Chelsea and Hugues both work closely with the ocean – they’re a marine conservationist and boat captain, respectfully – so they knew they wanted to honor the sea and all its beauty in their wedding. The couple chose to have an intimate destination affair at Cabanes Bartherotte, an eco-boutique venue on the Bay of Arcachon featuring stunning wooden craftwork and gardens. Chelsea and Hugues placed an emphasis on lavender and indigo florals to echo their favorite oceanic details, and kept décor natural and nautical to complement their venue. We are totally captivated by the romantic photographs that Stephen Liberge captured of Chelsea and Hugues’s day, including their intimate dinner party reception!
The Couple:
Chelsea and Hugues The Wedding:
Cabanes Bartherotte, Lège-Cap-Ferret, France

We really wanted the wedding to reflect who we were, what inspires and represents our relationship, and the people who have helped support us throughout almost 3 years of long distance! Rather than go through generic invitation websites or standard avenues, we really customized it to suit our preferences, down to every little detail. We chose Cabanes Bartherotte for a few reasons. First, we wanted to have a venue that was near the water, and CB is on the literal point of where the Bay of Arcachon feeds into the Atlantic Ocean.

Second, we were looking for something rustic, natural, with a special amount charming whimsy. CB has the most beautiful wooden craftw...