Colourful Blooms and Red Brick at L'Orangerie des Demoiselles, Toulouse

Florence and Jeremy's colourful wedding at L'Orangerie des Demoiselles near Toulouse, planned by Gali M and captured by Guillaume Gimenez.

By Elena Moretti | Published 9 May 2023

Colourful Blooms and Red Brick at L'Orangerie des Demoiselles, Toulouse

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Florence and Jeremy celebrated at L'Orangerie des Demoiselles, a beautifully restored 18th-century chateau near Toulouse. Planned by Magali from Gali M and captured by Guillaume Gimenez, their colourful celebration blended heartfelt moments with the distinctive character of Occitanie.

Photography

Guillaume Gimenez

Venue

L'Orangerie des Demoiselles

Region

Occitanie, France

Couple

Florence & Jeremy

Getting Ready

A getting-ready portrait of the groom standing alone indoors beside a tall window with iron-grid detailing, gazing to the side with one hand holding the lapel of his jacket. He is dressed in a navy blue tuxedo with black satin shawl lapels, a white dress shirt, and a black bow tie. The composition is a mid-length portrait framed by soft natural window light on one side and a plain warm-toned wall on the other, creating a classic, formal styling aesthetic.

Florence dressed in a sunlit room within the 18th-century chateau, her gown's delicate detailing caught in warm light as final adjustments were made. A sense of calm anticipation filled the space, punctuated by laughter and the soft clink of champagne glasses. The bride's look balanced elegance with ease, perfectly suited to the colourful day ahead.

Bridal Portraits

A close-up detail shot of a bride holding her bridal bouquet, with the bride's face softly out of focus in the background. The bride is wearing a white strapless gown and has dark hair. The bouquet features a mix of peach garden roses, peach ranunculus, a cream poppy with a yellow center, cobalt blue delphinium, soft peach tulips, white stock flowers, and trails of silver-dollar eucalyptus, creating a warm peach-and-cobalt blue color palette with greenery accents. The composition is a tight portrait-style detail shot with a shallow depth of field that draws focus entirely to the bouquet's floral arrangement.

A groom portrait taken indoors in what appears to be a billiards room within a chateau or manor house. The groom stands beside a pool table with teal felt, wearing a navy blue tuxedo with black satin shawl lapels, a white dress shirt, and a black bow tie, with one hand resting on the table and the other in his pocket. The room features ornate patterned encaustic floor tiles in grey, white, and brown, pale walls with a mauve lower panel, and open doorways leading to further rooms — one of which reveals golden yellow curtains. The composition is a full-length portrait shot at eye level.

A portrait of the groom standing indoors near large windows, looking down at a bridal bouquet he holds at his side. He is dressed in a fitted navy blue tuxedo with a shawl lapel, white dress shirt, and black bow tie. The bouquet is a loose, garden-style arrangement featuring coral and peach poppies, blush and cream ranunculus, yellow tulips, blue delphinium, white hyacinth, dusty pink stock, and eucalyptus foliage. Natural window light illuminates the scene against a plain plaster wall, giving the image a clean, modern aesthetic. The shot is a medium portrait framed from roughly knee height to above the head.

A bridal portrait shot outdoors in front of a red brick building featuring a large teal arched double door with decorative ironwork. The bride wears a white one-shoulder ballgown with a full satin skirt and holds the bridle of a dark brown-black horse whose mane is braided with small dark flowers. She is looking down at the horse's nose, which she is cradling gently with her other hand. Behind her to the right, a loose floral arrangement on the steps features blooms in coral, peach, white, blue, and orange tones. The overall styling is modern and clean. Medium full-length portrait composition.

Framed by the red-brick architecture and blooming gardens of L'Orangerie des Demoiselles, Florence fulfilled a lifelong dream by posing with her horse, Blacky. The scene felt cinematic in the golden southern light, the chateau's grand facade providing a striking contrast to the organic warmth of the moment. Each portrait captured the bride's quiet confidence against the distinctive Toulouse backdrop.

Couple Portraits

A couple portrait taken outdoors against a historic building facade featuring alternating brick and stone construction. The bride wears a white structured ball gown with an asymmetric one-shoulder bow detail and a full satin skirt, her dark hair styled in a low chignon; she holds a loose, garden-style bouquet of peach garden roses, coral ranunculus, white ranunculus, blue accents, and eucalyptus. The groom wears a fitted navy tuxedo with a black bow tie and black oxford shoes, and the two are holding hands while looking at each other. The image is a full-length couple portrait shot at a medium distance with a clean, modern aesthetic.

A couple portrait taken outdoors in front of a large teal-painted double door set within a rounded brick archway, with decorative wrought-iron fanlight detailing and a hanging lantern above. The groom wears a navy tuxedo with a black bow tie, and the bride wears a strapless white ball gown with a structured bodice and a full skirt with a trailing hem, her hair pulled back in a low bun. She holds a loose, garden-style bouquet of peach and orange roses, blue delphinium, white ranunculus, and eucalyptus foliage, and looks downward while the groom faces the camera with his arm around her. Clustered floral arrangements in matching peach, orange, blue, and white tones with eucalyptus are placed along the base of the doorstep on both sides, reinforcing a warm, earthy color palette with cool blue accents. The composition is a full-length portrait shot with the architectural doorway serving as a strong graphic backdrop.

A couple portrait taken outdoors against a light stone building facade, with the bride and groom holding hands and walking. The groom wears a navy tuxedo with black satin lapels, a white dress shirt, and a black bow tie. The bride wears a white structured satin ball gown with a distinctive wide off-the-shoulder portrait collar and a fitted sash waist, her dark hair pulled back in a half-updo; she is laughing and looking toward the camera. She carries a colorful bouquet featuring peach ranunculus, coral roses, orange tulips, yellow carnations, cobalt blue delphinium, pale blue flowers, and eucalyptus foliage. The overall styling is modern and formal. Medium portrait shot, slightly shallow depth of field.

A couple portrait taken outdoors in front of a large teal-painted double door set into an exposed terracotta brick facade. The groom stands slightly in front wearing a navy tuxedo with black satin lapels, a white dress shirt, and a black bow tie, with his hands clasped in front. The bride stands behind him with one hand resting on his shoulder, wearing a strapless ivory ball gown with a structured sweetheart neckline and full satin skirt. She holds a loosely arranged bouquet featuring peach garden roses, coral ranunculus, cobalt blue delphinium, ivory blooms, and eucalyptus. Low floral arrangements in the same color palette — peach, orange, cobalt blue, and ivory — are placed on the steps flanking the couple on both sides, creating a coordinated ground-level floral installation. The overall styling is modern and classic with a bold, warm-toned floral palette. Medium portrait shot.

Florence and Jeremy explored the chateau's gardens as Guillaume Gimenez documented their connection with a balance of elegance and spontaneity. Amid the colourful blooms and red-brick archways, the couple moved naturally together, their ease reflecting years of shared history. The late light of Toulouse softened every frame, lending the portraits a warm, golden quality.

Cocktail Hour

A cocktail hour bar station set up outdoors against the rendered facade of a French venue with red brick window surrounds. The bar is a vintage-style warm pine wood counter with a zinc or slate grey top, styled with two large floral arrangements featuring peach garden roses, orange ranunculus, lavender-blue delphiniums, white poppies, and eucalyptus foliage. A tray of pink champagne coupe glasses and a dark bottle of sparkling wine sit on the bar surface alongside a printed menu card. A ground-level floral arrangement at the base of the bar mirrors the same color palette of peach, orange, white, and purple blooms with soft green hydrangea and eucalyptus. The overall decor palette is a warm peach and coral paired with dusty purple and sage green, giving a garden-style aesthetic. Wide shot, no people present.

Guests gathered on the terrace as cocktails flowed and conversation filled the garden air. Pastel-toned floral arrangements softened the architecture while candles began to glow in the fading light. The relaxed atmosphere carried the energy of a gathering shaped by Magali from Gali M, where every detail felt intentional yet unhurried.

Reception

Close-up detail shot of a wedding reception place setting featuring a hand-torn deckle-edge place card with the name 'Florence' written in copper-toned calligraphy script. Gold flatware is laid on a light grey linen tablecloth alongside a clear crystal wine glass and a decorative silver-patterned knife. The floral centerpiece spills into the frame with peach and coral garden roses, ivory hydrangea, soft white ranunculus, touches of blue flowers, and eucalyptus foliage, creating a warm peach, ivory, and green palette with a classic romantic styling.

A close-up detail shot of an outdoor wedding reception table set against the stone façade of what appears to be a French chateau or manor. The long rectangular table is dressed in a pale grey linen with place settings of layered grey charger plates and white dinner plates, gold-toned flatware, and crystal glassware. A lush floral runner runs the length of the table, composed of orange Iceland poppies, peach garden roses, blush ranunculus, blue delphinium, dusty blue scabiosa, and eucalyptus foliage. Slim grey taper candles in varying heights are lit and interspersed throughout the floral arrangement, adding vertical structure. Gold bamboo-style chairs are visible along one side of the table. The overall decor palette is grey, peach, orange, and blue, with a classic French garden aesthetic.

Dinner unfolded beside the Orangerie doors, where candlelight and pastel arrangements transformed the space into a romantic tableau. Music and laughter carried through the evening as guests dined surrounded by the chateau's distinctive red-brick walls and garden greenery. The celebration continued into the night, speeches giving way to dancing under soft light.

Flat Lays

A flat lay detail shot featuring a bottle of Ruinart Brut Champagne (Reims, France) laid diagonally on a light surface surrounded by an arrangement of loose flower heads. The floral palette includes orange and coral Icelandic poppies, peach and apricot parrot tulips, blush and white ranunculus, small blue delphinium florets, and white hellebores. The bottle has a dark green glass body, gold foil capsule, and a cream label with gold border. No people are present; the image is styled as a product or wedding detail shot with a vibrant, garden-inspired color palette.

A close-up flat lay detail shot of a wedding reception place setting on a dusty blue-grey linen tablecloth. The place setting features a pale blue decorative charger plate with a white lace-edged rim, topped with a white deckle-edge French menu card reading 'Le menu' in coral-red calligraphy script, flanked by white and gold flatware with two forks on the left and a knife on the right. Two clear glass goblets sit to the upper right alongside a small white place card with calligraphed script. The upper portion of the image is filled with a lush floral centerpiece composed of coral poppies, peach and apricot garden roses, cream hydrangeas, blush and pink ranunculus, cobalt blue delphinium, dusty miller, eucalyptus, and small peach wax flowers, all arranged in a loose, organic garden-style design with grey-blue taper candles visible in the background.

A styled flat-lay detail shot of wedding dessert tableware arranged on a light grey surface. Two pale blue lace-edged ceramic plates each hold a slice of layered white cake, a white macaron with a small gold leaf detail, and a small yellow-centered flower used as garnish. Gold and white two-tone cutlery — a fork and spoon — is placed beside each plate. Scattered across the surface are peach poppies, small blue delphinium florets, and an orange garden rose, along with draped lengths of frayed pale blue silk ribbon. The overall decor palette combines pale blue, white, gold, and soft peach in a refined yet romantic styling.

A flat lay detail shot of bridal accessories arranged on a light grey surface. Two pairs of Bella Belle ivory bridal shoes are featured — one embellished pointed-toe flat and one strappy heel with floral lace and beaded detailing — surrounded by loose blooms including blush and white ranunculus, peach poppies, orange peonies, and scattered blue delphinium petals. A terracotta silk ribbon weaves through the composition alongside a bottle of Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel perfume, a delicate silver chain necklace, and a diamond ring tucked into one of the ranunculus blooms. The overall color palette combines ivory, blush, peach, and terracotta with soft neutral tones.

Detail shots revealed the day's layered styling: colourful floral arrangements in soft pastels, handwritten stationery, and table settings dressed with care against the warm red-brick backdrop. Each element reflected the region's relaxed sophistication, from the garden-gathered bouquets to the candlelit centrepieces that glowed as evening fell.