A sumptuous mix of prints and some gorgeous personal style.

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Julie and Francois are almost too good to be true. Their style is impeccable, their smiles are infectious and their wedding day just looks the most fun ever. Using an impressive array of decorative elements including mismatched vintage china, leopard print accents and an assortment of prints, doilies and tulle, this really is a one of a kind wedding - all captured with French finesse by Cecile Creiche.

Julie and Francois' retro rock and roll wedding by Cecile Creiche | onefabday.com

Julie and Francois originally met on a group cinema outing with a few mutual friends. They went, watched the film, and all the while didn't even speak or notice each other. A little while later Julie and Francois found themselves at another event together and this time they clicked.

Six years later on their anniversary, Francois took Julie out for a romantic date. When the time came to exchange gifts, Francois asked Julie to shut her eyes. When she opened them Francois had placed a glittering engagement ring in front of her - elated, Julie almost forget to say yes.

On the morning of their wedding Julie and Francois joined photographer Cecile for some adorable portraits in an old fashioned local school. An unusual choice for some, but this location, scattered with vintage maps and subdued pastels, just works perfectly for this adorable pair.

A real natural beauty, bride Julie chose to wear a fun custom tulle skirt and top - ideal for twirling in.

The local village church in Montrol-Sénard provided another beautiful backdrop, this time for Julie and Francois' traditional church ceremony.

Love Julie's something blue...

Groomed to perfection, Francois chose a dapper Carven suit for the day, accessorised with an opulent vintage boutonnière and a complimentary mustard Lanvin bow tie.

When it came down to a "theme" or style for the day, Julie and Francois really just kept with the elements they loved, and put them together in a simple way they thought guests would appreciate. As Julie explains, "We wanted it to be relaxed (but chic) elegant (with a hint of cheetah print) vintage and fun."

Advice wise Julie and Francois would highly recommend hiring a good photographer, a sentiment we would strongly echo - after all it's the one element you can keep and cherish forever. "Hire a good photographer. Even if it’s expensive, because you spent days/months/years planning this day, and you want to have wonderful pictures to remember it."

Who knew animal print and vintage China could work so well together? To achieve this look Julie and Francois spent the months before their wedding sourcing vintage plates, vintage postcards, candy boxes, church candles and of course those fab leopard print napkins. Gorgeous!

Big thank you to Julie and Francois for sharing their super chic and inspirational wedding with us all, and of course to Cecile Creiche for sharing her work with us.