NANCY & MAX’S THREE-DAY DESTINATION WEDDING
AT CHÂTEAU DE VALLERY, FRANCE
INSIDE A SUMMER WEDDING WEEKEND IN A HISTORIC FRENCH CHÂTEAU
Three days, a French château, a pool party, pizza under the stars and a wedding celebration that ended with fireworks. Nancy & Max's destination wedding at Château de Vallery was a perfect reminder that a wedding weekend can be so much more than just one day.
Set in the heart of the French countryside, Château de Vallery provided the perfect backdrop for three days of celebrations, bringing together family and friends for a weekend that felt as personal as it was unforgettable.
We had the pleasure of documenting the entire celebration through both photography and cinematography, capturing everything from the quieter moments to the full-on dance floor celebrations.
Day One — A Welcome to the Château
The celebrations began with a welcome drink in the château's beautiful wine cellar, setting the tone for the weekend ahead. It was followed by a colourful rehearsal in front of the castle, bringing everyone together in a relaxed and playful atmosphere.
A first glimpse of what was to come: good energy, plenty of laughter and a couple who wanted their guests to have just as much fun as they did.
Day Two — Poolside, Pizza & Movie Night
Day two took a more laid-back turn with a pool party, giving everyone a chance to unwind and enjoy the French summer sunshine.
As evening arrived, the celebrations continued with a pizza and movie night. A little unexpected, wonderfully relaxed and a lovely contrast to the more formal wedding celebrations ahead.
These are the moments we particularly love about multi-day destination weddings. They give couples the freedom to create an entire experience for their guests, rather than simply planning a wedding day.
Day Three — The Wedding
And then came the big day.
From the morning preparations to the ceremony, every part of Nancy & Max's wedding felt full of emotion and anticipation. The château provided a beautiful setting for their ceremony, followed by a cocktail reception where guests could mingle, celebrate and soak up the atmosphere.
As the evening unfolded, the dance floor filled up, fireworks lit up the sky and the celebrations carried on into an unforgettable after-party by the pool.
A pretty spectacular way to end three days together.
One Weekend, Two Perspectives: Photography & Film
For Nancy & Max, we documented all three days through both wedding photography and cinematography.
Working as a duo allows us to approach the entire celebration as one story. Our photography focuses on natural, editorial imagery, while our films bring back the movement, voices, music and atmosphere that made the weekend what it was.
From the intimate moments in the castle cellar to the energy of the fireworks and poolside after-party, we wanted their photographs and film to feel just like being there all over again.
Because when you plan a three-day destination wedding in France, the story deserves to be told in its entirety.
Nancy & Max, thank you for having us along for such a wonderful weekend.
THE TEAM
Venue : Chateau de Vallery @chateaudevallery
Wedding Planner : Sylvie Huynh @le_grand_a_events
Photo & Video : Raw Studio Paris @rawstudio.paris
Stationery : Kayleigh Frances @lilyandkaystudio
Florist : Aude Rose @auderose
Rentals : options @options_aixprovence
HMUA : Kelly Makeup Paris @kellymakeupparis
Sound and lighting : Technic Evenement @technic_evenement
DAY I
Dress : OddMuse @oddmuselondon
Caterer/bar : Casa Del Nachi @la_casa_del_nachi
DAY II
Bbq lunch caterer : 48 Heures @48_heures_traiteur_
Rehearsal dinner caterer : Chef Stephane Oulevey
Move night caterer : Casa Del Nachi @la_casa_del_nachi
DAY III
Dress : Bridal Salon of Huntington @bridalsalonofhuntingtonvillage / Watters @watters
Suit : Alan David @alandavidcustomsuits
Caterer : MG Reception @mgreception
Bar : Shake It Up Paris @shakeitup_paris
Fireworks : Nuit Féérique @cduval77890
Band : Supershakers @thesupershakers
PLANNING A DESTINATION WEDDING IN FRANCE OR EUROPE ?
We're Clara & Rick, a wedding photography and cinematography duo behind Raw Studio Paris. We document weddings across France and Europe, combining an editorial eye with a documentary approach to create photographs and films that feel natural, personal and timeless.
Whether it's an intimate celebration or a three-day château wedding, we'd love to hear what you're planning.
