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No. 1 · Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat · A Weekend on the Côte d’Azur · Complimentary

The Riviera Times
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Cap-FerratSaturday 12th September 2026
Sophie & Ben Say Oui by the Sea
Cover Photo
Bienvenue

Bienvenue! You crossed seas, borders and baggage limits to be here. Thank you. Sip the rosé, wander the gardens and dance until the stars come out.

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The Weekend
  1. Friday Welcome Drinks 7pm · Plage de Passable
  2. Saturday The Wedding 4pm · Villa Ephrussi
  3. Sunday Farewell Brunch 11am · Hôtel du Cap
☀Wedding Forecast

Sunshine over the Med, 26°C

Light breeze off the bay; showers of petals at five

Saturday · Order of the Day
  1. 4pm The Ceremony
  2. 5pm Terrace Champagne
  3. 7pm Garden Dinner
  4. 9:30pm Cake & First Dance
  5. 1am Boats & Taxis

Mr & Mrs Carter · Cap-Ferrat · 12.09.2026

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Page Two · With Love · Sophie & Ben · 12th September 2026

Our Love Story
  1. 2018 A Spilt Café Crème Paris, Rue Cler
  2. 2020 London Calling One flat in Islington
  3. 2023 Nice, Again A summer by the sea
  4. 2025 The Question Promenade des Anglais
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  • Maid of HonourClaire Laurent
  • Best ManTom Carter
  • BridesmaidsInèsLucy
  • UshersHugoSam

Pour Commencer

  • Burrata & Heritage Tomato

Le Plat

  • Sea Bass with Fennel & Citrus

Le Dessert

  • Lemon Tart & Wedding Cake
From the Terrace
The Sophie
Rosé, Peach, Thyme
The Ben
Gin, Tonic, Riviera Lemon

Remembered with love today:

Mamie Hélène Laurent

Grandpa Jim Carter

Getting Around

Taxis & Boats
Taxis wait at the gate from 11pm; the 1am boat sails for Nice port.

Dress Code
Summer formal. Flat shoes for the gravel, a wrap for the breeze.

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He spilt coffee on my book. I married him anyway.

Sophie

Across

  1. 1Exactly what we are all here to do (9)
  2. 6First ___ as newlyweds (5)
  3. 7The night before the big day (3)
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Down

  1. 1Three tiers and a topper (4)
  2. 2What today is all about (4)
  3. 3The one in white (5)
  4. 4Raise a glass and make one (5)
  5. 5Lifted for the first kiss (4)
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Thank You

To everyone who flew, sailed or drove south to be with us: merci. You made a villa feel like home.

Avec amour,
Sophie & Ben

Mr & Mrs Carter · Cap-Ferrat · 12.09.2026

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  • Cover Photo (photo)
  • The Menu
  • Bienvenue
  • From the Terrace
  • In Loving Memory
  • The Weekend
  • Getting Around
  • Riviera Forecast
  • Saturday · Order of the Day
  • Pull Quote
  • Colophon
  • The Crossword
  • Request A Song
  • Thank You
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