chateau grand bois wedding

Chateau Grand Bois Wedding

The beautiful wedding of Claire & James

It’s hard to know where to start with James and Claire’s beautiful Chateau Grand Bois Wedding; it was perfect.  I love shooting in this part of the world, the light is beautiful and the scenery is just breathtaking. But the thing that made this wedding so special was Claire, James and all their wonderful friends and family.

Shooting weddings isn’t actually about amazing surroundings (although it helps!), it’s about connecting with people, showing that connection and creating a set of images that will instantly transport you back to the day that was simply the greatest of your life. It flies by in an instant and you want that day back more than any other.  Surrounded by everyone you love most, all there to celebrate with you.  I hope I have created something that Claire and James can look at over and over again and it will take them straight back to the day they became Mr & Mrs.

The view from chateau grand bois
sweet flowers in jars
Chateau Grand Bois Wedding
The venue is surrounded by pretty flowers and of course Provence’s signature lavender.
Brides head piece
Claires dress
getting ready for Chateau Grand Bois Wedding
The girls get ready.
Claire and James had the most wonderful celebrant; Karine Wegel. She stepped in at the last minute, when the couple were let down and she was just incredible. She made the ceremony so personal and full of joy. Her details are to be found at the bottom of this post. Here she is briefing James prior to the ceremony.
wedding rings
James in the doorway of Chateau Grand Bois
Claire gets ready with make up
Dog
flower head peice
Instead of the bridesmaids carrying flowers, they wore them in their hair. Stunning.
bride
Claire look just incredible
bride putting on dress
bridesmaid watches the bride Claire
Portrait of the bridesmaid
James waiting to enter his Chateau Grand Bois Wedding
James waits to make his entrance
wedding at Chateau Grand Bois
Young bridesmaid walks down the aisle
Bride walking down aisle
wedding ceremony at Chateau Grand Bois
Chateau Grand Bois Wedding blessing
getting married in Provence
the boys and the girls
bride cries at Chateau Grand Bois Wedding
groom laughing
guests crying at Chateau Grand Bois Wedding
getting married at Chateau Grand Bois
The bridesmaids watching
exchange of rings and promises
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Sealed with a kiss
bride and groom exit
champagne at Chateau Grand Bois Wedding
wedding at Chateau Grand Bois
nibbles
cheers
guests chatting in sunshine
fresh seafood at Chateau Grand Bois Wedding
One of my biggest regrets is not sampling some of the wonderful food being served ala plancha. Here you could chose fresh seafood and then have it cooked in front of you with your own choice of mayo. It smelt amazing – but there were pictures to be found and moments to capture!
guests at Chateau Grand Bois
bride hugs gran
guests having fun
guests enjoying the Chateau Grand Bois Wedding
toddler fills shoes with gravel
Chateau Grand Bois Wedding
Chateau Grand Bois Wedding pictures
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sunset kiss
Chateau Grand Bois Wedding images
dinner sign
drink me bottle

I shot some relaxed groups on the terrace and then we went for a 15 minute shoot with Claire and James.
Chateau Grand Bois has lots of really gorgeous areas for pictures, it was so easy to find lovely little spots with great light.
I love shooting in golden light – with the vineyards in the background, it was perfect.

Chateau Grand Bois Wedding decoration
Claire’s tables were all names of cheeses they loved.
outdoor seating at Chateau Grand Bois Wedding
Chateau Grand Bois Wedding photos
A few minutes after this was taken, the heavens opened! It didn’t matter has everyone had their seats for dinner. I loved the light it created.
guests welcome the bride and groom
brides speech
Chateau Grand Bois Wedding speeches

speech at Chateau Grand Bois Wedding
James’s brother gave a fantastic best man’s speech.
first dance at Chateau Grand Bois Wedding

wedding at Chateau Grand Bois Wedding
Time to dance like no one is watching!
french wedding cake

The music at James and Claire’s Chateau Grand Bois Wedding was brilliant.  See the details at the bottom of the post.
Congratulations Claire & James – it was an absolute pleasure to meet you and your family & friends.

Venue: Chateau Grand Bois

Celebrant: Karine Wegel

Make Up: Doigt de Fée coiffeuse