A Fairy-Tale Wedding at Château d'Agassac, in the Haut-Médoc

Bride and groom walking hand in hand on the bridge to Château d'Agassac in the Haut-Médoc

Justine and David celebrated their wedding at Château d’Agassac, in the Haut-Médoc, in September 2019, and trusted me with their wedding photos. I am delighted to share this beautiful wedding day in the Gironde with you.

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Château d’Agassac: Pure Romance

Château d’Agassac stands in the Gironde, in the village of Ludon-Médoc. It is easy to reach by car and close to Bordeaux.

Château d'Agassac and its turrets at the end of a box-lined drive

Groom and his friends doing push-ups shirtless on a wooden deck

Smiling groom adjusting his blue suit jacket while getting ready

Groom smiling shirtless by the pool before getting dressed

Bride in her robe sitting by a window, in black and white

Portrait of the smiling bride in a white robe while getting ready

This wine estate of 43 hectares of vines is known for its exceptional, highly rated and award-winning wines. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are the grape varieties of the Haut-Médoc terroir.

Little girl with curly hair looking down on the wedding day

The bride's reflection in a mirror as she gets ready, in black and white

Black vintage car parked in front of Château d'Agassac

Bride overcome with emotion in the vintage car, hand on her chest

Alongside its winemaking, Château d’Agassac hosts family celebrations such as weddings. The château is truly magnificent: the first time I saw it, I immediately thought of a princess’s castle. With its moat and its towers, you feel as if you have stepped into a real fairy tale. I found it beautiful and deeply romantic.

Saint-Martin church in Eysines with its pointed spire

The bright nave of Saint-Martin church in Eysines before the ceremony

Choir of the Eysines church prepared for the wedding, with red chairs for the couple

Baskets of white hydrangeas hanging from the church pews

The Reception Hall at Château d’Agassac

Justine and David chose the ideal place to celebrate their wedding and welcome their guests. The reception hall for the evening, "Le Chai", can host 277 guests and is a lovely space. Its Bordeaux stone walls have been restored to give the room a contemporary, modern feel, and the view over the park and the vines is absolutely incredible.

A warm embrace between the groom and a guest at the church, in black and white

The couple kissing under soap bubbles outside the Eysines church

The couple kissing by the vintage car at the foot of the château tower

The newlyweds walking towards the camera on the stone bridge of Château d'Agassac

Meeting the couple: a bouquet passed on

Justine, the bride, had been a guest at her friend Johanna’s wedding, and she was the one who caught the bride’s bouquet! The funny thing is that I was there too, as the photographer of Johanna and Alexandre’s wedding.

The smiling couple framed by a château doorway

The couple kissing in the courtyard of Château d'Agassac

Close-up of the couple kissing, white and green bouquet in hand

The couple embracing and smiling in the stone courtyard

So it was meant to be: Justine and David were planning to get married.

The couple kissing in front of the turrets of Château d'Agassac

The bride and groom kissing, hand on her waist, before a château turret

The couple posing in front of Château d'Agassac, white bouquet in hand

The bride and groom side by side on the lawn before the château

To my great surprise, Justine decided to book me as the official photographer of her wedding in September 2019. It was love at first sight.

The couple in the grounds of Château d'Agassac in the Haut-Médoc

Bride and groom forehead to forehead, holding hands in front of the château

The couple kissing hand in hand in the château grounds

Portrait of the smiling bride holding her blue and white bouquet

I discovered a sensitive, slightly shy young woman. Justine had burst with joy when her friend Johanna’s bouquet landed in her hands, and that day I understood how gentle and kind she was.

Johanna and Alexandre's wedding

A Fine Art Couple Session

With the newlyweds, we made the most of the magnificent park of Château d’Agassac for a series of couple portraits.

The bride's hands resting on the back of the groom's neck, château behind

Guests forming a guard of honour along the drive to Château d'Agassac

The newlyweds walking happily along the drive of Château d'Agassac

The reception hall at Château d'Agassac set for dinner

Even then, I was strongly drawn to Fine Art photography, and it made me want to photograph the newlyweds with my film camera. The feel of the camera, the rendering and the way it handles light are a little different. Yet the emotion it carries stays intact, always so pure and natural.

Long head table laid with flowers and white chairs

The bride with her bridesmaids in pink skirts and flower crowns

Guests performing a lively flash mob in the grounds, in black and white

Bicycle with a basket of pink flowers among the daisies

I took Justine and David with me into simple scenes, always taking care to show them at their best and to put their love and tenderness at the centre of my frame.

The couple embracing at the end of the drive facing Château d'Agassac

The couple kissing in front of the façade and towers of Château d'Agassac

The couple posing with a little girl on the groom's shoulders

The bride kissing the groom as he carries a little girl on his shoulders

The couple’s wedding car was the same as their friends Johanna and Alexandre’s: a purring Renault 4CV nicknamed "Papy Marcel", which had belonged to Johanna’s grandfather. And it was Johanna herself, heavily pregnant with her first child at the time, who drove it on Justine and David’s wedding day!

The couple leaning on a low stone wall at sunset

The reception hall at Château d'Agassac lit in pink and purple at night

Guests raising their arms around the long table during the evening party

Fine Art wedding photographer in the Gironde

As a Fine Art wedding photographer based in Bordeaux, I would be honoured to be by your side on your wedding day. In the heart of the vineyards or close to the ocean, I will be dedicated to capturing your most beautiful wedding memories.

The bride smiling under the party lights

First dance: the groom dips the bride on the dance floor

The couple's first dance amid smoke and pink lights

Sensitive, artistic and professional, I chose to become a Fine Art photographer to give my images elegance, natural light and romance.

Justine and David’s wedding suppliers

The religious ceremony took place at the Church of Saint-Martin in Eysines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Château d’Agassac?

In Ludon-Médoc, in the Gironde, in the Haut-Médoc, easy to reach by car from Bordeaux.

How many guests can the reception hall welcome?

Le Chai, with its restored Bordeaux stone walls and views over the park and the vines, can welcome 277 people.

Where did Justine and David’s ceremony take place?

At the Church of Saint-Martin in Eysines, before the reception and the couple photos in the château’s park.

Planning your wedding in France?

As a Bordeaux wedding photographer, I photograph weddings at Château d’Agassac, at other Médoc châteaux such as Château Giscours, and throughout France; drone photos are included in my wedding collections, and film photography is available as an option. Discover my wedding collections, or tell me about your day.

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