Our first planning meeting took place next to a bridal gown shop.
I said to Mariam and Florent at the time: it's not often that people ask me to sit in on the dress fittings!
One beautiful and inspiring Coptic ceremony later, the lovebirds and their guests were ready to dance the night away in the magnificent Château de Thorens.
Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, midway between Annecy and Geneva, the Château de Thorens carries over a thousand years of history. Once home to Saint François de Sales, this medieval fortress — classified as a historic monument — sits within a 30-hectare estate at the foot of the Plateau des Glières. Its stone courtyards, Italian gardens, and sweeping views of the Dent Blanche make it one of the most exceptional wedding venues in Haute-Savoie.
As a photographer and filmmaker based in Annecy, Samuel Maurin captures the intimacy and grandeur of every celebration with sensitivity and discretion. At the Château de Thorens, he documents the quiet stolen glances, the laughter in the courtyard, and the golden light falling on ancient stone — weaving them into a timeless visual narrative. Each project combines high-end photography and cinematic wedding film, crafted to reflect who you truly are.
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