Jayme and Landon’s wedding was intentionally intimate—around forty guests—and it felt deeply personal from start to finish. It took place at The Mazant, with a relaxed flow that made every moment feel close, present, and unforced.
Early in the afternoon, the day began with the quiet pieces that set the tone: stationery, shoes, the dress, and meaningful items like the besom and the couple’s blanket. While Maddie added the final touches to the cake, Jayme and Landon moved through getting ready with their people nearby.
Before the ceremony, guests gathered for a welcome cocktail hour by the pool, accompanied by a string duo (cello/violin). It was calm and warm—arrivals, hugs, small conversations—everything easing into place naturally.
The ceremony carried the emotional center of the day. Jayme entered with her sister and her father. Vows were exchanged, followed by handfasting (hands bound together as a commitment ritual) and jumping the besom, a symbolic moment to mark the start of their marriage.
Right after, there was a short pause in the best way: guests moved back to the patio for drinks while Jayme and Landon signed the marriage license inside and took a quick moment to reset. Then the second line began—joyful, loud, and full of movement—pulling everyone back into celebration.
Dinner unfolded in the garden with a welcoming toast, heartfelt words from family, and that effortless rhythm of a small group sharing a long table. After dinner came the first dance, parent dances, cake, and an open dance floor that carried the night forward.
I’m based in France (La Rochelle, Île de Ré, Bordeaux, Paris, and anywhere in France). I’m fully bilingual (English/French) and spent five years photographing weddings in the United States, which helps international couples feel understood and supported—while the photography stays discreet, documentary-led, and true to what the day actually felt like.
