Ashley & Martin’s welcome dinner in the Loire Valley took place in France, at the Château du Grand Lucé. The blue theme and the outdoor setting created a relaxed atmosphere as the day drew to a close. Aerial views of the château highlight the beauty of the location. This gathering set a positive tone for the big day ahead.

Aerial black and white view of a French chateau with symmetrical formal gardens and a church spire visible in the distance.
Aerial view of a wedding reception setup with a long white table and scattered round tables on a green lawn.
Elegant curved staircase with white balusters frames an antique French settee and vintage wall art in a classic interior.
A blurred crystal chandelier with glowing white bulbs creates an abstract pattern of light and glass in warm golden tones.
An elegant woman in a white off-shoulder wedding gown poses gracefully on an ornate vintage settee with gilded details.
A couple in white attire descend stone steps together outside an elegant building with architectural details and greenery.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception setup with white chairs and long table in front of a grand French chateau.
Wedding party and guests gather in a courtyard surrounded by stone walls as a couple poses at the top of steps.
A couple in light summer attire dancing together outdoors with other people visible in the background.
A perfectly trimmed conical topiary sits on a manicured lawn in front of a stone wall with climbing roses.
Elegantly dressed guests gather for an outdoor reception at a grand French chateau with sunlight peeking through the trees.
Guests enjoying champagne and conversation during an elegant outdoor wedding reception.
Women in elegant dresses toast with champagne at an outdoor celebration, with one wearing white and others in blue gowns.
A group of people in formal attire chat together on a gravel path in a garden setting with stone walls.
A white wedding invitation with blue handwritten text and bow design showing
A bridesmaid in a light blue dress interacts with a bride in a white wedding gown during a celebration.
A guest in a navy floral dress laughs while socializing at an outdoor wedding party.
A bride wearing elegant light blue high heels stands on beige carpet, with the hem of her white wedding dress visible.
A wedding menu card titled 'Let's Eat' with blue text on white paper, photographed with soft pink blurred flowers in background.
A couple poses together on a lawn with climbing vines and flowers on the wall behind them.
Two women in blue floral summer dresses toast with glasses of rose wine at an outdoor gathering.
A couple poses together near an elegant stone garden gate with climbing vines on a sunny day.
Three men in formal attire walking on a gravel path through ornate stone gate pillars in a garden setting.
Woman in light blue floral dress with cutout back and dreadlocks hairstyle stands outdoors at formal event.
People socializing at an outdoor gathering with wine glasses while wearing summer attire.
Two people chat while enjoying drinks at an outdoor event with white cocktail tables and greenery in the background.
A couple walking together outdoors, with her in an off-shoulder white dress and blue heels, and him in formal attire.
Black and white portrait of a couple in romantic wedding attire sharing a tender moment outdoors.
Couple poses together outdoors with bride wearing elegant off-shoulder white dress and groom in light suit.
A romantic wedding moment set against a grand French chateau with manicured gardens and guests in the background.
A couple in elegant white attire poses together outside a grand historic French chateau in black and white photography.
A couple in elegant wedding attire share a romantic moment on a grand estate's pathway with guests in the background.
A romantic black and white portrait of a couple in white outfits embracing on the grounds of a grand chateau.
A black and white wedding photograph showing an embrace in front of a stately mansion.
Aerial view of an outdoor event setup with white tables and chairs arranged on grass and concrete paths.
Chefs in white coats and blue aprons prepare food at an outdoor buffet table with round warming dishes.
Aerial view of a grand French chateau with elegant formal gardens and symmetrical hedgerow designs in the foreground.
Hands eat a healthy salad on dark bread with a glass of white wine on a white tablecloth.
Elegant outdoor reception at a French chateau with dining tables set with blue linens and cream-colored chairs on the lawn.
Grand white French chateau with classic architecture hosting an outdoor event on its manicured grounds.
Black and white photo of someone with dark hair wearing a decorative white bow hair accessory sitting in a chair.
Aerial view of a grand chateau with symmetrical ornate gardens and manicured hedges in the French countryside.

VENUE

Château du Grand-Lucé

WEDDING PLANNER

Anne-Laure Wedding

FLORIST

Sisters & B

BRIDAL DRESS

Kika Vargas

BRIDAL SHOES

Manolo Blahnik

HAIR & MAKE-UP

Reina Kim

GROOM'S ATTIRE

Suit Supply

GROOM'S WATCH

Jaeger Lecoultre

GROOM'S SHOES

Crockett and Jones

RENTALS

Joli Bazaar

STATIONERY

Silent Word Studio

PHOTOGRAPHER

Marie Thibault