{"id":22836,"date":"2026-01-19T21:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T20:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xavierbellenger.com\/?page_id=22836"},"modified":"2026-01-19T21:52:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T20:52:46","slug":"mariage-chateau-garde-theresa-jerome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.xavierbellenger.com\/en\/mariage-chateau-garde-theresa-jerome\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding at Ch\u00e2teau de Garde – Theresa & J\u00e9r\u00f4me"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nSeptember 17th 2025<\/p>\n

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\nTheresa & J\u00e9r\u00f4me[\/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]JTNDdWwlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMnhiLXRhZ3MlMjBtb2QtZ3JlZW4lMjIlM0UlMEElM0NsaSUzRVdlZGRpbmclM0MlMkZsaSUzRSUwQSUzQ2xpJTNFQ2glQzMlQTJ0ZWF1JTIwZGUlMjBHYXJkZSUzQyUyRmxpJTNFJTBBJTNDbGklM0VXZWRkaW5nJTIwcGhvdG9ncmFwaGVyJTNDJTJGbGklM0UlMEElM0NsaSUzRVNlY3VsYXIlMjBjZXJlbW9ueSUyRmxpJTNFJTBBJTNDbGklM0VCb3JkZWF1eCUzQyUyRmxpJTNFJTBBJTNDbGklM0VDb3VwbGUlMjBwaG90b3Nob290JTNDJTJGbGklM0UlMEElM0NsaSUzRVNhaW50JTIwRW1pbGlvbiUzQyUyRmxpJTNFJTBBJTNDJTJGdWwlM0U=[\/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]Theresa & J\u00e9r\u00f4me\u2019s Wedding at Ch\u00e2teau de Garde[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”paragraph” css=”.vc_custom_1768854423216{padding-top: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

After their engagement session on Bordeaux\u2019s Pont de Pierre, Theresa and J\u00e9r\u00f4me, a couple deeply in love from Quebec, chose to celebrate their union at the stunning Ch\u00e2teau de Garde<\/a>, an exceptional venue just outside Saint-\u00c9milion.<\/p>\n

Under a bright blue sky, their loved ones enjoy the pool and the idyllic surroundings of the ch\u00e2teau while Theresa and J\u00e9r\u00f4me get ready, each in their own room.<\/p>\n

The long-awaited moment finally arrives: J\u00e9r\u00f4me walks down the aisle first, followed by Theresa, visibly emotional as she walks in on her father\u2019s arm, opening a heartfelt and meaningful outdoor ceremony. Touching speeches punctuate the celebration, highlighted by the surprise entrance of a rather original ring bearer.<\/p>\n

After a cocktail set to the smooth sounds of a saxophonist, golden hour offers the perfect light for magical photos among the ch\u00e2teau\u2019s vineyards and gardens.<\/p>\n

The day draws to a close in a joyful, festive atmosphere, filled with energetic dancing, laughter, and fireworks\u2014bringing this timeless celebration to an end and leaving my newlyweds with unforgettable memories.<\/p>\n

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September is often the perfect time to get married in the Southwest, and this Saturday began under the best possible conditions, with a bright blue sky and radiant sunshine.<\/p>\n

While Theresa and J\u00e9r\u00f4me start their preparations and tie up the final details with Fanny, their wedding planner, the guests enjoy the ch\u00e2teau\u2019s pool and terraces to the fullest.<\/p>\n

Dressed in a sharp tuxedo, J\u00e9r\u00f4me shares a joyful moment with his friends over a bottle of champagne\u2014he\u2019s now ready for the big moment.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Theresa savors the last quiet moments in the bridal suite. Surrounded by her mother and their little dog Jimbo, she is pampered by the makeup artist and hairstylist, who put the finishing touches on her look.<\/p>\n

After a few photos, the long-awaited moment arrives: the couple makes their way to the ceremony venue, beautifully decorated and ready to welcome them.<\/p>\n

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For their ceremony, Theresa and J\u00e9r\u00f4me placed their trust in Kevin Baker, a bilingual officiant who guided the moment with sensitivity and precision.<\/p>\n

J\u00e9r\u00f4me walks down the aisle first, followed shortly by a very emotional Theresa, arm in arm with her father.<\/p>\n

Standing face to face, the couple rediscovers each other as if seeing one another for the first time. Hands brush, eyes meet, and for a brief moment, time seems to stand still.<\/p>\n

The ceremony flows with deeply personal speeches, one of the great treasures of a secular ceremony, where every word resonates with sincerity.<\/p>\n

True to his role, Jimbo does not disappoint, delivering the rings to the couple so they can exchange them along with their vows in a deeply emotional moment.<\/p>\n

Under a triumphal arch of guests, Theresa and J\u00e9r\u00f4me make their joyful exit. J\u00e9r\u00f4me passionately kisses Theresa before sabering the champagne, kicking off a lively and celebratory cocktail reception.<\/p>\n

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The weather has been on our side all day, and when golden hour finally arrives, I can\u2019t resist taking my newlyweds for a special moment dedicated to couple portraits.<\/p>\n

Ch\u00e2teau de Garde offers a wide variety of settings, both indoors and outdoors. Depending on the light and time of day, it\u2019s possible to play with contrasts, shadows, and the warm tones so characteristic of late afternoon.<\/p>\n

We steal a few minutes to begin the session in the heart of the vineyards. Then, still accompanied by Jimbo, we wander through the gardens before finishing in front of the ch\u00e2teau\u2019s fa\u00e7ade. Between candid moments and more posed shots, this session proves to be a true success.<\/p>\n

Theresa and J\u00e9r\u00f4me are now ready to rejoin their guests for the meal, served in the ch\u00e2teau\u2019s patio, and continue a day full of emotions.<\/p>\n

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Seated at their places, the guests welcomed Theresa and J\u00e9r\u00f4me with great joy, marking the start of this long-awaited evening.<\/p>\n

The speeches from friends and witnesses set the tone, mixing laughter and emotion. Then, dancers surprised everyone with a stunning Korean choreography. They invited the guests to follow them outside, where another surprise awaited: a fireworks display.<\/p>\n

Theresa and J\u00e9r\u00f4me watched the spectacle with love and emotion, while their guests, completely captivated, soaked in every moment.<\/p>\n

After this magical interlude, dessert was served. The newlyweds then opened the dance floor, raising the energy and kicking off a festive, unforgettable evening.<\/p>\n

The day flew by for me, and it was already time to head home and rest, my heart full of beautiful memories.<\/p>\n

To discover more weddings and genuine moments, I invite you to follow me on Instagram @xavier.b.photography<\/a>! \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n

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Do you love my work and think I could be your\u00a0photographer<\/strong>? Need more information or a personalized quote? Contact me through this form, and I will get back to you quickly!<\/p>\n

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