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Marie-Antoinette Pastels at Chateau de Clermont-Tonnerre, Somme

Sondra and Edouard's powder blue and blush summer 2024 wedding at Chateau de Clermont-Tonnerre in Somme, photographed by Tatiana Braoun, France.

By Elena Moretti | Published 19 May 2025

Sondra and Edouard brought a Marie-Antoinette-inspired palette of powder blue, blush pink, and buttery yellow to Chateau de Clermont Tonnerre for their summer celebration. Planner Plan'On Event orchestrated a day that moved from a flower-framed forest ceremony to a gilded reception beneath mirrored walls. Tatiana Braoun photographed every chapter of this Franco-American love story set against one of the most elegant countryside wedding destinations in Hauts-de-France.

Photography
Tatiana Braoun
Venue
Chateau de Clermont-Tonnerre
Region
Hauts-de-France, France
Couple
Sondra & Edouard

Getting Ready

Bride's hands holding white bouquet with lace dress and veil detail at elegant indoor venue
Bride in lace wedding dress and veil during getting ready moment at interior venue with tall windows
Bride having veil positioned during getting ready preparations

Sondra dressed in a lace gown with contemporary structure and long sleeves, its open back adding a modern edge to a classic silhouette. Her lace-trimmed cathedral veil, positioned by an attendant near tall windows, caught soft morning light. Enzo le Coiffeur styled her hair to frame the intricate detailing, while Larissa handled makeup that leaned natural and luminous.


Ceremony

Bride and groom seated during outdoor forest ceremony with evergreen trees backdrop
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with Louis XVI chairs and floral aisle markers in wooded clearing
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with wooden chairs and floral aisle arrangements in garden setting
Outdoor wedding ceremony in courtyard of stone estate with twin gateposts and gathered guests

Beneath a grounded floral arch shaped by A l'Ombre des Bleuets, the couple exchanged vows in a tree-lined clearing at Chateau de Clermont Tonnerre. Louis XVI-style rattan-back chairs lined the aisle, their bases dressed with trailing hydrangeas in powder blue and blush pink. Sondra and Edouard sat together during the readings, golden summer light filtering through the canopy as the ceremony grew quietly emotional.


Bridal Portraits

Bride's ivory lace-trimmed veil and train in cottage garden with pink peonies and lavender flowers
Bride in ivory lace dress with open back detail and veil at indoor venue with stone walls
Bride in ivory lace gown with bouquet on country estate grounds with female guests in background
Bride in beaded wedding gown standing by large windows in elegant interior space

Sondra posed against the pale stone facade of the chateau, her ivory lace sleeves and fitted bodice catching afternoon light. She held a hand-tied bouquet of white and blush blooms with loose greenery that echoed the soft garden palette. On the open lawn, her cathedral-length veil swept across the grass, creating a dramatic silhouette against the symmetrical architecture.


Couple Portraits

Bride and groom intimate portrait in classical indoor venue with lace wedding dress
Bride and groom portrait with cathedral veil at neoclassical mansion courtyard
Newlyweds walking together with family after ceremony at garden estate venue
Bride and groom sharing first kiss in formal garden with white flowers and hedge-lined pathway

Tatiana Braoun captured the pair in the courtyard and surrounding parkland, alternating between intimate black-and-white frames and golden-hour color. Edouard adjusted Sondra's veil as they posed near the classical facades, his deep green tailored suit a striking contrast to her ivory lace. The images moved between quiet interior moments with decorative moldings and open-air compositions where the summer evening light did most of the work.


Bridal Party

Bride and bridesmaid posing together in garden at classical stone venue
Bride and bridal party group portrait at classical stone chateau with pastel coordinated attire
Black and white bridal party portrait with bride and groomsmen in forest setting
Bridal party portrait walking in front of French château with cream stone facade

Sondra's bridesmaids wore soft pastel dresses in blush, lavender, and pale blue, each carrying smaller versions of the bridal bouquet. The group gathered on the chateau grounds for portraits in front of the stone facade, the arched windows and shutters framing them. In the forested clearing, the full party lined up among the ceremony chairs, their mixed pastels echoing the Marie-Antoinette palette that shaped every detail.


Cocktail Hour

Welcome cocktail station with drinks dispensers and florals in classical French château courtyard
Cocktail hour reception in historic stone mansion courtyard with guests and catering station
Bride and groom with champagne glasses during cocktail hour at classical stone courtyard venue
Fresh oysters served during cocktail hour at outdoor garden wedding reception

Guests gathered in the classical courtyard for cocktails beneath cream-colored fringed parasols. Reveries et Bois provided vintage wooden service stations that grounded the grandeur with rustic texture. The bride and groom circulated freely, Sondra's lace train trailing across the stone paving as the summer evening settled over the estate.


Reception

Bride and groom cutting wedding cake during indoor reception with sparklers and champagne
Bride surrounded by wedding guests in outdoor garden setting during reception
Champagne tower with guests reaching for glasses during wedding reception
Bride's lace wedding dress with button details during reception dinner at wedding venue

Dinner unfolded inside the chateau beneath gold moldings and mirrored walls, where Gourmet Reception served a refined menu honoring local Picardy flavors. Cremence's three-tiered cake, adorned with hand-crafted sugar flowers in the wedding's pastel palette, anchored the dessert display. A champagne tower of coupe glasses drew guests in for an exuberant group toast before Bazka Boy filled the gilded rooms with music that carried the party deep into the summer night.


Design and Details

Reception dining setup with floral arrangements in ornate period room with marble fireplace
Cream rattan ceremony chair with mixed floral arrangement at garden wedding venue
Multiple bridal bouquets with coral dahlias and baby's breath arranged together in close-up detail
Close-up of pink and white floral arrangement in outdoor garden wedding setting

A l'Ombre des Bleuets carried the couple's watercolor palette through every arrangement, from ceremony arch to reception mantels lined with pale pink hydrangeas, white roses, and peach spray roses. Bridesmaid bouquets mixed coral, blush, and soft tangerine blooms in loose hand-tied clusters. Cream rattan chairs at the ceremony were dressed with low floral arrangements at their bases, trailing petals in rust, yellow, and pink across the natural wood.


Flat Lays

Wedding ceremony program with dried flower petals on wooden chair in garden setting
Bridal accessories and floral arrangement flat lay on white linen beside window
Bridal flat lay with bouquet, rings, and pearl ornament on windowsill in interior room

Custom stationery by Ladem Papeterie set the tone with cream programs scattered with dried flower petals in rust, yellow, and pink. The bride's accessories were arranged on a white linen-draped surface beside lace curtains, a ribbed glass vase of fresh blooms completing the vignette. Textured wallpaper and dark-framed windows in the dressing room provided a moody backdrop for the final details.


Venue

Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with cream chairs and hydrangea aisle in forest clearing
Outdoor ceremony setup with wooden chairs and hydrangea arrangements in wooded garden setting
Classical French château with mansard roof and formal boxwood gardens at luxury wedding venue

Chateau de Clermont Tonnerre in Bertangles, Somme, offered both a forested ceremony clearing and ornate interior salons for the reception. The classical pale stone facade with its symmetrical mansard roofing and tall arched windows gave structure to portraits, while the tree-lined parkland created a natural cathedral for the vows. Inside, gilded moldings and period fireplaces brought 18th-century grandeur to the evening celebrations.

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