Tuesday, 26 June 2007

French style Celebrity wedding

Posted by Olivier Lalin -
I realized this morning walking down the streets of Paris that my last weekend wedding in Chantilly had made the news !! Although it was supposed to stay VERY PRIVATE. IT is making the cover of most Paparazzi decent and other French Publications.
Here is the very Flamboyant cover of ICI PARIS! With my partner thierry and I
snapping away in one of the cover photo - Funny.... I did hear the paparazzi screaming for the photographers to move out of the way at some point - Must have been us ..I wonder!

We took some quite beautiful pictures of the Day which unfortunately will stay in my draws. None of the photos are to be viewed by the Public! So get Ici Paris while it is stil hot!
Chantilly is a great Location. You can always contact
Carole Desmetz about hosting your own wedding at the Castle.

Thursday, 21 June 2007

info about Olivier Lalin

Posted by Olivier Lalin -
This is going to be the update introduction text for weddinglight.com when my web designer comes back from his Jamaican vacations - A lot of text indeed and a lot of wedding images too


Freelance photographer, Olivier Lalin has established himself working for newspapers and magazines for the past 20 years. He is the winner of two prestigious Europeans Awards; “The Ilford French Awards 94” who Robert Doineau was the judge for as well as “ El Pais Awards 99 “ for the year's best photo essay on a series of Boxers in Paris.

His personal work has been published in Art magazines such as Black and White for a series of images on the French cabaret Moulin Rouge. Steven Todd, editor in chief of Spoon magazine wrote the essay. He recently had a ten pages story on his wedding photography in Kult magazine.

HE is a frequent contributor to mainstream publications like Marie Claire, Stern, El Pais, Figaro magazine, The new York times magazine, the Australians, as well as more alternative magazines like Vice and Cool’eh.

Olivier Lalin weddings operates from New York City and Paris where he opened wedding photography bureau in 2007. He travels all over to photograph glamorous weddings with his team. Olivier has more than twenty years experience turning out classic modern photographs in his editorial style. His wedding work has appeared in In-Style magazine, Town & Country, Modern Bride, Bride's and Kult magazine.

Olivier lalin was born and raised in Normandie. He moved to London in 1984 where he attended the London College of Printing. Graduated and immediately set off to Australia where he started his professional photographic career. He quickly grew to become a Cosmopolite, Global Wedding Traveller. He lives in between Paris and NYC now.
On his blog, you will find a quantity of articles, advises, trues stories and examples about wedding photography and photography in general. He has run a successful Wedding Photographic business, working internationally from his Two Beloved City: Paris and New York for the past 10 years. We provide Custom made and high end wedding photographic services to Brides world wide. You can view more of Olivier Lalin's work at WEDDINGLIGHT.COM - Olivier Lalin Weddings represents distinction, integrity, luxury, and the satisfying assurance that you are getting the very best.

Olivier Lalin Provides a selection of various high-end wedding albums, specially put together by his book binder in New York City and custom made to your specific dreams.
You can view sample and Prices on weddinglight.com as well as various detailed informations on our blog at olivier lalin weddings.

Here are a couple comments that you will find on weddinglight.com

"...You bring such a distinctive sensibility to your work and each of the different weddings we viewed seemed to reflect that vision--to be part of a beautiful, heightened Olivier Lalin world in which things are brighter, softer, mistier, shinier, richer, more expressive, and just generally lovelier than they normally are...as if God decided to tinker a little more with life on earth and improve the lighting and the hues! We are excited to see our wedding through your eyes..."
- Melanie Thernstrom
" I Have know Olivier Lalin 20 years, back from when we both [tried] to earn a living in London UK. All those years, he relinquished material rewards and comforts to preserve his photographer's integrity and earn the privilege to practice the craft. Today, Olivier is a true and unique professional artist- photojournalist. His images are eclectic, human, sensitive, sensual and technically [and intentionally] near-perfect. His images are about people, life and truly reflect our contemporary history. Spontaneity prevails and will only be compromised by the split second complex calculations necessary to capture and immortalize the moment. His images can either be savored light heartedly, or better, deserve to be studied in detail, like all true artwork!for connoisseurs only!"
- Laurent Saint-Jean

wedding photographer France and worldwide
Fotografía de arte y reportajes, fotógrafo boda en Francia y en el mundo

Reportage photojournaliste professionel mariage, villes couvertes en Europe et dans le monde - Wedding photographer, wedding assignments, events, parties and wedding venue, cities covered in Europe and worldwide - Reportajes de boda, fotografo boda, ciudades cubiertas en Europa y en el mundo : In New York City Olivier Lalin and his team have photographed weddings in locations such as 24 Fifth, 200 Fifth Club,Angel Orensanz Foundation, Bridgewaters, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Bryant Park Grill, Ciprian, Cosmopolitan Club,Council on Foreign Relations, Daniel, Grand Central Terminal, Hudson Hotel, Jean-Georges, Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, Mandarin Oriental New York, The Mark Hotel, National Arts Club, New York Athletic Club, New York Botanical Garden, Payard, Puck Building, Rainbow Room, Raquet and Tennis Club, Regency Hotel, Roosevelt Hotel, Russian Tearoom, Seamens Church Institute, Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Soho Grand Hotel, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Tribeca Rooftop, University Club, W Hotel, Waldorf Astoria, Yale Club and Harvard club.

Closer to home : Aix en Provence, Alpes-Maritimes, Amalfi Coast, Andalucia, Ansouis, Arles, Athens, Avignon, Baulieu, Bordeaux, Buenos Aires, Cannes, Côte d'Azur, Courchevel, Dubai, England, España, Florence, France, French Riviera, Geneva, Genève, Germany, Gordes, Gstaad, Gulf Region, Ireland, Italy, Lacoste, Lausanne, Les Baux, Loire Valley, London, Lourmarin, Luberon, Lyon, Madrid, Manchester, Maroc, Marrakech, Marseille, Ménerbes, Miami, Monaco, Monte-Carlo, Montreux, Moscow, Mougins, New York, Nice, Orléans, Paris, Portugal, Prague, Provence, Roma, Roussillon, Saigon, San Francisco, San Remo, Scotland, South of France, St Jean Cap Ferrat, St Tropez, Tours, Tuscany, Suisse, Spain, Surrey, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, UK, Valence, Var, Vaucluse, Vence, Venice, Verbier

Realization of weddings and events assignments in the most prestigious places - Realización de reportajes boda en los lugares más prestigiosos - Réalisation de reportage mariage et évènements dans les lieux les plus prestigieux : Abbaye bénédictine Saint Eusèbe Saignon en Luberon, Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, Abbaye De Sainte Croix Salon de provence, Athenaeum Hotel, Auberge de Noves, Bairro Alto in Lisbon, Beldi Country Club Marrakech, Bryant Park in New York, Burj Al Arab, Buxted Park Uckfield East Sussex, Caesar Park in Buenos Aires, Cambridge Beaches in Sandys Bermuda, Carlo IV in Prague, Carlton InterContinental in Cannes, Castle of Coppet, Charleston Place, Château de Berne à Lorgues, Château de Breteuil Chevreuse, Château de Codignat à Clermont Ferrand, Chateau de Detilly, Château de Grimaldi, Château de la Chèvre d'Or à Eze-Village, Château de la Mogère à Montpellier, Château de La Napoule à Mandelieu-La Napoule, Château de Massillan à Uchaux, Château de Mercuès à Cahors, Château de Montcaud à Avignon, Chateau De Montvillargenne Paris Area, Château de Rochegude, Château de Valmousse à Lambesc, Chateau Elan Winery in Braselton, Château La Tour-Vaucros à Sorgues, Château Talaud à Loriol du Comtat, Clontarf Castle Hotel in Dublin, Conrad Chicago, Domaine de Ranguin à Mougins, Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos, Forte De S. Joao Baptista in Northern Portugal, Grand Hotel Wien, Vienna, Hilton London Paddington Hotel, Hostellerie de Crillon le Brave, Hotel Byblos in Saint-Tropez, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc à Antibes sur la Côte d'Azur, Hotel Imperial in Vienna, Hotel President And Casino in Prague, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, La Bastide de Gordes, La Cabro d'Or aux Baux de Provence, Lapa Palace in Lisbon, Le Clos des Arts à St Paul, Le Mas d'Artigny à St Paul de Vence, Les Jardins de Bagatelle à Paris, l'Oustau de Baumanière aux Baux, Lowry Hotel in Manchester, Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Geneva, Monte Carlo Beach Hotel in Monaco, Palm Beach à Cannes, Parador de Chinchón, Plaza Athenee in Paris, Relais Royal in Mirepoix, Renaissance Hotel in Dubai, Ritz Paris, The Berkeley in London, The Breakers in Palm Beach, The Carlyle a Rosewood Hotel, The Carneros Inn in Napa, Trianon Palace à Versailles, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild à St Jean Cap Ferrat, Villa Gallici à Aix en Provence, Villa kerylos à Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Villa Mauresque Saint Raphaël, Villa Schiffanoia à Villefranche sur Mer.


Your Wedding is the most special day, wherever the destination, and it is the wedding photographer; in France, the U.S, Scotland, Ireland, England, Mexico, The Caribbean, Italy, Spain or Switzerland that tells the full story, and captures all the important moments. Olivier Lalin photographs the revealing emotional moments of your wedding, the joy, the tears,the friend and family reunions, the ceremonials and details of the day.

Planning a wedding in Italy, wedding in Tuscany, in cities such as
Florence or on the Amalfi Coast Positano, Amalfi or your wedding in Venice, Rome, Portofino or a wedding in France on the Cote d'Azur, (Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, Villefranche sur Mer, Beaulieu, Mandelieu-La Napoule, Saint Tropez, Antibes, Nice, Paris), Monaco Monte Carlo or elsewhere in Europe? Or may be in New york, Los Angeles, Miami,St barthelemy, the Bahamas, Jamaica or Cabo saint Lucas in baja California,Oaxaca or The Tamarindo, Manzanillo, Mexico. Olivier Lalin and his wedding photographic team have traveled the world to photograph some of the most beautiful wedding on the planet.

You have chosen the destination for your wedding ceremony.
The church has been booked, the wedding gown/dress has been made-to-measure, the invitations have been sent out, and the honeymoon destination has been chosen.
what about the wedding photographer who will make your wedding a day to remember ? Remember your wedding photographer is going to become your best friend!
Olivier lalin and his team have worked with the best wedding planners and to cite a few: Colin Cowie, Francesca events, Sofia Crokos Events, Ann David and Nicky Reinhard
and in Paris with Wedding Guru such as Jean-Luc Blais and Dorothee Gruman.

Olivier's style is unobtrusive and non-invasive. A wedding photographer at his finest and most subtle. He is able to get his bride to just relax and have a great time with her photographer at the wedding. This is may be due to his French accent and a wonderful energy but you will hardly realize that you are being captured 'on film'.
This is reportage wedding photography as it happens.
With a relaxed working style, he captures both formal and candid moments from your wedding, in black and white, and colour.


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Monday, 18 June 2007

Getting Married in France! What a great idea !!

Posted by Olivier Lalin-
This is a list of a selected few very romantic hotels, Villas, Mas, bastide, Domaines and Chateaux located in the South of France - Where one might consider hosting a wedding celebration
You choose ...
- Le Chateau de Chantilly you can actually contact Carole Desmetz directly, c.desmetz@museevivantducheval.fr for all events at Chantilly Castle
- Maison des Polytechniciens. Cet hôtel particulier Parisien a précieusement conservé architecture et atmosphère.Situé dans l'un des plus beaux quartiers historiques de Paris, l'Hôtel de Poulpry représente un site unique où l'on peut trouver l'harmonie d'une architecture classique et le charme d'un décor de prestige.
- Le Chateau de Montvillargenne, entièrement rénové brille de sa quatrième étoile depuis octobre 2003. C’est en 1900 que la baronne Jeanne de Rothschild entreprit de faire construire le Château de Montvillargenne par l’architecte Chatenay, formé à l’école des Beaux-Arts par Honoré Daumet, l’architecte du célèbre château de Chantilly.
- Le Chateau de la tour est situé à 30 km de Paris et à proximité de Chantilly et celui ci bénéficie d'un cadre unique. Cette élégante demeure du début du siècle allie la beauté du passé aux avantages du confort moderne.



Abbaye bénédictine Saint Eusèbe - Monument historique du XIIe siècle - Saignon en Luberon, Provence/>
- Auberge de Cassagne - Ancienne Bastide Provençale, a l´orée d´Avignon, avec jardins verdoyants et fontaines rafraîchissantes - Le Pontet-Avignon
- Auberge de Noves - Ancien manoir du XIXème trônant au coeur d'un domaine de vingt hectares - Noves en Provence, Avignon, Provence
- Château Beaupré Deleuze - Pia Pierre et Carla Copini vous invite dans un univers unique où se mêlent Italie et Extreme orient - Saint Laurent des Arbres
- Château d´Alphéran - Un charme incomparable dans un château XVIIIème siècle - Puyricard, Aix en Provence
- Château d'Arpaillargues - Une demeure élégante et discrète (XVII° et XVIII° siècles) au coeur de la campagne de l'Uzège - Uzès
- Château de Berne - Domaine provençal de 2000 ans - Lorgues, Provence
- Château de Grimaldi Magnifique Château du XVIIème siècle - Aix-en-Provence
- Château de La Chèvre d’Or Eze-Village - Un joyau serti dans la plus belle des montures : Eze, Côte d'Azur
- Château de la Pioline - Hôtel de charme du XVI siècle dans un parc de quatre hectares - Aix en Provence
- Château de Mazan - une multitudes de services au pied du Mont Ventoux en Provence - Mazan, Provence
- Château de Massillan - Hôtel restaurant luxueux dans un vieux château - Uchaux, Provence
- Château de Rochegude - Un lieu unique et magique dans la Drôme provençale - Provence
-Château de Sénéguier - Situé dans la région d'Aixoise, le Château de Sénéguier vous accueille dans un parc du XVIIe siècle - Lançon de Provence
- Château de Valmousse - L'une des plus belles propriétés de Provence - Pelissanne
- Château Des Alpilles - Une belle gentilhommière du XIXème siècle dans un parc ombragé aux arbres centenaires, aux essences rares - St Remy de Pce
- Château du Bouillidou - Un cadre magnifique avec un parc de 7 hectares - Le Cannet des Maures, Provence
- Château du domaine St Martin - Ancienne commanderie des Templiers perchée sur les collines de Vence - Vence, Côte d'Azur
- Château Flojague - Château du Moyen âge en décor, un ancien chai à barriques parfaitement restauré - Saint-Genès-de-Castillon
- Château Font du Broc - l'une des salles les plus prestigieuses du Var ornée de fresques du XVIIIème siècle - Les Arcs sur Argens, Provence
- Château Hôtel de luxe la Messardière - Un site unique avec son parc aux milles senteurs - Saint Tropez
- Château La Tour Vaucros - Propriété du XVIIème siècle, havre de paix et de sérénitéau milieu des vignes - Sorgues
- Château Pont Royal - Réceptions de prestige entre Aix en Provence et Avignon - Mallemort
- Château Saint-Aignan - Au coeur du plus prestigieux vignoble du monde le Château vous accueille dans un cadre ludique et enchanteur - Saint Loubes
- Château Sainte-Roseline - Ancienne abbaye du XIIème siècle dans les vignobles de Provence - Les Arcs sur Argens, Var
- Château Talaud en Provence - Ancienne résidence du Marquis Grille l'Estoublen, construit au XVIIIe siècle - Loriol du Comtat, Vaucluse
- Domaine de la Valdaine, Hôtel du Monard - La magie d’un réveil aux senteurs de provence - Montboucher sur Jabron, Drôme provençale
- Domaine de Méjeans - Véritable havre de paix au coeur de la Provence, entre Alpilles et Lubéron - Alleins
- Domaine de Ranguin - Une des demeures les plus prestigieuses de la Côte d'Azur entouré d'un superbe parc de 19 hectares - Mougins
- Domaine du Réal - Au cœur de la Provence, Moulin à papier édifié au XVII° siècle - Peyrolles en Provence
- Hôtel Les Bories, La maison d'Ennea - Un domaine exceptionnel sur 8 hectares d'oliviers, de cyprès, de chênes verts, de lavandes - Gordes en Provence
- Hôtel Les Roches - L´hôtel des Roches 4 étoiles est un hôtel... somptueux, mythique, luxueux - Le Lavandou
- Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc - Grand Hotel 4 étoiles de luxe au bord de mer situé au Cap d'Antibes - Antibes, Côte d'Azur
- Hôtel du Castellet - L ’Hôtel du Castellet est à la fois Medina, Hacienda, Palais Italien et Bastide Provençale - Le Castellet, Provence
- Hôtel du Général d'Entraigues, Restaurant Les Jardins de Castille - Ensemble de maisons particulières des XVe et XVIIe siècles - Uzès
- Hôtel Imperial Garoupe Cap d’Antibes - Palace de la cote d'azur - Juans les Pins, Côte d'Azur
- Hôtel Jules César, Restaurant Lou Marques - Ancien couvent de carmélites du XVIIe siècle dans un calme quasi monacal - Arles, Pays d'Arles, Camargue
- Hôtellerie Le Couvent Royal - Au cœur de la Provence Verte - Saint Maximin, Provence
- Hostellerie de Crillon le Brave - Une superbe retraite provençale composée de 7 maisons plusieurs fois centenaires - Crillon le Brave, Provence
- Hostellerie de l'Abbaye de la Celle - Au cœur des vignobles des Coteaux Varois - La Celle, Var
- Hostellerie du Val de Sault - Au pays de Sault, immense jardin bleu-vert et or cher à Giono se cache cette hostellerie de charme - Sault
- Hostellerie du Vallon de Valrugues - Dans ce vallon de beauté l´accueil et la convivialité y sont magnifiquement orchestrés - St Remy de Provence
- La Bastide de St Tropez - Tout le charme d´une demeure Tropézienne, à quelques minutes de ramatuelle et du "coeur de St Tropez" - Saint Tropez
- La Bastide de Voulonne - Authentique ferme provençale du XVIII ème siècle - Cabrières d´Avignon
- La Bastide de Marie - Une des plus belles propriétés de la région au cœur du Parc naturel régional du Luberon, entre Gordes et Bonnieux - Ménerbes
- La Bastide de Moustiers - C’est à Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, dans les Alpes de Haute-Provence, qu’Alain Ducasse a choisi d’ouvrir son auberge - Moustiers
- La Bastide des Princes - Ancienne maison de Maîtres aux portes de la cité des Princes d´Orange et des célèbres vignobles - Châteauneuf du Pape
- La Bastide Saint-Antoine - Jacques Chibois - Hôtel de Luxe, Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes
- La Cabro d'Or - Subtil mélange de rustisité et de raffinement dans un hameau provençale - Les Baux de Provence, Provence
- La Réserve de Beaulieu - La Réserve de Baulieu accompagne les plus belles heures de la French Riviera - Baulieu sur Mer
- Le Mas d'Artigny - Adresse de charme et de détente face au village médiéval de Saint Paul de Vence - Saint-Paul
- Le Mas de la Brune - Majestueux hôtel de luxe dans une demeure historique du XVI siècle - Eygalière
- Le Mas de Magali - Près de l´un des plus beaux villages de la Provence, le Crestet, et non loin de Vaison La Romaine - Crestet, Mont Ventoux
- Le Mas des Comtes de Provence - Demeure de prestige aux portes des Alpilles et de la Camargue - Tarascon
- Le Mas des Langoustiers - Lieu magique et d'exception situé à l'ouest de Porquerolles - Ile de Porquerolles
- Le Mas du Gréou - Le Gréou est une propriété élégante perchée sur le plateau de La Crau - Eyragues
- Le Moulin de Mougins - Alain Llorca vous offre un voyage saisonnier au coeur des saveurs - Mougins, Alpes- Maritimes
- Manoir du Domaine le Roure - Chambres de prestige, table gastronomique, et parc ombragé de 4 hectares - Châteauneuf du Rhône, Drôme provençale
- Oustau de Baumanière - Lieu d’exception qui concilie parfaitement tradition et modernité - Les Baux de Provence
- Palais des Papes - Symbole du rayonnement de l’église sur l’Occident Chrétien au XIVème siècle - Avignon
- Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild - Palais historique et lieu féérique, entouré de jardins dominant la mer - St Jean Cap Ferrat
- Villa Gallici - Le charme, le luxe et le raffinement caractérise cette somptueuse demeure - Aix en Provence
- Villa Marie - Sur la coline de Ramatuelle, au coeur d´une splendide pinède, Villa Marie surplombe la féerique baie de Pamplonne - Ramatuelle
- Villa Mauresque - Somptueuse demeure surplombant les roches rouges de l'Estérel et de la Méditerranée - Saint Raphaël
- Villa Schiffanoia - Un splendide panorama sur la baie de villefranche - Villefranche-sur-mer, Côte d'Azur

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Friday, 1 June 2007

Pia and Eric's Wedding photographed at The University Club is on the Web @ weddinglight.com

Posted by Olivier Lalin -


I have just posted all of the photos of Eric and Pia's wedding photographed at the University Club on my website weddinglight.com - To view the images, Just Click on the Existing Customer Site section and on to the wedding Galleries - I am very happy with the Images and very much looking forward to sharing those with you all !

The Online payment system is not quite activated yet - I am eagerly waiting for my web designer Bill at Flashcap to get the final tune in on the way - And by the way, anyone looking for a great website
might want to contact Bill -

Meanwhile, enjoy and very much looking forward to hopefully seeing you all again soon - The party was wonderful and I had a great time - So anyone getting married soon - Please get in touch and don't hesitate to comment on the Link below -
OL