Chateau Brametourte, Lautrec, Tarn, South of France Elopement Photo Story Award

The bride and groom toast one another and their new marriage as they pose for golden hour portraits in the French countryside.

Carrie and Denis, an American couple, decided to get married in the south of France with their close friends and their families in attendance.  The wedding took place at a very romantic and beautiful venue called "Chateau de Brametourte" near a small village call Lautrec.

The couple readied themselves in the chateau accompanied by their families. Carrie and her sister chose beautiful dresses while Denis and his best friend put on great costumes. Everybody was very elegant. We had to wait in the castle because it was raining, but fortunately, the wind blew the clouds to give way to a magnificent sun at the end of the afternoon.

An emotional ceremony took place in the garden of the castle, and afterward, the newlyweds enjoyed a golden hour portrait session before the cocktail hour began.  

The reception took place in a tent that offered incredible views of the French countryside. A singer and guitar player added to the ambiance of the event, and before long, all of the guests were dancing to the live folk music. It was a wedding filled with emotions, smiles and laughter, and everyone left knowing they would cherish the memories of that day for a lifetime.

Denis's best friend helped him to get ready in Chateau de Brametourte.

A few words from Carrie during the ceremony made Denis laugh.

The groom was so touched after the exchange of alliances that he shed a few tears.

The bride and her sister enjoyed a carefree dance together during the reception, much to the delight of the wedding guests.