Fairytale Wedding: Capturing Love at Château Challain

WEDDING

Mar 17

For the welcome dinner, the chosen theme was 'Italy,' featuring beautifully decorated tables adorned with a dominant yellow, reminiscent of the lemons indigenous to Southern Italy.

Fabrizio + Christina

A wedding celebration united two individuals residing in Germany, yet hailing from distinct cultural backgrounds – Italian and Bulgarian.

As is often the case at Chateau Challain, a fairytale castle nestled in France's Loire Valley, where we welcome couples from around the globe, we had the pleasure of meeting Fabrizio and Christina. He, with his Italian heritage, and she, with her Bulgarian roots. This cultural fusion naturally influenced the event's organization and theme.

Following the exquisite rehearsal dinner, guests were treated to a captivating fire show accompanied by evocative music, performed by Enigma Art. Their masterful manipulation of fire into breathtaking forms left both the couple and their guests spellbound.

The wedding day itself was profoundly moving, with a church ceremony that seamlessly blended Catholic and Orthodox traditions, honoring the couple's respective faiths.

With the event taking place in late June, the Loire Valley provided a perfect, balmy evening for the outdoor reception. The atmosphere was further enhanced by international music performed by the incredible Shine live band, who effortlessly engaged guests of all ages, filling the dance floor and making everyone a part of this unforgettable celebration.

The radiant couple and their rich cultural heritage lent a unique charm to the wedding, providing me, the photographer, with moments of pure joy alongside the guests. A personal note: after countless photo sessions at Chateau Challain, this marked the first occasion where I could converse in my native Italian, at the groom's request. This detail, among others, made these two days particularly special.