24 February 2026
Getting married at Beau-Rivage Palace: the guide
Beau-Rivage Palace in Ouchy brings together what is rarely found in one place: a landscaped park, a Belle Époque façade, dressed salons and Lake Geneva behind it all.
We have filmed there, and this guide gathers what truly matters when filming a wedding at this venue.
The spaces and what they allow
The park gives wide shots and late-day portraits, with the lake and the Alps behind you.
The indoor salons allow a ceremony or dinner protected from the weather, with warm light that needs little artificial help.
The lakeside terraces suit the cocktail hour and early-evening speeches particularly well.
Light, hour by hour
In summer, late afternoon over Ouchy gives long, soft light: the best moment for couple portraits.
A midday ceremony needs careful placement to avoid hard shadows on faces; we discuss it with your planner beforehand.
In winter, night falls early: we plan discreet lighting for the evening and keep the look natural.
Timing and coordination
Allow twenty to thirty minutes of portraits in the park, ideally just before the cocktail hour.
Speeches are best grouped together: microphones can be placed properly, and clean sound is half of a good film.
We build a shooting plan with your planner and the hotel so we stay invisible during the day.
Practical notes
Check filming permissions in the hotel's shared spaces: the events team defines them precisely.
An indoor plan B is essential — weather over Lake Geneva changes quickly.
Think about how guests move between park, terrace and salons: that movement gives the film its rhythm.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a drone be used at Beau-Rivage Palace?
- It depends on hotel permissions and local air regulations. We always check before including aerial views.
- How many hours of coverage should we plan?
- For a full day on site, coverage from preparations to the first dance captures the essential story.
- Do we need a second cinematographer?
- It is recommended if the ceremony and speeches matter greatly to you: a second angle secures the reactions.
- Is speech audio recorded separately?
- Yes, with dedicated microphones. That is what makes speeches genuinely watchable in the film.
- Do you work with local planners?
- Yes, regularly. We follow the timeline your planner sets and coordinate the shooting plan with them.
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