A Snowy Winter Wedding at Chalet des Praz in the French Alps

Paule and Vincent's snowy winter wedding at Chalet des Praz in the French Alps, with a stone church ceremony, mountain portraits, and candlelit alpine dining.…

By Elena Moretti | Published 20 October 2014

A Snowy Winter Wedding at Chalet des Praz in the French Alps

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Paule and Vincent brought eleven years of shared history to a snowy winter wedding at Chalet des Praz in the French Alps. More than a hundred guests gathered for a weekend celebration that moved from a Friday civil ceremony through snow-covered portrait sessions, alpine dining, and dancing in the warm timber chalet.

Photography

Venue

Chalet des Praz

Region

Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

Couple

Paule & Vincent

Getting Ready

A close-up detail shot of a bride getting dressed, showing a pair of hands fastening the back of her wedding gown. The dress features a deep V-back with intricate floral lace appliqué on the bodice and a smooth ivory crepe skirt with a row of fabric-covered buttons running down the center back. The shot is tightly cropped, focusing on the hands and the back of the dress, with warm, soft natural light coming from a window in the background. The styling is classic and refined, with the contrast between the textured lace bodice and the clean lines of the skirt being a clear intentional design feature.

A groom portrait taken outdoors in a snowy winter mountain setting, with a wooden chalet visible in the background. The groom stands with hands in his pockets, wearing a navy three-piece suit with a burgundy tie, white pocket square, and a white floral boutonniere. He is smiling directly at the camera in a full-length portrait composition.

A bride is getting ready in a dimly lit wooden chalet room, standing near a window with a snowy mountain scene visible outside. Two garments are hanging in the window frame: a simple long-sleeve white cover-up or second dress, and a heavily embellished ivory wedding gown with lace or beaded detailing, alongside a dark robe. The bride, dressed casually in a grey top, appears to be fastening or adjusting something at her waist. The room features dark wood-paneled walls and ceiling, consistent with an Alpine chalet setting, creating a moody, low-light atmosphere. Wide portrait shot capturing the getting-ready moment.

A collage of seven images from a winter mountain wedding, likely in Megève or a similar French Alpine village. The venue exteriors show a traditional wooden chalet-style hotel dusted in snow and a lit village square at dusk featuring a stone church with a clock tower, a decorated Christmas tree, and warm street lighting against deep blue twilight sky — both are wide establishing shots. The ceremony exit image shows the bride and groom walking through an arched doorway surrounded by guests; the bride wears a long-sleeved lace top with a simple ivory skirt and a headband, while the groom wears a navy suit with a white boutonniere. Two outdoor couple portraits show them in a vast snowy alpine landscape with mountain peaks in the background — one is a close embrace shot, the other a solo full-length portrait of the groom in his navy suit. A solo bride portrait in deep snow shows her full lace-sleeve ivory gown against a white winter landscape. The reception room image shows a warm, wood-paneled alpine interior with low pendant lighting, long tables dressed in white linens with white faux-fur chair covers, candles, and white floral centerpieces, styled in a cozy rustic alpine theme. Potential venue feature image.

A collage of seven images captured the alpine setting: the traditional wooden chalet exterior and a stone church tower with a pointed steeple rising above the snow-covered village. The couple's preparations unfolded against a backdrop of heavy snowfall, the multi-story timber building glowing with warm light against the winter dusk. Inside, sheepskin-lined chairs and candlelit corners reflected the cozy alpine atmosphere.

Ceremony

A black-and-white portrait of a bride and one other person, likely a guest or companion, standing outside a stone church in heavy snowfall. The bride is laughing and holding a clear bubble umbrella, wearing a light-colored coat over her wedding outfit and a floral or leaf crown in her dark hair. The companion beside her is dressed in a dark hooded jacket and also appears to be reacting to the snow. The image has high contrast with bright whites from the falling snow against the mid-toned stone church façade visible in the background. Medium-distance two-person shot with a candid, spontaneous feel.

Wide-angle landscape shot of a snow-covered Alpine village in winter, featuring a prominent stone church tower with a pointed steeple at the center, surrounded by traditional chalet-style buildings with snow-laden rooftops. A forested mountainside rises steeply behind the village, with bare deciduous trees and snow between them. The image has a muted, cool tone with overcast lighting. No people, couples, or wedding-specific elements are visible in the frame. Potential venue feature image.

A couple shares an embrace in the middle of a snow-covered village square during a winter evening, shot as a wide environmental portrait. The bride wears a white gown and the groom is in dark formal attire. The square features a lit Christmas tree decorated with white lights at its center, flanked by a stone church with an illuminated bell tower on the right and a chalet-style building with red patio umbrellas on the left. Street lamps cast a warm amber glow across the snow, and the deep blue of the night sky creates strong contrast with the lit surroundings. The overall styling is a winter alpine wedding with a festive holiday atmosphere.

A wide-angle landscape of the snow-covered Alpine village framed the stone church where the ceremony took place, its pointed steeple rising above frosted rooftops. The processional moved through the winter scene, guests wrapped in coats as snow continued to fall. The church interior, warmed by candlelight and the presence of over a hundred loved ones, provided shelter and ceremony against the white landscape outside.

Bridal Portraits

A bridal portrait taken outdoors in a snow-covered winter landscape, with a dark chalet structure and bare trees visible in the background. The bride stands alone, smiling and looking off to one side, wearing a two-piece ivory gown with a lace three-quarter-sleeve top and a plain flowing skirt with a short train. She accessorizes with a wide white fabric headband and a bracelet. The image has a muted, slightly desaturated tone consistent with winter light. Medium full-length portrait composition.

A couple shares a close embrace on a snowy mountain slope at dusk, with a ski resort village visible in the valley below and a chairlift cable running overhead. The bride wears a white long-sleeve fitted gown and the groom wears dark trousers with a waistcoat. Two warm-glowing lanterns are placed in the snow at their feet, providing the primary light source in the near-dark conditions. The wide-shot composition captures a winter alpine wedding portrait setting with deep blue twilight tones across the sky and mountain range.

A couple shares a kiss on the front steps of a small Alpine chapel in a winter mountain setting, with deep snow surrounding the building on all sides. The bride wears a long-sleeved white gown with a flowing train, and the groom is dressed in a dark suit. The chapel features rendered stone walls, arched windows with white stone surrounds, a wooden steeple, and a cross at the top. This is a wide portrait shot taken straight-on, emphasizing the chapel's symmetrical facade with the couple centered in the doorway. Potential venue feature image.

The couple shared a close embrace on a snowy mountain slope at dusk, with the ski resort village visible in the valley below and a chairlift cable running above them. The winter landscape provided a vast, white canvas for their portraits, the bride's gown and the groom's dark suit standing out sharply against fresh powder. Zephyr and Luna captured both the grandeur of the Alps and the intimacy of the couple's connection.