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Civil Ceremonies & Elopements · Côte d'Azur

Your day,
beautifully told

Intimate civil ceremonies and couples in love — photographed with warmth, intention and a light editorial touch on the French Riviera.

Check availability From €450 · Civil ceremony
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From first message
to final gallery

01

We talk

Tell me about your ceremony — the date, the location, what you're planning. I'll confirm availability and we'll discuss the look and feel you want.

02

We plan

Once booked, I send you a preparation guide — timing, location scouting, what to wear, how to prepare for natural portraits after the ceremony.

03

Your day

I arrive early, stay discreet during the ceremony, and guide you gently through couple portraits afterwards. No rushed poses — just real moments.

04

Your gallery

Within 2–3 weeks, your private gallery is ready. High-resolution images, natural editing — yours to download, print and share forever.

Honest,
clear pricing

No hidden fees. What you see is what you get — including editing, gallery and travel within Nice.

01

Civil
Ceremony

The ceremony, beautifully documented
  • Coverage of the civil ceremony (approx. 1h)
  • Couple portraits immediately after
  • 80+ edited images in high resolution
  • Private online gallery · download & share
  • 2–3 week delivery
€450 2–3 hours total · 80+ photos Check availability →
03

Full
Wedding

Full-day coverage · On request
  • Full-day coverage (preparation to reception)
  • Pre-wedding consultation and planning
  • 200+ edited images
  • Private gallery · 4–6 week delivery
  • Custom quote based on your day
On request Full day · 200+ photos Get in touch →

No surprises

Pre-ceremony consultation and preparation guide
Discreet ceremony coverage (I blend in, never interrupt)
Gentle direction for couple portraits — no stiff posing
Natural, warm editing — no over-filtered looks
High-resolution images in your private online gallery
Download and share rights — no watermarks
Travel within Nice and surroundings included
Backup plan for weather — reschedule at no extra cost

What clients
say

5.0 14 Airbnb Reviews
★★★★★

"My wife and I are so happy we decided to book this! We just got our photos back and we're so impressed with the quality. Santi took us to great locations and went above and beyond our expectations. We cannot recommend this enough!"

CJ & Wife Parker, Colorado · September 2025
★★★★★

"Santi was wonderful — the experience was thoughtful and tailored to the unique character of the person we organized the gift for. The portraits and photos were incredible. We saw parts of Nice we would never have known without the photo session."

Anna Adelaide, Australia · October 2025
★★★★★

"Santi made me feel comfortable, although I usually feel very awkward in front of the camera. And I'm very happy with the photos — they turned out great."

Marianna Salzburg, Austria · October 2025
★★★★★

"It was a fantastic overall experience — we couldn't have asked for better!"

Zack Washington D.C. · September 2025

Common
questions

I specialize in intimate celebrations — civil ceremonies at the town hall (mairie), elopements, and small gatherings of close family and friends. I'm not currently booking large traditional weddings (150+ guests), but I'm the right fit for an elegant, relaxed day with the people who matter most.
Coverage of the ceremony itself (typically 30–45 min at the mairie), followed by couple portraits in a beautiful nearby location — Old Nice, the seafront, or a spot of your choice. You'll receive 80+ beautifully edited images in a private online gallery.
Yes — the "Ceremony & Portraits" package includes an extended portrait session across 1–2 locations after the ceremony. This is the option I recommend: the light is golden in the late afternoon, and you'll have beautiful images of just the two of you to keep forever.
Yes. I regularly work in Villefranche-sur-Mer, Cannes, Antibes, Èze, and Monaco. Travel within the Côte d'Azur (up to ~45 min from Nice) is included in all packages. For further destinations, contact me for a quote.
Civil ceremony packages are delivered within 2–3 weeks. I deliver via a private online gallery where you can download all images in full resolution. If you need photos faster, contact me to discuss options.
The Côte d'Azur has over 300 sunny days a year, but we'll monitor the forecast together. If rain is expected, we can adjust portrait timing or find beautiful covered spots — the old town and colonnades of Nice are stunning in soft light. If conditions are truly bad, we'll reschedule the portraits.
After we talk and confirm the details, I'll send you a contract and a 30% retainer invoice to secure your date. The remaining balance is due 7 days before the ceremony. Simple as that.

The most
beautiful
backdrops

The French Riviera offers some of Europe's most romantic settings for an intimate ceremony — sun-soaked squares, ancient cobblestones, and the endless blue of the Mediterranean.

Check your date

43°42'N · 7°15'E

Nice Base · Mairie · All year
Villefranche Romantic · Seafront
Cannes La Croisette · On request
Èze Village · Mountain views

Let's plan
your day

Tell me your date and what you're planning — I'll confirm availability within a few hours and we can take it from there.

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