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Marjorie & Guillaume’s second wedding day hardly needs an introduction. If you follow my blog you have already learnt what an amazingly fun and truly in love couple they are.

Day two of their wedding celebrations took place at a venue in Mougins, just north of Cannes. You drive down this common road of villas & shops and behind one of those massive gates you see along the way hides a whole world of wedding; a marquee for the ceremony, a lounge area for drinks and canapés, a massive landscaped garden for portraits and a French style chateau for the dinner and party. It was the perfect place for M + G to celebrate with a 150 or so friends and family throughout the day.

It was a fabulous day that went on way beyond the early hours of Monday morning and I feel incredibly fortunate to have shared all these moments and laughters. There was so much going on, but I especially loved to hear Guillaume’s dad play Dire Straits “Sultans of swing” on the guitar. I love how M + G was introduced on stage with the band. I love the personal and touching slideshows friends and family had put together as they told a story of love and laughter. I love how M cried when she watched it and how G held her hand and cuddled up close in comfort. I love the orange/yellow light that filled the room throughout the evening which gave my pictures a glow and a warm, loving feeling. I love Marjorie’s mum for being such a sweetie pie and looking after me so well, and for baking a bread the size of France for all guest to enjoy. And speaking of food; I love the truffles soup they served for starters! The whole day made me rich in pictures for sure, but more than anything, rich in love.

M + G. Again, thank you for having me. Hope you are enjoying the warm weather and postcard beaches.

And here is a huge selection of favorites from day II. Lot’s of love, Anna.

Before traveling to France for the weekend I was nervous. I’m always nervous before shooting a wedding, but this time I was super nervous. Shooting the wedding between talented event planner Marjorie from Aava Communications and videographer/photographer Guillaume, founder and owner of Lovestory films, brings nerves and expectations. Being the perfectionist I am I wouldn’t settle for anything less than perfect, so the pressure was on for sure.

As usual I was worried for nothing. Right from he beginning M + G welcomed me with open arms and invited me into their lives to document the love, passion and fun that was going to take place over the next few days. I was treated to a big apartment, amazing food, good champagne & transportation from door to door day after day. In return I was working hard to take pictures during the whole of my stay that told the story of their wedding; of who they are, where they are, of the love and laughter that was all around, of friends and family, small details and big locations.

I arrived at the beach villa in Cannes early on day one. Lot’s of extra time during preparations to get familiar with the light & location, and extra hours to focus on little details before hair and make up. For the civil ceremony, Marjorie was wearing a short, chic, white dress with a black ribbon around her waist, black Karen Millen shoes and a trendy hat. After the ceremony we walked the streets of Mougins for some relaxed portraits before heading over to G’s fathers villa for cocktails. The evening was spent in Cannes with food, drinks & dance and one of my favorites parts of the day; when Guillaume surprised Marjorie and sang a song for her. I’ve posted 4 pictures together below from this event as it really sums it up.

Marjorie & Guillaume. I’ve had an amazing few days with you and have truly enjoyed being part of your love and life. It is so refreshing to see you both so completely in love and so passionate about each other. You are perfect and share not only your life and your love, but also your soul. I love the way you laugh together, cry together, dance together and enjoy life together. I’m so incredibly thankful that you picked me to capture your wedding and I really enjoyed being part of every single minute of every day I was with you.

More pictures and Part II to come soon. Lot’s of love. A