Pauline & Arthur

Pauline & Arthur's wedding at Château de Bresteau, Sarthe, photographed by Jean de Malet
Pauline & Arthur Château de Bresteau, Beillé, Sarthe

At Château de Bresteau, in Beillé in the Sarthe, Pauline and Arthur celebrated their wedding between old stone walls and the tall trees of the park — a luminous day carried by the joy of both families, from the ceremony to the very last dance.

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Bridal preparations at Château de Bresteau
Final touches to the outfit before the ceremony
The bride's gown in the morning light
The rings and accessories for the big day
Hair and makeup for the bride
A shared moment with the bridesmaids
The groom getting ready with his best men
Knowing glances before leaving for the church
The emotion of loved ones during the preparations
The father seeing his daughter for the first time
Setting off for the ceremony
Guests arriving at the church
The bride's entrance on her father's arm
The groom's expression as Pauline arrives
The religious ceremony
A quiet moment of reflection during the mass
Loved ones gathered for the celebration
Exchanging vows
Exchanging the rings
The newlyweds' emotion during the ceremony
The nuptial blessing
Guests gathered inside the church
The newlyweds' first kiss
The newlyweds leaving to applause
A guard of honour for the newlyweds
Congratulations and hugs on the way out
A group photo with both families
The newlyweds surrounded by their best men and maids
A portrait of the newlyweds in the château grounds
Couple session in the grounds of Château de Bresteau
A private moment away from the guests
The bride's train catching the afternoon light
A portrait of the couple in front of the château
The newlyweds' closeness during the portrait session
Details of the gown and bouquet
The couple facing the estate
Guests arriving for the drinks reception
A convivial mood during the cocktail hour
The drinks reception in the grounds
Laughter and reunions among guests
The page boys and flower girls at the reception
A toast in honour of the newlyweds
The newlyweds among their guests
Floral decoration for the cocktail hour
Table decoration for the wedding dinner
The reception room set for dinner
The newlyweds at the top table
Speeches and emotion during dinner
Guests laughing during the meal
The warm atmosphere of the wedding dinner
The wedding cake making its entrance
The newlyweds' first dance
The dance floor in full swing
Guests swept up in the celebration
A slow dance between the newlyweds
A festive mood lasting late into the night
Sparklers to close out the evening
A night portrait of the newlyweds in front of the château
The last moments of the party
Château de Bresteau lit up late in the evening