At Mouton Village – The Wedding of Ariane and Pascal
It was at Mouton Village in St-Charles-sur-Richelieu, in the Montérégie region, that Ariane and Pascal said "I do." Autumn had begun in earnest during that long Thanksgiving weekend, and the beautiful colours had arrived! And the weather was just perfect! During my meeting with the bride, she mentioned that the couple didn't want any photos taken during the preparations. The bride and groom preferred that I stay longer in the evening. With my friend DJ FrankI knew it would be quite an evening and that the party would get going quickly. And it certainly did, and what a wedding reception it was! Truly memorable, and now that the year is over, I can say it was one of my favorites of 2025! So, I went to meet the groom before the outdoor ceremony at Mouton Village. He was waiting for me with his ten groomsmen, haha!
Let's be honest, ten guys plus a groom together, I don't always know what to expect. They might not listen at all, talk non-stop and have a serious attention deficit, or they might be the complete opposite. And often, we have very little time... I at least need them to be in the right light and for them all to fit into my "frame," haha. But that day, they were all impeccable, all super smiley and happier than ever to be there to celebrate the couple's union! And above all, to be among the lucky "chosen" ones.
Wedding ceremony at Mouton Village, outdoors
The time chosen for the outdoor ceremony at Mouton Village couldn't have been more perfect for that day. Everything took place in the shade while the sun shone brightly in the sky. The emotion of all the guests was palpable as the bride walked down the aisle on her father-in-law's arm. To the strains of Elvis's "Can't Help Falling in Love," the bride's eyes welled up with tears, and everyone got choked up!
Officiated by Ariane's mother, the ceremony was personalized and beautiful. It was also very touching, especially when the bride and groom's daughter spoke at the front. And then, when the couple exchanged their vows, it was simply beautiful and moving! Even I, who barely knew them, felt like crying. I could see they were meant for each other.
Ariane and Pascal, a couple since 2013 after a boozy night out with mutual friends, are a beautiful couple. They share the same energy, their eyes sparkle, and they complement each other perfectly. I'm not exaggerating at all when I say they've found each other!
Several months before the wedding, Ariane shared an idea she'd seen in a video. It was a very simple video of a bride and groom, filmed in slow motion and surrounded by their wedding party. The bride lit a cigar for her new husband, all while being incredibly serious. We recreated the essence of the video, but in an improved version, in my opinion! To see the result, go to my Instagram profile, You'll find the video easily!
Wedding reception at Mouton Village with DJ Frank!
I always reserve a little time before the guests arrive to photograph the reception hall. The details that have been carefully considered for months are important to capture in photos. So, I took advantage of the cocktail hour to take pictures of the decorations in the Salle Du Lys at Mouton Village while everyone was still outside, enjoying the mild weather.
The bride and groom made a spectacular entrance to the music of Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode." The tone was set for an electrifying and anything but dull evening! Having often worked with DJ Frank at weddings over the years, I was thrilled to see him again that day! We learned during a conversation several months before Ariane and Pascal's wedding that we would be working together on their big day. I often recommend him when people ask for DJ recommendations, but in this case, he had been referred by the venue itself. The couple enlisted his expertise to celebrate their special day with them.
The first course hadn't even arrived yet, and the guests were already on the dance floor moving to hip-hop music from a few years ago!
I love this game of taking photos of the tables with the bride and groom, where each table is called in turn to come onto the dance floor to pose with the couple of the day!
Ariane slipped away for a few minutes to change her dress before the newlyweds' first dance.
It was with emotion and gratitude that I left the newlyweds that evening. I was so glad to have shared such a unique moment with them and their guests. It's the kind of wedding that truly moves me and for which I do the work I love so much.
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