Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Wedding story

Elena & Alex

Château Formont — 20 June 2026

All wedding stories Preparations, ceremony & reception 32 photographs

On 20 June 2026, Elena and Alex said their vows at Château Formont. The heat was intense, but a ceremony beneath the park’s mature trees and thoughtful organisation by their wedding planner Only You by Gloubikept the celebration flowing. White and green details, golden evening light and guests delighted to be together: here is their story in photographs.

The day was covered by two photographers and two videographers, working as a team from the first preparations to the final dances.

Château Formont

A setting worthy of the celebration: pale stone walls, tree-lined grounds and light that changes throughout the day. An elegant, timeless backdrop for their photographs.

Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
An aerial view of Château Formont, a few hours before the first guests arrived.

Getting ready

Two different rooms, the same anticipation. The men laugh as they straighten their ties and raise a glass with friends; the women help one another fasten a dress, adjust a veil and put on an earring.

Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
A toast with the groomsmen before the ceremony.
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
The groomsmen, perfectly at home.
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
One last quiet moment before heading downstairs.
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
The bride beneath the trees, framed through the wheel of the vintage car.

The ceremony

In the garden, light filtered through the leaves, sheltered from the heat. Wooden fans engraved with the couple’s names were given to guests: a lovely keepsake, and particularly welcome that day.

Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
The guests’ personalised fans: elegant and very useful in the heat.
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Leaving the ceremony, surrounded by bubbles and laughter.
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
A quiet moment beneath the arch, just after the vows.
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Because a wedding should be fun, too.

Drinks & reception

Guests caught up over delicious food in the château courtyard, decorated in white and green. Every detail, from the charcuterie board to the small floral touches on the tables, had been planned with the wedding planner for an atmosphere that was both elegant and relaxed.

Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
The dinner table, ready to welcome the guests.

Reception games

The bouquet ribbon game brought everyone together. Seen from above, the arrangement was almost as beautiful as the bouquet itself.

Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
A similar game with a bottle of rum, watched by the guests.

Golden hour

This is the brief window of light I describe in my article about golden hour (article in French) : just before sunset, everything becomes warmer, softer and more cinematic. A quiet interlude away from the guests, photographed from the ground and by drone for warm, contrasting colours.

Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Forehead to forehead as the sun sets behind them.
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
The dress catches the evening light.

The evening

Strings of lights, first dances and a relaxed atmosphere late into the night: the party took over where daylight ended.

Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert
First dances beneath the strings of lights.
Elena and Alex’s wedding at Château Formont — Aurélien Lambert

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Wedding planner: Only You by Gloubi — Venue: Château Formont