Christelle and Michael didn’t need to search for a destination that could connect their wedding to Lebanon. They already had one within their own family.
Set on the couple’s private family estate in the Lebanese countryside, their celebration brought guests from around the world into a setting with a deeply personal connection. Although Christelle and Michael live in the United States, they wanted their wedding to feel unmistakably Lebanese while remaining refined, contemporary, and welcoming to their multicultural group of guests.
Rather than interpreting that heritage through a single tradition or motif, the design by Strawberries & Champagne looked to Lebanon’s artisanal craftsmanship and natural landscape for inspiration. Photographed by Raquel Benito, hand-painted details, blown glass, organic textures, delicate birds, and abundant white florals by Ikebana transformed the family property while preserving its sense of place.
A private estate made the celebration deeply personal
Transforming a family property carried a significance that even the most extraordinary destination venue could not easily replicate.
For Christelle and Michael, the estate was more than a beautiful backdrop. It allowed them to welcome friends and family from around the world into a place connected to their own story and heritage.
That personal foundation gave the wedding’s elevated design an additional layer of meaning. The celebration could be grand in its visual impact while still feeling rooted in family.
Lebanese craftsmanship shaped the design
Local artistry became one of the most important threads running through the celebration.
Hand-painted motifs and handcrafted blown glass brought an artisanal quality to the decor, while organic textures and delicate bird details added softness. Each element referenced the country’s creative traditions without turning the wedding into a literal interpretation of Lebanese heritage.
The result felt layered and collected, with craftsmanship bringing warmth to an otherwise airy and refined aesthetic.
Cascading white florals transformed the family estate
Against the countryside setting, the floral design created an almost dreamlike atmosphere.
Soft cascades of white flowers mingled with airy branches and luminous details, transforming the estate into an ethereal garden. Rather than relying on an abundance of color, the restrained palette allowed texture, scale, and movement to create visual impact.
The organic floral installations also complemented the surrounding landscape, allowing the natural beauty of the property to remain present within the larger design.
Delicate birds added poetry to the celebration
Among the wedding’s more unexpected artistic details were delicate bird motifs.
Paired with hand-painted elements, glasswork, and nature-inspired textures, the birds contributed to the poetic quality of the design rather than functioning as a standalone theme.
It was another example of the couple’s subtle approach to storytelling. References to nature and heritage appeared throughout the estate, but they were incorporated with enough restraint to keep the overall aesthetic sophisticated and cohesive.
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Lebanese heritage met contemporary elegance
Throughout the wedding, Christelle and Michael balanced a strong sense of place with an aesthetic designed to resonate with their international guests.
Lebanese craftsmanship and cultural references existed alongside contemporary floral design and an ethereal, internationally influenced sense of elegance. Neither side needed to overpower the other.
Instead, the family estate became the meeting point between the couple’s life in the United States and their connection to Lebanon. Surrounded by handcrafted glass, painted motifs, cascading flowers, and the landscape of the Lebanese countryside, Christelle and Michael created a celebration that looked forward without losing sight of where they came from.
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