La Bastide de
Laurence

This 400-year-old bastide sits just outside L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, wrapped around a central courtyard behind antique iron gates. Its cypress-lined drive opens onto lavender and a view of Mont Ventoux. The grounds, shaped by two of France's leading landscape designers, hold olive and 200-year-old plane trees, botanical gardens, and a rose-garden pool anchored by an ornate fountain. Inside, warm, layered interiors are dressed in restored antiques and collected artifacts.

But what do
I wear?

The mood of the wedding festivities is French, flirty, feminine, floral, and fabulous.

Weather-wise, early June in Provence is warm and dry, with days in the high 70s to mid 80s and plenty of strong early-summer sun. Light, breathable fabrics are best for the daytime. Sunscreen, a hat, and/or sunglasses are a good idea to bring.

The famous mistral wind can arrive without much warning, and once the sun drops, the air cools into the high 50s. A wrap, jacket, or light layer is worth packing for dinners and late nights.

Much of the property and village is gravel, stone, and grass. Block heels or flats are recommended over anything with a thin heel.