“In searching for French towns, we were immediately drawn to Giverny, known for birthing Monet’s famous water lily paintings,” bride Alexandra explains.
was ultimately the one. “Before knowing us she seemed even more excited about our wedding than we were,” Alexandra says. “We felt like, ‘every logistical thing could go wrong butis the energy we want for our wedding.’ All our guests still rave about her to us. My only regret is not getting a photo with her.”
“Probably my best accessory was the lacy blue garter lent to me by Jon’s grandmother,” Alexandra says. “When she asked me if I wanted to wear it she said, ‘It’s a bit naughty, but I did marry a Frenchman you know…’ How could I say no?” To complete the traditional trifecta, Alexandra’s something old was the 100-year-old diamond in the engagement ring that’s been passed down in Jon’s family. Her something new was her dress, and her mom’s teardrop earrings were her something borrowed.
The ceremony and reception were at La Dîme de Giverny—a renovated, 13th century home down the street from Claude Monet’s house. “In searching for French towns, we were immediately drawn to Giverny, known for birthing Monet’s famous water lily paintings,” Alexandra explains. “I can’t remember where I first saw a photo of Monet’s stunning home. I only remember knowing right away that we had to go, and the rest of the wedding vision fell into place from there.
After the ceremony, the newlyweds went down the street to Monet’s house and garden, which is now a museum. “I’d never been, but just from photos I knew those unique colorful rooms would make for some dreamy wedding pictures,” Alexandra says. “It was fun having our wedding photos somewhere we’d never been before; you really see our reactions to the art and space, entering our new chapter together with wonder and awe.
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