A Fine Art Wedding at Chateau du Bois du Rocher, Ile-de-France

Camila and Soufian's fine art wedding at Chateau du Bois du Rocher near Paris with green and gold design, a Galatee gown, and luminous photography…

By Elena Moretti | Published 11 March 2021

A Fine Art Wedding at Chateau du Bois du Rocher, Ile-de-France

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Camila and Soufian celebrated at Chateau du Bois du Rocher, a wedding estate with a grand Orangery near Paris in Ile-de-France. Planned by Elodie of JEEVAN and captured by Gigi Fine Art, their fine art celebration honoured a fifteen-year love story with green, gold, and white design rooted in authenticity.

Photography

Gigi Fine Art

Venue

Château du Bois du Rocher

Region

Ile-de-France, France

Couple

Camila & Soufian

Getting Ready

A black-and-white close-up portrait of a bride adjusting a birdcage veil and small pillbox-style hat on her head, eyes downcast. She is wearing a white gown with a deep V-neckline and flutter or cape sleeves, with her dark hair styled in loose waves. The image has soft, high-key tones with gentle contrast, giving it a light, airy feel consistent with a getting-ready moment. The background is plain and bright, keeping full focus on the bride and her accessories.

A portrait of a bridesmaid or bride standing outdoors in a wooded setting with a softly blurred background. She is wearing a champagne-gold sleeveless dress with a V-neckline and gathered waist, and has visible tattoos on both arms. Her hair is styled in a loose bob with a delicate crystal or pearl hair pin accessory, and she wears crystal drop earrings. She holds a loose, garden-style bouquet of white dahlias, white peonies, and soft green eucalyptus foliage. The shot is a medium portrait framing from the waist up, captured in a bright, airy style with natural light.

A bridesmaid stood outdoors in a wooded setting, her sage green dress catching the dappled light filtering through the trees. Nearby, Camila prepared with quiet focus as Gigi Fine Art captured the luminous, soft-toned moments that defined the morning's atmosphere at Chateau du Bois du Rocher.

Ceremony

A couple sits on chairs beneath a large circular floral arch during what appears to be an outdoor ceremony or portrait session set within a wooded area. The arch is densely covered with lush green foliage, white hydrangeas, and trailing greenery. The groom wears a dark charcoal suit with a black bow tie and black loafers, while the bride wears a long-sleeved ivory lace gown with a flowing veil and has her dark hair worn loose in waves. A small white floral bouquet rests on the ground near her feet, and white flower petals are scattered across the dirt ground around them. The couple is seated facing each other and smiling, giving the image a relaxed, candid quality. The overall styling leans toward a classic garden aesthetic with a green and white color palette. This is a medium-distance portrait shot.

Close-up detail shot of an outdoor wedding ceremony welcome sign displayed on a white A-frame easel on a grass lawn. The white rectangular sign features the couple's names 'Camila & Julien' in gold calligraphy script, with the French phrase 'Quand l'amour se fait voeux...' printed below in smaller text. The top of the sign is decorated with a loose arrangement of green eucalyptus foliage and small white blooms. In the softly blurred background, rows of natural wood chiavari chairs are set up for the ceremony with a few guests already seated, suggesting the ceremony is about to begin. The overall styling is clean and modern with a white and gold color palette accented by greenery.

Camila and Soufian walked hand-in-hand along a gravel path through the chateau's grounds during the outdoor ceremony. Fifteen years after a college promise, they exchanged vows in afternoon sunlight framed by greenery and soft gold accents. Elodie of JEEVAN shaped the setting with eco-sensitive precision.

Bridal Portraits

A couple walks arm-in-arm along a tree-lined gravel path in an outdoor formal garden setting, likely the grounds of a French chateau or park. The groom wears a light grey suit with a grey tie and a small white floral boutonniere, while the bride wears a long white gown and a white fascinator hat, carrying a loose, cascading bouquet of blush and ivory blooms with trailing greenery. The composition is a full-length portrait shot taken from a slight distance, with the manicured tree canopy creating a natural tunnel effect along the path. The overall styling is classic and refined with a soft, airy palette.

A close-up portrait of a bride laughing and looking to one side, holding a loose bouquet of white flowers including what appear to be ranunculus and chrysanthemums with eucalyptus and greenery. She is wearing a white dress, a small white pillbox hat with a birdcage veil, and a silver watch. The setting appears to be outdoors on a Parisian street, with a light yellow building facade and a partially visible blue street sign in the background. The overall styling is classic French with a chic, minimal bridal aesthetic.

A couple portrait shot outdoors in Paris with the Eiffel Tower visible and slightly out of focus in the background. The bride is seated on a stone balustrade wearing a white wide-leg jumpsuit or flowing white trousers with a long white veil and wedge sandals, holding a loose bouquet of white blooms and greenery with trailing white ribbon. The groom stands on the balustrade beside her wearing a light gray suit with black dress shoes and a small white boutonniere, reaching down to hold her hand as she looks up at him. The composition is a full-length portrait with a bright, slightly overexposed airy quality, and the Haussmann-style architecture of Paris is partially visible to the right.

A couple portrait shot outdoors in Paris with the Eiffel Tower visible and softly out of focus in the background. The groom, wearing a light grey suit and tinted pink-lens sunglasses, lifts the bride while looking up at her; she laughs openly, looking upward. The bride wears a white bridal cape over what appears to be a fitted white or ivory outfit, paired with a small white pillbox-style hat with a birdcage veil — a modern, fashion-forward bridal look. The overall styling theme is chic and urban. Medium portrait composition with a shallow depth of field.

Camila laughed and looked to one side while holding a loose bouquet of white blooms, her Galatee gown glowing in the warm light. Gigi Fine Art's luminous approach gave each portrait a painterly quality, capturing the bride's joy against the soft greens and golden tones of the chateau's botanical gardens.

Flat Lays

A six-image collage showcasing a wedding with a neutral champagne, ivory, and sage green color palette. Top left shows the groom in a light grey suit lifting the bride, who wears a white gown and long white cape or veil, on an outdoor terrace. Top center is a close-up detail of a diamond engagement ring resting on wedding bands. Center left is a close-up portrait of the couple holding hands, the groom in a grey suit with a bracelet visible. Right panel features five bridesmaids in floor-length champagne/nude draped gowns holding bouquets of white flowers and greenery, posed outdoors in a wooded garden setting. Bottom left is a flat lay of white stationery suite with olive branch greenery, a white floral boutonniere, and small decorative elements arranged on a gold surface. Bottom center shows the couple walking together in a tree-lined outdoor path, wide portrait shot. Bottom right shows a round reception table set with ivory linens, gold chiavari chairs, low centerpieces of white flowers and greenery, and glassware, inside a glass-walled venue with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking greenery.

A flat lay detail shot of a wedding stationery suite arranged on a warm golden/ochre textured surface. The suite includes a white invitation card with minimal script typography, a smaller enclosure card featuring a delicate botanical illustration, and a white vellum envelope sealed with a round kraft wax seal bearing script lettering. Styling accents include a small acrylic or glass ring box with white script lettering, a white peony bloom, a white floral boutonniere with greenery and ribbon, and two olive branches with green olives scattered around the composition. The overall palette is white, ivory, and green against the golden background, with a classic and minimalist design aesthetic.

Close-up detail shot of a bride's hands holding a loosely arranged bouquet composed predominantly of olive branches, eucalyptus, and white flowers including lisianthus and small white filler blooms. The stems are wrapped with trailing ivory and pale sage silk ribbons. The bride wears a diamond solitaire engagement ring and a white garment with a feathered or fur-trimmed cuff visible at the wrist. Her nails are painted with a French manicure. The background is a warm ochre-yellow wall, softly out of focus.

Close-up detail shot of a wedding reception table setting in what appears to be a covered outdoor pavilion or veranda with tall columns and draping curtains visible in the background. The round table is dressed in a white linen tablecloth with white folded napkins, silver cutlery, and multiple clear crystal wine and water glasses per place setting. The centerpiece is a low, ribbed glass vase holding white roses, white ranunculus, eucalyptus, and olive branch greenery. Small gold wax seal place card holders are visible at each setting, and a small white table number card is tucked into the centerpiece arrangement. The overall decor palette is white and gold with greenery accents, reflecting a classic, clean aesthetic.

A six-image collage showcased the celebration's neutral palette of champagne, ivory, and sage green. The stationery suite, floral arrangements, and place settings were arranged alongside the Galatee gown details, each flat lay reflecting the couple's refined, organic aesthetic and their shared 'less-is-more' vision.