Lauren & David | A Romantic Wedding at La Savoie in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana



Some love stories begin with a swipe, a blind date, or a chance meeting at just the right time. Lauren and David’s began a little differently. Their story started in the sky, with David flying Lauren back and forth from clinic to clinic. And somewhere along the way, the man behind the controls became the man she couldn’t imagine doing life without.


Honestly, I think that is one of the sweetest things about their story. Before there was a wedding day, a proposal, or a room full of people celebrating their love, there were flights, adventures, and two people discovering that maybe the person they were looking for had been right there all along.


On October 16, 2026, Lauren and David celebrated their wedding at La Savoie, The French Farmhouse Venue in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. With European-inspired architecture, stone walls, gravel walkways, and Louisiana live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, it was a beautiful setting for a couple whose relationship has always made room for adventure.


But if you ask me, the prettiest part of their wedding wasn't the venue or even the thoughtful details. It was the story behind them, and the way Lauren describes the man she married.

Bridal veil draped over an ornate vintage armchair with ivory ballet flats and a white floral bouquet in soft window light.
Framed Mediterranean village painting hangs above a green velvet headboard with ornate tapestry pillows and a pair of white flats.
Wedding rings, including a diamond engagement ring and two bands, displayed in an ornate gold frame on a cream Holy Bible.

A First Date That Took Their Love Story to New Heights.


When Lauren and David went on their first date, David flew her to dinner. I mean, can we talk about that for a second? Most of us are trying to decide where to meet for dinner, and David was taking Lauren there by plane!


It was the perfect beginning for two people who love flying, traveling, and chasing a little adrenaline. Skydiving, new places, and adventures together are some of their favorite things, so it makes sense that their relationship would have a few stories most couples don't get to tell.


There was also one tiny detail Lauren didn't discover until later. She had agreed to go on a date with David because she thought he was her age. Turns out, he was four years younger than her!


I can only imagine the reaction when she found that out. It's the kind of funny little surprise that becomes part of your favorite relationship stories, the kind you keep telling because it still makes you laugh.


And somewhere between those first flights, dinner dates, and adventures, their relationship became something much deeper than the excitement of doing things together. They found a person they could count on, a person who made life feel a little safer, and a person they wanted beside them for whatever came next.

Lace bridal flats and a white rose bouquet rest on an ornate patterned chair beneath a sheer wedding veil in soft window light.
White satin wedding dress with cowl neckline and long train hanging from a live oak branch draped in Spanish moss.
Two gold wedding rings in an ornate vintage gold frame ring box beside a pearl bracelet, pink flowers and a wedding invitation.

The Rock City Proposal She Never Saw Coming


If you are going to build a relationship around adventure, you might as well have a proposal story to match.


Lauren and David flew to Rock City, where Lauren got to see her very first real waterfall. She was so excited that she turned around to tell David all about it.


And there he was, down on one knee.


I love that detail. Lauren was caught up in the joy of seeing something new, completely in the moment, when she turned around and found another reason to remember that day forever. David had chosen a moment of pure happiness and made it even more unforgettable.


I imagine that is one of those memories that will always make them smile when they look back on their relationship. The waterfall was beautiful, the adventure was special, but the real surprise was the person standing in front of her, asking to spend the rest of his life by her side.


For two people who love traveling and experiencing life together, it feels fitting that their engagement became another adventure they would carry with them into marriage.

Black and white photo collage of smiling couples and friends posing together at outdoor and indoor locations.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing an intimate moment on a stone overlook with a rock face and scenic valley behind them.
Black and white photo collage of smiling friends and couples posing together, with small airplanes on a runway and a patio scene.
Diamond solitaire engagement ring stacked on a wedding band, resting on a white invitation card atop an ornate gold patterned fabric.
Black and white photo collage of many candid group and portrait shots with handwritten script lettering reading The Aetons at the top.
White building with stone arched entry, light blue shutters, wall lanterns, and manicured shrubs along a gravel walkway.
White wedding dress hanging by a window above a vintage armchair with a bridal bouquet in a soft blue room with an ornate white nightstand.
Black velvet dresses and a white tulle flower girl dress with a gray sash hang on wooden hangers from ornate white wall hooks.
Black and white photo of bridesmaids in matching robes laughing while getting ready together in front of a large mirror.
Bride in white pajamas sits on a vintage chair holding champagne as four bridesmaids in black monogrammed pajamas cheer around her.
Bridal party in matching black satin pajamas poses with a bride in white monogrammed robe and a flower girl in a blue getting-ready room.
Group of women in black shirts clinking champagne flutes together in a celebratory toast.
Five smiling women in matching monogrammed robes laugh together while getting ready for a wedding in a bright room with large windows.
Bride in a white monogrammed robe sits in a vintage chair while four bridesmaids in black satin robes toast with champagne glasses.
Bride and four bridesmaids in black satin monogrammed robes laugh together on a vintage bench with a wedding dress hanging behind them.
Bride in white monogrammed satin robe sits in a vintage chair as four bridesmaids in black robes raise champagne glasses in a blue room.
Bride in an elegant white gown with a long train has her dress buttoned by a woman in a black lace dress beside a window and white orchids.
Smiling bride in an elegant white gown and veil adjusts her earring by a sunlit window, framed by white orchids in a soft blue room.
Smiling bride in a white satin wedding gown and long veil holds a white floral bouquet beside a window with ornate iron railing.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with rows of wooden chairs on a green lawn beneath live oak trees draped in Spanish moss.
Smiling groom in black tuxedo and bow tie sees his bride in a white gown and veil during a first look under oak trees at an outdoor wedding.
Emotional father in a dark suit wipes away tears while his daughter in a white wedding dress stands before him at an outdoor ceremony.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a dark suit hold hands under a live oak tree draped in moss at an outdoor wedding ceremony.

The Kind of Love That Makes You Feel Safe Enough to Be Yourself


When I asked Lauren what she loves most about David, her answer was the kind that makes you pause for a second.


She said he makes her feel completely safe, understood, and genuinely chosen. No matter what life brings, he is the person she wants beside her through all of it. She also loves that he lets her be herself, even when it embarrasses him sometimes.


That last part made me smile, because isn't that what the best kind of love looks like? Someone who knows the real you, the silly you, the unfiltered you, and the you that doesn't need to impress anybody — and loves you anyway.


There is something incredibly beautiful about finding the person who makes you feel like you don't have to shrink yourself or pretend to be someone else. Someone who can be your adventure partner when life is exciting and your steady place to land when it isn't.


The airplanes and travels are wonderful. The adrenaline-filled adventures are wonderful. But having someone who makes you feel safe, understood, and chosen? That is the good stuff. That is the kind of love worth building a life around.


And on their wedding day, that was the love everyone had gathered to celebrate.

Smiling groom in a black tuxedo with a white boutonniere stands outdoors at a wedding ceremony with groomsmen in the background.
Smiling groom in a black tuxedo with bow tie stands outdoors at a wedding ceremony while groomsmen in matching suits look on.
Father in a black tuxedo walks his smiling daughter in a lace wedding gown down the outdoor aisle past seated guests at a garden ceremony.
Bride and groom exchange vows under a mossy oak tree at an outdoor wedding ceremony with bridesmaids and groomsmen standing alongside.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated in wooden chairs beneath a large live oak draped in Spanish moss on a green lawn.
Bride and groom exchange vows during an outdoor wedding ceremony beneath a large oak tree draped in Spanish moss, with guests seated nearby.
Bride and groom exchange vows under a mossy oak tree at an outdoor wedding ceremony with bridesmaids and groomsmen standing alongside.
Bride and groom hold hands during their outdoor wedding ceremony under a moss-draped oak tree as a bridesmaid watches nearby.
Bride and groom exchange vows during an outdoor wedding ceremony beneath Spanish moss-draped oaks, with an officiant and guests looking on.
Bride and groom exchange vows under a giant live oak draped in Spanish moss as guests and wedding party look on at an outdoor ceremony.
Bride in a long white gown embraces her groom in a black suit during an outdoor garden wedding ceremony with white floral arrangements.
Bride and groom hold hands and walk down the aisle between guests during an outdoor wedding ceremony beneath a mossy oak tree.
Smiling bride and groom hold hands and walk down the aisle beneath large oak trees as seated wedding guests cheer at an outdoor ceremony.
Bride in white gown surrounded by cheering bridesmaids and groomsmen in black attire under oak trees draped with Spanish moss.
Bride in a white gown holding a bouquet stands with bridesmaids in black dresses and groomsmen in tuxedos under mossy oak trees.
Large live oak tree draped in Spanish moss spreads its branches over a green lawn beside a covered pavilion on a Southern estate.
Bride in a white gown with long veil and groom in a black tuxedo smile holding a bouquet beneath a large oak draped in Spanish moss.
Bride and groom touch foreheads under a mossy oak tree, with a flowing veil and white bouquet, in a romantic outdoor wedding portrait.
Bride in a white gown with a flowing veil holds a bouquet while walking up stone steps with a groom in a black tuxedo at an elegant venue.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a loving glance on an ornate wrought iron staircase at their wedding venue.
Black and white photo of a groom in a tuxedo and bow tie looking down at a bride in a veil and backless gown beside an ornate staircase.
Groom dips and kisses his bride in a white gown at dusk before a rustic stone archway with wooden doors at a wedding venue.
Bride in a white gown with a flowing veil holds hands with a groom in a black tuxedo outdoors beside tall cypress trees at a wedding venue.

A Romantic Wedding at La Savoie, The French Farmhouse Venue


La Savoie in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, was a beautiful backdrop for Lauren and David's wedding. The venue has a European-inspired feel, with stone walls, gravel walkways, elegant interiors, and gorgeous live oak trees draped in Spanish moss. It brings together the charm of an old-world setting with the unmistakable beauty of South Louisiana.


The floor-to-ceiling glass walls look out toward the oak trees, creating a connection between the indoor space and the landscape beyond. The natural textures and elegant design give the venue plenty of character without needing to cover every corner in decorations.


As a wedding photographer, I love places that have a feeling of their own. Give me beautiful architecture, natural light, meaningful details, and two people who are genuinely in love, and there is so much to photograph.


For Lauren and David, the setting was also a reminder that a wedding doesn't have to feel like a production. It can be beautiful and thoughtfully planned while still feeling relaxed, personal, and full of the people who matter most.


If you're searching for a wedding venue in Breaux Bridge or near Lafayette, Louisiana, La Savoie is worth exploring for its European-inspired atmosphere and Southern landscape.

White chapel-style event venue with a stone arched wooden double door, lantern lights, and trimmed evergreen shrubs along a paver walkway.
Two-story stone and white stucco country house with a wide stone staircase, wrought iron railings, and a covered balcony under a cloudy sky.
White stucco building with a stone arched entrance, blue shutters, and wall lanterns, framed by trimmed shrubs and a gravel courtyard.
Elegant wedding venue ballroom with crystal chandeliers, wooden floors, arched windows, and rows of banquet tables with wooden chairs.
Outdoor dining area with wooden bistro chairs and tables on a gravel patio beneath large oak trees draped in Spanish moss.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with rows of wooden chairs on a lawn beneath live oak trees draped in Spanish moss near a white chapel venue.
Elegant wedding table centerpiece with cream roses and greenery in a stone vase, surrounded by gold candle holders and lit taper candles.
White chapel-style wedding venue with arched wooden double doors, stone accents, light blue shutters, and manicured evergreen shrubs.
Elegant wedding reception hall with candlelit tables, white floral centerpieces, brass candlesticks, chandeliers, and tall arched windows.
White pillar candles glowing inside clear glass hurricane holders on antique brass candlesticks, creating a warm, elegant table centerpiece.
Large live oak tree draped in Spanish moss stands on a green lawn beside a rustic open-air pavilion on a Southern plantation.
Ornate antique brass candelabras with lit white candles in glass holders on a lace table runner, with a wedding cake in the background.
Elegant wedding venue interior with chandeliers, hardwood floors, banquet tables, and tall arched windows overlooking trees.
Elegant wedding reception table with greenery centerpiece, gold candlesticks, and wine glasses in a bright room with tall arched windows.
Ornate wedding venue interior with an antique gold bench, white floral arrangements, candelabras, and tall windows overlooking oak trees.
Tall Italian cypress trees line the gravel courtyard of a two-story stone venue with arched doorways and a wrought iron balcony.
Wooden ceremony chairs arranged in rows on a green lawn beneath majestic live oak trees draped in Spanish moss for an outdoor wedding.

Wedding Photography That Preserves the Feeling, Not Just the Pretty Details

Portrait and lifestyle photographer, based in Canada.

This is the part of wedding photography that means the most to me. Yes, I want to photograph the gorgeous venue, the invitation suite, the little personal touches, and the portraits you will proudly frame in your home. But I also want to remember how the day felt.


The way you look at each other when no one is asking you to pose. The hugs that last a little longer. Your favorite people laughing together. The details you chose because they mean something to you, even if another person might walk right past them.


My approach to wedding photography combines documentary storytelling with gentle direction. I want you to have beautiful, intentional portraits, but I never want you to feel like you have to spend your wedding day performing for the camera. I'll guide you when you need help, then give you room to be yourselves.


My style is true-to-color editorial wedding photography, with natural tones, thoughtful composition, and a mix of candid moments and relaxed portraits. I want your photographs to look beautiful without losing the realness of the people and memories inside them.


Because one day, when you look back at your wedding gallery, I want you to remember more than how everything looked. I want you to remember the people, the laughter, the excitement, and the feeling of being surrounded by love.

Two decorated wedding wine glasses with gold accents sit on a white lace table runner atop a polished wooden table.
Smiling bride in a white gown and groom in a black tuxedo hold hands and walk into a reception as guests and a photographer look on.
Smiling groom in a black tuxedo embraces a bride in a white open-back gown and veil during their first dance as wedding guests watch.
Bride in a fitted white gown and long veil laughs joyfully while dancing with her groom in a black tuxedo at an elegant wedding reception.
Smiling bride in a white gown and veil dances closely with a groom in a black suit during their first dance at an elegant wedding reception.
Bride in a white backless gown with a long veil kisses her groom in a black tuxedo during a wedding ceremony in an elegant venue.
Smiling groom in a black tuxedo shares a first dance with his bride in a white gown and long veil, surrounded by white flowers and wedding g
Smiling man in a black tuxedo with a white floral boutonniere stands beside a woman in a black dress at an elegant formal event.
Bride in a long white gown and groom in a black suit share a first dance as wedding guests watch in an elegant chandelier-lit ballroom.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a black tuxedo share a first dance as wedding guests watch in an elegant ballroom.
Bride in a white gown and long veil kisses her groom in a black suit on the dance floor as wedding guests watch in a elegant venue.
Bride and groom share a first dance in an elegant ballroom with chandeliers, tall windows, and wedding guests and photographers watching.

Wedding Photography That Preserves the Feeling, Not Just the Pretty Details


This is the part of wedding photography that means the most to me. Yes, I want to photograph the gorgeous venue, the invitation suite, the little personal touches, and the portraits you will proudly frame in your home. But I also want to remember how the day felt.


The way you look at each other when no one is asking you to pose. The hugs that last a little longer. Your favorite people laughing together. The details you chose because they mean something to you, even if another person might walk right past them.


My approach to wedding photography combines documentary storytelling with gentle direction. I want you to have beautiful, intentional portraits, but I never want you to feel like you have to spend your wedding day performing for the camera. I'll guide you when you need help, then give you room to be yourselves.


My style is true-to-color editorial wedding photography, with natural tones, thoughtful composition, and a mix of candid moments and relaxed portraits. I want your photographs to look beautiful without losing the realness of the people and memories inside them.


Because one day, when you look back at your wedding gallery, I want you to remember more than how everything looked. I want you to remember the people, the laughter, the excitement, and the feeling of being surrounded by love.

Two-tier white wedding cake with seashell designs, fresh strawberries and a gold
Newlyweds' hands with wedding rings hold a gold cake knife together to cut a tiered cake on an ornate gold stand.
Smiling newlywed couple in a black tuxedo and white gown holding champagne glasses beside a pink strawberry wedding cake on a gold stand.
Smiling bride and groom cutting their white wedding cake topped with fresh strawberries during a reception celebration.
A smiling bride in a white gown and groom in a black tuxedo cut their pink marbled wedding cake topped with fresh strawberries.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a black tuxedo cut a pink wedding cake topped with fresh strawberries on a gold cake stand.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a black tuxedo kiss beside a pink two-tier wedding cake topped with fresh strawberries.
Bride in a white gown laughs and dances with a groom in a black vest as wedding guests in black dresses celebrate in an elegant ballroom.
Bride in a white gown and veil is dipped in a romantic kiss by the groom in a black suit in front of a black-and-white photo wall.
Two smiling women in black dresses hold cups and pose together on a wooden dance floor while wedding guests mingle behind them.
Bridesmaids in black dresses laugh and dance together on a wooden dance floor during a lively wedding reception.
A smiling bride in a white dress embraces two bridesmaids in black dresses during a joyful wedding reception with guests in the background.
Bride in a white gown and veil dances joyfully with a woman in a black dress and a young flower girl on a wedding reception dance floor.
Smiling bride in a fitted white gown holds a calla lily bouquet as wedding guests look on in an elegant ballroom with chandeliers.
Bride in a white gown and veil dances with a groomsman in a black vest as wedding guests watch in an elegant reception hall.
Laughing woman with blonde-pink hair in a white dress is lifted on a chair during a lively wedding reception as guests cheer behind her.
Groom kneels on a wooden dance floor removing the garter from a seated bride in a white gown as wedding guests in formal attire watch.
Wedding guests in formal attire cheer and clap as a groom in a tuxedo dances with a blonde bride on a wooden dance floor at the reception.
DJ wearing headphones mixes music at a turntable setup with a laptop and speakers at an elegant wedding reception.
Bearded groom in a black tuxedo dances joyfully on the dance floor while elegantly dressed wedding guests look on..
Bride in a white dress dances joyfully with smiling guests in black dresses during a lively wedding reception.
Wedding guests in formal attire dance and cheer with raised hands at a lively reception inside an elegant ballroom with chandeliers.
A man and woman in formal attire dance together on a wooden floor while wedding guests watch and smile nearby.
Bride in a white dress dancing with arms raised as smiling wedding guests in black attire cheer and celebrate around her on the dance floor.
Smiling bride in a white wedding gown shares a joyful moment with a kneeling older man as guests in formal attire cheer behind them.
Wedding rings rest on a round gold tray beside white sunglasses, a dollar bill, baby's breath flowers, and napkins on a wooden table.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a dark suit walk hand in hand through guests holding sparklers at a wedding exit.
Smiling bride in a white gown and groom in a black suit walk through cheering wedding guests holding sparklers at an evening send-off.

Lauren and David, Here's to a Lifetime of Adventures


Lauren and David, your story is such a sweet reminder that love can be exciting and steady all at once. It can take you to new places, put you on a plane headed for dinner, surprise you with a proposal beside a waterfall, and still feel like the safest place in the world.


I hope your marriage is full of the adventures you love, the places you have yet to discover, and the kind of laughter that comes from knowing someone well enough to be completely yourself. I hope you keep finding reasons to get out into the world together, and that through every new experience, you continue to choose each other.


Most of all, I hope you never lose the feeling Lauren described so beautifully: being safe, understood, and genuinely chosen.


What a wonderful thing to find in another person. What a wonderful thing to celebrate.


And what a beautiful beginning to a lifetime together.

Front view of a white vintage Rolls-Royce convertible with chrome grille, round headlights and UK license plate parked outdoors at night.
Bride and groom smile beside a vintage white car at night as wedding guests cheer and hold sparklers outside a lit venue.
Smiling couple in white dress and dark suit with boutonniere sit on black leather theater seats as guests clap behind them.
Wedding guests cheer around a classic white convertible outside a stone chapel at night during a festive send-off celebration.
Couple kissing in the back of a black convertible at night while a guest raises a sparkler in the air during a wedding send-off.
Smiling woman with long blonde hair sits in the driver's seat of a classic convertible car with a wood-paneled dashboard at night.

Planning Your Own Wedding in Breaux Bridge or Lafayette, Louisiana?


If you're dreaming of a romantic wedding at La Savoie, The French Farmhouse Venue, or another beautiful venue in South Louisiana, I'd love to hear your story.


Whether you're planning a classic celebration, a day full of personal details, or a wedding that feels a little adventurous and completely your own, your photographs should reflect the two people at the heart of it.


I'm Cindy Sabrina of Cindy Sabrina – Love Photography, a Louisiana wedding photographer serving couples in Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, and throughout South Louisiana, with destination wedding photography available for couples celebrating farther from home.


Let's talk about your wedding day and the moments you want to remember forever.


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Lauren & David’s Wedding Vendors


**Lead  Photographer:** Cindy Sabrina – Love Photography

**Second Photographer:** Ethan Castille Photography

**Venue:** La Savoie – The French Farmhouse Venue  

**Makeup Artist:** Samantha Pinder  

**Hair Artist:** Maci Kidder  

**Bridal Stylist:** Paige Credeur  

**Wedding Cake:** Ambrosia’s Bakery  

**DJ & Entertainment:** Geaux Big Entertainment  

**Catering:** Stacy’s Catering  

**Bridal Boutique:** A-Net’s Bridal Boutique, Lafayette, Louisiana  


A heartfelt thank-you to all the talented vendors who helped make Lauren and David’s wedding day special. It takes a wonderful team to bring all the details together, and I’m grateful to have been part of this celebration!


A special little shout-out for Lauren's sister, Paige Credeur, for being her stylist. ❤️