Michelle & Casey – Le Manoir de Gerville

Bride and groom standing under a floral arch in a garden, surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery.
A man in a tuxedo speaks while holding a glass, standing beside a seated woman in a white dress at le Manoir de Gerville. They are in a brick-walled room with a decorated table and animal figures on the mantel.

Intimate normandy wedding

Michelle and Casey knew they wanted a destination wedding where they could bring their closest friends and family together to celebrate. With only 16 guests planned to be in attendance, they wanted to book a place for everyone to enjoy for their wedding week. As a result, they found the gorgeous Le Manoir de Gerville in Normandy, France. This location was simply perfect for their intimate wedding.

When Michelle and Casey first contacted me they shared that it was important to them to have photographs that felt natural and artistic. My approach to photographing weddings is relaxed, with a focus on documenting the day authentically. These two had such a fun, yet laid back and romantic day, and it was such a pleasure to photograph. I’ll never forget these words, “to never settling down”. These are the words that Michelle shared in her vows to Casey. It was her promise to him that they would continue to chase adventure, love deeply and live life to the fullest. Such an honour to photograph the love between these two!

the couples vision for their intimate normandy wedding

Michelle and Casey wanted their wedding day to look organic and effortless. Florals were one of the most important elements to them as it was the only styling they wanted. They choose a mix of pastel colours to give the wedding a natural, garden feel. Angelique from The Painted Bouquet created a beautiful floral arch in the grounds of the Manoir for a stunning ceremony setting. They then moved inside for an incredibly romantic, candlelit dinner full of florals.

They contrasted the earthy feel of the flowers with Casey’s classic black suit with a bow tie whilst Michelle chose an elegant fitted dress with a back skirt. The Manoir they chose did the rest of the work for the timeless aesthetic they wanted.

kind words from the couple

“We stumbled across Frances whilst on Instagram beginning our search for a photographer. She was an absolutely golden find. The photography was so important to us as this is the one piece from your wedding day that you keep forever, aside from your spouse of course! Frances has such a stunning organic style to her work. She produces photos that look like they are taken from the vantage point of another participant rather than a photographer. When we received our photos we were in awe at the romantic and cinematic feel. They look like art rather than just photographs.”

intimate Normandy wedding feature

Michelle and Casey’s wedding was also featured on French Wedding Style.

A large brick mansion with tall windows, flanked by trees and hedges, is set along a gravel pathway.
Black and white image of a pair of high-heeled shoes with bows on a patterned carpet.
A bouquet of pink, white, and blue flowers with greenery tied with a white ribbon sits on a wooden windowsill, next to a window with a view of a grassy area outside.
Bride in white dress stands by a window while two people adjust her gown for her intimate Normandy wedding. Another person is nearby. The room has blue curtains and wooden furniture.
A woman in a strapless gown stands indoors, looking down, while others adjust dresses in the background. Black and white photo.
Bride in a strapless wedding gown holding a bouquet, standing by a window in a room with a brick wall and wooden furniture.
Man in a white dress shirt adjusting a bow tie in a room with a window, lamp, and chair. Black and white image.
A man in a suit adjusts his jacket in front of a large window with natural light streaming in. The room has classic decor.
A man in a black tuxedo stands indoors near a door, with red curtains partially visible.
A man in a suit and bow tie stands outdoors, smiling. A woman in a floral dress stands behind him, holding a paper. The setting is a lush garden with flowers and trees. Black and white photo.
A bride in a white dress walks down an outdoor aisle with two people. Guests are seated on either side, and trees are in the background.
A bride and groom stand under a floral arch during an outdoor wedding ceremony. Guests are seated in two rows facing them, and a person reads to the right of the couple. A brick building is in the background.
A couple stands at an outdoor wedding altar surrounded by floral arrangements, with a person officiating the ceremony.
A bride and groom stand facing each other outdoors, exchanging vows under a floral arch. A woman in a floral dress stands nearby holding papers.
A bride and groom share a kiss under a floral arch during an outdoor wedding ceremony at their intimate Normandy wedding, surrounded by guests and a brick building in the background.
Bride and groom stand under a floral arch in a garden. The bride holds her dress while the groom is beside her. Stone building is visible in the background. Black and white image.
A bride and groom walk down the aisle outdoors, holding hands. Guests on either side clap and toss flower petals. The setting is a garden with a brick building in the background.
A couple in formal attire is smiling and pouring champagne into a tower of glasses outside a brick building at their intimate Normandy wedding.
A bride and groom in formal attire raise glasses in a toast outdoors. The bride smiles widely, wearing a strapless gown and veil, while the groom dons a suit with a bow tie.
Three people smiling and holding drinks outside a brick building.
A group of six people, including a bride and groom holding flowers, stand on a path in front of a large brick building with green trees and bushes.
Four women pose outdoors, with one in a white dress holding flowers and three in green dresses. A brick building is visible in the background.
A rustic dining room with a long wooden table set for Michelle and Casey's intimate Normandy wedding, featuring floral centerpieces, candles, and place cards. Brick walls, large windows, and framed art adorn the space.
Bride and groom embrace and smile at each other outdoors. She holds a bouquet and wears a veil; he is in a suit. Black and white photo.
Bride and groom stand under a floral arch, with the groom kissing the brides cheek. The bride holds a bouquet of pink and white flowers at their intimate Normandy wedding.
Bride and groom standing under a floral arch in a garden, surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery.
Bride in a flowing white gown and veil, holding a bouquet of flowers, stands on a gravel path leading to a large brick building, surrounded by greenery during her intimate Normandy wedding at le Manoir de Gerville.
Bride in a white strapless gown holds a bouquet of pink, white, and blue flowers with greenery, wearing a veil and long gloves.
A couple in wedding attire holding hands, walking towards a brick building with multiple white-framed windows.
Le Manoir de Gerville with illuminated windows at dusk, surrounded by trees and neatly trimmed conical bushes lining a gravel pathway.
A man stands giving a speech at a dining table surrounded by people. The room has brick walls, floral decorations, and lit candles.
A couple sits smiling at a dining table decorated with flowers and candles in front of a brick fireplace with owls and antlers mounted above it.
Five people seated at a table adorned with flowers and candles, engaged in conversation in a softly lit room with large windows.
A man in a tuxedo speaks while holding a glass, standing beside a seated woman in a white dress at le Manoir de Gerville. They are in a brick-walled room with a decorated table and animal figures on the mantel.
A black and white image of people seated at a dining table adorned with flowers and candles in a dimly lit room. A woman with a bun hairstyle is in the foreground.
A couple in formal attire is joyfully opening a champagne bottle, spraying it, in front of a brick building at night at their Intimate Normandy wedding.

VENDORS

Photographer: Frances Mary Sales
Venue: Le Manoir de Gerville
Florist: The Painted Bouquet
Dress: Jane Hill
Dress Shop: The Bridal Studio Utah
Suit: Bonobos
Groom’s Shoes: Allen Edmonds
Catering: Dine Indulge

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