Classic Black-Tie Meets Vintage Charm at Château de Fontareches

Published 30 October 2024

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Chateau Occitanie Autumn (2024)

Classic Black-Tie Meets Vintage Charm at Domaine d'Uzès

Nicole and Tanner hosted family and friends for six days at the chateau, turning their celebration into a relaxed house party with long mornings and lively evenings. Domaine d’Uzès was introduced as a private estate near the gates of Provence, with honeyed stone, leafy corners, and rooms for guests to stay together. The ceremony took place outdoors at this exclusive and romantic place to organize a wedding, where white chairs and parasols formed clean lines and softened the midday brightness. The couple set a black tie dress code, and the setting framed it well, as guests gathered, found shade, and watched vows unfold against the stone façade.

Ceremony Style in Monochrome With White Hydrangea and Ribbon Details

The bridal party leaned into classic contrast, and the look read modern rather than nostalgic. Bridesmaids wore black and carried white hydrangea tied with black ribbons, which echoed the crisp seating plan and the light fabric of the parasols. Nicole chose a sleek, understated gown that skimmed the silhouette, and Tanner wore a black suit with a bow tie. The open air of the estate carried soft voices and the rustle of fabric while the couple exchanged vows. This magnificent 19th century castle at the gates of Uzès appeared again in portraits, its textured walls and clipped greenery adding scale as the group moved from ceremony to cocktails.

Long Tables, Green Accents, and a Fresh Take on the Final Course

Dinner unfolded at long tables dressed in white, where crystal glassware caught the late light and guests chatted over the gentle scent of herbs and fruit. Grapes, pears, and whole fennel heads sat among white and green hydrangea for a table story that felt grounded and fresh against the venue’s rustic stone. The styling came together under Wedding Planner Empreinte Ephémère, whose vintage silverware and considered rentals balanced polish with ease. For dessert, the couple served a meringue and berry flat cake that cut cleanly and tasted light, a practical finish that photographed well and kept the room moving.

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Getting Ready

Two grooms adjusting black patent leather shoes on ornate red and gold carpet runner, light blue shirts visible
Black and white close-up of bride's arm and shoulder showing layered tulle and intricate lace detailing on bridal gown
Bride with her bridesmaids
Groom adjusting black bow tie and smiling in cream-walled room during wedding preparations

Ceremony

Bride and groom walking after ceremony at ivy-covered stone castle with guests seated on white chairs on both sides
Bride and groom walk white aisle through stone courtyard as guests toss white petals, hydrangeas lining path
Bride and groom walking toward ceremony setup in front of stone castle with crenellated towers and seated guests
Black and white photo of formally dressed guests seated on white ornamental chairs during outdoor wedding ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Row of coupe glasses filled with dark brown cocktails topped with cream foam on a black tray at a cocktail hour service
Cocktail hour cheese and charcuterie spread on white linen tables in front of stone archway with garden courtyard
Plate of burrata and fresh strawberries garnished with microgreens and basil, held by guest during reception

Reception

Bride in ivory gown performing bouquet toss at outdoor courtyard reception with guests in black gowns gathered around her
Outdoor reception terrace with wrought-iron chairs, white florals, and Mediterranean stone buildings
Bride and groom viewed from behind raising glasses in toast at outdoor courtyard reception under string lights at night
Wedding guests raise glasses for toast at long white-draped table in stone courtyard with string lights

Couple Portraits

Black and white portrait of bride and groom walking through stone courtyard with tower behind them
Couple walking toward camera on cobblestone courtyard with golden backlight and stone mas behind
Bride in ivory column gown and groom in black tuxedo standing on stone patio, framed by cypress trees and boxwood hedges
Bride in white gown and groom in black tie in formal garden, holding large white rose bouquet, black-and-white

Bridal Portraits

Black-and-white profile portrait of bride in minimalist dress and long lace veil with dramatic window light
Black-and-white bridal portrait of bride in column dress with lace veil in dramatic side-lit interior
Bride in ivory column gown with long lace-hem veil stands in stone courtyard at golden hour with lens flare
Bride in ivory column gown with floor-length veil standing in formal interior with arched windows and geometric tile floor

Design and Details

White dahlia and cascading green grape centerpiece on white linen table with glassware and handwritten place cards
Two long reception tables with white linens and chiavari chairs in stone courtyard, string lights and ivy walls
Centerpiece with cascading green grapes, white hydrangeas and pillar candles, cypress trees and stone building behind
Wedding reception tables with white linens and green floral centerpieces in Tuscan stone courtyard with string lights overhead

Bridal Party

Groom and six groomsmen in navy tuxedos walk through grand ballroom with chandelier and fireplace
Five bridesmaids in matching black strapless dresses holding white hydrangea bouquets outside a stone building
Bride in white and five bridesmaids in black walk toward camera holding white umbrellas on tree-lined path
Black and white photo of bride in white gown and five bridesmaids in black dresses walking with white umbrellas along tree-lined path

Flat Lays

Flat lay of bridal shoes, accessories, and invitation details
Wedding menu card on white linen styled with green grapes and pale pear as table decoration accents

Venue

Wedding ceremony in medieval stone castle courtyard, gold Chiavari chairs, white umbrellas, crenellated walls as backdrop
Medieval stone castle with round towers and crenellated walls surrounded by cypress trees and manicured lawn during reception
Wedding reception table setting outdoors
Mediterranean pavilion with arched doorways and terracotta roof set among mature trees in garden venue

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The Venue

The couple chose Domaine d'Uzes (Chateau de Fontareches), a chateau in Occitanie.

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