I have the first post in what simply has to be a series from most beautiful French Chateau Wedding weekend at the magnificent Chateau du Grand Luce Wedding to share with you today! This breathtaking celebration spanned three fashion driven, inspiring days. Up first, we’re taking a look at the Marie Antoinette Welcome Party.
French Chateau Wedding Design Inspiration
Design inspiration for this Marie Antoinette Welcome Party began with Chateau du Grand Luce’s iconic pink dining room. We took nods from the floral detailing, intricate moulding, and romantic warm pink tones. Designer Rachael Ellen took this space and created a Regency Era dream resplendent with layers, textures, bows, and lush florals.
For the bride’s look, she selected a soft pink Alexandra Pijut two piece set. With shimmering opal moire fabric, the look featured a structured corset with grosgrain ribbon piping and a ruffled bubble hem. The elegance of the gown perfectly suited the luxurious interiors of this French chateau wedding. HMUA Jen Lagers created a soft, glowing beauty look complete with face framing waves an an elegant chignon. Regency era details like the bride’s dramatic gloves and vintage pearl choker finished the look.
Marie Antoinette Reception Design
The intimate tabletop perfectly balanced the opulance and frivolity of the Regency Era. Abundant, draping florals in every shade of pink covered the table. Meanwhile, pink bows accentuated the embroidered linens. Immecable china from Gien, glassware from Baccarat, and flatware from Christolfe enhanced the luxuriousness of the table.
Stationary artist Mikyla of Ink & Press Co took inspiration from the Wedgewood molding to design intricate menu cards. Scrolled name cards added a personal, old world touch.
Marie Antoinette Welcome Party at French Chateau Wedding by Destination Wedding Photographer Katie Trauffer.
I hope you enjoyed a look at this French Chateau Wedding Marie Antoinette Welcome Party. Dreaming of a French Chateau Wedding? I would be so thrilled to talk more about how we can beautifully capture your love story! To inquire, please click here or use the link below. Katie Trauffer Photography is based in Maryland and happily serves beautiful destinations world wide.
Planning & Floral Design: Rachael Ellen Events. Host: Molly Carr. HMUA: Jen Lagers. Venue: Chateau du Grand Luce and Paperie: Ink & Press Co. Bride’s Fashion: Alexandra Pijut and Gloves: Cornelia James. Groom’s Fashion: Rives Paris. Tabletop: Charles Mayer. Styling Surface: Chasing Stone.
Oh and before we go, one more look at the pink and purple sunset over Chateau du Grand Luce that night. What a vision!
