A Dance Champions' Elegant Wedding at Chateau de Courcelles, Loire Valley

Roselina and Morten, two-time dance champions, celebrated at Chateau de Courcelles in the Loire Valley with a bilingual ceremony, lace couture, and crystal-lit reception.

By Elena Moretti | Published 10 February 2020

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Chateau de Courcelles

Hauts-de-France · Aisne

Up to 400 guests

From €32,000 4.5 (593)

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Chateau de Courcelles

Hauts-de-France · Aisne

Up to 400 guests

From €32,000 4.5 (593)

Two-time Latin American dance champions Roselina and Morten brought their signature energy and elegance to Chateau de Courcelles, a beautifully restored castle for weddings in the Loire Valley. Set in the rolling countryside of Hauts-de-France, the celebration united guests from Hong Kong, Denmark, and beyond for a day shaped by movement, music, and heartfelt international connection.

Photography

Venue

Chateau de Courcelles, Aisne

Region

Hauts-de-France, France

Couple

Roselina & Morten

Getting Ready

A groom portrait taken outdoors on the grounds of a French chateau, visible in the soft-focus background. The groom leans against a vintage white convertible sports car with red leather interior and wire-spoke wheels, holding a pair of sunglasses in one hand. He wears a black tuxedo with a black bow tie, white dress shirt, a white floral boutonniere, and polished black shoes. The styling is classic black-tie. The image is a medium full-length portrait with a bright, airy exposure.

Inside a grand chateau bedroom, Morten adjusted his black double-breasted tuxedo while Roselina slipped into a long-sleeved lace ball gown with floral applique detailing and a cathedral-length veil. Crystal drop earrings and a delicate ivory floral hair comb completed the bridal look. A champagne toast with groomsmen set the relaxed, joyful tone for the day ahead.

Ceremony

The bride and groom share a kiss while standing elevated at the head of a long reception dining table, with approximately 30 guests seated and standing around them watching and reacting. The indoor reception room features arched white-framed windows, exposed oak timber framing, and crystal chandeliers overhead. The bride wears a full-skirted white ballgown and the groom a black suit; the tables are dressed with white linens, tall pillar candles, white floral centerpieces, and glassware set for a formal dinner. The image is a wide shot capturing the full room and its light-filled interior with a classic, clean decor palette of white and ivory.

An outdoor ceremony setup on the lawn of a French chateau, featuring a full circular floral arch decorated with ivory and pink roses, blush blooms, and trailing green foliage. A white fabric aisle runner is laid on the grass in front of the arch. In the background, a white vintage convertible sports car — likely a Jaguar E-Type — is parked in front of the chateau, which features a mix of pale stone and red brick architecture with pointed slate rooftops typical of French Renaissance style. No people are present in the image. The composition is a wide portrait shot with the arch as the central foreground subject. Potential venue feature image.

A bride and groom share a kiss under a circular floral arch during an outdoor ceremony on the grounds of a French chateau. The arch is densely decorated with blush pink and white blooms — likely garden roses and peonies — interspersed with lush greenery. The bride wears a long-sleeved, lace-bodice ball gown in ivory with a full satin skirt and an extended train, while the groom is dressed in a dark charcoal suit with a white dress shirt and bow tie. A white aisle runner leads up to the arch, and a vintage white convertible sports car is parked to the left in front of the chateau's pink brick and stone facade. The composition is a wide portrait shot with the multi-story chateau centered prominently in the background. Potential venue feature image.

Beneath a circular floral arch of blush roses, ivory peonies, and trailing greenery, Roselina and Morten exchanged bilingual vows on the chateau lawn. The Paris Officiant guided the ceremony while Whispernote Jazz played softly in the background. Guests tossed pink and white petals as the couple walked back up the aisle, framed by the Renaissance turrets and warm brick facade.

Bridal Portraits

A bride and groom walk hand-in-hand across a wide lawn toward a French Renaissance-style chateau with stone and brick façade, pointed turrets, and arched entryway. The bride wears a long-sleeved white ballgown with a cathedral-length train, and the groom is dressed in a black tuxedo. A vintage cream-colored convertible sports car is parked in front of the chateau entrance, adding a classic styling element. The shot is a wide full-length portrait taken from behind the couple, emphasizing the grand scale of the chateau grounds and the sweep of the bridal gown. Potential venue feature image.

A bride and groom are driving away from a small stone chapel in a cream vintage Jaguar E-Type convertible, captured in a wide portrait-orientation shot. The bride is visible in the passenger seat with her arm raised, holding a white and green bouquet aloft in celebration, while the groom drives along a gravel driveway. The chapel in the background is a classic French country-style building with gothic arched windows, a grey slate roof, and a pointed steeple. The overall styling is classic and romantic, with the cream convertible serving as an intentional decor choice that complements the historic setting. Potential venue feature image.

A couple portrait taken outdoors on the grounds of a French chateau, with the historic brick and stone manor house visible in the soft-focus background. The bride wears an ivory ball gown with sheer lace long sleeves and floral appliqué detailing, carrying a small bouquet of white blooms, while the groom wears a black double-breasted tuxedo with a black bow tie and a white floral boutonnière. The two are walking hand-in-hand along a gravel path, both smiling and looking at each other. The shot is a medium full-length portrait taken in bright natural daylight with a classic, formal styling aesthetic.

Roselina's full-skirted ball gown swept across the black-and-white checkered tile floor of the chateau salon as she posed near a grand arched window. Outside, the couple walked hand-in-hand along the gravel drive past their vintage cream Jaguar E-Type convertible, its red leather interior a striking contrast against the stone facade. Every frame captured the easy confidence of two professional dancers completely at home together.

Flat Lays

An outdoor wedding ceremony setup on the lawn of a French chateau estate, with a stone chapel visible to the right of the main castle building. White Chiavari chairs are arranged in a semicircular configuration around a white aisle runner, with a floral arch featuring white and greenery blooms at the altar. Small floral arrangements on stands mark the ends of the chair rows. The ceremony space is unoccupied, suggesting this is a pre-ceremony setup shot. The wide-angle composition captures both the chateau and chapel as backdrop elements alongside the full seating arrangement. Potential venue feature image.

A detail shot of a long reception banquet table set for a wedding dinner in an indoor venue with exposed wooden beams and soft pink ambient lighting. The table is dressed in a white linen cloth with place settings featuring silver cutlery, crystal wine glasses, white monogrammed napkins, small green favour boxes, and white place cards. Individual bread rolls sit on side plates at each setting. Tall crystal candelabras holding white pillar candles run along the centre of the table, alternating with low arrangements of white flowers, likely roses and peonies. The table stretches into the background where guests can be seen seated, creating a strong sense of depth. The overall decor palette is all-white and crystal with classic, formal styling.

A close-up detail shot of bridal getting-ready accessories arranged on a pale sage green upholstered surface. A Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil bottle with a rose gold cap and pink-tinted shimmer liquid is the central focus, surrounded by a delicate bridal hair accessory featuring small white fabric flowers, pearl-like beads, and silver wire detailing, consistent with a hair vine or comb style. The styling reflects a classic, polished bridal aesthetic with a rose gold and white color palette.

A two-panel detail flat lay from a bridal getting-ready session. The left panel shows a pair of Jimmy Choo pointed-toe stiletto heels in champagne gold glitter, photographed from above against a sage green textile surface. The right panel is a close-up of a white lace wedding gown, showing intricate floral appliqué lace detailing on what appears to be a fitted bodice with a deep V-neckline, softly backlit to highlight the texture of the fabric.

A cream invitation suite illustrated with the chateau's facade anchored the stationery collection, paired with a sage green wax seal and elegant script typography. Jimmy Choo champagne gold glitter stilettos caught the light beside Tom Ford Soleil body oil. Inside, long banquet tables glowed with crystal candelabras, white pillar candles, monogrammed napkins, and pale mint Laduree favour boxes at each place setting.

More from the Day

A four-piece live wedding band performs indoors in a room with a terracotta brick ceiling, herringbone wood floor, and white walls. The female vocalist, wearing a short pink sequined dress, sings into a microphone with one arm raised expressively; she is flanked by a keyboard player in a white shirt and suspenders, a drummer in a dark waistcoat, and a double bass player in a white shirt and bow tie. The room is decorated with a crystal chandelier and a mounted stag head on the wall, with warm red ambient uplighting adding to the atmosphere. Wide shot capturing the full band setup, with music stands, a red keyboard, and PA speakers visible.

The bride and groom are making their entrance into the wedding reception hall, holding hands and facing each other as guests applaud around them. The indoor venue features exposed wooden beams, a crystal chandelier overhead, and tall white pillar candles as centerpieces on tables dressed with white linens and silver chiavari chairs. The bride wears a long-sleeve lace ballgown with an illusion bodice and has her hair pinned up with a floral accessory, while the groom wears a dark charcoal suit. Approximately 15-20 guests are visible in the background, dressed in formal attire. The image is a wide shot capturing the full scene from behind the groom's left shoulder.

The couple shares their first dance in an indoor reception venue with a warm terracotta tile ceiling, herringbone parquet wood floor, and a chandelier overhead. The groom, wearing a black tuxedo with a black bow tie, lifts the bride slightly off the floor while smiling at her; she wears a white fitted gown with a distinctive large bow detail at the open back. Approximately 20 guests stand in a circle around the dance floor, clapping and watching, dressed in colorful cocktail attire including a bright yellow dress and a teal floral gown. The walls are lit with a warm pink-toned uplighting, and the overall styling is classic and modern. Medium wide shot capturing both the couple and the surrounding guests.

A wide exterior shot of a French chateau with warm terracotta and stone facade, steeply pitched slate roof with dormer windows, and symmetrical wings. A classic white convertible sports car with a red interior — likely a vintage Jaguar E-Type — is parked on the gravel driveway in front of the building, with what appears to be a figure seated inside. The composition frames the full chateau facade with the car as a focal point in the foreground, emphasizing the historic architecture. Potential venue feature image.

Aesthetic

Elegant, International

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Bride's Dress

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Venue

Chateau de Courcelles

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A 17th-century family-owned château in the heart of 25 hectares of parkland, featuring 20 rooms and suites, Michelin-starred gastronomy, and exclusive event spaces for weddings up to 400 guests with accommodation for 50.

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