi. The most convenient option for European guests. Regular direct flights from London Heathrow, Paris CDG, and Amsterdam.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
1 hour 15 minutes by taxi. The larger hub for long-haul arrivals. Hire car recommended if arriving here.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
1 hour 30 minutes. Good option for guests already planning to explore the Luberon.
Staying Nearby
Château Villeneuve Estate
Eight guest suites available for wedding guests. Enquire separately — allocation closes 30 July.
Le Paradis Blanc, Bormes
A 12-minute drive. Boutique hotel with pool. We have a small room block — mention our names on booking.
Hostellerie du Vieux Moulin
Village centre. Walking distance to dinner in Bormes village on the Sunday evening.
RSVP

Will you
join us?

Please reply by 1 August 2026. One form per guest.

Responses close 1 August 2026