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Renaissance-inspired wedding inspo at the most romantic château

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chic French wedding style

Immaculate florals accentuated the historic charm of the Chateau de Santeny for this wedding filled with thoughtful touches, including a hand-crafted macaron tower, to honor French culture. AMV Retreats and AMV Weddings helped plan an event where rich purples mingled with soft blues and pinks, creating the perfect color palette for the event that Les Herbes Folles could play off of through the florals. Captured by Rachel Gabrielse Photography, this elegantly chic wedding inspo will have you dreaming of a French wedding before you know it.

Renaissance inspired invitations

A dramatic invitation suite

Renaissance-inspired wedding invitations by Laura Elizabeth Patrick paired pastels with jewel-tones to set a dramatic tone for the event.

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High-neck bridal style

Bride Christina started in a sleek Reem Acra gown with high neck, open back, and long sleeves and neat ballerina bun hairstyle, while groom Remy remained in a classic black tux and clean high ball hairstyle for the full event.

antique colored floral arch

Framed with a romantic floral arch

A romantic floral arch was the perfect backdrop for the ceremony set-up and framed the couple beautifully. Portraits were taken in front of the arch and on two grand staircases, one located inside and one outside of the Chateau.

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Colorfully curated reception table

The table-scape was thoughtfully curated with rich purple napkins, soft blue textured linens, and complementing floral centerpieces. High ceilings and ornate architectural details added to the luxurious ambiance.

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French luxury dessert table

The cake table by Erzulie Cakes was located just outside the reception space and invited guests in with three cakes, one macaron tower, and pink and purple loose floral decor.

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A second look: Literally let your hair down

Christina finished the evening in a stunning Berta long sleeve lace gown and transitioned to loose curls accented by an Eden Luxe headpiece.

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Private dance / Public toast

Cristina and Remy enjoyed a private first dance and shared a toast with their guests as the night came to a close.

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Venues: Chateau de Santeny
Event Planning & Design: AMV Retreats
Event Planning & Design: AMV Weddings
Flowers: Les Herbes Folles
Cakes & Catering: Erzulie Cakes
Rentals: Options
Rentals: Nuage Designs
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Laura Elizabeth Patrick
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Hair by Duboux
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Tara Sanger Makeup
Dress & Apparel: Reem Acra
Accessories & Lingerie: Galia Lahav
Accessories & Lingerie: Eden Luxe Bridal
Accessories & Lingerie: Kate Whitcomb Shoes
Dress & Apparel: Berta
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: April & Mike Raymond
Dress & Apparel: Belle Belle Shoes
Accessories & Lingerie: Megan Therese Couture
Accessories & Lingerie: The Styling Reserve
Event Planning & Design: Amy Mulder Photography
Wedding Photographers: Rachel Gabrielse Photography

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