Le rêve et la découverte

 

Et oui ! C'est le rêve. Photographier un mariage en France, quelle aventure ! 

Je pars tôt le matin après avoir révisé rapidement le code de la route française. Je pars de l'Allemagne avec la petite voiture de ma tante, prête à traverser la frontière. Je mets le pied sur l'accélérateur, et oui, à 140 km, on me dépasse encore vivement. Vive l'autoroute européenne. Je traverse de nombreux petits villages remplis d'histoire et de couleur. Je suis rendu sur une petite rue étroite ; tout est étroit ici. Je vois des appartements A, B, C, D, E, F, G… Il y en a tellement, je suis surprise, mais il n'y a pas l'adresse de la mariée. Ouf, un voisin vient à mon aide.

 

M'y voilà. Une ambiance joyeuse et tendue à la fois m'y attend. C'est bien une ambiance que je connais, celle du Jour J.

 

Je rencontre la photographe, Evvie, ainsi que le vidéaste, Michael. Une équipe avec qui le plaisir sera au rendez-vous. J'aurais même un partenariat qui va se créer avec Evvie sur le long terme. Mais bon, ça, c'est plus tard, restons dans le moment présent. Maintenant… on est rentré, accueilli par la mariée et oups ! Le langage. Bien sûr, mon accent n'est pas passé sous silence. Elle est particulièrement appréciée du frère. On se découvre des expressions tout au long de la journée. Au final, c'est très divertissant pour moi comme pour eux. On part ensuite retrouver le marié. Un marié enjoué, relax et accueillant nous attend. Quelques photos, et on repart déjà. Chloé, la mariée, enfile sa robe et on se dirige vers un bâtiment historique. Tout a de l'histoire ici. Celui-ci sert de mairie depuis de nombreuses années.

 

Une magnifique cave voûtée nous accueille, on y fera la célébration. Le maire nous attend avec son costume de maire. Une courte cérémonie s'y déroule. Je remarque que la sortie des mariés est une tradition ici en France plus qu'au Québec. Les mariés franchissent les portes et restent quelques minutes dans le portique où ils sont acclamés par leurs invités. Autres traditions que nous avons au Québec, mais beaucoup moins marquées qu'en France. Le cortège de voitures ! Nos mariés quittent dans la boîte du camion et on suit... Tut! Tut! Tut! Les klaxons se font aller, beaucoup plus longtemps qu'ici au Québec.

 

Arrivés à la salle, tous sont invités à un vin d'honneur. Bretzel, sandwich, cacahuète, sirop de monin, bière en fût. Tout y est. Un petit discours, une tombola avec des cadeaux rigolos et finalement des rires et du temps de qualité, tout ça pendant 3h00. On quittera 20 minutes avec les mariés pour faire quelques photos de couple. Leur priorité était d'être à la fête, on a donc fait selon leur demande.

 

 

POUR LES FUTURS MARIÉS, C'EST UNE BONNE QUESTION À SE POSER EN COUPLE. C'EST VOTRE JOURNÉE! SOUHAITEZ-VOUS PRIORISER LES PHOTOS OU LA FIESTA ? CHAQUE MARIAGE EST DIFFÉRENT. CHACUN A SON ADN. IL EST DONC IMPORTANT DE LE COMMUNIQUER À VOTRE PHOTOGRAPHE.

 

 

Avant de rentrer pour le souper, un moment que j'attendais. Le lancement du bouquet version française ! On mettra autour du bouquet une cinquantaine de rubans. Chaque invitée en prendra un et tournera autour de la mariée. Celle-ci coupera un ruban à la fois, jusqu'à ce qu'il en reste un, ce qui indiquera la gagnante. Pour les hommes, ce sera aussi bien divertissant. Ce sera le lancement du saucisson. Go la testostérone !

 

Une autre différence bien flagrante. En France, les forfaits de mariage sont généralement à la journée. Car la journée, ils en profitent ici, haha !

On termine le vin d'honneur à 19 h 00. Vers 19 h 30, on nous sert l'entrée. On aura ensuite la première danse des mariés. Les convives se joindront à eux. Vers 20h30 on commencera à servir le repas principal. (Miam, tellement délicieux !) La danse et des jeux suivront. À 22 h 00, je devais quitter… Mais c'était loin d'être fini. Desserts, plateaux de fromage et digestifs étaient encore à l'horaire. Bref, la fête était au rendez-vous, hihi !

 

En conclusion, j'ai adoré mon expérience. J'ai fait de belles rencontres et je pense qu'ils ont aimé aussi… Mon petit accent, mes expressions et mon sirop d'érable ! J'ai découvert une culture du mariage différente du Québec et ça, j'ai tellement aimé. J'espère grandement répéter l'expérience, que ce soit en France ou avec des mariages locaux de culture différente.

 

Bon, allez… J'espère que vous aurez aimé mon petit récit et c'est maintenant le temps d'aller découvrir l'histoire en image.


Préparatif de la mariée

A delicate silver necklace with teardrop pendant rests elegantly on a white rose in warm sepia tones.
Two wedding rings nestled in a vintage wooden box surrounded by soft white flowers.
A makeup application session in progress with warm lighting and artistic composition.
People relaxing in a casual indoor setting with moody ambient lighting.
A makeup artist applying cosmetics in a softly lit room with professional equipment.
Overhead view of cosmetic products and makeup supplies scattered on a white surface.
A hairstyling session in progress in a bright, modern room setting.
A cozy brick-walled room with decorative shelves displaying collectible figurines.
Wedding preparations in a modern bathroom with multiple people getting ready.
A mirror reflection showing someone wearing a flower crown and white dress.
A stylist holding up a makeup tool in warm atmospheric lighting during wedding preparations.
A person in a white vest being groomed with a vintage style aesthetic against a brick wall background.
Wedding preparations showing a group engaged in conversation in a cozy indoor setting.
Close-up detail of delicate lace embellishments on a white wedding dress hanging on display.
A wedding dress fitting scene with attendees helping adjust the gown in an intimate indoor setting.
Close-up detail of the corset-style lacing on the back of an ornate white wedding dress.
A joyful moment during wedding dress preparations with attendees helping with final adjustments.

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Préparatif du marié

Vintage pocket watch with chain laid out with leather straps on a white wooden surface.
Wedding accessories including suspenders, bow tie, pocket watch and white cap on wooden background.
Person adjusting bow tie while wearing crisp white dress shirt and watch.
A stylish groom adjusts brown leather suspenders over a crisp white shirt and light-colored trousers.
Reflection in mirror shows formal attire with brown suspenders and bow tie against white shirt.
Dapper groom in vintage-inspired outfit with suspenders, bow tie and brown oxford shoes.
Person in beige suit and white dress shirt buttoning up waistcoat indoors.
Groom in light beige suit jacket adjusts bow tie while getting ready.
Close-up of hands adjusting the lapel of a light beige suit jacket.
Detail shot of hands buttoning a beige suit jacket with watch visible.
Vintage-styled groom in light suit and flat cap poses in garden with brick building backdrop.
Groom in beige suit and flat cap smiling outdoors against rustic backdrop.
Beige-suited figure stands confidently in garden setting with brick wall and topiary.
Groom in beige suit and flat cap smiles joyfully while posing outdoors against wooden fence.

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Cérémonie

Traditional European village buildings with orange and brown facades under cloudy skies.
Wedding date and names displayed on dark memorial plaque mounted on pink wall.
Wedding party in elegant attire poses on cobblestone courtyard outside brick building.
Well-dressed individual walks across a European town square with historic buildings in background.
Wedding party helps with bride's dress in front of vintage car on cobblestone street.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with official in tricolor sash greeting arriving bride.
Intimate wedding moment captured outdoors with official in tricolor sash present.
Classic vintage black car parked on cobblestones with wedding party and flowing white dress.
Artistic reflection in vintage car mirror shows couple in wedding attire.
A wedding couple descending stairs in an indoor venue with peach-colored walls.
Wedding ceremony taking place in a rustic brick-vaulted cellar room with guests seated.
Arched brick cellar with ambient lighting during a wedding event.
Guests gathered in a historic brick cellar during a wedding ceremony.
Wedding ceremony document signing in a rustic brick cellar with guests watching.
Wedding couple signing documents at a wooden table in a brick-vaulted cellar.
Wedding guests celebrating and dancing outside a building.
Crowd of wedding guests mingling outside a peach-colored building.
Wedding guest in beige suit and bow tie smiling at outdoor venue.
Newlyweds exiting wooden doors with bubbles floating in the air.
A wedding couple in cream-colored attire poses outside wooden doors, with the bride wearing a floral crown and lace dress.
A newlywed couple stands in a doorway wearing matching cream-colored outfits and holding a dried flower bouquet.
Wedding guests blow bubbles as the newlywed couple celebrates outside a building entrance.
Wedding guests celebrate and blow bubbles while the couple poses in front of wooden doors.
Wedding party in cream and neutral tones walks together outside a building with terracotta walls.
An emotional moment captured during wedding celebrations with guests gathered outside.
Wedding celebration with guests gathered outside as the bride stands in a corset-back dress.
Groomsmen in cream-colored suits gather outside near parked cars.
Wedding guests mingle outside a building during the celebration.
Wedding guests celebrate and interact outside during the reception.
Wedding celebration in front of a vintage car with guests dressed in beige and white tones.
Wedding guests gather on a cobblestone street in neutral-colored attire.
Vintage car parked in front of a Mairie (town hall) during a wedding celebration.
Newlyweds seated in a classic black vintage car with wedding guests surrounding them.
Couple in wedding attire pose in the back of a vintage Ford truck on a cobblestone street.

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Vin d'honneur

A wooden box with a tree design and cursive names Jerome and Chloe on a rustic table.
A large chocolate sandwich cookie with a creamy filling topped with poppy seeds on a white plate.
A row of colorful liquor bottles lined up on a wooden table with gray boxes.
Champagne glasses and wine bottles arranged on a wooden table at an event.
Guests mingling and chatting at a social gathering under a tent.
Guests engaged in conversation during a social gathering under a white tent.
Wedding reception gathering under a white tent with guests mingling in light colored attire.
Social gathering of guests in light colored attire under a white tent canopy.
Fresh pretzels displayed on wooden stands at an event catering station.
Reception event under a white tent with guests seated and standing around tables.
Group of guests socializing at an indoor event under a white tent.
Guests mingle and dance under a white tent at an elegant wedding reception celebration.
Wedding reception guests gathering under a white tent canopy during a celebration.
Group of guests engaged in conversation during an indoor wedding reception.
Wedding guests in summer attire enjoying drinks and conversation under a white tent.
Reception guests mingling near food tables under a white tent at a casual celebration.
Wedding celebration under white tent with guests gathered around cocktail tables.
Couple sharing an intimate moment at a wedding reception under white tent.
Guests enjoying drinks and conversation at casual outdoor wedding reception.
Wedding guests celebrating and embracing during lively reception under white tent.
Two guests pose together during celebration under white tent with warm lighting.
Group of wedding guests sharing laughs and conversation at an outdoor reception.
Guests mingle and chat during a casual social gathering under a white tent.
Small group engaged in conversation under a white event tent.
Person in light suit stands near vintage car at outdoor event.
Guests mingling at reception with champagne and refreshments under white tent.
Guest serving themselves food at wooden buffet table during event.
Small group engaged in animated conversation at outdoor summer event.
Guest in floral crown and wedding dress with colorful arm tattoos at outdoor reception.
Large group of wedding guests mingling under white reception tent with cocktail tables.
Guests viewing wooden souvenir photo display board at wedding reception.
Wedding guests dancing and socializing under a white tent at a reception.
A lively group enjoying drinks and conversation under a white tent at a wedding reception.
Wedding guests mingling and socializing under an outdoor reception tent.
Party guests enjoying themselves at an indoor event under a white tent.
Wedding guests gathering outside a white tent during a celebration.
An entertainer in sunglasses and white sweater speaks into a microphone at an outdoor event.
Guests enjoying a celebration under white tent at outdoor event.
Wedding guests in formal attire gathered around tables under white tent reception.
Wedding party celebrating with energy and enthusiasm under white tent reception.
A wooden seating chart display with paper cards and a gold heart balloon on top.
Wooden seating chart display with multiple paper cards showing table assignments for an event.
Elegant wedding table setting with rustic brown paper decor, wine glasses and white plates on a textured tablecloth.
Wedding reception tables decorated with burlap runners, white plates and natural centerpieces in a bright venue.
Rustic brown paper floral centerpiece with daisies and dried flowers labeled 'Marguerite' on a decorated table.
White modern reception hall decorated with heart balloons and round tables for a wedding celebration.

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Photo de couple

Wedding couple in beige and white attire posing against dark foliage backdrop.
Romantic wedding portrait on dirt path with natural greenery backdrop.
Intimate wedding portrait showing couple's tender moment on rustic path.
Detail shot of wedding couple with dried flower bouquet and lace dress details.
A rustic wedding portrait featuring the couple in light beige and white attire.
A tender moment between newlyweds on a tree-lined path in natural lighting.
An intimate wedding photo showing the couple with dried flower bouquet on a garden path.
A romantic wedding portrait featuring vintage-inspired styling and natural surroundings.
Romantic wedding couple share an intimate moment in a moody garden setting with dried floral bouquet.
Newlyweds walk hand in hand down a rustic path showing detailed lace back wedding dress.
Wedding couple poses on rustic dirt road surrounded by lush green trees.
Artistic wedding portrait showing couple in beige suit and lace dress holding dried flowers.
Elegant wedding dress train flows on dirt path as couple embraces in moody lighting.
Intimate wedding photo on forest path with dried flower bouquet and beige suit.
Wedding couple in beige suit and lace dress share tender moment with dried flower bouquet.
Romantic wedding portrait with dried flower bouquet and flowing white dress on forest path.
Intimate forest wedding portrait with beige suit and lace dress details.
Joyful wedding moment captured with dried flowers and casual beige suit style.
Close-up of couple's hands with wedding rings and dried floral bouquet against beige suit.
Wedding couple walking on dirt road with their reflection in puddle on overcast day.
Newlyweds standing in field with cloudy sky and rustic bohemian wedding attire.
Intimate moment between newlyweds in tall grass field under moody sky.
A moody wedding photo with the couple embracing against dramatic cloudy skies.
A romantic couple in light-colored wedding attire embrace in a misty field of tall grass.
A dreamy wedding portrait of a couple in vintage-style attire standing in a meadow.

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Bouquet et Salami

Four bridesmaids in pastel dresses standing against cloudy sky.
A person in a white lace wedding dress reaches up to grasp a decorative structure under moody skies.
A wedding party gathers outdoors as someone in white reaches upward toward suspended decorations.
Person in flowing white dress reaches up to grab decorative elements against dramatic cloudy sky.
Wedding celebration on a country road with group watching someone reach for hanging decorations.
Joyful wedding celebration moment captured outdoors with guests sharing laughter.
Three generations pose together on a rustic path with farmland in the background.
Wedding party guests lined up outdoors wearing coordinated neutral-toned outfits.
Wedding guests gathered on a country road against a dramatic cloudy sky.
Person in light colored suit walks ahead of wedding party group on rural road.
Wedding party follows behind someone in formal attire walking down rural pathway.
A group celebrates outdoors on a rural path against a cloudy sky wearing neutral-toned wedding attire.
A casual wedding party gathering on a dirt road surrounded by fields shares laughs and smiles.
Wedding attendees in casual suits share a fun moment on a country road.
Wedding party members pose playfully on a countryside road in formal attire.
Three groomsmen in coordinating beige and neutral toned suits pose together on a rural path.
Wedding celebration guests enjoying candid moments under a white tent.
Three bridesmaids laughing together on country road in pastel dresses.
Exterior view of Le Waldeck building with a white event tent setup nearby.
Wedding party standing outside Le Waldeck building on an overcast day.
Three people in formal attire pose together outside Le Waldeck building.
Wedding celebration under a white tent with guests in light colored formal attire.
A wedding party group poses outdoors in coordinated neutral and pastel outfits on an overcast day.

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Souper et soirée

Guests serve themselves at a buffet line with chafing dishes at a wedding reception.
A couple shares their first dance in a dimly lit reception venue with blue lighting.
A romantic dance moment captured with atmospheric smoke and colored lighting effects.
Wedding celebration on dance floor with atmospheric lighting and flowing dresses.
Wedding reception guests dancing enthusiastically under colorful party lights.
Wedding party dancing together under warm string lights and decorative hearts.
Wedding reception guests dancing and celebrating in a festively lit indoor venue.
Couples dancing together at a lively wedding reception with warm lighting.
Wedding celebration on the dance floor with guests enjoying the festivities.
Close group of people dancing together in dimly lit room with blue lighting accents.
Black and white photo of guests dancing at a lively wedding reception.
Guests dancing together under colorful disco lights at a wedding reception.
Wedding reception guests dancing and celebrating with colorful lights illuminating the dance floor.
Party guests dancing and enjoying themselves under string lights at indoor celebration.
Couple sharing an intimate dance moment under string lights at wedding reception.
Adult and child dancing together on wooden floor at wedding reception.
Guests dancing and twirling together at a festive wedding reception with ambient lighting.
Wedding guests dancing in dimly lit reception hall with pink lighting effects.
People serving themselves food at a buffet line with stacked white plates and warming trays.
Family members serving food from warming trays at a casual buffet setup.
Grilled meat skewers and chicken displayed in metal catering trays.
Buffet table displaying various hot dishes in chafing dishes at a catered event.

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