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A Multicultural Garden Wedding at Chateau de Changy, Loire Valley

Nouara and Alexandre's multicultural wedding at Chateau de Changy, Loire Valley: garden ceremony, LOVE sculptures, and poolside brunch.

By Elena Moretti | Published 28 July 2014
A Multicultural Garden Wedding at Chateau de Changy, Loire Valley

Nouara and Alexandre brought together two cultures and one unforgettable weekend at Chateau de Changy, a historic estate with sweeping gardens in the Loire Valley, south of Paris. With oversize LOVE letters framing the ceremony, a vintage food truck, and a poolside farewell brunch, their multicultural celebration was captured by Sonja and Alex Tome.

Photography
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Venue
Chateau de Changy
Region
Loire Valley, France
Couple
Nouara & Alexandre

Cocktail Hour

A candid outdoor shot of a man and woman eating pizza or flatbread slices near a red food truck or catering vehicle, likely during a wedding cocktail hour or reception. The woman wears a coral/salmon pink kaftan-style cover-up with black and gold beaded embroidery detail, while the man wears a white t-shirt and jeans. A chalkboard menu sign is partially visible on the right side of the frame, and a third person in a red striped shirt is visible in the background behind the food truck counter. The image is a medium close-up portrait-style shot with a relaxed, casual atmosphere suggesting a boho or informal wedding reception style.
Exterior shot of a 19th-century French brick orangery or pavilion building featuring three large arched windows with tall glass doors, decorative stone ball finials along the roofline, and ornate brick detailing. The entrance is flanked by climbing plants and white wrought-iron garden chairs and tables are arranged outside on a gravel courtyard. The building appears to be set up as a wedding reception or cocktail hour space, with a glimpse of interior décor visible through the open central door. Wide establishing shot taken in bright midday light. Potential venue feature image.
A woman in a white off-the-shoulder dress holds a pink soft-serve ice cream cone in a waffle cone with both hands at a cocktail hour or reception activity. She is standing in front of what appears to be a red food truck or ice cream van, with a chalkboard menu board visible in the background. The shot is a mid-range portrait cropped at the chest, with focus on the ice cream cone and her hands, which feature delicate gold bracelets. The styling is casual and relaxed, suggesting a fun catering element incorporated into the wedding event.

Guests gathered on the château's shaded terrace with glasses of chilled rosé as the afternoon eased into evening. The sprawling gardens and open lawns gave everyone room to wander, and small groups formed between the LOVE sculptures and the flower borders. It was the kind of relaxed, sun-warmed hour where conversations drifted easily and the whole weekend ahead still felt full of possibility.

More from the Day

A candid reception moment showing the bride and a male guest — likely the groom in casual attire — serving from inside a red food truck or ice cream van. The bride wears a strapless white dress with ruffled bodice detail and holds an ice cream cone while pointing upward, laughing. The man wears a white graphic t-shirt and jeans. Guests' hands are visible reaching up to the service window on the right. A small chalkboard menu sign is partially visible in the lower right corner. Medium shot taken from outside the truck at window level, with a relaxed, informal atmosphere suggesting a casual outdoor cocktail or reception catering moment.
An outdoor wedding reception setup on a large green lawn, showing round tables covered in white linen cloths surrounded by white Napoléon chairs. The foreground table features a tall martini-glass vase centerpiece holding a cluster of blush pink and ivory roses with greenery, with a small matching arrangement in a silver pot alongside place card holders. Additional identically styled tables are visible in the background. A large red freestanding 'LOVE' letter installation is placed on the lawn in the background among mature trees. The overall decor palette is white and blush pink with silver accents, conveying a classic romantic theme. Wide shot taken from a slightly elevated angle.
Wide exterior shot of a classic French chateau with white rendered facades, grey slate conical turret roofs, and symmetrical windows, set against an expansive manicured lawn. In the foreground, white ceremony chairs are arranged in rows on the grass alongside a simple wooden arbor structure, indicating an outdoor ceremony setup. Several white market umbrellas and what appears to be cocktail furniture are positioned near the chateau entrance. No people are visible in the image. Potential venue feature image.
A collage of three detail shots from a wedding reception, likely held at a French chateau visible in the background of the left panel. The left image shows waffle ice cream cones and small white paper boat decorations arranged on a white-clothed table outdoors, with a blurred chateau building visible behind. The top-right image shows a family photo display station labeled 'Photos de Famille,' with printed photographs clipped to a string with wooden pegs, alongside a dark brown wooden box, as part of a sentimental guest display. The bottom-right image features a vintage black typewriter used as a decorative prop on a white-clothed table, accompanied by gold glitter letter decorations, a burgundy guest book, a small framed black-and-white photograph, and gold accents, suggesting a vintage or retro styling theme throughout the reception decor.
Aesthetic
RusticVintage
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Bride's Dress
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