Wedding at Château Montebello Wedding – J+M

    Wedding ceremony at Château Montebello in Outaouais

    It was at the chic Fairmont Château Montebello, last September, that Joanie and Michel said I DO! The couple chose to get ready together, something unusual but that I love! As soon as I arrived, their complicity and love were palpable. And then I felt their happiness to have finally arrived at this big day, which they were impatiently waiting for. Great attention was paid to the small details of their wedding. So much so that Michel went with a "Pinky Blinders" look, with an old watch and a cap as accessories. The bride and groom took turns helping each other put on their clothes. Joanie with her lover's shirt, cufflinks and bow tie. And Michel tying his sweetheart's dress. He did it like a pro!

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    The outdoor ceremony at Château Montebello

    The outdoor ceremony, facing the Ottawa River, is a dream location. I've photographed weddings there a few times and it's always so beautiful! Because the setting seems to come straight out of a country where it's hot all year round, with its gazebo facing the river. The kind of place that would be surrounded by palm trees if we were a little further south! The couple chose one of their good friends as the officiant. The ceremony, rich in emotion, punctuated by laughter and tears of joy, from the bride and groom or their guests, was perfect.

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    The Golf Pavilion at the Château Montebello

    A little after taking some couple and family photos, the bride and groom headed to the Pavillon du Golf, near the ceremony. They got into a vintage car that Michel owns to make the trip. I arrived a little before them because they had a problem with the engine (you couldn't make it up haha)!. And then I was able to appreciate the superb decoration of the room, mainly done by the bride, the day before. Everything was in good taste. The guests were waiting for the couple of the day on the magnificent terrace overlooking the golf course.

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      Wedding at the Fairmont Château Montebello: F + J Wedding

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      It was at the Fairmont Château Montebello in the Outaouais region that F & J said "I do" at the end of summer 2021! After completely changing their plans due to the pandemic, they discovered my work through a recommendation from a hotel in Mont-Tremblant, where they were originally supposed to get married a few months earlier in May. In fact, when they had to postpone the wedding, one of the first things they checked was my availability for September! All the couples who adapted and persevered with their plans during the pandemic deserve my respect. It's not easy to manage all that stress and uncertainty when planning a wedding. The couple kindly gave me permission to publish a few selected photos, as they valued their privacy. So here's a little glimpse of their day.

      Bridal accessories at Chateau Montebello

      To start the day, J's magnificent dress from Vézina Creations. It was hanging, on the window, in her room. When the bride and groom are getting ready at the same hotel, I almost always start my days by photographing the accessories in the bride's room. Then I go to the groom's room and photograph his preparation. I have to say that with the guys, it was not boring at all! They were immediately comfortable in our company and we had a lot of fun, my assistant and I, in their presence.

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      Outdoor ceremony at the Fairmont Château Montebello

      The beautiful and touching wedding ceremony took place facing the Ottawa River, again at the Fairmont Château Montebello. The magnificent floral arrangements by Sage Design completed the decoration. For a few moments, I thought I was on the edge of the Pacific in California haha!

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      Marquee reception at the Fairmont Château Montebello

      When the couple first visited the Fairmont Château Montebello, the marquee was empty. No curtains, no tables were there. The bride and groom wanted a chic, inviting and classy place. When they saw the final decoration, they were charmed and very happy with it! In particular, the centerpieces were breathtaking! With flowers that looked like they had been freshly picked that very morning! And what about the two trees on each side of the bride and groom's table? In fact, I would have taken them home with me!

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