A Nature-Inspired Elopement with Earthy Charm at a Secluded French Farm

Filipa and Loic's nature-inspired elopement styled shoot features earthy tones, handmade details, and a Laure B Gady gown at a secluded French farm.

By Elena Moretti | Published 8 January 2018

A Nature-Inspired Elopement with Earthy Charm at a Secluded French Farm

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This nature-inspired elopement styled shoot unfolded at a secluded farm near Paris, where woods and fields created a cocoon of quiet beauty. Planned and styled by Wedding and Happiness, the collaboration brought together earthy tones, handmade details, and a two-piece Laure B Gady gown in a celebration of countryside romance.

Photography

Venue

Private Farm near Paris

Region

Ile-de-France, France

Couple

Filipa & Loic

Getting Ready

A close-up portrait of a couple embracing outdoors in a natural, open field setting with soft bokeh background. The bride wears a backless lace gown with a low-cut open back and has long dark hair styled half-up, adorned with a floral crown of small white blooms and greenery. The groom wears a cobalt blue suit jacket with a white dress shirt, a gold patterned bow tie, and a blue floral pocket square. The couple's eyes are closed and their faces are close together in an intimate pose. The overall styling has a boho aesthetic. Portrait composition with a shallow depth of field.

A groom is photographed indoors during the getting-ready portion of his wedding day, adjusting a gold and white patterned bow tie with both hands while smiling directly at the camera. He is wearing a white dress shirt, a gold/rose-tone watch on his right wrist, and a silver bracelet on his left wrist. The background suggests a rustic interior with dark wooden beams visible, and a small arrangement of purple flowers is partially visible in the right background. This is a close-up portrait shot with a shallow depth of field keeping the groom in sharp focus.

A getting-ready detail shot of a wedding dress hanging from a wooden hanger on a dark wooden ceiling beam inside what appears to be a rustic stone-walled venue. The gown features a deep V-neckline bodice in nude-toned floral lace with scalloped edges, transitioning into a sleek, column-cut ivory crepe skirt. The interior setting shows exposed dark timber beams, a wrought-iron staircase railing, and rough-cut stone walls, suggesting a historic French property. The composition is a centered portrait-style shot emphasizing the dress design.

Filipa's two-piece gown by Laure B Gady brought a relaxed, modern silhouette to the morning preparations. In the warm light of the farmhouse, she finished dressing among bare wooden beams and rough-hewn textures, her look complemented by soft waves and minimal accessories. Every detail felt considered yet effortless, reflecting the day's nature-inspired ethos.

Bridal Portraits

A couple portrait taken outdoors in a vineyard, with rows of grapevines extending on either side of a grass path. The bride wears a simple white V-neck gown with thin straps and a floral crown of small white and green blooms, holding a compact bouquet of white flowers and greenery. The groom wears a navy blue suit with a light pink dress shirt, a bow tie, and a pocket square, with a brown leather belt. The two stand hand-in-hand facing different directions, looking away from each other and from the camera. A decorative lamp post and hanging floral basket are visible in the background. The shot is a wide full-body portrait with a boho-relaxed styling aesthetic.

A close-up couples portrait of a bride and groom touching foreheads and smiling, shot outdoors with a softly blurred background. The groom wears a navy blue suit with a white dress shirt and a gold floral-patterned bow tie, with a matching pocket square. The bride wears a lace-detailed white dress and a floral crown of white baby's breath, with long dark hair worn down; she holds a boho-style bouquet featuring dried pampas grass and greenery. The styling has a boho-romantic aesthetic with warm, golden-toned natural light. Medium close-up portrait framing cuts off just below the shoulders.

A bride and groom walk hand-in-hand away from the camera along a paved pathway leading toward a cluster of rustic stone and half-timbered farm buildings, likely a domaine or ferme venue in the French countryside. The bride wears a white gown with an open or low back, and the groom is dressed in a navy suit. The pathway is flanked by tall flowering plants and lush greenery, with a vintage-style lantern post visible near the main building. The shot is a wide, candid portrait taken at dusk with a warm, soft light. Potential venue feature image.

Framed by meadow grass and open fields, Filipa posed in her lace two-piece against the rustic backdrop of the farm. The gown's flowing skirt caught the breeze as dappled light filtered through nearby trees. Each portrait held a quiet confidence, the countryside stillness amplifying the bride's natural poise.

Design and Details

Close-up detail shot of a three-tiered wedding cake displayed on a white and gold cake stand, placed on a terracotta tile surface indoors. The cake is finished in textured white buttercream with an organic, rough-plastered appearance, and is topped with three stems of dried golden wheat. In the soft-focused background, a white ceramic mug holds a small arrangement of white blooms and greenery, alongside what appears to be a white pillar candle. The overall styling is rustic-organic with a natural, earthy palette combining white and warm gold tones.

Close-up detail shot of a large white ceramic multi-wick candle decorated with dried botanicals on its surface, including dried wheat stalks, a pale yellow strawflower, and small white dried daisy-like blooms. The candle sits on a wooden slice and is surrounded by a loosely draped taupe linen cloth, with the base of a glass vessel partially visible in the background. The overall decor palette is earthy and muted — cream, taupe, and dried natural tones — consistent with a rustic or boho styling theme. A stemmed glass is partially visible in the upper background, suggesting a table setting context.

Wide shot of a decorative wrought-iron entrance gate painted in teal/dark blue-green, set between stone pillars on a cobblestone driveway. A black lamp post to the left of the gate holds a hanging basket of red and pink flowers. The gate features ornate scrollwork panels at the base and arched ironwork with spear-top finials across the top. Beyond the gate, a landscaped garden with dense greenery and flowering shrubs is visible. No people are present in the frame. Potential venue feature image.

Close-up detail shot of a bridal bouquet propped upright on the seat of a vintage French armchair with a multicolored striped fabric in red, orange, burgundy, and dark tones, accented with brass nail-head trim and an ornate gilded frame. The bouquet is composed of white roses, baby's breath, deep green eucalyptus and mixed foliage, and dried golden wheat stalks, giving it a rustic, organic style. The stems are wrapped in what appears to be ivory lace or ribbon. The background wall has a textured, aged plaster finish, reinforcing the rustic French interior setting.

Wedding and Happiness styled the tablescape with handmade candles, earthy tones, and foraged greenery that felt gathered rather than arranged. Bud vases with wildflowers and linen runners softened a weathered wooden table, while dried grasses added height and movement. Sweet treats from Synie's anchored the dessert display with delicate precision.

Flat Lays

A close-up detail shot of a unity sand ceremony during an outdoor wedding. The bride, wearing a white dress and a delicate bracelet, and the groom, in a navy suit with a watch visible, are each pouring sand from small vessels — one white, one dark — into a clear glass bottle partially filled with reddish-brown and white sand. The bottle sits on a weathered wooden pedestal. The background is softly blurred greenery, suggesting a garden or wooded outdoor ceremony setting.

Close-up detail shot of rustic wedding decor featuring glass test tubes suspended by natural jute twine. The central tube holds small white wildflowers, likely astrantia, with delicate star-shaped blooms, while the tube to the left contains water and thin wooden sticks or skewers. The twine is wrapped around the neck of each tube to create the hanging mechanism. The background is blurred and outdoor, consistent with a garden or rural setting. The overall styling is rustic and bohemian, using raw, natural materials.

A close-up detail shot of a rustic indoor wedding reception table setting. The table is styled with a natural linen runner, clear glass bud vases holding dried wheat stems, baby's breath, and green foliage, alongside tall tapered blush-toned candles in brass candlesticks. Each place setting features a white ceramic plate with a printed menu card, kraft paper name cards, dark-handled cutlery, and clear stemmed glassware. In the background, a larger arrangement of deep red and green florals is visible near a wooden-framed window, contributing to an earthy, rustic-botanical decor palette with warm amber tones throughout.

A flat lay detail shot of a wedding stationery suite arranged on a stone tile floor. The collection includes a main invitation, save the date card, RSVP card, dinner menu, and additional insert cards, all featuring a kraft brown and white color palette with gold and black wheat motif illustrations. A small bundle of dried wheat stalks tied with sheer ribbon is placed alongside the suite as a styling prop, reinforcing the rustic, countryside theme. The overall design aesthetic is rustic and nature-inspired, consistent with a French rural or farmhouse wedding style.

The farm's interiors provided a layered canvas of stone walls, antique furniture, and soft natural light for detail shots. Stationery pieces rested on rough wood surfaces, while ribbon-tied bouquets and ceramic vessels added texture throughout the scene. Overhead shots revealed the full scope of the curated vignettes, each corner telling its own quiet story of countryside simplicity.