A message for our guests
We are extremely happy and grateful to share this very important moment with all of you. Thank you for being part of our lives.
Gracias · Merci · Thank you · תודה
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15 – 18 October 2026 · Aubagne, Provence
October in Provence can be warm during the day and cool in the evenings — a light layer is always a good idea.
We are extremely happy and grateful to share this very important moment with all of you. Thank you for being part of our lives.
Domaine de Carnavan · Aubagne, Provence
We have arranged a selection of hotels nearby at different price points. You can mention the promo code Lea&Esteban when booking for a possible discount.
Need help choosing? This is just a selection of hotels we looked at and negotiated — there are many more options in the area. Feel free to reach out if you're undecided or need advice!
We can't wait to celebrate with you
But if you'd like to contribute a little something beyond that, we'll make sure it goes somewhere meaningful.
A Jewish wedding is rich with symbolism. Every gesture, every word, every ritual carries meaning accumulated over thousands of years. Here is what you'll witness — and why it matters.
The chuppah is the canopy under which Lea and Esteban will be married. It represents the new home they are building together — open on all four sides, as a symbol of hospitality and welcome to all. Standing beneath it, surrounded by those they love, is the moment a new family begins.
The ketubah is the Jewish marriage contract — one of the oldest legal documents in history. Signed before the ceremony, it outlines the couple's commitments to one another. Today it is also a work of art, often illustrated and illuminated, that will hang in their home for the rest of their lives as a daily reminder of their vows.
As the ring is placed, the groom pronounces the consecration formula — one of the oldest legal and poetic acts in Jewish tradition. The bride then responds with a verse from the Song of Songs.
Wine is sacred in Jewish tradition — it sanctifies moments of joy. During the ceremony, two cups of wine are shared between the couple as blessings are recited over them. Drinking from the same cup is an ancient gesture of unity: from this moment, your lives, your joys, and your sorrows are shared.
Seven blessings are chanted over the couple — celebrating creation, joy, love, and the union of two souls. They are traditionally recited by seven different guests, each given the honour of adding their voice to the ceremony. The blessings move from the cosmic to the intimate, from the creation of the world to the happiness of this particular couple, on this particular day.
One of the most powerful moments of any Jewish wedding. The groom stamps on a glass wrapped in cloth — and the sound of it shattering is the signal for everyone to shout Mazel Tov! and the celebration to begin.
It is a reminder of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem — that even in the greatest joy, we carry the memory of loss. Life is fragile and precious, and love must be tended with care.
From Friday at sunset to Saturday after nightfall, Jewish tradition observes Shabbat — a day of rest, presence, and togetherness. This is why the Friday evening dinner and Saturday lunch carry a different, more intimate energy. No rushing, no schedules — just time to be fully present with the people around you. It is, in many ways, the most Jewish thing about this weekend.
You've come this far — stay a little longer. The south of France has a way of making you never want to leave.
Dramatic white limestone cliffs plunging into turquoise water. One of France's most breathtaking national parks — hike down to a hidden cove and swim in water so clear it doesn't feel real.
A postcard-perfect fishing village with a harbour full of coloured boats, excellent seafood, and local white wine that tastes better in the sunshine. Wander the old town, sit at a café, do nothing well.
France's wildest city. Visit the Vieux-Port, climb to Notre-Dame de la Garde for panoramic views, explore the Panier neighbourhood, and eat bouillabaisse where it was invented. Raw, vibrant, unforgettable.
Elegant boulevards lined with plane trees, fountains at every corner, the best markets in Provence, and Cézanne's studio. The definition of the good life — slow mornings, long lunches, golden afternoons.
Where cinema was invented — the Lumière brothers filmed here in 1895. Today it's a relaxed seaside town with sandy beaches, a charming old port, and none of the tourist crowds of Cassis or Marseille.
A medieval village perched on a rocky promontory in the Alpilles. Olive groves, lavender fields, ruined castles and the famous Carrières de Lumières — a stunning immersive art experience built inside a quarry.
October is the perfect time — summer crowds are gone, the light is golden, and the weather is still warm enough to swim.