Timeless black and white – themed wedding in France

Last Summer (now it seems like a hundred years ago) I was invited to shoot Amber and John’s elegant and timeless black and white-themed wedding in France. The wedding took place in one of the best wedding venues in France. Chateau de Challain is an incredibly beautiful and romantic place to get married in France. It is located at the heart of Loire Valley in a small village Challain la Poterie.

When I first met Amber and John the night before the wedding I had a feeling that these guys are truly in love with each other.  And that feeling in my gut didn’t leave me the whole wedding day. There is nothing easier than to photograph a wedding for a couple who is so much in love, I love to capture the natural feelings and emotions of couples like these radiate.

Amber and John chose to go with a black and white themed wedding. Black and white makes anything stylish and to the point. A black and white wedding is also an elegant choice and it’s rather simple to stick to the scheme and very fashionable. They also diluted it with a bit of gold to enliven the composition. Now let’s look at the black and white wedding that Amber and John had (shot in colour though).

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Chateau Challain – photos

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Chateau de Challain in all it’s grace
Uzi the castle's guard dog
Uzi the castle’s guard dog patiently waiting for wedding dinner to start. Hope you are all well and happy this winter
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Nothing is more beautiful than a happy bride at her wedding

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Florist taking care of wedding decorations
Florist taking care of wedding decorations
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Bridal wedding bouquet and engagement ring
The bride's bouquet was beautifully made from White Dahlias, Roses, Calla lilies, Ranunculus, Lisianthus, and Astilbes.
The bride’s bouquet was beautifully made from White Dahlias, Roses, Calla lilies, Ranunculus, Lisianthus, and Astilbes.
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A Basket full of bride’s and bridesmaid’s bouquets

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Bridesmaids wearing their blue satin morning robes that beautifully contrasted with the bride’s white one

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Amber reading a love letter from John. I love the true emotions of the bride

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John getting ready for his big day

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Stunning outdoor ceremony location
A Stunning outdoor ceremony gazebo in front of the castle surrounded by almost always blooming flowerbeds

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A very romantic and emotional moment when the groom first saw the bride all dressed up before the wedding ceremony

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Incredibly Elegant Flower Girl in her Black Dress and with Baby's Breath Crown
Incredibly Elegant Flower Girl in her Black Dress and with Baby’s Breath Crown

Ring boy holding wedding ring in his hands

Cocktail hour
5 minutes before the ceremony – dad is still playing it cool!

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All three very elegant in their black outfits walking down the aisle
All three very elegant in their black outfits walking down the aisle
Elegant and Timeless Black and White themed wedding in France
Elegant and Timeless Black and white themed wedding in France

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An emotional moment during the wedding ceremony
Rose pettal confetty
Rose Petal confetti After the Wedding Ceremony

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Bride and groom arriving at the wedding coctail hour
Bride and groom arriving at the wedding cocktail hour
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My good friend harpist Francois Pernel
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Believe it or not but this is a candid photograph

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Amber is a truly happy bride

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Bride's and Groom's dinner table
There is nothing more romantic than a wedding dinner at the candlelit table and under the century-old trees.

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White Table floral decors were made from Lisianthus and Hydrangeas

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Wedding speech
Everyone seemed to enjoy the warm French summer outdoor wedding reception at Chateau de Challain

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Shooting in available light after sunset is not a piece of cake, so Nikon D850 with low light Nikkor glass comes in handy. Superb low light performer.

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The Cutting of the "Oh, so Royal" Wedding Cake Made by Dea Childe- a Luxury Bespoke Wedding Cake Designer
The Cutting of the “Oh, so Royal” Wedding Cake Made by Dea Childe- a Luxury Bespoke Wedding Cake Designer
wedding fireworks
If you are looking for a firework company in France just ask me…I know the guys.
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Bridesmaids watching the first dance
father-daughter dance
I wonder – what’s he laughing about?
photograph of a wedding DJ during the wedding party
I also happen to know this wedding DJ very well, my dear friend Brett
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Cheers to everyone or as we say in France: “Sante”

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So, are you ready to turn your dream French wedding into a reality? I’m just an email or a phone call away! Reach out to me at [email protected] or dial +44 7979974527 for a friendly chat. Together, we’ll explore how to capture your special day in the heart of France or anywhere and turn those precious moments into everlasting treasures. Let’s start this beautiful journey together and make your wedding memories truly unforgettable.

Or, if you’re eager to dive into more of my France wedding photography, feel free to explore my portfolio right here:

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