Elegant French inspo in purple and yellow at Château de Champlâtreux

wedding dresses for a French chateau wedding

Inspired by the beauty of spring, photographer Fabien Delétraz and an incredible team of vendors timelessly captured this colorful and intimate celebration in an elegant documentary style. This shoot is the ideal inspiration for the perfect blend of timeless French luxury and whimsical contemporary details, like the groom's suit from Stitch and Tie in the perfect shade of purple. Keep scrolling to hear more about this inspiration was brought together and to see how you can incorporate some of these details into your own special day.

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Unique backgrounds for the stationery shoot

Stationery for this inspiration was thoughtfully created by Elephant Limbo and was inspired by the French Art de Vivre. The designer made sure to stay true to the colors of the tables, incorporating elegant calligraphy and lilac font to complement the purples woven throughout. Using both a patterned and yellow background for the invitation suite shoot brought an element of whimsy to the otherwise classical design.

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On trend for 2024: Bridal bows

The bride wore a gown by Pronovias that included a long train and a bow, giving an air of elegance and an overall ethereal bridal look. Timeless elegance was delivered through the impeccable lace detailing, while the sleeves and neckline brought a touch of contemporary design.

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Playing with floral texture

The bride's bouquet complemented the purple and yellow details by incorporating a delicate yellow ribbon and peachy florals that popped against the white of the dress and the perfect purple of the groom's suit. La Maison d'Autel incorporated varied texture in the choice of florals which added an additional element of interest.

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Springtime inspiration at a historic venue

This luxurious and colorful wedding inspo shoot took place in the majestic Château de Champlâtreux, a beautiful piece of history in the French countryside just outside of Paris. With its imposing yet elegant walls, the castle creates an amazing backdrop for a wedding ceremony and portraits. For the ceremony, the arch and floral design were thoughtfully created by La Maison d'Autel and invoked that same springtime inspiration.

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Creating a muted springtime color scheme

The wedding reception dinner - including an understated, floral-inspired cake courtesy of Cake House Design - took place in the castle's garden, creating a calm and peaceful atmosphere for the intimate wedding. Continuing to draw inspiration from springtime in France, the table was dressed in a pink, lilac, and yellow color scheme. The muted tones complemented the backdrop of the lawn and the chateau with ease and elegance.

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