Oh-M-G, I could literally stare at these gorgeous images from AMBphoto all.day.long. I think I may actually need some of these framed and hanging on my wall. They are that good. Provence has got to be the ultimate destination wedding spot with endless fields of lavender and poppies, crooked little dirt roads, and vineyards galore. I’m totally digging the rustic sparseness that this adventure loving couple incorporated into their day. It truly lets their surroundings stand out, and when you’re in Provence, that’s exactly what you wanna do. See every last gorgeous image here.
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From the Bride…Five years after I met Mike, we were packing up our apartment and getting ready for a trip around the world together. Our first stop was Peru to climb Machu Picchu. After three days of hiking we finally reached the postcard perfect ruins and that’s when Mike dropped to one knee and proposed. He wanted to start the trip off with a bang and I certainly was blown away. During our travels we decided to have my wedding dress made in Vietnam. In five days time I had a beautiful silk taffeta dress folded in a box and shipped home for the big day. After our trip, the serious wedding planning began but we just couldn’t find a venue that felt right for us. One frosty winter day it finally dawned on us, why couldn’t we combine our love for travel with a wedding? As soon as we uttered the word “France,” it became a reality. What could be more beautiful than lavender fields and poppies, and more delicious than French cuisine – it had to be Provence. Everything just fell into place and before I knew it I was in the white dress, surrounded by friends and family as we said our vows, the sun shining over our 16th century villa. Our wedding was more than we could have hoped for. It truly was a fairytale with a happy ending…but really it’s just the beginning after all.
From Anne-Marie Bouchard of AMBphoto…Mike and Mel hired me when they first imagined marrying in my home base of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. When they changed their minds and decided on France instead, we all knew the photos would make a huge impact on their memories and experience. Mel and I worked together scouting locations online and later in Provence and together decided on a colour palette, lavender, soft grey and pink theme and beautiful light, romantic tones. We agreed that the feel would be rustic and simple and that we would incorporate the natural surroundings, especially the sandstone, into the look and feel on their wedding day.
Wedding Photography, Flowers, Event Design + Planning: AMBphoto / Ceremony + Reception Location: The Cypresses, Gordes, France / Wedding Invitations: Inky Design / Bride’s Shoes: Nine West / Wedding Dress: Handmade in Vietnam / Hair + Make-up: Ylva Langenskiold / Bride + Groom Signs: Lil Missi / Caterer: Tamara Lorr / Rings: Dixon Jewellers
What a lovely bride she looks great in her dress
Mmmmm, how I love this wedding.
Stunningly beautiful photographs.
Am now dreaming of a trip to Provence with my sisters, who I absolutely adore. Can't you just see AMBphoto there with us to document our adventure?
I absolutely adore this wedding - the details, the scenery, the dress! They are such a cute couple and AMBPhoto captures the essence of this wedding perfectly! I especially love how all of the local treasures are incoporated into the wedding... these photos make me want to renew my vows!
LOVE LOVE LOVE these photo's and this wedding. WOW! Amazing!
Anne-Marie is such a talented photographer. She does capture every little detail that the bride and groom will love to look at over and over. Beautiful photos by a beautiful person!!
I was again lucky enough to be there along side AMBphoto to experience the lovely Mel and Mike get married in Provence. It truly is the most beautiful and comfortable place you can ever imagine being. Anne has captured that in these photos.
WOW! These are incredible! Beautifully captured
Sigh. I just love everything about this Provence wedding photographed by the amazing Anne-Marie Bouchard. Her pictures always gives me a feeling of love, emotion & presence!
Absolutely stunning! As someone lucky enough to have been there, it is incredible how well the day was captured. It was every bit as gorgeous as it looks!
These pictures are beautiful. I was also lucky enough to be a guest at this wedding. Words can't express the beauty and intimacy of a 25-person wedding in the South of France. Anne Marie, Mel and Mike did such a fantastic job of using the backdrop to create a beautiful, yet simple wedding. I look forward to AMB Photography photographing my own wedding next May.
Wow. These make me want to go to Provence and get married again (er, to the same guy, Stuart, it you are reading this!). Anne is a wonderful photographer. Such an eye for people, objects, and landscape... and so good at capturing amazing moments. LOVE.
Don't these photos make you want to BE in Provence?? AMBphoto takes you there through the photos. If only I could have a glass of wine along side the bride and groom!
I got so carried away with the photos that I spelled my own name wrong!
An amazing couple, an amazing wedding, an amazing photographer! Anne-Marie did an incredible job of capturing one of the most beautiful weddings I've been to. Plus, Anne-Marie and Harold were so much fun to have around it made the whole experience that much better! Beautiful photos!
What a beautiful destination wedding AMB! Felicitations! beautifully done!
Thanks so much for the incredible comments everyone. This wedding was such an amazing highlight of my year so far and working with Mel and Mike was beyond incredible. True love is always a pleasure to photograph after all :)
I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE every single photograph, which are beautifully executed... whether on on the two beautiful subjects, or stills, or the lovely "to dream of" landscapes!
Oh I am in Love with Provence all over again!
An absolute dream wedding! beautifully styled AM!
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