Gilded Halls and French Grandeur at Chateau de Ferrieres, Paris

Mariana and Martin's wedding at Chateau de Ferrieres featured gilded interiors, French dining, and planning by Dream Paris Wedding.

By Elena Moretti | Published 26 May 2023

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Chateau de Ferrieres

Île-de-France · Seine-et-Marne

Up to 5000 guests

From €18,000 4.6 (1182)

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Chateau de Ferrieres

Île-de-France · Seine-et-Marne

Up to 5000 guests

From €18,000 4.6 (1182)

Mariana and Martin celebrated their marriage at Chateau de Ferrieres, a neo-Renaissance masterpiece east of Paris. Planned by Dream Paris Wedding, the day transformed gilded halls and sunlit terraces in Ile-de-France into a celebration of grandeur, fine French cuisine, and heartfelt joy.

Photography

Venue

Chateau de Ferrieres, Seine-et-Marne

Region

Île-de-France, France

Couple

Bridal Portraits

A bridal portrait taken outdoors along a grand classical colonnade, likely at a French chateau or palace, featuring tall Corinthian columns, a decorative arched niche with a marble bust and ornamental medallions, and a stone balustrade. The bride stands alone in the center of the walkway, wearing a white ball gown with a deep V-neckline, a floral appliqué lace bodice, and a full layered tulle skirt; her dark hair is styled in an updo with a floral hair accessory. The setting and dress styling lean toward a classic, formal aesthetic. The shot is a full-length portrait with the colonnade receding symmetrically into the background. Potential venue feature image.

A close-up portrait of a bride holding her bouquet toward the camera, with the bouquet in sharp focus and the bride's torso softly blurred in the background. The bouquet is a rounded arrangement of ivory and blush roses mixed with open garden roses and silver-dollar eucalyptus, tied with a simple stem wrap. The bride wears a white sleeveless gown with a deep V-neckline and three-dimensional floral appliqué detailing on the bodice. The background is soft and neutral, suggesting an indoor setting with diffused natural light.

Mariana posed within the chateau's gilded interiors, her gown catching the light that streamed through tall windows. The ornate ceilings and marble surfaces provided a setting that matched the celebration's modern yet classical tone. Each portrait reflected the refined elegance that Dream Paris Wedding had woven throughout the day.

Couple Portraits

A couple shares a kiss during outdoor portraits on the cobblestone forecourt of a grand French classical building, likely a chateau or hôtel particulier, photographed at dusk with warm interior lighting glowing through the arched entrance and tall windows behind them. The bride wears a white tulle ballgown with a delicate embellished bodice and a flowing train, with her dark hair styled in an updo accessorized with small floral pins. The groom wears a dark charcoal suit with a white boutonnière. The shot is a full-length portrait with the couple centered and the ornate stone facade softly blurred in the background, flanked by trimmed columnar trees lining the entrance drive.

A bride and groom share a kiss on the central paved pathway leading to a grand French chateau, positioned symmetrically in front of the main entrance arch. The bride wears a sleeveless ballgown with an embellished lace bodice and a full ivory tulle skirt with a train, while the groom is dressed in a dark navy suit. The chateau facade is a multi-story classical French architecture building in cream stone, featuring arched windows, ornate pediment with a clock, sculpted friezes, and stone lion statues flanking the entrance; the interior glows warmly through the ground-floor windows. The pathway is lined on both sides with tall, narrow columnar topiary trees planted in formal rows, and a fountain is partially visible to the right. This is a wide-shot couple portrait taken at ground level with the couple centered against the full facade of the building. Potential venue feature image.

A couple portrait taken outdoors during golden hour, with the bride and groom walking hand-in-hand across an open lawn toward a small lake or pond in the background. The bride wears a white A-line gown with a lace appliqué bodice, a deep V-back, and a flowing tulle skirt with a short train; her dark hair is styled up with a small floral hair accessory. The groom wears a classic black suit with a white dress shirt. The bride turns her head back slightly with a smile while the groom faces forward. The shot is a wide, full-length portrait taken from behind, bathed in warm amber sunlight flaring in from the right side of the frame.

A couple portrait taken in a grand covered colonnade lined with white marble portrait busts on pedestals, consistent with a classical French château or palace gallery. The bride wears a sleeveless ivory tulle ball gown with a lace-embroidered bodice and a trailing skirt, her dark hair styled in an updo; she holds a bouquet of white garden roses and eucalyptus. The groom wears a charcoal three-piece suit with a light taupe tie and a white rose boutonnière. The two are kissing in the center of the frame, with the colonnade receding symmetrically behind them toward an arched doorway decorated with a painted medallion. The shot is a full-length portrait with a classic, symmetrical composition.

Mariana and Martin explored the chateau's sweeping staircases, gilded halls, and sunlit terraces as their portraits captured the scale of the Italian Renaissance-style architecture. The couple moved naturally through marble corridors and garden pathways, their connection amplified by the grandeur surrounding them. Each frame balanced the chateau's majestic character with moments of quiet tenderness.

Reception

Close-up detail shot of a five-tier white fondant wedding cake displayed on a silver cake stand, set against a warm, blurred indoor background with gold architectural columns suggesting a formal ballroom or chateau reception hall. The cake is decorated with a cascading arrangement of fresh flowers including white roses, blush roses, and deep burgundy dahlias, with eucalyptus and small white spray roses at the base. Gold sparkler candles with orange tips are inserted into multiple tiers around the cake, and the top tier features a partially open section revealing a chocolate interior with silver leaf detailing. A clear glass and a lit votive candle are visible to the left of the cake stand.

Close-up detail shot of a wedding reception table setting in an indoor ballroom, lit with warm red and amber uplighting in the background. The round table is covered with a white linen and set with silver cutlery, clear wine glasses, white charger plates, and individual place cards with guest names including 'Elena' and 'Scott' visible. The low centerpiece features cream and blush roses, deep burgundy dahlias, mustard carnations, and eucalyptus foliage, surrounded by tall glass hurricane candle holders with white pillar candles and small gold votive candles. A blush-toned menu card with calligraphy script reading 'Bon Appétit' is propped against the centerpiece. In the soft-focus background, additional candlelit tables and warm red uplighting create a rich, moody atmosphere consistent with a classic or romantic reception style.

A couple shares their first dance on a parquet wood floor in an ornate ballroom with dark wood paneling, gilded Corinthian columns, large oil paintings on the walls, and an elaborate marble fireplace topped with a classical bust as the central backdrop. The bride wears a flowing blush pink tulle gown with a low open back and spaghetti straps, while the groom is in a dark navy or black suit; the two are photographed from behind in a wide shot with warm spotlight illumination. Seated guests line the perimeter of the dance floor watching the dance, with round tables dressed in white linens, gold candleholders, and floral centerpieces visible in the background, along with a multi-tiered white wedding cake on a separate table adorned with pink and blush floral arrangements at its base. The overall decor palette is blush, pink, and gold against the rich dark tones of the room, creating a classic formal reception atmosphere.

Dinner was served in the chateau's grand dining rooms, where classic French dishes and fine wines became part of the experience. Dream Paris Wedding designed a reception that honoured the golden tones of the architecture while maintaining a warm, conversational atmosphere. Laughter echoed through the marble halls and gardens as the evening unfolded with ease, each course drawing guests deeper into celebration.

More from the Day

The bride and groom exchange vows during an indoor ceremony, holding hands and smiling at each other while an officiant stands between them at a microphone. The bride wears an ivory gown with three-dimensional floral appliqué detailing and has her dark hair pulled up in a low chignon with small floral hair pins. The groom wears a dark navy suit with a white shirt and an ivory floral boutonnière. The officiant is dressed in a dark beaded cap-sleeve top. Two large floral arrangements in white urn-shaped pedestals frame the altar, composed of blush pink peonies, ivory roses, peach garden roses, and trailing greenery. Large floor-to-ceiling windows behind the altar flood the scene with natural backlight. The shot is a medium portrait framing all three figures from roughly the waist up.

The bride and groom share their first kiss during an indoor ceremony inside what appears to be a grand chateau or palace salon, with tall ornate columns with gold detailing and large open doors revealing a garden beyond. The bride wears a white tulle ballgown with floral appliqué detailing on the bodice, while the groom is in a dark navy suit. Two large white pedestal urns flank the couple, each holding oversized arrangements of blush pink peonies, white roses, and eucalyptus; matching low floral arrangements of pink, blush, and white blooms line the aisle floor on both sides. Approximately six guests and two bridesmaids in rust-red wrap dresses are visible reacting with applause and laughter, along with a woman in a dark beaded gown standing nearby, and a photographer kneeling in the aisle at lower left. The wide-angle shot captures the full ceremony space, the warm parquet flooring, and the natural backlight streaming through the open doors, creating a classic, formal aesthetic.

An aerial drone shot of a cocktail hour taking place on the stone terrace and forecourt of a large French chateau with cream-colored neoclassical architecture, featuring arched windows, balustrades, and a grand central staircase with double flights. Approximately 50 to 60 guests are mingling across the paved terrace in front of the building, dressed in formal attire in a variety of colors. A live musician with a keyboard setup is visible on the left side of the terrace, and several round high-top cocktail tables dressed in white linen are scattered across the space, along with what appear to be tall white floral or balloon installations on the right side. One figure in a red or colorful dress stands prominently on the upper landing at the base of the main entrance stairs, possibly a performer or the bride. The shot is taken at or near golden hour, casting warm light across the pale stone facade. Potential venue feature image.

A couple's portrait capturing what appears to be a first look or playful reunion moment in a grand classical interior gallery lined with stone columns, arched ceilings, and a row of white marble busts on pedestals. The groom, wearing a dark navy suit with black dress shoes and a white boutonnière, walks toward the bride with arms open wide and a broad smile, holding the bridal bouquet of white blooms and eucalyptus greenery in one hand. The bride faces away from the camera, showing the back of her white ball gown featuring a deep V-back with floral appliqué detailing on the bodice and a long tulle train pooling on the floor; her dark hair is styled in an updo with a floral hair accessory. The composition is a medium full-length portrait shot from behind the bride, creating depth down the colonnaded corridor.

Aesthetic

Elegant, Classic French

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Bride's Dress

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The Venue

The couple chose Chateau de Ferrieres, a chateau in Île-de-France.

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Chateau de Ferrieres

Île-de-France · Seine-et-Marne

A magnificent 19th-century neo-Renaissance château built in 1855 for Baron James de Rothschild, set within a 135-hectare English-style park just 25 kilometres from Paris, offering elegant event spaces for up to 5,000 guests.

Up to 5000 guests

From €18,000 4.6 (1182)

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