A Catholic and Muslim Wedding from Chateau d'Esclimont to Paris

Renata and Dominique's Catholic and Muslim wedding from Chateau d'Esclimont to Paris, blending two cultures in one celebration captured by Studio Cabrelli.

By Elena Moretti | Published 9 October 2013

A Catholic and Muslim Wedding from Chateau d'Esclimont to Paris

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Renata and her French husband Dominique celebrated with both a Catholic and Muslim ceremony, blending two cultural traditions into one joyful union. Captured by Studio Cabrelli from Chateau d'Esclimont to the streets of Paris, their wedding was a cross-cultural celebration of love, laughter, and the courage to bring two worlds together.

Photography

Studio Cabrelli

Venue

Chateau d'Esclimont

Region

Champagne, France

Couple

Renata & Dominique

Getting Ready

A couple poses playfully on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris, with the Arc de Triomphe clearly visible in the background. The bride wears a white ballgown with a heavily layered, ruffled organza skirt and a lace bodice with cap sleeves, her hair styled in an updo with drop earrings; the groom wears a dark charcoal suit with a grey tie and glasses. Both are laughing and pointing at each other in a candid, lighthearted moment mid-street, with passing cars visible in the background. The shot is a full-length portrait taken at street level with a shallow depth of field that keeps the couple in sharp focus against the blurred Parisian boulevard.

A couple poses together in a close portrait shot during what appears to be a wedding reception with North African or Middle Eastern cultural styling. The groom wears a dark suit with a white dress shirt and white tie, while the bride is dressed in a traditional embroidered garment featuring bold red, orange, green, and white geometric patterns. She wears an ornate silver and white beaded headpiece, dramatic eye makeup, and has henna designs visible on her hand. The indoor venue features warm amber lighting from decorative Moorish-style pendant lanterns and ornamental wall details visible in the background, creating a richly styled atmosphere. Candles and additional warm light sources are faintly visible in the far background.

A black-and-white getting-ready scene featuring two young children, likely a page boy and a flower girl. The boy, positioned in the center of the frame, wears a flat cap, white shirt, and suspenders, and looks directly toward the camera with a serious expression. In the foreground, the flower girl is seen from behind, her hair styled in an updo decorated with small white floral pins, and she holds a round hand mirror. The setting appears to be an indoor preparation room with a marble surface visible in the background. The image is a candid medium shot with soft contrast, capturing an unguarded moment between the two children during wedding preparations.

A triptych of getting-ready images. Left panel: a wide interior shot of a formal room with deep red walls, ornate plaster ceiling medallion, and tall draped windows, where an ivory ruffled ballgown wedding dress hangs from the ceiling light fixture. Top right panel: a black-and-white image of the bride seated in a white robe having her hair styled by two attendants, with makeup and styling tools visible on the counter in the background. Bottom right panel: a close-up portrait of the bride in a white robe with fully styled hair and makeup, posing alongside a young boy dressed in a white shirt, suspenders, and a flat cap, both smiling at the camera.

Renata prepared at Chateau d'Esclimont with a mix of nerves and excitement, her bridal look taking shape as Studio Cabrelli documented every candid moment. The morning carried the energy of a cross-cultural celebration, with personal details from both Catholic and Muslim traditions visible in the getting-ready space. Despite a two-hour transport delay from Paris, Dominique from Studio Cabrelli showed patience and professionalism throughout.

Ceremony

A composite of three wedding images. Top left (black and white): A young boy in a white suit and cap walks down an aisle lined with guests during a ceremony processional, carrying what appears to be a small item. Top right (black and white): The bride in a lace V-neck gown with a full skirt is escorted down the aisle by an older gentleman, likely her father, with several guests visible in the background under a chandelier in an indoor ceremony space. Bottom: A color portrait of the bride and groom seated outdoors with the same young boy between them; the groom wears a charcoal grey suit with a grey tie, the boy wears a light grey outfit with suspenders and a kippah, and the bride wears a lace sleeveless wedding gown with a plunging neckline. The background shows the stone facade of a chateau with greenery. Portrait composition.

A couple shares a ceremonial drink from a decorative cup during what appears to be a Jewish wedding ceremony, likely the kiddush or the sharing of wine under the chuppah. The bride wears a white hooded cape or veil with gold embroidered detailing, while the groom wears a dark suit with a white tallit (prayer shawl) draped over his shoulders and glasses. A female guest or officiant is visible in the foreground. The setting is indoors with ornate brick or carved stone walls, hanging lanterns with intricate metalwork, and warm ambient lighting, suggesting a historic or traditionally decorated venue. The shot is a close-up portrait capturing an intimate ceremonial moment.

The Catholic ceremony at Chateau d'Esclimont unfolded with formality and emotion, the historic setting lending gravitas to the couple's vows. A separate Muslim ceremony honoured Renata and Dominique's shared cultural heritage, bringing both families together in a second, equally meaningful exchange. Studio Cabrelli captured the distinct character of each ceremony, the architecture and emotion shifting between the two traditions.

Bridal Portraits

A bridal portrait taken indoors in a corridor or hallway of what appears to be a classic French chateau or manor house. The bride stands three-quarter turned toward the camera, looking back over her shoulder with a smile, wearing a white ball gown with a lace illusion back bodice and a voluminous tiered ruffle skirt with a long train. She holds a small bouquet of pale pink and white flowers, likely tulips or roses. The hallway features grey-painted wood panelling on the lower walls, striped wallpaper in muted pink and grey tones on the upper walls, a gold-framed mirror, and a wrought-iron candle wall sconce. The floor is covered in pink carpeting with a subtle geometric motif. The composition is a full-length portrait shot with shallow depth of field, with a second doorway visible in the background.

A couple portrait taken outdoors on the grounds of a French chateau, with the stone and brick Renaissance-style castle visible and slightly out of focus in the background. The groom, wearing a dark navy suit with a light blue dress shirt, stands behind the bride with his arms around her waist. The bride wears a sleeveless lace-bodice white gown and holds a bouquet of blush pink roses and white blooms with small filler flowers. The composition is a medium portrait shot with the couple centered in the foreground and the chateau's distinctive conical turret and red brick chimneys framing the background.

A bride in a long white gown with long sleeves stands on an ornate wrought-iron staircase inside a richly decorated interior, gazing to one side in a full-length portrait shot. The setting features warm amber-toned walls with decorative painted motifs, framed mirrors, and small red lanterns lining the staircase railing, suggesting a Moorish or riad-style venue. In the foreground, a large geometric mosaic lantern glows in deep amber and gold, dominating the left side of the frame and casting warm light throughout the scene. The overall decor palette is deep amber, gold, and red with an ornate, Middle Eastern-influenced aesthetic.

A composite of two outdoor couple portrait shots taken at iconic Paris locations. In the left image, the bride and groom walk together on the Pont Alexandre III bridge, surrounded by its ornate cast-iron lampposts with gold detailing; the bride wears a strapless ruffled white ballgown with a voluminous layered skirt, and the groom wears a charcoal grey suit. In the right image, the couple shares a kiss at Place de la Concorde, with the Luxor Obelisk and the Eiffel Tower both visible in the background; the bride's ruffled white gown is shown in full, and the couple is positioned on an ornate stone balustrade with gilded decorative elements. Both shots are wide couple portraits taken in natural daylight with a classic, formal styling approach.

During a photo session across Paris, Studio Cabrelli captured Renata against the city's grand landmarks and quiet side streets. The bridal portraits balanced couture elegance with the raw beauty of the Parisian backdrop, each frame telling a different chapter of the love story. The combination of formal styling and spontaneous city energy gave the portraits a cinematic, editorial quality.

Reception

A diptych of two candid reception moments taken indoors in what appears to be a rustic, warmly decorated venue with ornate wooden shelving, traditional lanterns, and ambient lighting visible in the background. On the left, two men in dark suits share an embrace, with a small group of guests visible behind them. On the right, two men in suits — one in charcoal, one in light blue — exchange what appears to be a small green envelope or card, likely a monetary gift, while guests with cameras photograph the moment in the background. Both frames capture close-up, candid guest interaction shots with a warm, low-light indoor atmosphere consistent with a traditional or classic wedding celebration style.

Black-and-white portrait of the bride and groom sharing a kiss during the reception, likely at the wedding cake cutting moment. The bride wears a lace-detailed dress with floral hair accessories and holds a champagne flute, while the groom wears a dark suit with a boutonniere and glasses. In the foreground, a pièce montée (traditional French macaron tower) is partially visible, and ornate plasterwork decor is visible on the wall behind the couple. The image has high contrast with bright uplighting illuminating the couple against a darker background.

The reception brought together guests from both cultural backgrounds for an evening of food, speeches, and dancing. The celebration mixed French and international traditions with ease, the menu and entertainment reflecting the couple's dual heritage. As the evening built, the dance floor filled with guests from both ceremonies, united by the warmth and joy of the occasion.

Flat Lays

A three-part detail flat lay composite showcasing reception table styling with a classic French-inspired theme. The left panel shows a white folded napkin secured with an antique gold cameo brooch napkin ring alongside silver cutlery. The top right panel features a place card reading 'Bon Appétit' next to a monogrammed paper menu or program printed with ornate black ink framing and a miniature black chair figurine as a table decoration. The bottom right panel shows a Ladurée-branded macaron tower topped with a white porcelain bride and groom cake topper figurine, lit from behind by warm bokeh lights. The overall decor palette is white, gold, and blush, with a refined Parisian-inspired styling theme.

Close-up detail shot of a traditional French macaron tower (pièce montée) centerpiece at a wedding reception, displayed on a sage green base with a white decorative cake board and topped with a classic bride-and-groom ceramic figurine topper. The tower features rows of uniform tan/caramel-colored macarons with a personalized gold plaque bearing the couple's names and wedding date. The tower is placed on a table with a dusty rose damask-patterned linen. In the background, the reception room features salmon-pink walls, mounted stag antler decor, a wrought-iron chandelier with warm bulb lighting, tall candelabras with white tapers, and round guest tables set with gold Chiavari chairs and neutral linens, indicating a classic French château interior with a warm, candlelit reception atmosphere.

An aerial wide shot of an outdoor wedding ceremony setup at a French château estate, viewed from an elevated vantage point. A white aisle runner extends across a stone balustrade bridge over a moat or ornamental canal, leading to rows of white chairs arranged in a ceremony configuration on a gravel terrace. The formal French garden beyond features manicured lawns, clipped topiary cones, and geometric hedging stretching into the distance. One person is visible on the bridge, appearing to make final preparations. Potential venue feature image.

A three-image collage documenting an indoor Moroccan-style wedding ceremony and reception. The top image is a close-up detail shot of a traditional ceramic plate with orange and blue geometric patterns holding dates on a pink tissue, alongside two pink milk-filled flute glasses decorated with pink ribbon and lace wrapping, set on a mauve embossed tablecloth against a carved terracotta wall — these are traditional North African wedding ceremony elements. The bottom-left image shows the bride and groom with an older male guest in an indoor stone-walled venue; the bride wears a white hooded kaftan-style cape with gold embroidery and a white veil, while the groom wears a white dress shirt and tie. The bottom-right image shows the bride receiving or tasting food from a plate held by a female guest, with several other guests visible in the background, capturing an interactive ceremonial moment consistent with a traditional Moroccan or North African wedding ritual.

Bridal accessories, personal details from both ceremonies, and elegant stationery were arranged with care against soft fabric surfaces. Rings, cultural keepsakes, and floral accents bridged the Catholic and Muslim elements of the celebration. Each flat lay captured the considered, cross-cultural approach that defined Renata and Dominique's wedding story.