A Rose Gold Weekend at Chateau La Durantie, Dordogne

Charlotte and Jamie's three-day wedding at Chateau La Durantie in Dordogne with rose gold styling, 44 guests, and romantic French countryside charm.

By Elena Moretti | Published 4 May 2017

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Chateau la Durantie

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Dordogne

Up to 150 guests

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Chateau la Durantie

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Dordogne

Up to 150 guests

From €18,000 4.7 (114)

Charlotte and Jamie gathered forty-four guests for a three-day celebration at Chateau La Durantie, an intimate wedding chateau in the Dordogne countryside. Rose gold accents, cascading florals, and twelve years of shared history came together in Nouvelle-Aquitaine for a weekend of laughter, elegance, and French charm.

Photography

Venue

Chateau la Durantie, Dordogne

Region

Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Couple

Charlotte & Jamie

Getting Ready

A couple portrait taken indoors on a staircase landing, with the groom kissing the bride on the temple while she smiles toward the camera. The groom wears a dark navy tuxedo with a black bow tie, and the bride wears a fitted ivory gown with a deep V-back, pearl or crystal embellishment on the bodice, and a long white veil with her dark hair styled in loose waves. She holds a rounded bouquet of blush and ivory garden roses. The background features an ornate gold gilt-framed mirror and a white balustrade staircase, suggesting a formal chateau or grand manor interior with classic French decor styling. The shot is a mid-length portrait with warm, bright lighting.

A nine-image collage from a French chateau wedding featuring a consistent bride in a fitted white V-neck gown with a tulle skirt and cathedral-length veil, and a groom in a black tuxedo with bow tie. Images include: the bride posing on ornate gilded interior stairs holding a blush pink bouquet of roses; a macaron tower cake in ombre pink-to-white tones decorated with blush roses on a white cake stand; the couple walking away toward a classic French chateau exterior surrounded by grounds; five bridesmaids in light pink satin robes grouped together laughing during getting-ready preparations; the bride seated near tall white panelled doors in a pale interior room holding her bouquet; the couple embracing in front of a large gilded mirror on an ornate interior staircase; the couple standing together in a grand arched doorway with black-and-white tiled floors and gold chandelier; the full wedding party of approximately twelve people posed on chateau grounds with bridesmaids in light pink dresses and groomsmen in dark suits; and a close portrait of the bride holding her blush rose and white bouquet in a sage-green panelled chateau interior room. The overall styling theme is classic French chateau with a blush and white palette throughout. Potential venue feature image.

A bridal portrait taken indoors on the grand staircase of a chateau or historic manor, featuring ornate gold-painted banisters, decorative moldings, and a large gilt-framed mirror on the landing. The bride stands alone on the stairs, wearing a fitted white mermaid-style gown with a deep V-neckline, lace bodice details, and a flowing tulle overskirt that trails down the steps. She holds a rounded bouquet of blush and ivory roses, and her dark hair is styled up. Behind her, a gold baroque-style armchair and a wall-mounted candle sconce are visible, reinforcing the classic French chateau interior aesthetic. The shot is a full-length portrait taken from a slightly low angle, capturing the full gown and architectural details of the space. Potential venue feature image.

Two groomsmen helped adjust Jamie's black bow tie in a scene of quiet camaraderie. Across the chateau, Charlotte and her six bridesmaids gathered in a room with pale walls and soft light. The preparations carried a sense of shared excitement, twelve years of partnership leading to a morning filled with laughter and anticipation.

Bridal Portraits

A bridal portrait of a single bride seated on the floor beside a gold-framed chair upholstered in pale blue damask fabric, set inside a classically decorated French chateau interior. The bride wears a white tulle ball gown with a deep V-neckline and a voluminous skirt spread across the parquet floor, and holds a rounded bouquet of blush pink peonies or garden roses. The room features white painted boiserie wall paneling with gilded carved ornamental details above a tall arched double door, a gold candle sconce on the wall, and a carved white marble fireplace mantel topped with a classical white bust sculpture. The composition is a full-length portrait shot, with the bride positioned slightly off-center against the architectural backdrop. Potential venue feature image.

A couple portrait taken indoors in a French chateau or manor house, with the bride and groom standing close together and smiling at each other beneath a large arched window that frames greenery outside. The groom wears a classic black tuxedo with a white dress shirt and black bow tie, while the bride wears a fitted ivory satin gown with a long cathedral-length veil that fans out across the black-and-white hexagonal tile floor. She holds a bouquet of blush and ivory flowers, likely peonies and roses. The room features ornate gold-framed Louis XVI-style armchairs upholstered in yellow-green fabric, a gilded console table, wall sconces, and a gold lantern-style chandelier hanging from an elaborately molded ceiling. The overall styling is classic and formal. Medium full-length portrait shot. Potential venue feature image.

A bridal portrait taken indoors in what appears to be a chateau or historic French venue, featuring ornate sage green wood-paneled walls with gold trim detailing and a large gold-framed mirror. The bride stands in a fitted mermaid-style white tulle gown with a V-neckline, layered tulle skirt hem, and a long cathedral-length veil, looking down at her bouquet of blush pink and ivory garden roses. Her reflection is visible in the mirror behind her, revealing the full train of the dress. The bouquet is a tight round arrangement in soft blush and cream tones. The room has dark hardwood flooring and classic French interior architectural details. Full-length portrait composition with a classic, formal styling theme.

A couple portrait shot from behind showing the bride and groom walking hand-in-hand toward a large French chateau along a gravel path at golden hour. The bride wears a fitted white mermaid-style gown with a low open back, a cathedral-length train, and a decorative hair piece, while the groom wears a dark navy suit with red-soled shoes visible mid-stride. The chateau facade is built in honey-colored stone with symmetrical shuttered windows, flanked by two ornamental stone urns on pedestals and formally trimmed hedges. Wide shot composition with the chateau as the central focal point. Potential venue feature image.

Charlotte and Jamie posed inside the chateau, standing together in a corridor where natural light fell through tall windows onto the honey-coloured stone. The portraits moved outdoors to the facade, where the couple's relaxed connection shone against the 19th-century architecture and manicured gardens.

Reception

A bridal party group portrait taken on an outdoor stone staircase with ornamental pine cone-topped balustrade finials, likely at a French chateau or formal garden. The bride wears a fitted white gown with a full tulle skirt and long veil, holding a large bouquet of white hydrangeas and pale pink flowers, while the groom wears a navy suit with a black bow tie. Approximately six bridesmaids wear floor-length blush pink multiway dresses and carry round bouquets of white hydrangeas, and roughly six groomsmen wear dark suits with black bow ties. The group of around fourteen people is arranged across several stair steps in a wide group portrait shot, with lavender plantings and manicured greenery visible in the background.

A bridal party portrait taken outdoors featuring the bride and six bridesmaids posing closely together and laughing. The bride wears a white fitted gown with beaded detailing and a long white veil, while all six bridesmaids wear matching blush pink floor-length multiway wrap dresses with a cold-shoulder style. The bridesmaids each carry round bouquets of white hydrangeas, and the bride raises her bouquet of white peonies in the air. The shot is a close-up group portrait taken at mid-distance, with a stone manor building and green trees visible in the background.

The bride and groom are seated at their sweetheart table kissing during an outdoor reception held beneath a large white stretch tent. Their white chiavari chairs are decorated with calligraphy signs reading 'Madame' and 'Monsieur,' each adorned with a hot pink peony. The bride wears a backless white gown with a beaded belt and tulle skirt, with red-soled heels visible beneath; the groom wears a white dress shirt with black suspenders and black trousers. Tall centerpieces of white and blush flowers — including peonies and hydrangeas — are visible on white-linen tables in the background, along with pillar candles, and a group of guests can be seen seated around the reception tables. The overall decor palette is white, blush, and hot pink with a classic French-inspired style. Medium-distance portrait shot.

A bridal party group portrait taken outdoors on the grounds of a French chateau, with the golden stone facade of the manor house serving as the backdrop. The bride wears a fitted white strapless gown and carries a white bouquet, while the groom and groomsmen are dressed in dark navy suits with black bow ties and white pocket squares. The bridesmaids wear floor-length blush pink gowns, and the group of approximately twelve people is arranged in a loose line facing the camera in a wide shot. Two large stone decorative urns flank the group symmetrically on the lawn in front of the chateau. Potential venue feature image.

A bridal party group portrait on the outdoor stone staircase opened the evening, with ornamental pine cone-topped balustrades framing the scene. Inside, the reception glowed with rose gold accents, cascading florals, and candlelight. Forty-four guests shared speeches and toasts before dancing took over the grand salon.

Flat Lays

A getting-ready portrait of a bride and six bridesmaids posed together in an indoor setting with pale gold draped curtains in the background. All seven women are wearing light pink satin robes, with at least one robe visibly monogrammed with the letter 'D'. The bride, positioned at center, has her hair styled up with a decorative hair accessory and wears drop earrings, while the bridesmaids have varying hair styles including loose curls and updos. The group is arranged in two rows, smiling closely together in a tight group portrait composition shot at close range.

Close-up flat lay of a wedding stationery suite arranged on a bed of blush pink and white hydrangeas. The suite includes three pieces: a main invitation card featuring a blush pink and gold foil Art Deco fan/shell pattern with the date 10.19.16, a details card with a sunburst geometric design in white and gold, and an RSVP card, all printed with the names Charlotte and Jamie. The stationery uses a blush pink, white, and rose gold color palette with Art Deco styling, and the pieces are connected with a small rose gold monogram tag. The venue address visible on the details card references Château La Durantie, Dordogne, France.

A close-up portrait of a bride and groom sharing a kiss while each holding a champagne flute with gold-rimmed edges containing pink champagne. The bride wears a white gown with pearl embellishments and drop crystal earrings, while the groom is dressed in a navy tuxedo with a black bow tie and a light pink rose boutonniere. Both wear wedding bands, and the groom also wears a silver watch. The shot is tightly framed from roughly the shoulders up, with the champagne flutes prominent in the foreground, set against a softly blurred outdoor background.

Close-up detail shot of a French macaron tower displayed at a wedding reception dessert table. The tower is arranged in a cone shape on a white pedestal cake stand, featuring an ombré color gradient that transitions from deep raspberry and coral pink at the base through blush and pale peach tones to cream and vanilla at the top. In front of the stand sits a small glass vase with blush pink roses and eucalyptus sprigs. A gold-framed item is partially visible to the right. The table is covered with a white linen, and the background suggests a tented or draped white reception space.

The bridesmaids' matching dresses hung together in the dressing room, their soft tones mirroring the rose gold palette of the celebration. Bridal accessories, the invitation suite, and floral buttonholes were arranged on linen surfaces, each element reflecting the romantic glamour Charlotte had envisioned for the day.

The Venue

The couple chose Chateau la Durantie, a chateau in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

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Chateau la Durantie

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Dordogne

A luxurious 19th-century chateau in Dordogne built in 1840 as the residence of the Duke of Isly, offering exclusive privatisation for weddings up to 150 guests with accommodation for up to 40 on-site.

Up to 150 guests

From €18,000 4.7 (114)

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