Photographer: Taylor & Porter

A Bride Chose an Art Deco–Inspired Dress for Her Wedding in a 17th-Century Provence Village

Lillian Myer & Nathan Brown Wedding

Their first date felt less like a beginning and more like a continuation. “There was an immediate comfort between us,” Lillian recalls. What started as a casual drink turned into hours of conversation—about shared friends, overlapping memories, and how oddly inevitable the moment felt. By the end of the night, both sensed this was something worth leaning into.

From there, the relationship unfolded naturally. The pair spent weekends exploring Melbourne’s café scene, taking long coastal drives, and slowly weaving their lives together. “We had known of each other for so long, but getting to truly know one another felt effortless,” Nathan says. Within a year, they were living together, their shared space reflecting a blend of both personalities—warm, creative, and quietly intentional.

Nathan proposed during a trip that felt deeply personal to them both. Wanting the moment to feel intimate rather than grand, he planned a private setting that allowed them to be fully present. “It was simple and perfect,” Lillian says. “Very us.”

When it came time to plan their wedding, the couple gravitated toward an aesthetic that mirrored their relationship: timeless with a modern edge. Lillian envisioned a look inspired by Art Deco elegance—structured silhouettes, refined detailing, and understated glamour—set against a historic backdrop that felt rich with character and romance.

Surrounded by family and close friends, the celebration was less about spectacle and more about connection. “We wanted the day to feel warm, meaningful, and reflective of the life we’re building together,” Lillian explains. And in every detail—from the setting to the styling—their story of premeditated fate quietly came full circle.