Sangeeta and Jake Gomez chose the chateau in Provence with a 2,000-year-old vineyard for their destination wedding It took Sangeeta and Jake Gomez six months to find their dream wedding venue. The Sikh-British bride and English groom wanted a destination that would allow them to celebrate both their cultures in a harmonious blend. “We both adore the vibe of the South of France, and unanimously agreed upon it.
But we had to scour the French Riviera for six months to find the perfect venue that we believed would be the cornerstone of our celebrations,” explains the bride. When they finally came across Villa Baulieu—a chateau in Provence with a 2,000-year-old vineyard — they knew this was it. “When we reached out, we were informed that they only host three weddings a year, and had only one slot remaining for 2023,” reminisces the bride.
The duo instantly said yes, making them the first British couple to exchange vows at the property, and the first Indian wedding to take place there too. Sangeeta and Jake were first introduced by a mutual friend, though it took a year and a chance encounter for the acquaintance to turn into a romance. Following a proposal in Tulum in Mexico, they tied the knot last year with guests flying in from all over the world to raise a toast to them.
The wanted the wedding to be modern but equally steeped in their cultures and customs. Hence the itinerary included events such as the haldi, jago, mehendi, choora, Anand Karaj and white wedding. T.
