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BISATE LODGE
WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIDEOGRAPHER

Photographers AND SUPER 8 VIDEOGRAPHERS for your intimate destination wedding or elopement

For the Nostalgic, Storyteller, and Cinema Lovers

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WHY

BISATE LODGE?

Dream Weddings Start in BISATE LODGE

A Bisate Lodge wedding is an experience rooted in nature, exclusivity, and profound connection. Located on the edge of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Bisate Lodge offers one of the most breathtaking and unique wedding destinations in the world. Overlooking a dramatic chain of ancient volcanoes and surrounded by lush rainforest, the lodge creates a setting that feels both adventurous and deeply romantic.

Designed as an eco-luxury retreat, Bisate Lodge blends sustainability with world-class comfort. Its architecture, inspired by traditional Rwandan royal residences, creates a warm and immersive environment that feels authentic, intimate, and refined. This balance makes it ideal for couples seeking a wedding that is meaningful, private, and truly unforgettable.

For elopements and small weddings, Bisate Lodge offers an atmosphere of stillness and reflection. The surrounding forest, mountain air, and quiet isolation allow couples to disconnect from the outside world and focus entirely on their celebration.

From a wedding photography perspective, Bisate Lodge offers unmatched storytelling opportunities. Misty mountain views, textured landscapes, and soft natural light create imagery that feels emotional, cinematic, and timeless. A wedding here is not just an event—it is an immersive love story set within one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural environments.

BISATE LODGE

Bisate Lodge is one of the world’s most exclusive eco-luxury destinations, making it perfectly suited for couples seeking a wedding that feels both adventurous and deeply personal.

Absolute Privacy & Seclusion

Bisate Lodge is intentionally remote, allowing couples to celebrate without distraction. The limited number of villas ensures an atmosphere of exclusivity and calm, making it ideal for elopements and intimate weddings.

Immersive Natural Surroundings

Set within a reforested volcanic landscape, the lodge offers panoramic views of extinct volcanoes and dense rainforest. Nature becomes an active part of the ceremony, creating a powerful emotional experience.

A Wedding with Purpose

Bisate Lodge is deeply committed to sustainability and conservation. Couples who choose to marry here often appreciate being part of a location that actively supports environmental restoration and wildlife protection.

Perfect Scale for Small Celebrations

The lodge is designed for intimate gatherings. Its layout naturally encourages meaningful connections between couples and their closest loved ones.

Unique Architectural Beauty

The lodge’s design reflects traditional Rwandan craftsmanship while incorporating modern luxury. The domed villas, natural materials, and warm interiors create a distinctive aesthetic.

Exceptional Light & Atmosphere for Photography

Morning mist, golden sunset light, and layered mountain landscapes create a visually rich and emotional environment for wedding photography.

Adventure Meets Romance

Many couples incorporate gorilla trekking and rainforest exploration into their wedding experience, transforming their celebration into a once-in-a-lifetime journey.

Slow, Intentional Wedding Experience

Weddings at Bisate Lodge unfold organically. Couples enjoy relaxed preparation, emotional ceremonies, and long celebratory dinners beneath open skies.

Cultural Connection

The lodge embraces Rwandan heritage through architecture, cuisine, and hospitality, creating a wedding experience rooted in local culture.

A Wedding and Honeymoon in One

Bisate Lodge offers the perfect combination of ceremony, adventure, and luxury retreat, allowing couples to transition seamlessly into their honeymoon.

Local Food, Unique Landscapes & Best Wedding Venues

Local Rwandan Cuisine

Dining at Bisate Lodge highlights seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and traditional Rwandan flavors presented with contemporary elegance. Wedding menus may include:

  • Fresh vegetables and mountain-grown produce

  • Slow-cooked meats and regional stews

  • Tropical fruits and artisanal desserts

  • Locally inspired dishes with modern refinement

Meals are carefully curated and often shared in an intimate, communal style.

Unique Landscapes Around Bisate Lodge

  • Volcanic mountain ranges

  • Dense rainforest and bamboo forests

  • Mist-covered hills and open skies

  • Wildlife-rich national park surroundings

These landscapes create a setting that feels dramatic, peaceful, and emotionally grounding.

A Bisate Lodge wedding is more than a celebration—it is a deeply meaningful experience that blends love, nature, and purpose. It is designed for couples who value authenticity, exclusivity, and emotional connection over tradition or spectacle.

Surrounded by rainforest and volcanic landscapes, weddings here feel grounded and transformative. The stillness of the environment encourages reflection, allowing couples to fully experience the significance of their vows.

For intimate weddings and elopements, Bisate Lodge offers unmatched privacy and immersion. Every detail—from architecture to dining and service—is thoughtfully curated, allowing couples to celebrate without distraction.

As a wedding photographer, capturing a Bisate Lodge wedding means documenting emotion within one of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes. The imagery becomes timeless and deeply narrative-driven, preserving moments that feel both adventurous and intimate.

If you are drawn to destinations that combine luxury with environmental consciousness and raw natural beauty, Bisate Lodge offers a wedding experience unlike any other. It is a place where love is celebrated quietly, intentionally, and surrounded by the power of nature.

Get in touch.

ericrenepenoy@gmail.com

Based in Europe from March to October.
Based in Mexico from October to March.

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