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Vintage Meets Modern Grace at Chateau du Prieure d'Evecquemont, Paris

A styled editorial at Chateau du Prieure d'Evecquemont blending vintage romance and modern fashion with blush florals. Photos by Alex Vaidean.

By Elena Moretti | Published 23 July 2025

This editorial at Chateau du Prieure d'Evecquemont, a secluded neoclassical wedding estate near Paris explored the balance between vintage sentiment and contemporary grace. Styled by Nick Zharkov and Irena Balashko with blush florals by Tonight and two distinct bridal looks, the shoot unfolded across the ivy-clad facade and golden interiors of this elegant wedding venue in the Ile-de-France countryside.

Getting Ready

Bride seated on bed in ornate chateau bedroom wearing lace bridal bodysuit, filmed on analog with warm grain
Bride in ivory lace lingerie standing on bed holding pink flower in ornate chateau bedroom with blue paneling
Bride in white bridal lingerie standing on bed in ornate chateau bedroom with teal walls and gilded mirror
Bride in white lace bodysuit jumping on bed in blue-panelled chateau bedroom with gold moulding

The morning unfolded in the Blue Room, where powder-blue walls and quiet natural light set a calm tone. The bride slipped into a structured silk gown by The Cadess with a modern off-the-shoulder neckline, with a romantic vintage dress from Retro Me ready for the reception. Alesia Solo finished her look with sheer gloves, bold earrings, and soft natural makeup. The groom dressed in a cream jacket and tailored trousers by Herse 1868.


Bridal Portraits

Bride in off-the-shoulder ivory gown reaching toward chandelier in ornate chateau salon with gilded walls and tulip arrang...
Bride in off-the-shoulder ivory ball gown leaning against stone column holding green bouquet at French chateau forecourt
Bride in off-the-shoulder ivory gown seated on a dining table in a panelled chateau room with coral tulips and chandelier
Bride in off-the-shoulder satin gown seated at a lace-covered table with pink peony arrangements

Inside a grand salon, the bride reached up to touch a crystal and brass chandelier, her ivory gown cascading in soft layers behind her. Alex Vaidean then moved outdoors to the gravel forecourt, where she leaned against a large stone column with her eyes closed, the classical facade of the chateau and manicured topiary hedges stretching behind her in quiet symmetry.


Couple Portraits

Bride and groom walking on chateau driveway past a vintage green convertible with neoclassical facade behind
Bride in ivory ball gown and groom in ivory dinner jacket posed on a vintage black car at a neoclassical chateau
Bride in white ballgown and groom in ivory dinner jacket touching foreheads on neoclassical steps with pink rose arrangements
Bride in off-the-shoulder white satin gown and groom in dark suit seated together in French armchair by ornate fireplace

Alex Vaidean captured the couple on the gravel driveway using a mix of digital, 35mm, and medium format film. In one frame, they posed behind a vintage British-style dark green convertible; in another, the bride sat on the running board while the groom stood with one hand resting on the door. Indoors, a candid first-look moment showed them sharing a glance in a salon filled with natural light.


Reception

Couple cutting three-tiered ivory fondant wedding cake on table styled with red grapes and crystal glassware
Wedding reception table setting
Black and white photo of wedding reception table setting
Wedding reception table setting in a garden with white roses

The reception moved indoors to a grand room where the bride stood beside a formally dressed dining table, glancing back over her shoulder in a second draped ivory silk gown. Maison Mayle created a four-tier ivory fondant cake decorated with white bow details, which the couple cut outdoors in front of the classical stone colonnade as the afternoon light softened.


Design and Details

Four-tier ivory wedding cake with blush and terracotta roses, crystal glassware, and stone colonnade backdrop
Wedding dessert table with tiered white cake, red grapes, blueberries, and champagne flutes on white linen
Floral arrangement of blush roses and coral cosmos on antique French chest with gilded clock and pearl necklace
Chateau dining room tablescape with lace cloth, floral porcelain, peach tulips and pink sweet peas, brass candlesticks and...

Tonight built floral arrangements in gentle hues of blush, toffee, and warm neutrals that spilled organically down the steps and across the long dining table styled with lace, fruit, and antique silver. Natalia Janowska designed the invitation suite, displayed alongside velvet ring boxes and a gold engagement ring with an oval orange-red gemstone set in a diamond halo on a dark antique surface.


More from the Day

Oval gemstone ring in mauve velvet box with gold pearl earrings and parrot tulips on French script
Vintage flat lay with velvet ring boxes, gold jewelry, handwritten French script, and ranunculus
First look between bride and groom
Aesthetic
RusticVintage
Guest Count
-
Budget Range
€70k - €90k
Bride's Dress
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