Sissy and Marc-Étienne's Wedding at La Bullerie in St. Joseph du Lac

The experience of capturing Sissy and Marc-Étienne’s upscale yet subtly elegant wedding at Vineyard La Bullerie in St. Joseph du Lac was truly a memorable one. Despite the chaos that Hurricane Debby brought with heavy rain, the spirits of the couple and their guests remained high, creating a sense of resilience and unshakeable joy that was palpable in every moment.

The traditional Chinese tea ceremony added a special touch to the day, with Sissy absolutely glowing in her stunning traditional Chinese gown. The well wishes and love shared by their friends and family only added to the warmth and love inside while it rained steadily outside.

In the midst of the warm and attentive atmosphere of La Bullerie (not only was the service and food great, but the staff worked so hard to keep water away from the doorways and keep the couple and guests dry!), what truly stood out to me was the relaxed and joyful energy that Sissy and Marc-Étienne exuded. The rainy weather did not affect their high spirits one bit! They weren't just there to have a fancy wedding, they were there to celebrate their love in the most genuine and heartfelt way possible; rain or shine. And that authenticity is what made their day so special.

As a photographer, it's moments like these that fuel my passion and reaffirm my purpose. To be able to capture the essence of love and joy is a privilege that I don't take lightly. I was challenged professionally to overcome the very rainy circumstances and get creative in framing and keeping us all dry! Equipped with umbrellas and using La Bullerie’s terrasse-tent, we made things work. Around 8pm the skies cleared and the glistening vineyard greens made Sissy’s red reception dress pop as we took advantage of remaining light for some portraits. Because we were limited on that day, the couple and I met up again a week later at Centennial Park in Dollard des Ormeaux for a brief portrait session, on a day where the rain was far away.

Here’s to joy,
~Lucy

Ceremony and reception location: Vignoble La Bullerie Winery in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac

Couple’s portrait location: Centennial Park DDO

Photographer: Lucy Baum Photography

Montreal DJ: Derrick Hui