Some venues set the tone before a single note is played. Domaine de Canaille, a luxury villa in Cassis, is one of them: the Mediterranean light, the limestone and the sea make every moment of the day feel like a scene.
For this wedding, I handled the entire artistic and technical production, from the welcome drinks to the last track on the dance floor.
A day designed with Oui en Provence
The wedding was planned by Caroline from Oui en Provence. Working with a planner who knows Provence this well makes all the difference: a clear timeline, suppliers who know exactly what to do, and a couple who can simply enjoy their day. If you’re a planner yourself, my guide to booking a wedding DJ in Provence and on the French Riviera explains how I work alongside planners.
My job was to make sure the music and the technical setup fit seamlessly into her vision.
Full artistic and technical production
As music director, I took care of everything the guests heard and saw:
- Ceremony: a discreet, elegant sound setup that respects the venue
- Cocktail hour: a live band, with a mood built around the sunset and the venue
- Dinner: music and speeches timed with the catering team
- Party: DJ set and live musicians (singers, violin, guitar, drums), with sound and lighting designed for the space and a dance floor that kept going late into the night
One point of contact for sound, lighting and music means fewer moving parts for the planner, and a more consistent experience for the couple. I describe this DJ + live format in my article on DJ + live band weddings. More on this in my article on DJing private villa events on the French Riviera.
Captured by Hermeline Photographies
The photos in this article are by Hermeline Photographies, whose eye for natural light and genuine moments suits Cassis perfectly.
The weekend continued with a brunch
The celebration carried on the next day with a brunch by Marrou Traiteur, who also took care of the wedding day itself. The design and furniture by Pièces Uniques Location gave both days a refined, cohesive look.
The team
- Wedding planner: @ouienprovence
- Music production & DJ: @briceadel_
- Photo: @hermelinephotographies
- Video: @nelsonisrael.photography
- Venue: @domainedecanaille
- D-Day & brunch: @marrou_traiteur
- Design: @piecesuniqueslocation
Planning a wedding in Cassis, Provence or on the French Riviera? Let’s talk about your music and production.
