A Chic White Wedding at Chateau Gassies

A wedding at Chateau Gassies in South of France for their spring 2025 wedding. Full gallery + vendor details. Photos by Jamie Flood Photography.

By Elena Moretti | Published 17 April 2025

A Chic White Wedding at Château Gassies in Bordeaux

Set on a hillside near Bordeaux, Château Gassies offered Katie and Michael a setting of serene countryside calm and quiet grandeur. This 18th-century luxury wedding estate, with its limestone façade and manicured lawns, provided a natural canvas for their white-on-white celebration. Guests arrived to sweeping views across the vineyards and city beyond, while the château’s gardens framed the ceremony in polished symmetry. Ivory and white floral designs softened the architecture, and the couple exchanged vows beneath the late afternoon sun, surrounded by the unmistakable character of a French château in the South of France.

Getting Ready

Ivory wedding dress with chapel train hanging in elegant preparation room with classic European decor
Groom in cream tuxedo with navy bow tie and ivory boutonnière indoors
Bride being helped with veil during getting ready in elegant classical interior room
Groom adjusting white dinner jacket with groomsman assistance in elegant interior hallway

The design embraced restraint and precision. White roses, hydrangeas, and baby’s breath were chosen for their tone and texture, forming full arrangements that filled the air with a light floral scent. The bride, Katie, wore a Milla Nova gown, its structure offset by a flowing Grace Loves Lace veil that moved gently in the Bordeaux breeze. Her bridesmaids, in ivory silk, mirrored the clean palette with quiet sophistication. As the evening light shifted across the gardens, guests gathered beneath linen-covered tables, the setting glowing softly in the warm summer light.


Ceremony

Newlyweds walking down gravel path after ceremony surrounded by guests in classical stone courtyard
Bride and groom exchanging vows during outdoor ceremony at classical white building venue
Aerial drone view of outdoor wedding ceremony on lawn with 80-100 guests in white chairs under mature trees
Couple kissing during outdoor wedding ceremony at classic estate with white floral arrangements and cedar tree

Every aspect of the day was photographed with clarity and sensitivity by Jamie Flood, one of the leading wedding photographers working in France. His images reflected both precision and atmosphere, balancing architectural details with human moments. Château Gassies appeared radiant in his frames, its stone terraces and cypress-lined paths forming elegant compositions. The floral design, refined attire, and golden light converged to define a celebration that felt modern yet deeply rooted in French tradition. The event flowed with ease from ceremony to dinner, an evening that lingered in the glow of the Bordeaux summer.

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Reception

Bride and groom kissing during evening reception in stone courtyard at classical venue
Bride and groom interacting joyfully at reception dinner table with guests looking on
Couple kissing during outdoor garden reception with guests in background
Wedding reception room with white roses

Couple Portraits

Bride and groom formal portrait in classical estate garden with reflecting pool and neoclassical architecture
Bride and groom posing together in manicured grounds of classical stone estate with reflecting pool
Bride and groom portrait in formal gardens at classical estate with topiary and reflecting pool
Groom dipping bride in ivory dress on lawn in front of stone estate building with lavender landscaping

Bridal Portraits

Black and white close-up portrait of bride with upswept hair and pearl clips during wedding preparation
Bride in white gown with cathedral veil posing in elegant indoor bridal suite
Bride in profile holding bouquet by arched window in elegant interior room
Bride in flowing wedding dress twirling on lawn at modern farmhouse venue

Design and Details

Black and white bridal bouquet with garden roses on ornate wooden table
Close-up detail of embellished bridal veil with floral appliqués and beaded trim in black and white
Round reception table setting with white linens and floral centerpiece against whitewashed brick wall
Ivory hydrangea and rose floral arrangement on white pedestal urn at outdoor garden wedding reception

Bridal Party

Bride and bridesmaids formal group portrait at classical estate mansion
Bridal party portrait with bride and bridesmaids at French estate mansion
Groom and groomsmen in formal wear walking across courtyard at neoclassical venue
Bride and bridesmaids group portrait on mansion lawn with classical stone building

Flat Lays

Wedding rings, shoes, and invitations arranged in flat lay composition on neutral surface
Wedding rings on pomegranates with Bordeaux wine bottle flat lay on stone floor
Wedding rings arranged on decorative plate with fruit in styled flat lay composition
Wedding invitation with rose gold lettering and Château Gassies illustration on cream cardstock

Venue

Aerial view of outdoor wedding ceremony setup with white chairs arranged in woodland clearing
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with white chairs on lawn at neoclassical venue
Aerial view of classical manor house estate with formal gardens and distant city skyline
Aerial view of French château wedding venue with formal gardens and terracotta roof

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The Venue

The couple chose Château Gassies, a chateau in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

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