Mlle Julie Pignat and M Louis Sautelle Smith – wedding photography at La Barcarolle, Prangins, Lake Geneva, Switzerland

2011.11.28

CDs arrived yesterday – pictures stunning! …all my thanks & Bravo!!” “Once more, I must thank you again for coming all this way, and for all that you did for us to commemorate the occasion – it passed too quickly as these special moments in time always do.” Audrey (mother of groom)

Louis and Julie were married in a civil service at the Chateau de Coppet on the shore of Lake Geneva.

The next day they prepared for a church blessing. Julie chose a bouquet that included acorns and blackberries.

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Homemade signs pointed the way…

…to the country Church at Gingins.

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After the ceremony, brooms were attached to a car to “sweep” the guests along en convoy, and tin cans to the lead vehicle…

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At Nyon the bride and groom waved to well wishers and guests.

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They walked hand in hand down to the port…

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…where a motor cruiser was waiting for them.

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At Hotel La Barcarolle, Prangins they disembarked and rejoined their guests…

…for a balloon release.

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Late at night the moon shone down on the lake, while the couple, their family and guests partied away.