Make Her Dreams Come True
Who wouldn’t want to get married in France? And at a beautiful chateau, no less! The bride's dreams came true that day. The culture of Paris, France had always been a part of Felicia’s soul. She fell in love with it while spending time living there as a student. Fully renovated in 2012 but retaining its 19th-century charm, Chateau Bouffemont was the perfect venue for an elegant wedding held at a place with a rich, storied history. Everything Felicia loved about the culture and history of France was all around her on her special day.
In the Mood of Love
Felicia and Reese were a sweet and kind couple-an absolute pleasure to shoot! They are the kind of couple every wedding photographer wants to work with. Their love for each other was written all over their faces, ready to be captured on film. This was only highlighted by the magical venue, the perfect backdrop for such a genuine love. Before the wedding, we held a session to capture the beauty and emotion of their unique love story. It turned out to be pure magic, a real-life fairy tale coming true before our eyes!
Traditional Accents with Modern Influences: Chinese tea ceremony
The wedding itself featured a unique blend of influences that held deep meaning for the couple. One of those manifested in a Chinese tea ceremony. This beautiful display serves as a way for the newly married couple to show respect to the elders in their families. Likewise, the elders give their blessing to the marriage as well! This moment of mutual respect and honoring of the couple’s family history was truly a remarkable sight. It blended magically with the modern western influences of the rest of the ceremony, creating an event that captured the heart of the couple in a powerful way.
Timeless Details
Simple, yet elegant, the décor perfectly matched the backdrop of Chateau Bouffemont. The delicate, rosy coloring present throughout the theme accented the historical charm of the building and the natural beauty of the grounds. Everything perfectly symbolized the couple’s love, making for a wedding that no one was sure to forget!
Love was in the Air
Felicia and Reese were surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones. Not only did this beautiful couple simply radiate joy, but you could see the smiles and excitement on everyone’s faces. They were witnessing the beginnings of a new chapter of their family’s legacy as these two young people in love joined together as one. While everyone was laughing, smiling, and having the time of their lives, it almost seemed as if time stood still. This natural outpouring of joy made capturing the wedding on camera an absolute treat!
Great Touching Moment
The guests were all people that held a special place within Felicia and Reese’s hearts. The guest list was curated carefully, including the people that truly left an impact and legacy upon the couple’s lives. The bride and groom wanted to give back, and planned a surprise for their guests as a ‘Thank You.’ The beautiful couple selected photographs from over the years of them with their guests, moments that defined their connection, which a personalized note for each. Some were from high school, college, or simply others they met along the way. It was a touching surprise for the guests that created a genuine and happy moment.
Let the Good Times Roll
What is a great wedding without the right music? You need to have music that is not only fun and dance-ready, but that means something to the couple. That’s exactly what Felicia and Reese achieved. Their playlist was filled with music from the 90s, the era they grew up in. The music was the soundtrack of their most prominent years of development, tunes that would stick with them throughout the rest of their lives. Not only that, but the catchy beats and delightful harmonies of groups like The Backstreet Boys and N’Sync were perfect to dance to, turning up the energy to celebrate a perfect day.
Memories that will Last a Lifetime
At the end of the day, it was all about Felicia and Reese. They had their perfect, dream wedding. What a way to start the incredible journey they were about to embark on together! With everything to come, they will never forget the remarkable day they had that began it all. We all deserve to have that picture-perfect day, and I’m glad that Felicia and Reese made it happen! I was honoured to be right there to capture it all on camera so they could look back throughout the years and reminisce about their dreamy France wedding. It’s events like these that make photography such an enjoyable line of work, getting to be part of people’s life-defining moments.
