Ashley and Dustin’s French inspired engagement session has me transported to Europe, sipping champagne in a cute French cafe! We met this sweet couple a few months ago, and were so excited when they filled us in on their dreams for their engagement session. As Dustin proposed to Ashley on their trip through Nice and the French Riviera last spring, and it’s no surprise that they plan to have their wedding there next year! To kick off their French-filled wedding festivities, Ashley planned a classic and chic engagement session at the renowned L’Auberge Chez Francois restaurant in Great Falls, Virginia. Not only were the red tulips and gorgeous garden the perfect setting for their session, but Ashley’s parents had their first date here! It was such a dreamy session from beginning to end, and we couldn’t be more excited for these two and the happy years ahead of them!


As featured on Washingtonian Bride & Groom

Couple embracing outside a Spanish-style building with red tulips and arched windows.
A romantic close-up of an intimate couple embracing, with the woman wearing red nail polish and a bracelet.
French flag display and champagne glasses with Perrier-Jouet bottle on outdoor table.
An elegant portrait in black and white showing a woman in an off-shoulder top looking down thoughtfully.
A romantic couple embraces near red outdoor furniture under blooming trees.
An intimate black and white portrait of a couple sharing a tender moment.
Spanish-style building with red arched windows next to a lush green fern arrangement.
Close-up of legs showing contrasting styles with red heels and striped socks with brown leather shoes.
A couple toasts with champagne glasses while sitting at a cafe table.
Two hands touching on a white surface, with one showing red nail polish and an engagement ring.
A romantic cafe scene with a couple in red dress and navy suit sharing an intimate moment.
Japanese garden pathway with maple trees and red architectural details.
A vintage-style black and white photo of a couple sitting at a bistro table in conversation.
A couple walking along a garden path with red architectural elements and spring foliage.
Romantic couple poses outdoors, with her in a red dress and him in a navy suit.
Red tulips in garden bed beside formal footwear on stone pavement.
Elegant couple in formal attire poses on stone patio in black and white photo.
Close-up of hands showing engagement ring with red dress detail.
Detail shot of formal shoes and attire near blooming red tulips.
Romantic black and white photo of couple sitting on park bench under flowering trees.
Couple shares intimate moment with champagne against ornate red wallpaper.
Black and white photo of intimate moment on vintage couch with patterned wallpaper.

Location: L’Auberge Chez Francois

White Dress: Opening Ceremony

Red Dress: Elliatt

Film Scans: Richard Photo Lab