Editorial black and white wedding portrait of a groom in a bespoke suit at Chateau de Camon in France.
Detail photo of a protea flower bouquet on a wedding breakfast table at a French chateau.

Katie

& Iain

A French Château Wedding at Château de Camon: A Love Story in Sunlight and Stone

Some weddings stay with you forever, and Katie and Iain's wedding at Château de Camon in the south of France is one of them. From the moment I arrived at the château the night before, I knew this wedding would be something extraordinary. The excitement was real—so real, in fact, that I didn’t sleep at all. And as it turns out, that sleepless night was worth it.

Morning Wild Swimming & Chateau Light

In the morning, while the French countryside was still waking up, Iain and his groomsmen took a dip in the nearby river, a wild swimming tradition that felt both ancient and refreshing. I joined them, camera in hand, capturing the movement of water, light, and unfiltered joy before heading back to the château, where Katie and her bridesmaids were getting ready.

Château de Camon is the kind of place where every corner feels like a painting. The morning light filtered through the tall windows, casting shadows across antique furniture and centuries-old stone walls. There’s a certain magic in French châteaux, and this one was no exception.

There’s more to this beautiful day—keep reading after the images for the full story!

Candid moment of the bride walking up the château stairs in her Alexander Wang wedding dress, glancing over her shoulder as golden hour sunlight and lens flare create a dreamy glow.
Close-up of bride’s Alice Temperley dress details reflected in a mirror.
Bride in orange velvet shoes walking down the stairs at Château de Camon.
Black and white group photo of the groomsmen during the wedding at Château de Camon.
Bride and groom pose with bouquet inside Château de Camon, a romantic moment.
Stunning wide shot of wedding ceremony with Château de Camon in the background.
Emotional close-up of bride and groom during their first dance, captured in black and white.
Bride elegantly holding a fan during her wedding at Château de Camon.
Bride and groom laughing while posing for a portrait inside Château de Camon.
Elegant Rococo-style living room inside Château de Camon, featuring ornate furniture, gilded mirrors, and soft natural light highlighting the historic details.
Bride laughing joyfully during the first dance with her groom at the wedding.
The bride and groom share their first kiss outside at their Château de Camon wedding.
Groom participating in the wine ceremony at Château de Camon, captured in black and white.
A dramatic editorial black and white portrait of the bride and groom on their wedding day.
A breathtaking landscape of the Château de Camon venue during the wedding day.
Groom and best man waiting for the bride’s aisle walk at Château de Camon.
Groom taking part in a wild swim in the French countryside before his wedding at Château de Camon.
Wedding breakfast table beautifully set in the courtyard of Château de Camon.
Bride and groom making their wedding entrance, bouquet held aloft, captured in black and white.
Bride and bridesmaids posing together at Château de Camon, holding a protea bouquet and wearing shimmering sequin dresses, radiating joy and elegance.
Serene landscape of the French countryside surrounding Château de Camon.
Close-up of bride and groom’s hands during wedding speeches at Château de Camon, with the bride in an Alice Temperley dress.
Evening black and white portrait of the bride and groom at Château de Camon.
Wedding guests waiting to throw confetti through the hedges in the sunken garden of Château de Camon.
Black and white photo of the groom fastening his cufflinks before the wedding at Château de Camon, capturing a quiet moment of preparation.
tunning black and white portrait of the bride holding her bouquet at Château de Camon.
Groom and groomsmen walking through the French countryside before the wedding.
Bride and groom walking up the steps at Château de Camon, captured from behind.
Candid black and white photo of a guest laughing during the wedding reception.
Bride and groom talking to guests seated in the courtyard of Château de Camon.
Guests joyfully raising their glasses over the tables during the wedding reception at Château de Camon.
Close-up of bride and groom’s hands during the ring exchange ceremony in black and white.
Bride and groom sharing their first dance at Château de Camon wedding.
Black and white photo of wedding guests chatting in the candlelit courtyard of Château de Camon after dark, with a warm and intimate atmosphere.
Elegant table setting with menu at the wedding reception in the courtyard at Château de Camon.

A Fashion-Forward Love Story

Katie’s wedding look was nothing short of iconic. She wore a full-length vintage Alexander Wang dress during the day, its intricate details perfectly suited to the château’s timeless elegance. Later, she changed into a Charlotte Temperley lace dress, ideal for moving freely under the night sky as the celebrations unfolded. Her bouquet featured striking protea flowers, an unconventional yet bold choice that carried over beautifully into the floral arrangements on the long dining tables in the ivy-covered courtyard. Every floral element, crafted by the talented Sara Meneger, added to the dreamlike aesthetic.

Iain, looking effortlessly stylish, wore a bespoke green linen suit by Brown in Town Atelier, a choice that felt perfectly at home against the lush French countryside and historic stone backdrop.

From a Chance Encounter to a Love Story for the Ages

Katie and Iain’s story is proof that fate finds a way. Katie downloaded Tinder one day and came across a familiar face—the man she saw on her daily commute, the one she had always thought was devastatingly handsome. Iain, though thousands of miles away for work at the time, matched with her. They started talking, and the rest, as they say, is history.

A Sun-Soaked Humanist Ceremony in the Sunken Garden

Their humanist ceremony took place in the château’s sunken garden, with the hot French sunlight pouring over the historic grounds. The aisle was dramatic—Katie made her entrance by walking down a long staircase lined with towering hedges, creating a moment of pure cinematic beauty. Their ceremony featured a unity candle ritual and a wine ceremony, blending symbolism and personal meaning seamlessly.

The readings were as poignant as they were unexpected—excerpts from Alain de Botton’s Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person and Dolly Alderton’s Everything I Know About Love. These words acknowledged love in all its complexity, reminding everyone present that both the everyday and the extraordinary are what make love real. I cried, overwhelmed by how deeply true and beautiful it all was.

Dancing into the Night & Conversations Under the Stars

After heartfelt speeches and an exquisite wedding breakfast in the ivy-clad courtyard, the night unfolded with dancing beneath the open sky. The couple’s first dance to Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap set the tone for an evening filled with movement, laughter, and the kind of conversations you never want to end. Wine flowed, candles flickered, and the warm French air carried the sound of celebration late into the night.

Katie and Iain’s wedding wasn’t just a destination wedding—it was a love story woven into the fabric of a place steeped in history, where romance lingers in the air. It was the kind of day that makes you believe, without a doubt, in the magic of love.

Conclusion

Katie and Iain’s wedding at Château de Camon wasn’t just a celebration—it was a story told through moments of connection, beauty, and timeless love. It’s a reminder of the magic that happens when two people come together in a place that feels like the heart of their story. If you're dreaming of a destination wedding full of elegance and authenticity, let’s bring your vision to life.