A Stylish French Countryside Wedding at Château du Pont Bourget

Published 23 June 2025

At a Glance

Chateau Occitanie Summer (2025)

A Stylish French Countryside Wedding at Château du Pont Bourguet

Location: 1 hour from Toulouse, Occitanie, South of France

Château du Pont Bourguet, a charming wedding venue in Occitanie, provided the perfect historic

In the heart of Occitanie, this captivating 18th century castle with lavish interiors became the stage for an editorial that reimagined French heritage through a modern, expressive lens. The premier wedding venue’s weathered façade, restored orangerie, and surrounding parkland created a poetic setting for a story of individuality and connection. The vision centred on a confident couple whose style celebrated authenticity over artifice. Set against sun-warmed stone, the editorial embraced the South of France’s distinct rhythm where light lingers, textures breathe, and every detail feels intentionally crafted. It was a union of eras: timeless architecture meeting contemporary emotion.

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Design-Driven Styling Among Ruins and Roses

The ceremony unfolded along a path lined with low hedges leading to urns of white hydrangeas, calla lilies, and blush carnations that mirrored the château’s soft patina. Ivory and green tones highlighted the natural beauty of the setting while keeping focus on proportion and light. For the reception, the scene shifted to the orangerie ruins, where toile linens, crystal glassware, and vintage silver merged under suspended chandeliers. The tablescape balanced structure and spontaneity, framed by the texture of aged stone. Every element felt intentional romantic yet modern, echoing the château’s quiet strength and the couple’s refined, self-assured spirit.

A Vision Shaped by Artistry and Captured in Light

The creative direction of Emilie Chacon, among the most refined wedding planners in the South of France, shaped this editorial’s harmony between structure and spontaneity. Her design choices emphasised natural beauty, gentle contrasts, and a sense of lived-in elegance. Florals by Nebuleuse Fleurie brought depth and motion, while Cocotte et Coquette added final touches of romantic décor. The story was captured by Lina Bernard, one of France’s most artistic wedding photographers, whose luminous imagery translated space and emotion into visual poetry. Together, they crafted a narrative where history, artistry, and atmosphere coexisted effortlessly within Château du Pont Bourguet’s timeless walls.

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Getting Ready

The Ceremony

The Bride & Groom

The Reception

The Design & Details

Getting Ready

Groom in formal attire during getting ready moment in minimalist indoor hallway
Bride in wedding dress with long train during getting ready moments in bedroom

Ceremony

Bride and groom ceremony at French manor house with white chairs and formal courtyard
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom under white canopy at historic stone manor house

Cocktail Hour

Bride and groom sharing champagne during cocktail hour in outdoor courtyard with stone wall backdrop

Reception

Champagne tower being filled with sparkling wine at wedding reception
Bride and groom at reception table in historic stone courtyard with floral centerpieces
Wedding reception table setting with white roses

Couple Portraits

Intimate bride and groom portrait against stone wall showing classical wedding attire and pearl details
Bride in beaded strapless gown with cathedral veil and groom before chateau, surrounded by calla lily arrangements
Bride and groom portrait session in historic stone château courtyard with ivy-covered walls
Bride and groom portrait in front of classical French château with floral arrangements

Bridal Portraits

Bride in wedding gown looking out window in elegant bedroom during getting ready
Black and white bridal portrait by window in minimalist indoor setting
Bride profile portrait showing pearl hair pins and drop earrings against neutral background
Bride holding calla lily bouquet with sage greenery in outdoor garden setting

Design and Details

Bridal bouquet with white calla lilies and coral carnations against rustic stone wall
Wedding reception table setting with candelabra centerpiece at indoor stone courtyard venue
Close-up of ivory tulle wedding dress fabric with pearl bead embellishments
Welcome sign with pink flowers at French château wedding venue

Flat Lays

Wedding invitation suite with rings and calla lilies arranged on terracotta surface

First Look

Bride in ivory dress descends stone staircase as groom waits below at European-style courtyard wedding venue
Bride in ivory dress and veil during first look moment with groom in outdoor garden setting

Venue

Neoclassical mansion exterior with symmetrical architecture and stone facade at historic wedding venue

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The Venue

The couple chose Chateau du Pont Bourguet, a chateau in Occitanie.

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