A French fairy tale wedding
As a photographer a destination wedding is the dream job! A place very special to me to shoot a wedding is France, as I got married here myself 5 years ago. I got married at a lovely little place called Saint Victor La Grand' Maison 36300, France. I will do a separate blog on my wedding day. When I got asked to photograph a wedding at Chateau St Julien I was so excited, as this was my other venue I had been torn between when deciding.
Chateau St Julien is nestled within a landscaped, walled estate in the village of St. Julien l’Ars just south of the Loire Valley near the ancient city of Poitiers. It offers the romance of an historic castle with the comfortable informality and spirit of a home. The chateau is the ideal setting for destination wedding parties of up to 50 guests where you can host your family and friends to the celebration of a lifetime. The peace and serenity of the chateau can be felt the moment you pass through the chateau gate, beneath the 100 ft. Gothic spire of the village church and into the castle courtyard.
Getting married in France is a very special experience. I can tell you from a personal point of view, that all I wanted was to do it again. So that’s what I try and give my clients, a set of images that transport them back to every moment, that are beautifully shot and will last forever. As a documentary wedding photographer I like to blend into the background, capturing the beautiful story as the day unfolds, I will make everyone feel relaxed and at ease, thats even if they notice that I’m there.
For a destination wedding I always like to travel the day before the the ceremony, this allows for any travel disruptions, but also gives me time to scout the location and meet my clients on location the day before, but I can arrive earlier. If you are making the most of your time in France with family and friends and have a few days of activities planned (welcome drinks, next day barbecues) these can also be covered.
I hope you have enjoyed looking at these photographs. If you are planning a wedding abroad get in touch. If you are planning a wedding in France especially this department near Poitiers or Limoges I’m also very happy to share my list of fabulous suppliers who I used for my own wedding.