“There was only love”: Jacquemus tells us all about his wedding in Provence in an exclusive interview – Vogue France

What a beautiful wedding! On Saturday, August 27, Simon Porte Jacquemus and Marco Maestri said “I do” in Charleval, a charming village in the South of France. Simon wanted “an energy of love” for his Provencal union, which took place under the sun, on the square of the town hall. The event was attended by guests from around world. Simon Porte Jacquemus tells us about the most beautiful day of his life!

Simon Porte Jacquemus tells us all about his wedding to Marco Maestri!

Charleval: a village of love for Jacquemus

“This is the village of my childhood. My father comes from Charleval and my mother comes from Mallemort, which is just next door. I grew up in a small hamlet in the heart of Provence. I wanted an outdoor wedding on the town hall square. In any case, we could not all go inside, with 240 guests. This was a gamble because last week it was still raining, but I liked the village celebration aspect with a Pagnol-style countryside procession. Basically, what touched me the most was seeing all of the village’s locals in the streets. There were many familiar faces from my childhood and some had binoculars, and they called my name as we passed by and clapped from the windows. My grandfather was afraid that they would throw tomatoes at us because we are gay, but there was only love. Having grown up gay in a small village, it felt so good to feel all of that love, and that this village was celebrating a gay couple. It was beautiful and important. It brought a sense of peace.”

How Simon Porte Jacquemus and Marco Maestri first met

“Four years ago, I was shooting the first images for Jacquemus menswear in Marseille with Marco’s brother. And I told him “oh, I dream of falling in love with a guy from the South of France.” He answered, “what about my brother? His name is Marco.” On the train back home, I was already on it. I sent him a message immediately, asking “would you like to have dinner with me?” He replied, “not straight away, by in two days if you want.” I think he was hungover. We saw each other two days later, ate pasta and never left each other’s side.”