Acadian Sheepfolds Wedding: V+V
It was last August, at the Bergeries de l'Acadie that Vincent and Valérie were finally able to unite. A couple since 2007, they were eager to be reunited with all those they love. While their wedding initially planned for 2020 was postponed due to a certain pandemic… The day had been long awaited by them and it finally took place! Valérie's precious dress was even purchased in 2019 at the Mariclod Shop. So she was really looking forward to wearing it! So I started the photos by going to meet Vincent and his groomsmen at the Courtyard by Marriott in Brossard for their preparations. The day was expected to be cloudy but the weather girl was wrong because it was sunny a few hours later! And then really very hot haha!
A Pinterest-inspired wedding
It was when I arrived at Valérie's bridesmaid's house, where the girls were getting ready, that I understood what the bride meant when she mentioned that the decor of the house was very "Pinterest". In fact, Valérie's wedding was very "Pinterest" itself. It must be said that the bride also looked at this site a lot for inspiration and she had been ready for this big day for a long time! I experienced many "Firsts" with her that day. Including a "first look" with her bridesmaids once she was in her dress. I had the idea to improvise this moment: I wanted to immortalize the expression of her best friends when they saw her as a "bride" for the first time. A "first look" also with her parents when they came to join her before leaving for the ceremony at Bergeries de l'Acadie.
Outdoor ceremony at the Acadian Sheepfolds
Valérie and Vincent had expressed to me the wish to see each other before the ceremony, without really seeing each other! So I had the idea that they meet at a corner of the main building to do what we called a "first touch". They just wanted to reassure each other, to tell each other that it was going to go well and that they loved each other. All while keeping the surprise for Vincent of his sweetheart who would walk down the aisle of the ceremony. And it worked, he was moved to see her arrive among all their guests!
Yes yes, the procession made a “wave” hahaha!
What a beautiful light at the end of the day! So we took the opportunity to take family photos in this little alley of the magnificent site!
I must admit that when I arrived in the main room, I was super impressed by the beautiful decoration! Since it was done entirely by the bride with the help of her mother and the bridesmaids. Everything was personalized, it was unique. The table numbers personifying a number that had been important in the lovers' lives. The little story of each date described at the bottom of the frames. Finally, even the napkins were embroidered by Valérie's mother!
In the photo on the right, you can see Valérie's brother. The one who officiated at the couple's wedding. And he's holding a photo of his parents at their wedding. He's wearing the same outfit his father wore decades earlier!
A warm atmosphere in the evening at the Bergeries de l'Acadie
