Kevin and Amélie finally got married in 2025. “Finally,” because Kevin had already been a best man four times, and this time it was finally his turn (see below). As for me, I’d already had him as my best man twice, so this is the third wedding I’ve photographed within their circle of friends. I know the faces, some of the inside jokes, and how the parties will unfold. There’s something special about working with a group where everyone already knows each other: a sense of trust that lets you be exactly where you need to be, without having to go out of your way to blend in.
I also knew before I arrived that the day would end at Ferme Sainte-Anne. I got married there, under those very same trees. I can see them from my window. It’s a place that means a great deal to me.
In August, the Haute-Marne is beautiful. About a hundred guests, including some thirty children, two ceremonies, and a group of friends determined to make it a memorable occasion.
SAINTE-ANNE FARM
A charming estate at the foot of the ramparts of Langres. A natural, sloping orchard, a vaulted stone hall, an on-site guesthouse, and spacious outdoor areas. This is where I got married myself.
STRENGTHS
Under Amélie's Parents' Linden Tree
I arrive at Amélie’s parents’ house mid-morning. There’s that quiet moment before everything gets going: the introductory session, a few portraits, some time to settle in. Their garden has an old linden tree that dominates the space and brings back childhood memories for Amélie.
Kevin is there with the witnesses, all dressed in suits. They’re laughing under the trees. It’s the start of a long day, and everyone knows it, but the emotions are already running very, very high.
The Mother Who Says Yes
The town hall in Orbigny-au-Val is a small village near Langres. The room is packed: 80 adults and 35 children. Amélie’s mother is the deputy mayor, and she’s presiding over the ceremony. She holds the document on the wooden table, with Kevin and Amélie standing across from her. The look they share at one point is the kind of thing you can’t stage. The kind of moment you want to remember for the rest of your life—and pass on to your children.
The kids, by the way, are moving around, whispering, and getting up. It’s joyful and a little chaotic. Everything I love. Everything that matters.
The Orchard That Brings People Together
In the middle of the afternoon, on a mild summer day, everyone gathered under the orchard at Ferme Sainte Anne for the non-religious ceremony. That orchard, of course, is where I got married in June 2023, on the most beautiful day of my life. And every day, from the office where I’m writing these words, I can see it.
The slight slope of the terrain allows the bride and groom to see everyone’s faces. Behind them, cows graze in the meadow, and the ramparts of Langres are visible in the distance. The secular ceremony at Ferme Sainte-Anne has a setting that speaks for itself.
Kevin’s brother presides from a wooden podium, with the guests seated in evening attire around him. His stress, just as he’s about to speak, is palpable. And yet, he masterfully weaves words and silences together to lead a beautiful ceremony. He’s really stressed. . The ceremony has two distinct tones, and both are just right. The emotional moment comes when the couple’s daughter speaks: in a lavender dress, a white bouquet in her hand, and her words brimming with emotion. I’m not the only one with stinging eyes. The bursts of laughter, meanwhile, come from bananas, Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, or vials of Limoncello that appear at just the right moment.
There’s also Kevin and Amélie’s godson. Now a teenager, he was the reason they met—on the day of his baptism. I’m not sure if he remembered it at the time, but today, there’s little doubt that he’ll ever forget his role in the ceremony.
The C3, the Magician, and the Reception
The reception at Ferme Sainte-Anne features several distinct areas. Guests move freely between them. Small groups form and break up; not everyone is crammed into the same spot. That’s exactly what makes it possible to truly personalize your reception.
The surprise of the day: the groom’s witnesses arrived in an old Citroën C5 with the front right door stuck shut and a 50 x 70 photo of Kevin taped to the hood—a photo I’d taken at a previous wedding. I felt a little proud. As for the C5, it’s just a hair’s breadth away from passing its vehicle inspection: with brakes, a door that opens, turn signals, and a few bulbs to replace, and we should be good to go. Amélie loves the gift.
Heart-shaped sunglasses make their debut. Amélie is lifted into the air by friends while the guests, wearing colorful hats, watch. The DJ performs magic tricks among the trays of canapés.
Bubbles, mini-basketball, and slippery tiles
Guests arrive at the evening event amid a shower of soap bubbles. Kevin and Amélie walk through the door, with guests blowing bubbles all around them. Visually, it’s magnificent. But liters of soap on the tile floor—that’s a whole different story.
The evening takes place beneath the vaulted stone ceilings adorned with string lights at Ferme Sainte-Anne. The activities are tailor-made: Amélie is good at tennis, and Kevin is a basketball fan. There’s a mini-court and a mini-hoop. Amélie gets ready to shoot, while Kevin and the guests cheer from beneath the arches. A contest for just about everything.
That’s always what makes a great party: when the entertainment is about the bride and groom, people really get into it. Kevin and Amélie are a perfect example of that.
Our wedding photos capture how we felt on that special day… emotion, laughter, celebration, and love!
Amélie
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Oliver, Wedding photographer
Hi, I'm Oliver, and I've been a wedding photographer since 2018, and a wedding photography trainer since 2024.
My approach is documentary, fun and creative, and I give my all to help you keep the memories of the ones that matter.
