Bonne et Belle Wedding in Gainesville, Florida

Weddings

January 4, 2024

Nico + Fraleigh

Bonne et Belle, Gainesville, Florida

A day full of love, worship and family

Nico and Fraleigh’s wedding at Bonne et Belle in Gainesville, Florida was full of so many unique and true to them elements. Fraleigh has a love for interior design which was expressed through her wedding decor. The unique boho and earthy elements totally have my heart. From the terracotta vases to beautiful tile favors, every element was so unique and thoughtful.

At the ceremony, Nico and Fraleigh kept their faith in Jesus at the forefront, with worship, prayer and a bible passage reading. Some more unique elements were having the cross instead of an arbor and palms on the floor leading up the altar. They incorporated Latin elements into their wedding as well, a nod to Nico’s hispanic background, and walked out of the ceremony to the song Un Poco Loco, which you may know from the movie, Coco.

Bonne et Belle has so many gorgeous spots for photos that I want to highlight. The getting ready spaces for the bride and groom are within walking distance on the property and so close to the front pond. The pond had a perfect little paved pathway where we held Fraleigh’s first look with her father. Then in front of the pond we did wedding party and solos for the bride and groom. After the ceremony we had to find the dreamiest spot for sunset couple’s portraits. The land behind the ceremony space where the sun sets over the foresty tree line was the perfect spot for that golden hour lighting. We headed back to the front of the property a bit beyond the pond to the front entryway, which is lined with trees on either side, making for another gorgeous photo op. I love that in one venue we had so many beautiful and unique locations for portraits.

After some heartfelt speeches, it was time to PARTY! Bonne et Belle has a unique layout in which part of the dance floor is outside and partially indoors. Fraleigh had a dress change and all the friends and family were tearing up the dance floor. At one point Nico and 2 of his friends did a HILARIOUS choreographed dance to “Buttons” which had alllll eyes on them. From the time dancing started until the last dance, the energy was high and the music ranged from current pop to classic, Latin hits. I truly had so much fun and enjoyed every second watching their friends and family celebrate them.