A romantic portrait captured on top of the French Alps during an elopement photo session in Les Ménuires, Savoie
The couple shares a romantic kiss during their elopement atop a mountain.
JB and C, both introverts who met at their workplace, opted for a small, intimate elopement to celebrate their love. They invited only 11 close relatives and left Paris for the cozy mountain village near Les Ménuires in Savoie, France. After a heartfelt ceremony in the charming village church, the couple embarked on a journey to the mountain's summit for a breathtaking photoshoot in the snow. As the sun began to set, they reached the top via cable car, where they shared a tender kiss, surrounded by the serene beauty of the mountains.
A bride and her mother gracefully enter Saint-Martin-de-Belleville's village church for a picturesque elopement ceremony
The bride gracefully enters the historic Saint-Martin-de-Belleville church, accompanied by her mother, for an intimate elopement ceremony.
Elopement at Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, an Old World village church in the heart of the French Alps, captured from the pipe-organ balcony
From the vantage point of the pipe-organ balcony, the bride and groom exchange vows in the presence of eleven close guests at the serene Saint-Martin-de-Belleville church, nestled in the heart of the French Alps.
A beautiful elopement image captured at Saint-Martin-de-Belleville's historic church, as the bride and groom receive a heartfelt blessing from the priest
The bride and groom stand alongside their best man, the groom's brother, and best woman, the bride's mother, as they receive a blessing from the priest during their holy matrimony.
Experience pure love captured in this elopement ring ceremony photo at Saint-Martin-de-Belleville's Old World church
With beaming smiles and a shared sense of joy, the bride and groom exchange rings, symbolizing their union, at the intimate ceremony held in the enchanting church.
The newlyweds toss the bouquet outside the picturesque Old World village church in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
In a playful twist on tradition, the bride tosses her bouquet to the groom amidst laughter, as they share this joyful moment with their closest relatives—including parents, brother, and grandparents—at the intimate setting of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville church.
Winter elopement couple walking among snow at ski resort of the mountains in Les Ménuires, Savoie
The bride and groom make their way through the snow, heading towards the cable car that will take them to the mountaintop for a breathtaking sunset photoshoot, all set against the stunning winter landscape of Les Ménuires in Savoie.
Excitement and anticipation - elopement in the French Alps at Les Ménuires cable-station's elevator
The bride and groom ride the cable-station's elevator, eagerly anticipating the next leg of their journey to the mountain top, where they will capture unforgettable portraits against the backdrop of Les Ménuires' scenic beauty in Savoie.
During elopement at Les Ménuires - Inside a cable-car in Savoie - The couple takes in the alpine scenery during their ride to the mountaintop
The bride and groom share a joyful moment inside the cable car, surrounded by the breathtaking alpine views of Les Ménuires, Savoie, as they ascend toward the peak for their sunset celebration.
Captured in the French Alps, this elopement photo showcases the romance and beauty of Les Ménuires, Savoie as the bride and groom admire the view
Before descending the valley to reunite with their close relatives for an intimate dinner at their hotel, the bride and groom pause on the cable-car balcony to take in the breathtaking view and savor the sunset over the stunning Les Ménuires, Savoie.
What sets a historic church wedding apart from other wedding venues?
Beyond the architecture and peaceful ambiance, an old world church provides a unique backdrop for a wedding ceremony. With its rich history and sense of tradition, a historic church ceremony adds reverence and solemnity to the celebration of a couple's union. And with a photographer from the WPJA to capture the day's moments, the beauty and significance of a historic church wedding will be forever preserved in stunning, documentary-style photos.
