Coco Elopement
Elopement, villa Belle Époque — 4 min
Un elopement à deux dans une villa Belle Époque : salons dorés, jardins, Traction ancienne et panorama sur les collines. Un film pensé comme un court métrage de mode.
Destination weddings
Your wedding, wherever it belongs
A villa above an Italian lake, a white chapel in the Cyclades, a quinta among the Douro vines, or a Belle Époque villa on the French Riviera. We travel with you and tell the story of your days the way a filmmaker would.
An auteur's eye, ready to travel
Marrying far from home means choosing a place, a light and a time of your own. Your film should remember all three exactly.
A destination wedding is more than a day. There are arrivals and first glimpses of the venue, the quiet hours before the ceremony, a party that runs late and the morning after. We shape the story across all of it, with the care of a short film: documentary at heart, cinematic in the edit.
Cyril Mallia, photographer and filmmaker, creates your images himself. For larger celebrations he works with trusted photographers and filmmakers who share his standards and his way of telling a story, so you keep one point of contact and one consistent voice from first call to final delivery.
Where to take us
A few horizons that inspire us. The list is open: tell us where you dream of getting married.
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45°59′ N · 9°15′ E
Lake Como & Tuscany
Italy
Terraced villa gardens, cypress trees and soft hills. From May to September, late light on the lake is as gentle as it gets.
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36°24′ N · 25°26′ E
The Cyclades
Greece
White walls, ink-blue sea and unforgettable sunsets. In high summer the meltemi wind blows hard, so ceremony spots are chosen with care.
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39°37′ N · 2°59′ E
Mallorca & Andalusia
Spain
Stone fincas, haciendas and shaded patios. July and August heat calls for late-afternoon ceremonies and long nights.
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41°11′ N · 7°33′ W
Sintra & the Douro Valley
Portugal
Romantic palaces in Sintra's mist, quintas among the terraced Douro vineyards. Atlantic light, softer and more changeable.
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31°38′ N · 8°00′ W
Marrakech & the desert
Morocco
Riads, palaces, gardens and dunes. Hot days and cool desert nights, with a colour palette like nowhere else.
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43°27′ N · 6°29′ E
Provence & the French Riviera
France
Our home ground. Vineyard estates, Belle Époque villas and the Mediterranean, an hour from where we live.
Elopements, crafted like short films
Three ways to go
Elopement
Bespoke proposal
Just the two of you, one place, a few hours or a full day. An intimate film and an editorial photo series, in the spirit of Coco Elopement.
Intimate wedding
Bespoke proposal
A few dozen of your closest people, far from home. Full coverage from ceremony to party, with time set aside for real portraits.
Multi-day celebration
Bespoke proposal
Welcome dinner, ceremony, party, farewell brunch. Continuous coverage, an extended team when needed, and a film that tells the whole stay.
What the destination experience includes
Remote preparation
Video calls, remote study of your venues and close coordination with your wedding planner and local suppliers.
Until the last key moment
From the morning until every key moment has been captured: we never leave before. Locations and light are scouted ahead.
A story across days
Every moment that matters is filmed and photographed, then edited into one coherent story, from the first evening to the last morning.
A tailored team
Cyril alone, or with trusted photographers and filmmakers, depending on the size of your celebration.
Transparent costs
Travel, accommodation and on-site costs are itemised in your proposal. Nothing is added after signing.
Careful delivery
Film and photographs within one month unless agreed otherwise, via a private link and on a USB key.
Questions couples ask us
How long do you stay on the day?
At the very least from the morning until every key moment of your day has been captured. We never leave before.
Do you travel outside France?
Yes. We travel across Europe and further afield for weddings, elopements and multi-day celebrations. Tell us where and when, and we will confirm availability and build a proposal that includes travel.
How are travel costs handled?
Flights or train, accommodation and any on-site costs are itemised in your proposal, based on the destination and the number of days. Nothing is added after you sign.
Can we work in English?
Absolutely. Calls, emails and the wedding days themselves can all be in English. Speeches in other languages are recorded with the same care, and subtitles can be added to your film.
We are getting married in France. Anything to know?
In France, only a civil ceremony at the town hall (mairie) is legally binding, and it normally requires one of you, or a parent, to have lived in that town for a period beforehand. Many couples therefore marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in France, which can take place anywhere. Check the current rules with your consulate or the mairie concerned.
Can you fly a drone at our venue?
It depends on the country and the venue. EU countries share one regulatory framework, with local restricted zones; outside the EU, specific permits may be required or unavailable. We check feasibility before offering aerial footage.
When and how do we receive our film and photographs?
Within one month, unless a specific timeline is agreed in your proposal, via a private download link and on a USB key; other formats are available on request. Your dates are secured with a signed contract and a 30% deposit, with the balance due on the wedding day.
Trusted by couples
5,0 / 5
Average rating from 34 couples' reviews on Mariages.net
Wedding Awards
2023 · 2024 · 2025 · 2026
Winner of the Mariages.net Wedding Awards 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, given to the most recommended and best-rated suppliers by couples
Reviews : our public page on Mariages.net — checked October 2026.
Tell us about your destination
Share the place and, if you know them, the dates. We will reply with our availability and a first approach to your project. You can also call +33 4 94 44 68 08 (French time) or write to liryc-studios@outlook.fr.