NYC Couple’s Enchanted Wedding at Château de Varennes

A wedding at Chateau de Varennes in North of France for their spring 2025 wedding. Full gallery + vendor details. Photos by Matthieu Kobi.

By Elena Moretti | Published 6 March 2025

NYC Couple’s Enchanted Wedding at Château de Varennes near Lyon

For a Jewish couple from New York City, the dream was to create a wedding that combined classic French beauty with meaningful personal touches. They found their ideal venue in Château de Varennes, a luxury estate in Burgundy, surrounded by wide lawns, lavender fields, and timeless stone architecture. The setting offered both grandeur and intimacy, allowing the day to flow naturally from ceremony to dinner beneath the open sky. The celebration at this beautiful wedding chateau near Lyon reflected the couple’s heritage and love for travel, uniting guests from across the world for a weekend filled with warmth, music, and the effortless elegance of the North of France countryside.

Ceremony

Wedding ceremony under elaborate floral arch at classical venue with bride, groom, and officiant
Newlyweds first kiss during ceremony recessional at French château with guests and classical architecture
Bride during outdoor garden ceremony holding white calla lily bouquet with guests in background
Couple exchanging rings during outdoor garden ceremony under white floral canopy

The ceremony unfolded on this lovely venue surrounded by Burgundy’s vineyards’s sunlit lawn, framed by a breathtaking floral arch of white hydrangeas, classic roses, and delphiniums intertwined with greenery. Rows of cream-cushioned French provincial chairs faced the Burgundy castle’s honey-colored stone façade, while a light breeze carried the scent of lavender through the air. The moment balanced grandeur with intimacy: vows exchanged in the open air, soft light on the couple’s faces, and the countryside as witness. The palette of whites and greens mirrored the estate’s natural beauty, keeping every visual element calm, elegant, and timeless.


Couple Portraits

Bride and groom kissing on grand staircase in classical château interior
Bride and groom portrait in front of classical white building with neoclassical facade
Bride and groom descending grand staircase shot from above in black and white
Black and white portrait of bride and groom in formal wedding attire outdoors

As evening approached, the reception revealed a true centerpiece moment. Dorulete Events, one of Lyon’s leading wedding planners, transformed the château’s gardens into an enchanted forest-style dinner. Crystal chandeliers hung from greenery-wrapped poles, creating the illusion of dining beneath a canopy of light. A long banquet table stretched the length of the lawn, dressed in ivory linens, salmon-toned roses, and gold accents that reflected candlelight. Florals by Lilas Wood brought texture and scent, while Matthieu Kobi, among the most admired wedding photographers in Lyon, captured the event’s luminous atmosphere raindrops glistening after a brief shower, laughter echoing through the courtyard, and a sunset that painted the sky rose-gold. The day ended as it began: joyful, refined, and deeply personal - a perfect union of love and place.

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Bridal Portraits

Bride in ivory gown holding champagne flute in manicured estate garden with tree-lined avenue
Bride in ivory beaded gown holding white calla lily bouquet outdoors

Design and Details

Reception table setup with crystal chandelier and white florals in indoor courtyard with brick archways
White floral centerpiece and place setting with gold flatware at outdoor wedding reception
Elegant outdoor reception table with white florals and gold accents in garden setting
White three-tier wedding cake with sugar flowers and black candlesticks on styled table setting

Flat Lays

Black and white flat lay of wedding stationery, cocktail menu, white roses and earrings on marble surface
Bridal accessories and wedding stationery flat lay with ivory heels and gold rings on marble surface

Venue

Outdoor reception setup in classical garden courtyard with long banquet table and ivy archways

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The Venue

The couple chose Chateau de Varennes, a chateau in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

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