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Irmice walks down the aisle of the church in Pierrecourt on her father's arm for the religious ceremony

Irmice and Clément, a wedding in Haute-Marne

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Portrait of the newlyweds, Irmice and Clément, in front of a red barn at their wedding in Haute-Marne

A Country Wedding in Pierrecourt: When the Sunflowers of the Haute-Marne Bloom with Love

Okay, Irmice and Clément didn’t hold their entire wedding in Haute-Marne—since Pierrecourt is on the other side of the border—but it’s practically the same thing. And the scenery you’ll see is the same!

That morning, I met up with the beaming couple right at City Hall for their civil ceremony. It was a small gathering, but already full of emotion! With their union sealed, we headed off to celebrate with family at Irmice’s family farm.

Family and guests gathered in front of Pierrecourt City Hall around the 2CV, which had been decorated for the wedding
Two guests happily embrace on a street in Pierrecourt before the civil ceremony
Leaving Pierrecourt Town Hall: Irmice and Clément are applauded by their loved ones near the flower-decorated 2CV

A real, joyful mess as we get ready!

The atmosphere there is already completely wild! A really lively bunch, bustling about in every direction amid children’s squabbles, blaring music, and thunderous laughter. The kind of chaotic commotion that has you already looking forward to the fun to come.

Amid all this joyful commotion, I spot Irmice putting on her gorgeous dress with her grandmother’s help. It’s a touching scene, full of tenderness and emotions shared across generations.

Bridesmaid setting up the outdoor table decorations for the party at Irmice Farm
Clément, dressed in a suit, is driving an old tractor through the fields near his family's farm in Haute-Marne
Wedding preparations in Pierrecourt: Irmice puts on her dress with the help of a close friend, while her grandmother watches
Clément's bridesmaids are getting ready in front of a mirror before the wedding at the farm in Haute-Marne

Sunshine and petals for a radiant ceremony

The ceremony itself takes place at the church in Pierrecourt, which the bride and groom have beautifully decorated. It’s hard not to be moved by the floral arrangements of sunflowers and greenery, bathed in soft, subdued light. It’s an emotional moment for everyone.

Irmice walks down the aisle of the church in Pierrecourt on her father's arm for the religious ceremony
Irmice, smiling beneath her veil, holds a bouquet of yellow flowers during the ceremony in Pierrecourt
The priest blesses Irmice and Clément in front of the altar at the church in Pierrecourt, with a young child standing beside them
A black-and-white portrait of Clément wiping away a tear of emotion during the religious ceremony
Irmice and Clément, smiling, standing in front of the priest during their religious ceremony in Pierrecourt
Clément and Irmice laughing together during the wedding ceremony at the church in Pierrecourt
Clément reads a passage into the microphone in front of the priest during the religious ceremony in Pierrecourt
A bridesmaid adjusts Irmice's veil near the altar as her grandmother watches
Leaving the church in Pierrecourt: Irmice and Clément were married amid a shower of confetti and balloons

Tug-of-war—and strap-of-war

Back to the farm to celebrate this union with everyone. Their first challenge as a married couple? A giant game of tug-of-war! Unfortunately, the rope chosen by our two lovebirds ended up snapping prematurely. So here’s an important tip: a webbing strap is much stronger than a regular rope. And it also lets the kids jump rope!

A guest holds the rope in the tug-of-war game at the farm, with Clément smiling in the background
Wide shot of the impromptu tug-of-war in the garden of the family farm in Irmice
Clément pulls with all his might on the orange rope as he faces an opponent during the tug-of-war
A young boy jumps over the makeshift strap being used as a jump rope on the farm
The bridesmaids pose together in the flower-adorned 2CV decorated with sunflowers at the farm
Clément is tossed into the air by his groomsmen while Irmice watches and laughs at the farm

Sunset over the sunflowers of Haute-Marne

After this lovely, convivial interlude, it’s time to head to Corgirnon for the rest of the festivities. A magnificent little wine-growing village, tucked away in the heart of the Haute-Marne countryside. It’s the idyllic setting for a leisurely stroll that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside!

The newlyweds' 2CV drives past a vast field of sunflowers near Corgirnon in Haute-Marne
Rustic floral arrangements on a table in the Corgirnon community hall for the wedding
Table details featuring place cards and a crossword puzzle about Irmice and Clément in Corgirnon

Among all these natural treasures, one scene in particular takes our breath away: vast fields of sunflowers that seem to be reflecting the last rays of the setting sun. It feels as if we’re in an Impressionist painting, capturing the warm, shimmering hues unique to this region.

Upon arriving at the community hall, the newlyweds walked in bathed in the magnificent light of a late summer evening.

A wild all-night party in Haute-Marne

And what a celebration! Between the delightfully hilarious speeches by the guests, the bride and groom’s choreographed routine, and their fiery first dance, the atmosphere quickly turned into pure madness.

The party stayed packed from then on until the end of the night, fueled by a DJ who was twice as energetic as usual and a dance floor that was absolutely packed!

Irmice and Clément take their first dance steps on the dance floor at the Corgirnon community hall
Clément gives a speech into the microphone alongside Irmice during the wedding reception in Corgirnon
A guest takes the microphone to give a speech during the wedding reception in Corgirnon
A joyful round of raised hands between Clément and the guests on the dance floor in Corgirnon
Black-and-white portrait of an emotional guest speaking into the microphone during the wedding reception in Corgirnon
Irmice and Clément's first dance under the string lights in the Corgirnon community hall
Irmice and Clément dance cheek to cheek, sharing a knowing glance, during the party in Corgirnon
Irmice and Clément are dancing surrounded by their guests on the dance floor at the Corgirnon community center
Irmice is dancing in a circle with her friends—one of whom is holding a baby—at the party in Corgirnon
A guest sings enthusiastically into the microphone on the dance floor at the party in Corgirnon
Guests dancing in a circle under the blue lights at the dance party in the Corgirnon community hall
A mother holding her baby in her arms while dancing on the dance floor in Corgirnon
A guest sings energetically into the microphone, arms raised, during the dance party in Corgirnon
A crowd of guests with their arms raised on the packed dance floor during the party in Corgirnon
Irmice and Clément toast in front of the croquembouche-style wedding cake at their party in Corgirnon

Brides and grooms-to-be, if—like Irmice and Clément—you’re looking for a bucolic and festive countryside setting for your big day, the Haute-Marne region is home to many unique venues where you can create wonderful memories!

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