French Castle Wedding Editorial at Chateau Challain

A few weeks after my first WedVibes editorial in California, I was scheduled to set off to Paris for a handful of sessions in the City of Love. About a week before my departure, I saw that WedVibes had an opening for one more photographer at their French castle wedding editorial on April 8th! Though that was my original travel date, I was able to tweak my travel plans, snag the last photographer spot, and make it to yet another WedVibes shoot… this time with the Europe team. And shortly after, to my surprise, I found out that Alina would be joining us in France as well! Quelle émotion!

A Fairytale French Castle Wedding

This dreamy editorial took place at one of the most enchanting wedding venues in the Loire Valley: Chateau Challain. Picture a storybook castle wedding in the French countryside, complete with ideal spring weather, vintage charm, overflowing florals, and high fashion detail. Industry pros from across Europe came together to create something truly special. Our Newlyweds Sandro and Vita brought all the magic, and the wedding party was a blast to hang with all day. Photographers: I highly recommend working with any of these model couples if you’re looking to expand your portfolio in Europe!

The ceremony, led by the lovely Jennifer Patrice, took place in the castle’s front lawn underneath the April sunshine. Cascading florals and pearls added a softness to the regal stone backdrop. We also had the opportunity to work with a videographer at this shoot – shout out to Justin of Justin Geery Films! Justin does incredible work and was a pleasure to shoot with – if you’re looking for a destination wedding videographer, definitely check him out!

After the ceremony, we had a chance to take photos with the Newlyweds and wedding party throughout the castle. Highlights include a midday ice cream treat, romantic boat ride, golden hour reception, and champagne pop to wrap the shoot. Perhaps most noteworthy is that five-tier beauty covered in buttercream by Belgian cake artist Karolien Beyens… and yes, it tasted just as delicious as it looked!

Another Editorial with WedVibes

Working with WedVibes, this time alongside their European production team, was yet again an inclusive, supportive, and positive experience. I feel fortunate to have access to such a fulfilling creative outlet, while continuing to improve my craft and expand my network throughout the world. I’m certain this will not be my last editorial shoot with WedVibes, and could not be more excited for what’s to come!

In the meantime, if you’re planning a dreamy French castle wedding and in need of a photographer: I’m your girl 🙂

Vendor Team

Venue: Chateau Challain / Production Team: WedVibes / Planner: Weddings by Elizabeth Anne / Models: Sandro & Vita / Models: Dani & Yevhen / Models: Doina & Costa / Getting Ready Dress: Áve Dress / Ceremony Dress: Rime Arodaky / Reception Dress: Salon Kuraje / Bridesmaid Dresses: Lurelly / Florist: Decorelle / Rentals: Craie.co / Set Design: Noces.co / Stationery: Letterink / Officiant: Jennifer Patrice / Cake: Karolien Beyens / Ice Cream Cart: Les Garçons Glaciers / Hair & Makeup: Larissa Werneck Beauty / Content Creator: Soul on Grey / Videographer: Justin Geery Films

Newlywed couple in formal attire cuddles in a rowboat on a lake, surrounded by flowers, withChateau Challain in the background
Exterior view of Chateau Challain, with ornate spires and arched windows against a clear sky
Elegant wedding invitation suite, vintage jewelry and hair brush on a wooden table with white flower petals for Chateau Challain wedding
Invitation suite with oval card with ornate
Oval floral wedding invitation with elegant script, surrounded by ribbon, petals, and a ring in a box for Chateau Challain wedding
Two rings in separate boxes rest on a patterned surface, with flowers in the foreground for Chateau Challain wedding
Detail photo of wedding rings resting on a vintage brush, surrounded by delicate white flowers at Chateau Challain in Loire Valley, France
Bride's shoes, gloves, bouquet, and white scarf arranged on an chair by a window inside Chateau Challain
White lace gloves, a vintage fan, and a bouquet of white flowers rest on an ornate upholstered chair for Chateau Challain wedding celebration
Bride in a white dress sits on a vintage bathroom vanity, adjusting her hair in front of the mirror before her Chateau Challain wedding
Black and white photo of bride in a white gown sitting on a vintage bathroom counter, looking into the mirror before her Chateau Challain wedding celebration
Black and white photo of bride in a wedding dress and gloves posing in a bathtub, looking up as soft light comes through the window at Chateau Challain
Bride in a white dress stands at a vintage bathroom sink, looking at her reflection in the mirror before Chateau Challain wedding
Creative portrait of bride and bridesmaids in elegant dresses posing on a lavish, vintage canopy bed in a luxurious room at Chateau Challain
Bride in a white dress poses at the foot of a luxurious gold bed in an ornate, elegant bedroom at Chateau Challain
Bride in a white dress lies on a bench with legs raised, smiling in a luxurious bedroom at Chateau Challain
Bride in a white dress laughs and stretches on an ornate bed with golden drapes behind her at Chateau Challain, Loire Valley, France
Black and white photo of happy bride in a white dress standing on an ornate bed in an elegantly decorated room at Chateau Challain
Black and white photo of bride and bridesmaids in elegant dresses laugh together on a vintage bed in an ornate, luxurious bedroom at Chateau Challain
Bride and bridesmaids in elegant dresses laugh and pose together on an ornate bed in a luxurious, vintage-styled room at Chateau Challain
Black and white photo of bride and bridesmaids laughing together on a luxurious, vintage-style bed at Chateau Challain
Groom in tuxedo stands in an ornate, wood-paneled room with elegant furniture and a large window at Chateau Challain
portrait of groom in tuxedo leaning against a carved wooden door in an elegant, ornate room with a chandelier at Chateau Challain before his outdoor wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of groom and groomsmen in a room with vintage furniture and a large window at Chateau Challain
Groom in a tuxedo leans against an ornate wooden door in an elegant, vintage room with a chandelier inside Chateau Challain
Groom and groomsmen in tuxedos stand in an ornate room with wood paneling, chandeliers, and antique decor inside Chateau Challain
Groomsman helps groom with his jacket while getting ready inside a wood-paneled room at Chateau Challain
Groomsmen help groom get ready in a room with ornate wood panelling inside Chateau Challain before outdoor wedding ceremony
Portrait of groom and groomsmen in a room with ornate wood paneling and a chandelier inside Chateau Challain
Black and white photo of groom and groomsmen in suits and bow ties laughing together in an elegant, wood-paneled room at Chateau Challain
Exterior view of Chateau Challain featuring tall spires and manicured gardens in front on a sunny day
Large floral arrangement with green flowers in a stone vase outside Chateau Challain in Loire Valley, France
Large white floral arrangement in a stone vase set in a sunny garden with manicured hedges on the grounds of Chateau Challain
Bride in a white dress walks down the aisle toward groom through Chateau Challain's manicured gardens during sunny outdoor wedding ceremony
Groom stands outside Chateau Challain surrounded by lush floral arrangements on a sunny wedding day
Black and white photo of groom standing outdoors in front of flowers and Chateau Challain during outdoor wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of bride in a flowing dress walking outside Chateau Challain, surrounded by shrubs and flowers, in bright sunlight
Creative photo of bride in a white dress holding her bouquet, with groom standing behind her outdoors during their Chateau Challain wedding celebration
Bride and groom stand facing each other holding hands during their outdoor Chateau Challain wedding
Bride and groom exchange vows outside Chateau Challain, with an officiant standing by and flowers surrounding them.
Black and white photo of bride and groom exchanging rings outdoors at their Chateau Challain wedding, with an officiant smiling between them
Bride, groom, and officiant stand outdoors at Chateau Challain wedding ceremony on a sunny day
Bride and groom stand outdoors with an officiant, smiling during their Chateau Challain wedding ceremony
Bride and groom hold hands while an officiant smiles dring their outdoor Chateau Challain ceremony
Bride and groom kiss in front of Chateau Challain wedding venue adorned with floral arrangements and lush greenery
Groom dips and kisses his bride outdoors at Chateau Challain, surrounded by lush white flowers and greenery
Bride and groom celebrate outside Chateau Challain, holding hands and smiling in the sunlight on their wedding day
Bride and groom walk outside Chateau Challain, surrounded by lush greenery and white flowers
Black and white photo of bride and groom smiling outside Chateau Challain on their wedding day
Black and white photo of happy bride and groom holding hands and walking outside Chateau Challain, surrounded by lush gardens
Black and white photo of bride and groom kissing in front of Chateau Challain, surrounded by manicured garden hedges
Candid photo of bride and groom on the steps of Chateau Challain, surrounded by four well-dressed guests posing playfully
Black and white photo of bride and groom stand smiling on stone steps with their wedding party in formal attire at Chateau Challain in Loire Valley, France
Black and white photo of bride and groom flanked by two couples embracing, in front of Chateau Challain
Black and white photo of bride and groom pose with their wedding party on stone steps of Chateau Challain
Bride and groom embrace on stone steps, flanked by two couples in formal attire, in front of Chateau Challain in Loire Valley, France
Wedding party portrait on stone steps of Chateau Challain with tall doors and arched windows
Black and white portrait of bride and groom on a grand staircase in Chateau Challain dressed in formal attire
Black and white photo of bride and groom in formal attire pose together on a grand staircase inside Chateau Challain, gazing at each other lovingly during their French castle wedding
Black and white photo of bride and groom standing together on a staircase inside Chateau Challain, gazing at each other
Groom in a black tuxedo leans casually against a staircase railing, looking to the side inside Chateau Challain
Bride and groom sitting on stairs, smiling and embracing during Chateau Challain wedding celebration
Bride and groom in formal attire sit on stairs inside Chateau Challain, looking into each others' eyes
Candid black and white photo of bride and groom sitting on stairs inside Chateau Challain, smiling and leaning in for a kiss on their wedding day
Bride in a white gown lounges on a vintage sofa as a groom in a suit stands beside her in an ornate wood-paneled room inside Chateau Challain
Black and white portrait of bride in a gown sitting on an ornate sofa, posing with hand near her face inside Chateau Challain
Portrait of bride and groom in formal attire by an ornate wooden wall inside Chateau Challain. The bride sits on a vintage sofa as the groom stands beside her
Bride in a long white dress lounges on a vintage sofa; groom in a suit stands beside her in an ornate wood-paneled room inside Chateau Challain
Wedding party in formal wear pose and toast with ice cream cones on grand stone steps at Chateau Challain
Bride and groom eat ice cream cones together beside a vintage mint-green ice cream truck outside Chateau Challain
Newlyweds in formal attire enjoys ice cream cones by a vintage ice cream cart outside Chateau Challain in Loire Valley, France
Bride and groom in formal attire enjoy ice cream cones at a vintage ice cream truck on a sunny day outside Chateau Challain in the Loire Valley, France
Black and white photo of four guests in formal wear posing with ice cream cones on outdoor stone steps in front of Chateau Challain
Black and white photo of bride in a white dress smiling and winking while eating an ice cream cone outside Chateau Challain
Bride and groom walk holding hands by a lake with Chateau Challain in the background on a sunny day
Bride and groom kiss by a lake, with Chateau Challain and trees reflected in the water behind them
Bride and groom sit in a rowboat on a lake, surrounded by flowers, with Chateau Challain in the background
Black and white photo of newlywed couple in sitting in a boat on a lake on the grounds of Chateau Challain in Loire Valley, France
Black and white photo of bride and groom dressed formally in a flower-adorned boat on a calm lake near Chateau Challain
Groom kisses smiling bride as they sit in a rowboat on a pond, surrounded by spring flowers and greenery near Chateau Challain
Bride and groom sit in a rowboat decorated with flowers on a pond surrounded by trees and greenery outside Chateau Challain in Loire Valley, France
Exterior view of Chateau Challain under a clear blue sky
Outdoor table setting with white flowers and decor in front of Chateau Challain
A stone urn with white flowers and greenery stands by a wall draped with dark and light fabric for Chateau Challain outdoor wedding reception
White hydrangea floral arrangement and draped fabric decor for wedding reception at Chateau Challain, Loire Valley, France
Guest place setting with clear beaded glass plate with a menu for Chateau Challain wedding reception
Glass of sparkling wine on a table with a lush green and white floral centerpiece in sunlight for Chateau Challain outdoor wedding reception
Three lit candles in glass holders grace a decorated table, with flowers and greenery in the background for Chateau Challain wedding reception
Cascading floral decor made of white orchids and pearl strands on a beige tablecloth at an Chateau Challain wedding reception held outdoors
Bride and groom toasting with guests at Chateau Challain castle wedding reception table decorated with white flowers
Bride and groom raising champagne glasses at Chateau Challain wedding reception, guests toasting in the foreground
Guest couple in formal attire smiles and toasts with champagne at Chateau Challain wedding reception
Black and white photo of bride and groom raising glasses in celebration at an elegantly decorated outdoor Chateau Challain castle wedding reception in Loire Valley, France
Blacka and white photo of bride and groom standing smiling at an elegant outdoor Chateau Challain wedding reception table with guests
Guests clink glasses of rosé at an outdoor table decorated with white flowers during a Chateau Challain wedding celebration
Bride, groom and guests in formal wear laugh and celebrate outdoors near a stone building at Chateau Challain in Loire Valley, France
Black and white photo of happy bride and groom posing with four friends outside Chateau Challain, all laughing and holding drinks in celebration
Romantic black and white photo of bride and groom outdoors at Chateau Challain
Happy bride and groom celebrate on elegant stone steps outside Chateau Challain
Bride and groom dance outside Chateau Challain on their wedding day
Bride and groom holding hands and laughing in front Chateau Challain
Black and white photo of bride and groom walking arm in arm outside Chateau Challain
Black and white photo of bride and groom smiling and dancing outdoors in front of Chateau Challain
Tall white wedding cake on a table, surrounded by white flowers, near stone steps at Chateau Challain in the Loire Valley, France
Bride and groom cut a tall white wedding cake by stone steps, smiling at each other during their Chateau Challain wedding
A groom feeds cake to his smiling bride, who holds a plate beside a tall white wedding cake outdoors at their Chateau Challain wedding
Bride and groom kiss beside a tall white wedding cake near outdoor stone steps, surrounded by flowers, during their Chateau Challain wedding
Black and white photo of groom feeding cake to bride beside a tall wedding cake outside Chateau Challain
Black and white photo of bride and groom smiling and laughing while cutting their wedding cake outdoors during their Chateau Challain wedding
Groom sprays champagne into the air while bride and wedding party celebrate on steps of Chateau Challain
Groom pops a bottle of champagne while bride and the rest of the wedding party celebrate on the steps of Chateau Challain
Black and white photo of wedding party laughing and celebrating together outdoors at Chateau Challain with the groom holding a champagne bottle
Bride and groom laugh as they pop champagne, spraying bubbles outside Chateau Challain in Loire Valley, France
Bride and groom celebrate Chateau Challain, popping a bottle and spraying champagne into the air
A joyful bride celebrates as a groom pops champagne outdoors on stone steps at their French castle wedding.
A joyful bride and groom celebrate with drinks outside a grand French castle wedding venue, smiling and laughing together.
A bride and groom smile as the bride pops a champagne bottle outside a grand stone building, celebrating their romantic French castle wedding.
A bride and groom celebrate on stone steps at their French castle wedding, the bride kissing the groom as he holds up a champagne bottle.

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