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Sage, Pearl and Gold at Chateau du Pont Bourguet, Occitanie

Hannah & Oliver married at their family-owned Château du Pont Bourguet near Toulouse in spring 2025, with sage florals, ivory silk, and photography by Amal

By Elena Moretti | Published 31 March 2025

Hannah and Oliver brought together Kiwi spirit and French heritage for their spring wedding at Chateau du Pont Bourguet, a romantic stone estate wedding venue near Toulouse. With the bride doubling as interior designer and planner, every detail felt personal, from the sage and gold palette to the newly converted barn reception space. Explore more charming countryside wedding venues in the Toulouse region of southern France.

Photography
Amali Studios
Venue
Chateau du Pont Bourguet, Tarn
Region
Occitanie, France
Couple
Hannah & Oliver

Getting Ready

Bride and bridesmaids with cream umbrellas on stone stairs at European villa during getting ready
Bride in ivory gown revealing dress to bridesmaids in sage dresses during getting ready moment
Wedding dress hanging in elegant bridal suite with chandelier and classic European decor
Bride in ivory gown with bouquet during getting ready moment in classical dressing room

Hannah's Kyha Lucia gown hung beneath a brass chandelier in the bridal suite, its clean strapless silhouette paired with a flowing tulle overskirt for the ceremony. Mlle Coiff styled her hair with a pearl-beaded clip while the bridesmaids slipped into sage green Shona Joy dresses, each cut in a different silhouette. Oliver and his groomsmen kept things relaxed in beige linen Andrew Brooks suits, the spring warmth already filling the stone corridors of the chateau.


Ceremony

Bride and groom walking through petal toss in European stone courtyard with guests celebrating
Bride and groom first kiss during wedding ceremony with tulle veil and stone wall backdrop
Bride walking down aisle during outdoor ceremony at French château with guests in wooden chairs
Bride walking down aisle during outdoor ceremony at historic stone château with guests seated in garden

A vintage Citroen delivered Hannah up the gravel path to the courtyard, setting a playful tone for the ceremony ahead. A close friend officiated, weaving personal stories through the vows as guests gathered on the lawn framed by the chateau's weathered stone walls. Having already married officially in Edinburgh the week before, Hannah and Oliver leaned into the emotional freedom of the moment, exchanging vows that felt unscripted and deeply personal beneath the spring afternoon sky.


Bridal Portraits

Bride with companion in fuchsia dress standing together in garden setting with wrought-iron fence
Bride with bridesmaid in historic stone courtyard with arched windows and ivy
Bride and flower girl posing together in manicured garden estate with swimming pool in background
Bride in ivory gown and veil walking down elegant hallway with terracotta floors

Amali Studios photographed Hannah along the gravel paths and garden hedgerows, her tulle train catching the breeze against the backdrop of mature plane trees. A flower girl in white joined for one frame, the pair framed by the chateau's formal entrance. The fuchsia accent of Hannah's mother's dress added a bold pop of colour to the soft neutral palette in several portraits taken on the stone staircase.


Couple Portraits

Bride and groom kissing in stone courtyard with vintage car and climbing roses
Bride and groom posing with vintage Citroën 2CV at stone château courtyard
Groom touching bride's face on chateau stone staircase with climbing white roses and limestone facade
Bride and groom kissing on stone balcony of neoclassical mansion with white hydrangeas

Amali Studios captured Hannah and Oliver across the chateau grounds in a relaxed, editorial style, moving from the courtyard's worn stone archways to the grand front staircase. One quiet series came after dinner when the couple slipped away for fifteen minutes of stillness, golden evening light catching the long train and veil as they walked together through the garden. The mix of candid movement and composed poses gave the set a natural, filmic quality.


Bridal Party

Bride and bridesmaids in sage green dresses at stone courtyard with ivy-covered walls
Formal bridal party portrait in historic château courtyard with classical architecture
Bridesmaids in sage green dresses walking processional through formal garden with lavender hedging
Bride with bridesmaids in sage dresses walking in garden setting

The four bridesmaids in sage green gathered with Hannah in the courtyard for a relaxed group portrait, each carrying a single stemmed white rose tied with ribbon. A formal shot on the central gravel path arranged both sides of the wedding party symmetrically against the chateau facade. The groomsmen matched the easy mood in their beige linen suits, and a processional down the lavender-lined garden path made for one of the most natural frames of the day.


Cocktail Hour

Cocktail lounge area with umbrellas and seating in stone courtyard at historic venue
Wedding guests gathering around ornate stone fountain during cocktail hour in woodland garden setting
Cocktail hour with guests mingling in courtyard of classical stone manor house with fountain

Guests gathered around the tiered stone fountain in the woodland garden, with upholstered lounge seating arranged against ivy-clad walls in the courtyard. The afternoon unfolded at an unhurried pace, with conversation and laughter filling the spaces between the chateau's weathered stone buildings.


Reception

Bride and groom sharing intimate moment in vintage car during outdoor château reception
Bride and bridesmaid in vintage Citroën 2CV with bouquets at outdoor courtyard wedding reception
Bride and wedding party celebrating around vintage Citroën 2CV during wedding exit in wooded outdoor setting
Newlyweds' petal toss exit at grand neoclassical estate courtyard

Wi's Traiteur served dinner in the newly converted barn space, a glassy orangery-style room that Hannah and Oliver were the first couple to use. Round tables dressed in ivory linen and gold cutlery sat beneath the ruined stone walls, blending the chateau's heritage with a contemporary finish. Captain Star kept the dance floor packed late into the evening, and Ange Giminez provided the cake. Their unrehearsed first dance to James Bay's One Life set the tone for a night full of energy.


Design and Details

Wedding seating chart display with floral arrangements in stone courtyard reception space
Sweetheart table setup in historic stone courtyard with archways and string lights
Ivory and blush roses floating in water feature at wedding venue
Bridal bouquet with white roses and peonies on cream chair in elegant indoor setting

Jungle Utopia built a textural scheme around fragrant roses, peonies, orchids, and eucalyptus, accented with anthurium and Icelandic moss for an organic, layered look. A canvas sail shade with black metal framing sheltered the sweetheart table in the courtyard, while a hand-lettered seating chart on white linen hung from a wrought-iron stand. The colour palette of whites, pearl, sage, and gold ran through every detail, from the charger plates to the ribbon-tied napkins.


Flat Lays

Wedding accessories flat lay with perfume, jewelry and rings on ivory tulle fabric
Bridal bouquet with white orchids and personalized embroidered wedding linens flat lay detail
White bridal bouquet with garden roses and orchids arranged on white linen fabric

A flat lay on ivory tulle arranged the couple's accessories alongside a black glass perfume bottle and a single dried white flower. The bridal bouquet of white phalaenopsis orchids, cream garden roses, and eucalyptus appeared in close-up detail shots, its structure balancing soft and architectural elements. Personalised wedding linens added a bespoke touch to the collection.


Venue

Cocktail hour setup with welcome station in stone château courtyard with ivy-covered facade
Reception setup in historic stone courtyard with round tables and crystal chandelier
Wedding reception setup in historic stone courtyard with round tables and chandelier lighting
Historic stone courtyard reception setup with cream sails and white linens at wedding venue

The 18th-century stone courtyard served as the heart of the celebration, its weathered walls and balustrade staircase providing a warm, textured backdrop for both the ceremony and dinner. Multiple round tables filled the space beneath open sky, clear glassware catching the fading spring light. The newly converted barn ruin, with its glass panels set into the original masonry, gave the reception a modern edge while keeping the estate's character intact.

Aesthetic
VintageModern
Guest Count
-
Budget Range
€50k - €70k
Bride's Dress
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