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A Three-Day Celebration at Chateau de Labro, Occitanie

Elizabeth and Fabien celebrated at Chateau de Labro near Montpellier with a stone church ceremony, Allison Webb gown, and candlelit barn reception.

By Elena Moretti | Published 4 August 2023

Elizabeth and Fabien returned to the South of France, the landscape where Fabien had proposed, to celebrate their wedding at Chateau de Labro near Montpellier. Over three days of festivities in Occitanie, the couple and their international guests moved from a stone church ceremony to a candlelit barn reception, guided by the calm expertise of planner Adeline.

Photography
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Venue
Chateau de Labro
Region
Occitanie, France
Couple
Elizabeth & Fabien

Getting Ready

A getting-ready detail shot of a white wedding gown hanging from a crystal chandelier in an ornate interior room. The dress features a scoop neckline, textured jacquard fabric with a subtle floral pattern, a large front bow at the waist, and an extended train pooling on the floor. In the background, two steel-blue satin bridesmaid dresses hang on a door, and a round table covered in a lavender cloth holds a arrangement of white flowers and greenery. A gilded oil painting and a French-style upholstered chair with a wooden frame are visible to the right, suggesting a chateau or historic venue bridal suite. The composition is a full-length portrait shot with soft, even natural lighting.
A getting-ready group portrait featuring a bride and four bridesmaids posed on and around an ornate toile-upholstered daybed inside what appears to be a chateau bedroom. The bride sits centrally in a white satin robe, wearing a delicate floral hair vine, while the four bridesmaids wear matching dusty blue satin robes. All five women are barefoot and holding champagne flutes. The room features grey-blue toile de Jouy bed canopy curtains, a framed classical pencil sketch on the wall, and a colorful blue, red, and gold patterned area rug on dark wood floors. The composition is a mid-range group portrait with a classic, styled arrangement of two women seated in front and three standing behind.
This black-and-white getting-ready scene shows a bride being helped into her veil by a bridesmaid inside what appears to be a bright, curtained room. The bride wears a structured, textured A-line gown with a square neckline and a delicate floral headpiece, her hair worn half-up. The bridesmaid facing her wears a floor-length satin slip-style dress with a V-neckline. In the background, approximately three additional bridesmaids in matching satin gowns are visible — some seated and adjusting their own attire. The image is shot in medium contrast black and white, with bright backlighting from sheer curtains creating soft highlights around the figures. The composition is a mid-range portrait shot capturing the interaction between the bride and bridesmaid at the center of the frame.
A black-and-white getting-ready portrait of the groom indoors, photographed against a bright window that provides soft backlighting with strong contrast between the light tones of his outfit and the darker background. He is smiling and looking down as he fastens his cufflinks, dressed in a white dress shirt, white waistcoat, and a bow tie, with dark trousers and a bracelet visible on his wrist. The image is a close-to-medium portrait shot with shallow depth of field, with a chair and curtains faintly visible in the background.

Elizabeth slipped into her Allison Webb gown, its embossed fabric catching the morning light while a sweeping sculptural bow at the back added a modern edge. A pale blue silk ribbon wound through delicate bridal accessories laid across a linen surface. Meanwhile Fabien readied his own details, his invitation card and cufflinks arranged with quiet precision on a neutral tray.


Ceremony

Black-and-white portrait of a bride and groom walking back down the aisle following their church ceremony, hand in hand and smiling. The setting is a grand stone church interior with arched architecture, ornate mosaic tile flooring, and wooden pews lining the aisle; scattered flower petals are visible on the floor. The bride wears a fitted sleeveless gown with a square neckline and a delicate floral headpiece, and carries a large loose bouquet of roses and foliage; the groom wears a light-toned suit with a boutonniere and a bow tie. Floral arrangements of delicate blooms — appearing to be sweet peas, roses, and ranunculus — are placed at the base of each pew along the aisle. Approximately 20–30 seated and standing guests are visible in the background. The image is shot in high-contrast black and white with bright highlights and deep shadows, captured as a mid-range portrait from the front.
This black-and-white image captures the first kiss moment during an indoor religious ceremony held in a large stone church or cathedral with tall arched windows, ornate columns, and a decorative altar visible in the background. The bride wears a sleeveless fitted gown with a long veil and a floral hair accessory, while the groom is dressed in a light-toned suit with a bow tie; he cups her face with both hands as they kiss on a raised wooden platform. Two large freestanding floral arrangements frame the couple on either side, composed of full blooms — likely garden roses and ranunculus — with trailing foliage, appearing in bright whites and soft tones against the high-contrast B&W tones. A man in a dark suit, likely an officiant or best man, stands to the right applauding, and the heads of seated guests are visible in the foreground; the composition is a mid-range portrait shot taken from the congregation's perspective.
Close-up detail shot of a large floral installation, likely a ceremony arch or statement arrangement, photographed indoors with a warm wooden floor visible in the background. The arrangement is built on lush green foliage and features white peonies, blush garden roses, soft pink spray roses, periwinkle blue delphiniums, small white clustered blooms, and what appears to be queen anne's lace at the lower right. The overall palette is white, blush pink, and soft blue with abundant greenery, consistent with a romantic, garden-inspired floral design style.
A pre-ceremony interior shot of a church set up for a wedding, with no guests or couple present. The aisle features a detailed geometric mosaic tile floor lined on both sides with loose floral arrangements placed directly on the ground, composed of white roses, white larkspur, pale blue delphinium, and green eucalyptus foliage in a garden-style arrangement. Two natural wood cross-back chairs are positioned at the altar step for the ceremony. At the altar, a large floral arch frames the crucifix and gilded altarpiece, constructed from white garden roses, greenery including trailing vines, creating a full, organic arch shape. The church interior has warm-toned stone columns and wooden pews on either side of the aisle. The overall floral palette is white, soft blue, and green, with a classic yet natural styling approach. Wide shot taken from the back of the aisle looking toward the altar. Potential venue feature image.

Inside a large stone church with tall Romanesque columns and an ornate altar, Elizabeth walked down the mosaic-tiled aisle toward Fabien. The couple exchanged rings in a moment of focused tenderness, then shared their first kiss framed by vaulted arches and warm candlelight. An emotional pause midway through, Elizabeth covering her face with both hands, revealed the depth of feeling carried within the ceremony.


Bridal Portraits

A close-up detail shot of a bride holding her bridal bouquet, with the bride's torso visible in the background wearing a white ruched strapless gown. The bouquet is a loosely arranged, garden-style composition featuring ivory garden roses, blush peach spray roses, pale blue delphinium, white sweet peas, white astrantia, and abundant eucalyptus foliage throughout. The color palette is soft and muted, combining ivory, blush, and powder blue tones against lush green eucalyptus. The bouquet is full and rounded with trailing foliage giving it an organic, unstructured feel.
A bridal portrait taken indoors in a well-lit room with sheer cream curtains and a gold-framed mirror visible in the background. The bride wears a fitted white sleeveless gown with an embossed floral texture and a scoop neckline, accessorized with a delicate pearl and crystal hair vine worn across a half-up hairstyle. She holds a lush, loosely arranged bouquet featuring blush garden roses, white ranunculus, pale blue delphinium, white sweet peas, and trailing eucalyptus. The composition is a mid-length portrait shot with soft natural backlit lighting.
A close-up detail shot of a bride holding her bridal bouquet outdoors, with a second person in white softly blurred in the background. The bride wears a sleeveless white gown with a square or scoop neckline and a diamond ring is visible on her hand. The bouquet is a loosely arranged, garden-style composition featuring cream garden roses, pale blush spray roses, soft blue delphinium, white astrantia, white sweet peas, and trailing eucalyptus stems, creating a soft blue, white, and green color palette.

Elizabeth posed with her bouquet resting on a cream upholstered chair inside the chateau, the sculpted bow of her gown drawing the eye. Outside, the couple stood with two flower girls before the ivy-covered stone wall, the children's expressions adding spontaneous warmth to a composed scene.


Couple Portraits

A couple portrait taken outdoors in a vineyard setting, with the bride and groom facing each other and smiling. The bride wears a white full-skirted ball gown with a large back bow detail, a low-cut neckline, and a delicate floral hair vine accessory worn with her hair half-up. The groom is dressed in a light steel-blue suit with a white dress shirt and no tie, paired with brown leather dress shoes. The shot is framed between rows of grapevines on wooden posts, with a pool and manicured topiary visible in the background. The composition is a mid-length portrait with soft, warm natural light typical of late afternoon.
This is a black-and-white couple portrait taken outdoors, showing the bride and groom walking hand in hand while the bride turns back to look at the camera with a smile. The bride wears a sleeveless A-line gown with scalloped neckline detailing and a full skirt, and has loose wavy hair adorned with a delicate floral hair crown. The groom, whose back is fully turned to the camera, wears a light-toned structured suit jacket with a tie. The image is shot with soft, bright tones and a shallow depth of field, with a blurred outdoor setting visible in the background including what appears to be a bench or table. The composition is a medium portrait shot with gentle high-key lighting and smooth mid-tones throughout.
A black-and-white close-up detail shot of two sets of hands resting against the bride's wedding dress. The bride's hand displays a diamond solitaire engagement ring with a pavé band, while the groom's hand wears a plain band ring; a watch is partially visible on the groom's wrist. The bride's dress features a subtle textured or embroidered fabric pattern visible in the mid-section. The composition is tightly framed on the hands and waist, with soft contrast and light tones throughout, suggesting the couple is in an embrace.
A couple portrait taken outdoors on a gravel courtyard in front of a chateau facade. The bride wears a white A-line gown with a large back bow and an extended train, a delicate floral hairpiece, and carries a bouquet of white peonies, blush roses, dusty blue florals, and eucalyptus. The groom wears a light blue suit with a white tie and a white boutonniere. They stand together facing the camera, flanked by two large aged terracotta urns planted with clipped boxwood topiary spheres. The background features the stone wall of the chateau partially covered in climbing ivy, with a decorative balcony visible in the upper left corner. The shot is a full-length portrait with soft, even natural lighting and a classic French chateau aesthetic.

In the vineyard behind the chateau, Elizabeth and Fabien faced each other with the rows of vines stretching into soft focus behind them. A vintage powder blue Austin-Healey convertible carried them along gravel paths as the afternoon unfolded. Black-and-white frames captured their hands intertwined, their laughter mid-stride, and the quiet closeness of two people entirely present with each other.


Bridal Party

A bridal party portrait taken outdoors against the ivy-covered stone facade of what appears to be a French chateau, with ornate architectural details and a wrought-iron balcony visible in the background. The bride stands at center in a fitted ivory lace sleeveless gown with a square neckline and a delicate floral hair accessory, surrounded by five bridesmaids wearing floor-length steel blue satin dresses in varying styles including spaghetti straps, a halter neck, and a wrap style, several with front slits. Each woman holds a bouquet of ivory and blush garden roses with eucalyptus and dusty blue ribbon streamers, and the group is laughing and looking at one another in a candid moment. The shot is a medium-wide portrait taken at eye level in natural daylight, with a classic French country aesthetic reinforced by the satin color palette and stone chateau backdrop.
A groomsmen portrait taken outdoors on a gravel courtyard in front of a chateau facade with ivy-covered stone walls and ornate architectural details. Six men are posed in a loose group: the groom stands at center wearing a light blue suit with a white dress shirt and no tie, while his five groomsmen wear matching navy blue suits with light blue ties and tan leather oxford shoes. Each groomsman wears a white floral boutonniere with greenery, and the groom also has a matching boutonniere. The overall styling is classic with a blue tonal palette, and all men wear coordinating brown leather shoes. The shot is a mid-length group portrait taken at eye level in natural daylight.
A bridal party portrait taken outdoors against an ivy-covered stone wall, likely at a French château or historic estate. The bride stands at the center wearing a sleeveless, fitted ivory lace gown with a delicate floral hair accessory, surrounded by five bridesmaids in floor-length dusty blue satin dresses in varied neckline styles including spaghetti straps and a halter tie. Each bridesmaid holds a round bouquet of ivory garden roses, soft blush roses, eucalyptus, and small blue accent flowers, while the bride's bouquet is slightly larger with trailing sage green ribbon. The group is laughing and looking at one another in a candid, relaxed moment, captured in a medium group portrait with a classic and polished styling aesthetic.

The bridal party gathered on the gravel courtyard, bridesmaids lifting the hems of their gowns as they made an energetic entrance into the reception. Their coordinated pale-toned dresses echoed the celebration's soft palette, and the group's easy laughter made every frame feel genuine.


Reception

This black-and-white image captures the cake cutting moment at a wedding reception, shot as a mid-range portrait of the couple. The bride wears a textured, form-fitting gown with thin straps and a large back bow, with her hair worn half-up in a bun accented by a delicate floral headpiece; the groom is dressed in a light-colored casual shirt and dark trousers. Both are laughing as they hold a knife together over a four-tier ribbed buttercream wedding cake decorated with small florals at the base, which is topped with lit sparklers creating bright bursts of light against the dark background. A floral arrangement is partially visible in the foreground right, and the setting appears to be an indoor reception space with ornate architectural details softly visible in the background.
Wide shot of a wedding reception entrance inside a rustic barn venue with exposed wooden beam vaulted ceilings and stone walls. The entrance is framed by two tall floral columns featuring lush greenery, white peonies, white garden roses, soft blush roses, and powder blue delphinium, flanked by floor-length ivory fabric draping that extends up to the ceiling where a crystal chandelier hangs. To the right, a gold geometric frame holds a white seating chart sign with blue botanical illustrated borders, accompanied by a low floral arrangement at its base using the same white, blush, and dusty blue palette. The reception space beyond shows wooden cross-back chairs, draped tables with white linens, and warm uplighting in blush pink tones; a live band setup with instruments and speakers is visible on the left side. The overall decor palette is white, blush, dusty blue, and green with a garden-romantic aesthetic combining rustic barn architecture with refined floral design. Potential venue feature image.
Close-up detail shot of a wedding reception tablescape set in what appears to be a rustic indoor venue with warm stone walls visible in the background. The centerpiece features a white pedestal urn filled with blush garden roses, ivory peonies, pale blue delphiniums, white sweet peas, and trailing green foliage. Two white taper candles in a crystal candlestick holder are lit to the left of the arrangement. The place setting includes a ribbed glass charger plate layered with a white dinner plate, a light blue linen napkin, silver flatware, crystal glassware, and a folded white menu card tied with a pale blue ribbon. The overall decor palette is soft white, blush, and powder blue with a classic, refined styling.
Black-and-white image of the couple's first dance inside a barn or marquee reception venue with exposed wooden roof beams and draped fabric overhead. The groom, wearing a suit, is dipping the bride low toward the wooden plank floor while she wears a full-skirted gown with a large back bow detail and a floral hair accessory. The dynamic dip moment is met with an enthusiastic reaction from a crowd of approximately 30–40 guests lining the dance floor behind them, several of whom have their arms raised and phones out. The image is shot from behind the couple at floor level, giving a wide portrait composition with strong contrast between the bright white dress and the mid-toned suit against the pale wooden floor.

Inside a converted barn with exposed wooden beam ceilings and stone walls, long tables glowed with flickering candlelight and soft blue table settings. Ribbed ivory plates sat alongside pale blue napkins and delicate glassware. A three-tier buttercream cake with ribbed texture rested on a gold bar cart, and as the evening deepened, the couple's first dance filled the vaulted space with quiet romance.


Design and Details

A vintage Austin-Healey 3000 convertible in powder blue with chrome detailing, wire-spoke wheels, and an oval chrome grille is parked on a street, likely used as a wedding transportation vehicle. The car bears a French license plate (CW-624-TN) and has a red interior visible above the windscreen. No people are present in the frame. The shot is a close-up portrait-style composition taken from a slightly low angle at the front of the car, with a softly blurred urban background.
Close-up detail shot of a bridal bouquet resting on a cream upholstered chair, with a dark ornate wooden furniture piece visible in the background. The bouquet is loosely arranged and features pale blush garden roses, powder blue delphinium, white astrantia, white lisianthus, and trailing eucalyptus stems, with small filler greenery throughout. The stems are wrapped in an ivory ribbon. The color palette is soft blue, blush, and white with green accents, suggesting a classic yet garden-inspired floral style.
A close-up detail shot of an outdoor wedding welcome sign displayed on a slim gold metal frame stand, positioned on a gravel surface. The white sign features the names 'Elizabeth & Fabien' and the date '17 Juin 2023' in teal-blue calligraphy script, with 'Welcome to our Wedding' printed beneath, and a watercolor wildflower illustration along the bottom edge in soft blues, whites, and greens. The base of the gold frame is filled with a loose, garden-style floral arrangement of ivory ranunculus, white sweet peas, pale blush roses, blue forget-me-nots, and lush green foliage. A weathered terracotta urn with a topiary shrub is visible to the right, and a white wrought-iron chair appears in the background left, suggesting a classic French garden setting with a soft blue-and-white color palette throughout.

A gold-framed welcome sign in elegant calligraphy greeted guests at the gravel entrance, setting the celebration's refined tone. The powder blue Austin-Healey convertible parked against the stone facade served as both transport and a striking visual accent, its chrome details gleaming against the warm Provencal stone.


Flat Lays

A flat lay of bridal accessories arranged on a neutral linen-textured surface, featuring a pale blue frayed silk ribbon winding through the composition. Two wedding bands and a diamond solitaire engagement ring rest on the ribbon at the center, surrounded by a delicate silver hair vine adorned with small freshwater pearls and white enamel floral details. Fresh blush and white peonies or garden roses are placed at the top and right, while white sweet peas and a small wrist corsage with a turquoise accent stone sit at the lower left. The overall color palette is soft and airy, combining pale blue, white, and blush tones in a romantic, classic bridal styling theme.
A flat lay detail shot of a French wedding invitation suite for the marriage of Elisabeth Barne and Fabien Letailleur, dated Saturday 17 June 2023 at Église du Sacré-Cœur in Rodez. The ivory ceremony booklet features a sage green line-art illustration of the church facade and is tied with a pale blue-grey silk ribbon bow. Surrounding the stationery are blush garden roses with yellow centers, white delphinium blooms, and a stem of lily of the valley, all arranged on a neutral linen-textured background. Two white velvet ring boxes are positioned at the lower right, one open displaying a diamond solitaire engagement ring and the other containing two gold wedding bands accented with small white florals.
Flat lay detail shot of groom's wedding accessories arranged on a neutral linen-textured surface. The items include a wedding invitation card for Elizabeth and Fabien dated June 17, 2023 at Église du Sacré-Cœur in Rodez, France, featuring a soft watercolor botanical design in sage green and white; a Baume & Mercier dress watch with a dark dial and black crocodile-embossed leather strap; and three boutonnieres made with white ranunculus, lily of the valley, white spray roses with green buds, and fresh greenery. The color palette throughout is white, cream, and green, consistent with a classic garden-style wedding aesthetic.

The stationery suite for Elisabeth and Fabien featured classical French typography on cream card, paired with a sage ribbon and wax seal. Groom's accessories, including cufflinks and a pale blue pocket square, were arranged on linen beside the invitation. A frayed blue silk ribbon threaded through the collection, tying the soft colour palette together.


More from the Day

Portrait of a groom standing outdoors in a courtyard setting with ivy-covered stone walls in the background. He is wearing a light blue suit with a cream waistcoat, cream bow tie, and a white floral boutonniere featuring a peony and greenery with small white accent blooms. In the soft-focus background, the bride is visible wearing a white dress and a floral hair crown, holding a white and green bouquet. The composition is a mid-shot portrait focused on the groom, with the bride positioned behind him, suggesting a first-look or post-ceremony moment. The overall styling palette is light blue and ivory with white florals.
An aerial drone shot of a French château wedding venue set within rolling countryside. The multi-wing stone château features slate grey rooftops, a round tower, and ivy-covered facades. In the courtyard to the left of the main building, white-linen-covered round tables and white chairs are arranged for an outdoor reception or cocktail hour, with a small number of people visible on the grounds. A white canopy tent is set up on the lawn to the right side of the property. The estate includes several outbuildings and is surrounded by manicured hedges, gravel pathways, and expansive lawns. Potential venue feature image.
Aesthetic
Elegant, Modern Classic
Guest Count
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Budget Range
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Bride's Dress
Allison Webb gown with sweeping bow at back and embossed fabric with delicate sheen

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