Lake Como : the perfect place to get married

Bridal editorial in Lake Como

Lake Como is truly the dream place for elopements and intimate weddings. Its gorgeous light whether at sunrise or sunset will surely make your day a magical one. The combination of mountains, water and greenery make of Lake Como a unique place to get married. I've been blown away by the beauty of this Italian region and it became one of my favorite place to shoot now! So if you're looking for your wedding photographer in Lake Como, let's get in touch ! :)

---

PHOTOGRAPHY CELINE CHHUON | STYLING & PLANNING SCENT OF ORCHID | FLOWERS MADNESS FLOWERS | HAIRSTYLIST PATRICIA SOPER | MAKEUP ARTIST MEL KINSMAN | DRESS LEANNE MARSHALL | BRIDAL BOUTIQUE HEART AFLUTTER | HEADPIECE & VEIL SIBO DESIGNS | RING MYRTILLE BECK | SILKRIBBONS MAISON SABBEN

The carefree bride in Provence - Domaine des Grillons

Provence is probably one of the most beautiful and one of my favorite regions. I love how being a wedding photographer in France helps me discover little gems. Not only in terms of location but also in terms of persons. I've met Morgane of  Big Day Events and  Violette Tannenbaum few months ago as we worked together for the Love Etc. wedding fair. We clicked instantaneously. I love how Morgane is able to turn a vision into reality, how she is able to reflect elegance and simplicity, raw and authenticity into her styling. And I'm in love with Violette's dresses, soft, delicate, modern and romantic at the same time. After we met, we knew we wanted to work together on some projects. When Morgane told me about this gorgeous location at Domaine des grillons, I couldn't believe how beautiful it was. Surrounded by fields of poppies, olive trees, woods, and hills, it was the perfect place for this bridal inspiration. Actually Provence might just be the perfect place for a wedding in France to my opinion...

When I saw the poppy fields, it reminded me of Monet's painting : Coquelicots. 

We wanted to create something romantic but quite wild at the same time as the location entices you to do. An elegant bride but carefree at the same time, you know. Here is how we turned our vision into reality. Would love to hear your thoughts about it folks !

Styling and flower arrangement : Big Day Events | Lace robe and dress : Violette Tannenbaum | Make up : Diamond Heart Make Up | Hair : Agnès Caneri | Silk ribbons and table runner : Orchidée de Soie | Calligraphy : Nice Plume | Chain Ring : Myrtille Beck

Location : Domaine des grillons | Film Lab : Carmencita Film Lab |

The Barefoot Bride

Do you want to get married barefeet ? Do it ! Just do it ! :) It's your wedding and you're allowed to do whatever you feel like. But do it only because this is you, because it is how you feel the most comfortable and beautiful. Don't do it because it is trendy or because you've seen it so many times on Pinterest, Instagram, etc. As Oscar Wilde said it so well :

"Be yourself, everyone else is already taken"

And I believe that this applies for every part of our life, not only on a wedding day. How many times have I tried to live a life to fit into what people's had in mind for me... By doing so, we only deem our own light, not allowing our true self to shine. And like I always say, life is short, so we better live it to the fullest and do things that matter to us. And it's never too late to start living the life your dream of and become the person you want to be. It took me 32 years to start carving my own path and start doing things that matter to me. I love this quote : 

“There is no duty we so much underrate as the duty of being happy. By being happy we sow anonymous benefits upon the world.”

- R.L Stephenson

So start today, be yourself and fulfill your life purpose of being happy, not only will it serve you but also everyone around you!  And "always remember that where you are is the result of who you were, but where you go depends entirely on who you choose to be, from this moment on". (H. Elrod)

Now enough of talking, let's take a barefoot walk together in the woods :

Shot at Domaine de Patras, Light workshop

Dress by Jenny Packham | Styled by Made in you | Flowers by Laetitia C.Fleurs D'Atelier | Calligraphy by Nice Plume Calligraphies | Make up by Charles Gillman Cosmetics | Hair by Ciara Coiffure | Film lab : Richard photo lab

Bohemian & Chic Wedding gowns by Rembo Styling

Last month, I had the chance to meet a wonderful team of amazing vendors during the Carmencita Meets in Porto organized by Branco Prata and Carmencita Film Lab. Wandering in the streets of Porto and exchanging with a bunch of talented photographers was one of the most enriching and humbling experiences I've had. During this trip, I also had a chance to shoot dresses from Rembo Styling in one of the most gorgeous places in Portugal : the hills of Serra Da Freita. As the sun was setting, the golden light was gently enveloping our brides, I loved how the light combined with the delicate yet modern style of the dresses created these dreamy images.

If you're a bride-to-be and still looking for the perfect dress, combining bohemian and chic spirit, have a look at Rembo Styling dresses, you won't be disappointed ! And follow me on Instagram and Facebook to discover more amazing designers and be the gorgeous bride you deserve to be on your wedding day!

Dresses : Enchantment and Esprit by Rembo Styling

Makeup By  Bárbara Brandão
 Hair by João Pereira Hairdressing

Shot on Mamiya 645 | Portra 400 | Film processing by Carmencita Film Lab