{"id":22062,"date":"2025-10-24T20:02:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T18:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xavierbellenger.com\/?page_id=22062"},"modified":"2025-10-24T20:06:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T18:06:57","slug":"mariage-chateau-rigaud-joely-patrick","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.xavierbellenger.com\/en\/mariage-chateau-rigaud-joely-patrick\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding at Ch\u00e2teau Rigaud – Joely & Patrick"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][wiso_banner style_banner=”simple” height=”full” style=”center_content” overlay=”yes” title=”Joely & Patrick” subtitle=”Wedding” image=”22064″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” desctop_mt=”margin-lg-50t” desctop_md_mt=”margin-md-50t” tablets_mt=”margin-sm-40t” mobile_mt=”margin-xs-25t” desctop_lg_pb=”padding-lg-30b” desctop_pb=”padding-md-30b” tablets_pb=”padding-sm-30b” mobile_pb=”padding-xs-20b” el_class=”xb mod-left mod-no-margin mod-portfolio-reversed”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-12″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1737471190732{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-left: 2px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Date<\/strong>
\nJuly 12th 2025<\/p>\n

Clients<\/strong>
\nJoely & Patrick[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1737393329303{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_raw_html]JTNDdWwlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMnhiLXRhZ3MlMjBtb2QteWVsbG93JTIyJTNFJTBBJTNDbGklM0VXZWRkaW5nJTNDJTJGbGklM0UlMEElM0NsaSUzRUNoJUMzJUEydGVhdSUyMFJpZ2F1ZCUzQyUyRmxpJTNFJTBBJTNDbGklM0VXZWRkaW5nJTIwcGhvdG9ncmFwaGVyJTNDJTJGbGklM0UlMEElM0NsaSUzRUNvdXBsZSUzQyUyRmxpJTNFJTBBJTNDbGklM0VTZWN1bGFyJTIwY2VyZW1vbnklM0MlMkZsaSUzRSUwQSUzQ2xpJTNFQnJpdGlzaCUyMHdlZGRpbmclM0MlMkZsaSUzRSUwQSUzQ2xpJTNFVmluZXlhcmQlMkZsaSUzRSUwQSUzQyUyRnVsJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column desctop_mb=”margin-lg-20b” desctop_md_mb=”margin-md-20b” tablets_mb=”margin-sm-20b” mobile_mb=”margin-xs-20b” offset=”vc_col-lg-9 vc_col-md-12″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”xb-portofolio-title mod-wedding”][vc_column_text]The wedding of Joely & Patrick at Ch\u00e2teau Rigaud[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”paragraph” css=”.vc_custom_1761328748357{padding-top: 20px !important;}”]Joely and Patrick, a lovely couple from England with a passion for fine wine and the French art of living, chose the beautiful Ch\u00e2teau Rigaud<\/strong>, near Bordeaux, to celebrate their wedding.
Despite the typically English weather, the day was filled with laughter, emotion, and warmth.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1736606296420{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”22065″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” desctop_mt=”margin-lg-20t” desctop_mb=”margin-lg-35b” desctop_md_mt=”margin-md-20t” desctop_md_mb=”margin-md-35b” tablets_mt=”margin-sm-20t” tablets_mb=”margin-sm-20b” mobile_mt=”margin-xs-40t” mobile_mb=”margin-xs-10b” el_class=”xb”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1737471490457{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text el_class=”xb-paragraph-header”]The preparations[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The day began peacefully at the ch\u00e2teau.
Joely got ready in her bright bedroom, surrounded by her closest friends \u2014 a morning filled with laughter, makeup brushes, and champagne flutes. One of the most touching moments was when her father discovered her<\/strong> in her wedding dress, his eyes shining with pride and emotion.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Patrick enjoyed a relaxed morning with his groomsmen, sharing a glass of champagne before putting on his elegant suit. The atmosphere was cheerful, light-hearted, and full of anticipation for the day ahead.<\/p>\n

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The outdoor ceremony<\/strong> took place in the ch\u00e2teau\u2019s park, under a magnificent tree that provided the perfect shelter. Guests sat comfortably, watching a heartfelt and intimate ceremony unfold.<\/p>\n

Joely and Patrick exchanged their vows and rings<\/strong> in an emotional moment, before slipping away briefly and returning to cheers, applause, and a shower of confetti \u2014 radiant and overjoyed.<\/p>\n

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The cocktail hour began in the ch\u00e2teau courtyard, where guests enjoyed a refreshing spritz<\/strong> and the warm atmosphere. The couple\u2019s parents shared touching and humorous speeches, while guests mingled and savored the local wines and delicacies.<\/p>\n

Between laughter, conversations, and toasts, the English spirit and French elegance<\/strong> blended perfectly \u2014 creating a joyful, authentic celebration.<\/p>\n

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Before dinner, we took a moment for the couple photo session<\/strong>.
As a storm approached, the wind picked up, playing beautifully with Joely\u2019s veil. The contrast between the golden dry grass<\/strong> and the dark, dramatic sky<\/strong> offered a breathtaking backdrop \u2014 the perfect setting for romantic, cinematic portraits.<\/p>\n

These fleeting moments captured the essence of their connection: tender, genuine, and full of energy.<\/p>\n

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As the rain began to fall, guests gathered indoors for a delicious gourmet dinner<\/strong> inspired by the local cuisine.
The meal was punctuated by more speeches, laughter, and heartfelt words from friends and family.<\/p>\n

The evening continued in a festive spirit, with dancing, clinking glasses, and music filling the ch\u00e2teau until late into the night.<\/p>\n

If you’d like me to capture your wedding memories too, don’t hesitate to contact<\/a> me and follow me on Instagram: @xavier.b.photography<\/a>![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1736606296420{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_masonry_media_grid style=”lazy” items_per_page=”15″ element_width=”6″ gap=”15″ initial_loading_animation=”fadeIn” grid_id=”vc_gid:1761329193376-f9a7fc04-e6fd-1″ include=”22187,22218,22219,22220,22221,22222,22223,22224,22225,22226,22227,22228,22229,22230,22231,22232,22233,22234″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” desctop_mt=”margin-lg-20t” desctop_md_mt=”margin-md-20t” tablets_mt=”margin-sm-20t” mobile_mt=”margin-xs-20t” css=”.vc_custom_1736937257690{background-image: url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mariage-6.jpg?id=) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][wiso_testimonial loop=”true” color=”#ffffff”][wiso_testimonial_items author=”Joely & Patrick” position=”Wedding at Ch\u00e2teau Rigaud”]”Absolutely cannot recommend Xavier enough! From the very first time we met for our practice shoot in St Emilion, he made us feel totally at ease in front of the camera. The location was stunning and it was such a fun way to get comfortable before our wedding day. On the wedding day itself, Xavier was great \u2014super friendly, enthusiastic, with a great eye for detail. Even when it started to rain during the day and the sky was dark and dramatic, he was the first one suggesting we make the most of it!
\nHonestly, we couldn\u2019t be happier with the photos\u2014thank you so much Xavier!”[\/wiso_testimonial_items][\/wiso_testimonial][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row desctop_mt=”margin-lg-60t” desctop_mb=”margin-lg-35b” desctop_md_mt=”margin-md-60t” desctop_md_mb=”margin-md-35b” tablets_mt=”margin-sm-40t” tablets_mb=”margin-sm-20b” mobile_mt=”margin-xs-20t” mobile_mb=”margin-xs-10b” el_class=”xb-header”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1736943833000{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][wiso_headings style=”text_center” title=”Contactez-moi”][vc_column_text el_class=”.me”]<\/p>\n

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