White-Themed Wedding at No.3 The Château near Bordeaux

A wedding at No.3 The Château in South of France for their spring 2024 wedding. Full gallery + vendor details.

By Elena Moretti | Published 7 May 2024

White-Themed Wedding at No.3 The Château near Bordeaux

Chateau

No.3 The Château

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Charente

Up to 0 guests

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At a Glance

Chateau Nouvelle-Aquitaine Spring (2024)

Chateau

No.3 The Château

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Charente

Up to 0 guests

From €0 5.0 (2)

White-Themed Wedding at No.3 The Château near Bordeaux

No.3 The Château, an exclusive Weddings and Events venue just outside Bordeaux offered Jessica and Will a serene, all-in-one estate for their South of France celebration. The couple, who met at work and became engaged during a Paris birthday trip by the Eiffel Tower, chose the region for its scenery, cuisine, and easy travel connections. This boutique Napoleonic Chateau’s gravel drive, open lawns, and shaded courtyards allowed guests to move naturally between ceremony and reception. Parasol-lined paths guided arrivals toward the main façade, where champagne was poured and the first portraits began on the stone steps. Across the weekend, the estate held everything close making the experience relaxed, cohesive, and distinctly French.

Getting Ready

Bride in white ball gown and cathedral veil descending curved chateau staircase with father watching above

Bride in lace ballgown with tiara and two-tier cathedral veil settling into dress by window in B&W

A getting-ready group portrait taken indoors in a bright, white-walled room with grey linen curtains, a ornate white vintage mirror on a dressing table, and a brass bed frame visible in the foreground. The bride stands on the right wearing a lace-bodice ballgown with a long tulle skirt and a cathedral-length veil, with her blonde hair styled up and a delicate hair accessory. She is joined by three bridesmaids in floor-length blush and champagne wrap-style dresses with short flutter sleeves, and two older women who appear to be mothers of the wedding party — one wearing a dusty pink midi dress with an off-shoulder lace top and a large blush fascinator hat, the other in a taupe-rose fitted dress with a rhinestone belt and a pink floral fascinator. The overall color palette is soft blush, champagne, and ivory throughout, giving the group a cohesive, classic look. The shot is a wide portrait taken at eye level with natural window light flooding in from behind the group.

A getting-ready scene set in an indoor bridal suite with a vaulted white ceiling, lit by ceiling-mounted flush lights. Five women are gathered together — the bride sits centrally on a gold-framed settee wearing a white satin short robe with black piping trim and a crystal tiara, holding a champagne flute; her hair is styled in loose blonde waves. Four bridesmaids wear matching blush pink satin robes, two seated flanking the bride and two standing behind, all with upswept or styled hair and small hair accessories. All five women are holding or have glasses of champagne and are laughing and interacting naturally. In the background, white lace wedding dresses are displayed on dress forms and hang on the walls, and a large gold-framed mirror reflects part of the room. The composition is a wide group portrait shot from a slightly low angle.

Jessica envisioned a classic white and candlelit aesthetic that reflected timeless elegance without excess. The ceremony took place in the gardens facing this show stopping wedding chateau near Bordeaux, where ribbons caught in the breeze and silk-stemmed arrangements blended with fresh blooms to hold form in the summer warmth. As vows concluded, guests drifted toward the courtyard for cocktails beneath clipped hedges and shuttered windows. Dinner followed under strings of light as dusk settled over the Bordeaux countryside. Menus highlighted local wine, echoing the region that had drawn them back after their Paris proposal. Throughout, the atmosphere remained unhurried an evening defined by subtle design and thoughtful flow.

Ceremony

Bride and groom walk down aisle through white rose petal toss under circular floral arch at chateau ceremony

Ceremony courtyard with parasol-holding guests white rose arch and chateau balustrade staircase

Jessica wore a Rosa Clará gown with lace detailing and a soft skirt that caught the blue-hour glow, while Will’s Savile Row suit brought a tailored counterpoint to the château’s warm stone and greenery. A champagne tower signalled the start of toasts as laughter rose across the courtyard. Music carried guests seamlessly into the night, each transition handled with quiet precision by wedding planner Julia, one of the trusted planners in the South of France. Her structure kept timing smooth, from ceremony to final dance. The result was a celebration defined by elegance, intimacy, and the calm rhythm of Bordeaux’s countryside evenings.

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Cocktail Hour

Reception

Guests seated at long banquet tables under fairy-lit wooden pergola with white rose runners and parasols

Reception table with white peony and orchid runner and circular floral arch under pergola

Guests waving white napkins at pergola dinner table with hydrangea runner and fairy lights overhead

Couple Portraits

Bride and groom walk away on vineyard path at sunset, tulle train and cathedral veil trailing behind

Couple leaning on vintage cream convertible with red interior bride in illusion lace ballgown with tiara groom in tuxedo

A couple portrait taken outdoors on a gravel driveway in front of a French château with white stone balustrades and steps. The bride and groom are seated in the open boot of a cream vintage Peugeot 403 convertible with a burgundy red interior. The groom wears a black suit and faces away from the camera, while the bride, wearing a fitted white sleeveless gown, a crystal tiara, and a long veil, turns toward the camera smiling with her arm raised holding a white and green bouquet of roses and eucalyptus. The bouquet is lifted high above her head in a celebratory gesture. The shot is taken from behind the car at mid-distance, framing the couple against the château facade.

This is a black-and-white couple portrait taken outdoors, showing the bride and groom in a close embrace. The bride, facing the camera with long wavy blonde hair worn down, wears a lace-bodice ball gown with a tulle skirt and a delicate crystal tiara; the groom leans in toward her cheek with his eyes closed, wearing a dark tuxedo with a black bow tie, white pocket square, and a small rose boutonnière with greenery. The image is shot with strong contrast and soft background blur, giving the foreground subjects sharp definition against the light-toned architectural element and trees behind them. The composition is a mid-length portrait framing both figures from approximately the waist up.

Bridal Portraits

Bride in lace bodice tulle gown on curved chateau staircase with wrought-iron banister backlit in B&W

A bridal portrait taken indoors in a room with exposed limestone or pale stone walls, linen curtains, and a white cast-iron radiator. The bride stands in front of a tall French window with natural backlight, turning her head toward the camera with a smile. She wears a full-volume ivory tulle ballgown with a lace-bodiced corset back and a long cathedral-length veil with a delicate edge trim. Her hair is styled up with a small headpiece, and the gown's train is spread across the floor in front of her. A tufted cream sofa is partially visible on the left. The composition is a three-quarter portrait from behind, emphasizing the volume of the dress and veil against the bright window light.

A bridal portrait taken indoors in a room with exposed limestone walls, likely within a French château or manor house. The bride stands three-quarter turned toward the camera in front of a tall window with natural backlight filtering through linen curtains, wearing a white full-ball-gown style dress with a voluminous tulle skirt and an extended cathedral-length train, paired with a long plain-edge veil and a crystal or pearl hairpiece at the crown of her upswept hair. She glances back over her shoulder toward the camera, with drop earrings visible. The room features a tufted cream settee to the left and a vintage-style white cast-iron radiator to the right, contributing to a classic French interior aesthetic. Full-length portrait composition with soft, warm window light.

Design and Details

Place setting with gold-rimmed glass charger, ivory roses and orchid runner, and rattan chairs

A close-up detail shot of a wedding reception tablescape, shot at a slight angle along the length of a long banquet table. The table is dressed with a white linen and features a lush low floral runner composed of white garden roses, white hydrangeas, white orchids, and eucalyptus foliage. Each place setting includes a clear glass charger plate with a thin gold rim, white folded napkins with printed menus, matte gold flatware, and a set of three ribbed glassware pieces — a wine glass, champagne flute, and stemless-style glass — each with a gold-rimmed edge. The chairs visible on both sides are upholstered in cream or ivory fabric, with at least one rattan-back chair visible on the left. The overall palette is white, ivory, and gold with green accents, consistent with a classic, all-white formal reception style. No people are present in the image.

Close-up detail shot of an outdoor wedding reception table setup, focusing on a large cascading floral arrangement at the end of a long banquet table covered in a white linen cloth. The arrangement is composed entirely of white flowers — including garden roses, hydrangeas, orchids, white anthurium, baby's breath, and lisianthus — mixed with lush green eucalyptus, fern fronds, and trailing foliage that spills down the side of the table and continues onto the ground below. The table is set with white plates, gold-rimmed glassware, and ribbed glass candle holders running along its length. Seating consists of natural wood Louis XVI-style cane-back chairs with ivory cushions, positioned on both sides of the table. In the background, additional long reception tables are visible, along with a hanging installation featuring white floral and crystal or ribbon details, suggesting a fully all-white and green decor palette with a classic, garden-style aesthetic.

Bridal Party

Five groomsmen in black tuxedos posing with a vintage Peugeot 403 convertible at a French chateau

Six groomsmen in black tuxedos standing on gravel forecourt in front of cream limestone chateau with topiary

Bride groom and two bridesmaids in blush chiffon with white rose bouquets at stone building

Flat Lays

Flat lay of blue Manolo Blahnik shoes, pearl jewelry, diamond rings, and Jo Malone box on damask surface

Bridal flat lay with blue satin heels, ivory rose bouquet, pearl jewelry, gold earrings and sunglasses

Venue

Aerial drone view of French rural estate with manor house, outbuildings, swimming pool, and vineyard rows

Turquoise pool with white fringed parasol and submerged lounge chairs at a French stone manor house

More Images

An aerial drone shot captures a cocktail hour in progress at a French château or domaine, with approximately 30–40 guests gathered along an outdoor covered arcade with terracotta roof tiles. A bride in a white gown is visible among the group near the entrance to the covered space, which is decorated with white floral arrangements. The property features a rectangular swimming pool with integrated stepped water features, surrounded by a light stone terrace dressed with white market umbrellas and sun loungers. The main château building, constructed in pale limestone with shuttered windows and a white balustrade balcony, forms the backdrop of a manicured inner courtyard. Potential venue feature image.

A couple portrait taken outdoors on the grounds of a French château, with the stone façade, arched windows, balcony, and ornamental topiary visible in the background. The bride and groom stand beneath a large circular floral arch densely decorated with white roses, white hydrangeas, and abundant greenery including eucalyptus, with matching floral clusters at the base of the arch and scattered white petals on the lawn. The bride wears a full ballgown with an off-the-shoulder lace bodice, cathedral-length veil, and a crystal tiara, while the groom wears a classic black tuxedo; the bride has her arm around the groom's neck as he holds her waist, with both looking at each other. The overall decor palette is white and green with a classic, formal styling aesthetic. Medium portrait shot framing the couple full-length within the arch.

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The Venue

The couple chose No.3 The Château, a chateau in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

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Chateau

No.3 The Château

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Charente

A boutique Napoleonic château and former Cognac distillery built in 1805, set amidst the Grande Champagne vineyards of Charente. Fully restored in 2015, it offers exclusive hire for up to 140 guests with 6 suites sleeping 12 on-site.

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