Carolyn and Cyprien chose to have their wedding in Bordeaux, among the vines and the sunshine. Their 3 day celebration took place just outside St Emillion, a village famous for its wine. Their wedding would also become famous for the hottest day recorded in France at 44 degrees Centigrade in the shade.
The first day was for the official paperwork. Weddings in France must happen in the Marie, the town hall, for the official part. It’s a great opportunity to meet the Mayor of the town and is a rather nice way to start the marriage, with they Mayor’s welcome and congratulations. That evening we celebrated the marriage with a cocktail party in Chateu St Georges, where the following day the ‘real’ wedding would be happening.
The next morning was one of the most relaxed, hottest and most touching mornings I’ve been privileged to photograph. Carolyn and Cyprien, along with the bridesmaids, all got ready together. We did a boulangerie run for breakfast, made coffee and ate in the morning sun while hair and makeup was done. Later a nice salad and some light manicuring before the first look. Wow, was that an emotional moment!