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Citrus Accents and Chinese Heritage at Chateau de Garrevaques, Occitanie

Jennifer and Guillaume's spring wedding at Chateau de Garrevaques blended French and Chinese heritage with citrus florals. Photos by Aibo Studio.

By Elena Moretti | Published 13 January 2026

Jennifer and Guillaume blended French elegance with Chinese heritage for their spring wedding at Chateau de Garrevaques, a private 15th-century wedding estate near Toulouse. Citrus garlands, a princess gown imported from China, and regional cuisine from Falcou Catering shaped a day full of warmth and cross-cultural detail in the sun-drenched countryside of southern France.

Photography
Aibo Studio
Venue
Château de Garrevaques, Tarn
Region
Occitanie, France
Couple
Jennifer & Guillaume

Getting Ready

Black and white image of bridesmaid holding up back of bride's satin wedding dress in dark room
Groom in grey suit reading a letter from his bride in a stone building doorway before the ceremony
Bride in white satin robe with feather-trimmed sleeves looking out window during getting ready with hair in updo
Groom in ivory dinner jacket and two groomsmen in navy suits walking down chateau stone steps laughing

Jennifer began her morning surrounded by close family, slipping into a princess-style gown imported from China with layers of ivory tulle cascading to the floor. Her mother styled her hair, and she finished the look herself with French pearl earrings and a natural complexion. Guillaume dressed in a crisp Suitsupply suit nearby, reading a handwritten note from his bride before stepping out into the spring light.


Ceremony

Outdoor woodland ceremony with couple at altar under trees, white Chiavari chairs, and baby's breath aisle
Father escorting bride in ivory ballgown with lavender and blush bouquet along red brick terrace
Black and white image of bride embracing older woman after ceremony with guests in background
Bride reading personal vows from booklet with microphone during outdoor garden ceremony

Beneath a canopy of mature trees in the garden, Jennifer walked arm-in-arm toward Guillaume, who waited in a white dinner jacket with a floral boutonniere by Fanny Caminade-Espitalier. The wooded setting gave the vows a quiet, grounded feeling, with dappled spring sunlight filtering through the branches above the couple and their seated guests.


Bridal Portraits

Bride seated indoors draped in voluminous ivory tulle veil with pearl necklace and dark background
Bride on stone staircase holding garden bouquet of peach roses, white peonies, and blue delphinium
Bride seated with veil draped over her head wearing strapless ivory satin gown and pearl necklace in moody light
Groom in cream dinner jacket with black velvet bow tie and peach boutonniere on terrace

Jennifer posed on the stone staircase of the red-brick chateau, her voluminous tulle skirt catching the late afternoon breeze against blue-shuttered windows. In a second series, she sat draped beneath her cathedral veil, the ivory fabric pooling softly in her lap while warm light from the windows traced the contours of her strapless bodice.


Couple Portraits

Bride in embellished ivory gown with blue floral embroidery seated on garden bench with groom in cream dinner jacket
Bride in strapless satin ball gown and groom in cream dinner jacket walking along red-brick chateau path
Black-and-white portrait of groom carrying laughing bride in his arms on a lawn with trees behind
Black and white portrait of bride in strapless ballgown and groom in white dinner jacket walking on chateau gravel courtyard

Aibo Studio guided Jennifer and Guillaume through the grounds, capturing them hand-in-hand along a gravel path lined with stone balustrades and red flower urns. On a white wrought-iron bench in the garden, they paused together, Guillaume resting a hand on Jennifer's shoulder while spring greenery framed them from every angle.


Cocktail Hour

Black and white close-up of champagne being poured into flutes on a bar counter during wedding reception
Gourmet tomato bar station with heirloom tomatoes, artisan salts, olive oil, and white blossom branches
Stacked bowls of watermelon and mozzarella salad with heirloom tomato crate and vegan labels on buffet
Wedding guests seated with white parasols during outdoor cocktail hour on garden lawn

Champagne flowed freely during the outdoor cocktail hour, with guests gathering on the sunlit terrace. A tasting station offered locally produced oils and salts paired with ripe tomatoes, a nod to the regional specialties that Jennifer and Guillaume wanted woven through the menu. The relaxed, jazzy atmosphere set the tone for what was to come.


Reception

Bride and groom cutting a croquembouche with lit sparklers during outdoor evening reception in black and white
Couple standing at head of banquet table with guests, sage glassware, lemon accents, and fairy lights on garden terrace
Bride and groom lean over reception table styled with vegetables, coral roses, and champagne in golden light
Chef in white jacket preparing heirloom tomato and cheese spread at outdoor catering station

Falcou Catering served a multi-course dinner al fresco on the terrace, bordered by a curved stone balustrade, as the spring evening cooled. The meal concluded with a towering croquembouche adorned with spun sugar, which the couple sliced together under the soft glow of string lights. Different Music kept guests dancing late into the night on the garden floor.


Design and Details

Reception table with lemon and eucalyptus garland runner, gold candlesticks, and green goblets
Wicker basket of white paper hand fans and cone holders with pink, white, and yellow flower petals on grass
Lets Eat menu card with lemon illustration beside eucalyptus and lemon garland table runner
Gold-framed welcome mirror sign with multilingual calligraphy on black easel in garden

The design threaded sunny hues of blue, pink, yellow, and pastel through every surface. Fanny Caminade-Espitalier built the floral story around citrus and eucalyptus, adding a fresh, vibrant energy to the lemon-and-greenery garlands that dressed the long banquet tables. White linen, white paper fans in wicker baskets, and hand-painted Chinese accents unified the palette.

Aesthetic
Cross-cultural chic
Guest Count
-
Budget Range
€30k - €50k
Bride's Dress
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