A Chic Jewish Wedding at Château SMDT near Paris

Published 9 November 2025

At a Glance

Chateau Ile-de-France Autumn (2025)

A Chic Jewish Wedding at Château SMDT near Paris

Sasha and Joel created a deeply meaningful and joyous Jewish wedding just outside of Paris. The couple successfully honored sacred tradition while embracing a truly vibrant and festive atmosphere, surrounding themselves with their closest family and friends. The backdrop for this spectacular day was the beautiful Château de Saint Martin du Tertre, a wedding venue which comprises prestigious salons and beautiful gala rooms 30 minutes from Paris. The celebration was filled with palpable energy from start to finish, from emotional rituals to nonstop dancing. Every element was carefully curated to feel both luxurious and personal, transforming Château de Saint Martin du Tertre, into a stage for their unique love story. The experience was marked by soft, warm lighting as the sun set, enhancing the romantic and intimate feel of the event. The commitment to a vibrant and elegant spirit was visible in every corner, ensuring a sense of refined beauty complemented the celebratory mood. The day was focused on shared cultural heritage and the sheer, unadulterated joy of their union.

Chic Design with a Romantic Twist

The design of the day was a standout, expertly blending classic elegance with thoughtful, romantic touches. The creative vision, brought to life by Kiss Me in Paris, centered on refined details and a soft color palette. The reception decor was built on a gorgeous contrast of blue toile de Jouy tablesclothes set against classic white and green romantic florals. Crystal, gold, and neutral tones were employed throughout the space, successfully creating a warm, inviting ambience that instantly welcomed guests into celebration mode. The ceremony was a powerful focal point, honoring Jewish tradition with emotional rituals.

The chuppah stood beautifully against the historic architecture, draped with soft fabric and surrounded by lush blooms and greenery. This setup ensured the exchange of vows felt both intimate and grand. In addition to the main reception setup, the design included special touches like custom kippot from Kippot World, which added a layer of personal and cultural significance to the celebration. The use of soft ambient lighting ensured that every refined detail of the design was highlighted, allowing the space to genuinely glow as the evening progressed over Château de Saint Martin du Tertre‘s grounds. The whole setup provided a stunning visual continuity, flowing seamlessly from the emotional ceremony space into the vibrant reception.

Joy and Energy Captured by Photographer Catalin Vutcariov

The extraordinary energy of Sasha and Joel’s day was made possible by a talented team of trusted wedding planners in the North of France, Kiss Me in Paris and Events in Paris, who expertly managed the complex details of the Jewish celebration. Entertainment was a priority and played a huge role in the success of the day, with music flowing from DJ Riki XL and a soulful live violinist. This lively combination of sound kept guests engaged and dancing nonstop throughout the night.

Further unique performances were brought in by Scarlett Entertainment, ensuring the high-energy, festive spirit never waned. Drinks were expertly crafted and served by Lilot Cocktails, adding a modern, refreshing element to the celebration. Production, managed with flair by Blackstone Agency, ensured perfect staging and lighting that enhanced every moment of the vibrant party. This entire celebration was captured with heart and precision by Catalin Vutcariov, a creative wedding photographer based near Paris, whose work beautifully documented the emotional rituals, the energetic dancing, and the personal joy shared among Sasha, Joel, and their loved ones, ensuring every unforgettable moment was preserved.

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Getting Ready

The Ceremony

The Bride & Groom

The Bridal Party

The Reception

The Design & Details

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Getting Ready

Hands fastening the back of a bride's ivory lace and satin wedding dress in a chateau dressing room
Close-up of bride's hands showing engagement ring, lace garter, and white bridal robe while seated
Cathedral-length ivory bridal veil with floral lace trim draped over gold-framed armchair with bridal shoes nearby
Black-and-white portrait of groom laughing while adjusting dress shirt collar by window during getting ready

Ceremony

Aerial view of outdoor wedding ceremony at neoclassical stone rotunda with white chairs and guests on chateau grounds
Black and white photo of bride walking down the aisle in strapless lace ballgown with cathedral veil and bouquet
Black-and-white recessional after Jewish ceremony under neoclassical colonnade with guests and chuppah behind
Jewish ceremony under white chuppah in stone rotunda with Corinthian columns white hydrangea arrangements and seated guests

Cocktail Hour

Wedding cocktail hour

Reception

Black and white photo of bride and groom kissing during first dance on checkered floor surrounded by guests
Long banquet table with green toile cloth, white roses, suspended chandeliers, and Chiavari chairs at dusk
Long feasting table with toile de Jouy tablecloth, sage napkins, blush rose centerpieces, and crystal chandeliers on chate...
Dusk reception on chateau forecourt with long tables in blue-grey linens, crystal chandeliers, and greenery arches

Couple Portraits

Black and white wide shot of bride and groom kissing between reception tables in a grand columned hall
Black and white portrait of bride and groom on chateau stone staircase with lion statues
Black and white photo of bride and groom walking toward grand French chateau, bride looking back smiling
Bride and groom on marble staircase lined with white hydrangea and green anthurium in grand foyer

Bridal Portraits

Bride in strapless lace corset gown and cathedral-length lace-trimmed veil looking down indoors
Bride seated in armchair wearing ivory lace corset ball gown with cathedral veil inside chateau room
Black-and-white bridal portrait in ornate armchair with backlit French windows, bride in lace corset gown and long veil
Bride seated in ballgown with cathedral lace veil spread across floor in chateau getting-ready room

Design and Details

Reception place setting with scalloped charger plate, toile de Jouy napkin, and white floral centerpiece
Dusk reception with sage linen round tables terracotta chargers white florals blush lounge area and bronze lion sculpture
Place setting with dusty blue napkin on toile de Jouy cloth with ivory roses and baby's breath centerpiece
Wedding rings

Bridal Party

Bride in strapless lace ballgown walking on a lawn with seven bridesmaids in mismatched sage green dresses
Black and white photo of bride and four bridesmaids walking across a lawn seen from behind
Bride with five bridesmaids in sage green and silver-grey gowns walking across lawn
Bride surrounded by ten bridesmaids in sage and champagne dresses admiring ring on chateau lawn

Flat Lays

Cream ceremony program with watercolour chateau illustration layered on ivory rose-print fabric
Botanical illustrated invitation suite with emerald velvet ring box and princess-cut diamond on marble gold tray

Venue

Aerial view of Second Empire chateau with ceremony chairs and cocktail tables arranged on gravel forecourt
Aerial drone shot of Second Empire chateau with cocktail hour tables set up in gravel forecourt
French chateau ceremony setup with white chairs on lawn, stone urns with lion-head details in foreground
Aerial dusk view of classical chateau with mansard roof and reception tables in gravel courtyard

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The Venue

The couple chose Chateau de Saint-Martin du Tertre, a chateau in Ile-de-France.

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