Burgundy and Gold at Chateau Gassies, Bordeaux

Alena and Stanislav celebrated at Chateau Gassies near Bordeaux with burgundy and gold reception design. See the full gallery of 60 photos by Nastia Vesna.

By Anne-Sophie Boubals | Published 16 November 2023 | Last reviewed 3 April 2026

Burgundy and Gold at Chateau Gassies, Bordeaux

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Fourteen hectares of formal parkland stretch behind the limestone facade of Chateau Gassies, a restored 18th-century estate near Bordeaux. Alena and Stanislav chose this ground for its dual character: stone walls and timber beams inside, open lawns and reflecting pools outside. Their celebration moved between both worlds across a single day, with views over the Nouvelle-Aquitaine countryside south of Bordeaux framing every transition.

Photography

Nastia Vesna

Venue

Château Gassies, Gironde

Region

Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Couple

Alena & Stanislav

Getting Ready

A bride getting-ready scene set in a well-appointed hotel or chateau bedroom with light wood floors, a patterned area rug in red and green, and a four-poster bed with white linens. The bride, wearing an ivory satin robe with lace trim over a white lace bridal slip, sits on a tufted cream upholstered bench holding a champagne flute, smiling down at a Shiba Inu dog resting beside her on the bench. Her dark hair is styled in a neat updo and she is barefoot, with a small ankle tattoo visible. The room features a freestanding oval mirror, a red upholstered accent chair, and a small flower arrangement visible in the background, giving the space a classic, warm residential feel. Full-length portrait shot taken from a slight distance to capture the full scene.

A bride holds up a champagne flute filled with sparkling wine during the getting-ready portion of the wedding day. She is seated indoors in what appears to be a bright, light-toned room with a wooden dresser visible in the soft background. She wears a white mini dress or romper featuring ostrich feather trim along the sleeves and hem, with a keyhole cutout detail at the back, and her dark hair is styled in a chic updo. The composition is a close-up portrait shot from behind and slightly to the side, with the champagne glass and feather-trimmed sleeve in sharp focus and the background intentionally blurred.

A getting-ready portrait of a bride seated on a tufted white upholstered bench with grey-washed wooden legs, positioned in what appears to be a chateau bedroom with hardwood floors and a patterned area rug. The bride wears a short white mini dress featuring a mandarin collar, a keyhole cutout at the chest, long sleeves with white feather trim at the cuffs, and pairs it with strappy clear crystal stiletto heels. Her dark hair is pulled back in a sleek low bun and she gazes off to the side. In the background, a full-length white bridal gown is visible hanging on a wooden beam, suggesting a dress change is planned, and the room is furnished with antique-style wooden pieces. The composition is a full-length portrait shot with a modern, fashion-forward bridal styling aesthetic.

Alena got ready in one of the chateau bedrooms, silk robe on, champagne in hand, her ivory wedding dress hanging by the arched window. Pearl drop earrings caught the morning light as she sat on a tufted bench, the white mini dress she would change into later already laid out nearby.

Ceremony

An outdoor wedding ceremony setup on the grounds of a French chateau, with multiple rows of white Napoleon-style chairs arranged on a grass lawn beside a gravel aisle. In the foreground, a close-up aisle floral arrangement features white hydrangeas, blush pink dahlias, light pink roses, white delphiniums, blush lisianthus, and eucalyptus foliage. The background shows the limestone facade of the chateau with tall Italian cypress trees framing the entrance, contributing to a classic French formal garden aesthetic. The composition is a detail/portrait-orientation shot with shallow depth of field, keeping the floral arrangement sharp while the chairs and building recede softly out of focus. Potential venue feature image.

An outdoor wedding ceremony setup at a French estate or chateau, photographed as a wide symmetrical shot looking down the aisle toward a floral altar. The gravel aisle is flanked on both sides by rows of white folding and Chiavari chairs, with lush floral arrangements lining the path at ground level featuring white delphiniums, blush and white peonies, blush roses, and eucalyptus greenery. At the far end, large white urn pedestals hold full, overflowing arrangements in the same white and blush palette. The ceremony space is framed by the stone facades of two venue buildings on either side and tall Italian cypress trees. The overall decor palette is white and soft blush with green foliage accents, giving a classic French garden aesthetic. Potential venue feature image.

A couple portrait taken outdoors in a formal French garden, with the bride and groom standing together on a gravel pathway flanked by large freestanding floral arrangements. The groom wears a black tuxedo with a bow tie and sunglasses, and the bride wears an off-the-shoulder white ball gown with a tulle skirt, holding a bouquet of white, blush pink, and deep burgundy blooms. The ceremony aisle is lined with lush ground-level floral clusters and tall arrangements in white urns, featuring white hydrangeas, white delphiniums, blush roses, and greenery in a classic white-and-blush palette. The composition is a wide portrait shot centered on the couple with the floral-lined path drawing the eye toward them, set against a formal garden backdrop with trimmed hedges and Italian cypress trees.

An aerial wide shot of a French chateau estate and its formal gardens, with no wedding guests visible. The property features a symmetrical French formal garden layout with clipped cypress trees lining a central axis, a rectangular reflecting pool or water feature at the center, geometrically divided lawn panels, and white gravel pathways. A row of white ceremony chairs is set up on the lawn mid-ground, indicating a ceremony space in preparation. The main chateau building in warm limestone with terracotta roof tiles sits at the far end of the garden, flanked by two long stone outbuilding wings with matching terracotta roofs on either side. The surrounding landscape shows an expansive wooded area with a city skyline visible in the far distance. Potential venue feature image.

Rows of white chairs lined a gravel aisle through the formal gardens, leading to a floral altar of white hydrangeas, blush garden roses, and trailing greenery. The couple exchanged vows twice: once outdoors under open sky, once inside the stone chapel with its tall arched windows and wrought-iron chandeliers. Cathedral-length veil, tulle ballgown with 3D floral applique, and the sound of applause echoing off old stone.

Bridal Portraits

A bride sits on the edge of a bed in an indoor bedroom setting, posed in a three-quarter portrait shot. She wears a white off-the-shoulder ball gown with three-dimensional floral appliqués along the bodice and sheer tulle sleeves with scattered sequin details, paired with a veil and pearl stud earrings; her dark hair is pulled back into a sleek low bun. She rests one hand gently on a Shiba Inu dog sitting beside her on the bed, with an engagement ring visible on her finger. The room features antique wood furniture including a carved bedside table, white bedding, and a framed painting on the wall, suggesting a classic chateau-style interior.

A bride poses playfully on an outdoor stone terrace, blowing a kiss toward the camera with one hand raised to her lips. She wears an off-the-shoulder white tulle ball gown with ruffled detailing along the sleeves and bodice, a high front slit, a cathedral-length train, and white pointed-toe heels with ankle straps; a sheer veil is visible at the back of her upswept hair. Two guests or vendors are visible in the soft background, one near a gold-framed easel, with an open landscaped garden and rolling countryside beyond the terrace balustrade. The shot is a full-length portrait with a shallow depth of field, giving the background a blurred quality while keeping the bride in sharp focus.

A bridal portrait taken outdoors on a white gravel pathway alongside a French chateau. The bride stands facing away from the camera and glances back over her shoulder, wearing a full-length white tulle ball gown with a long cathedral-length veil draped over her shoulders and trailing behind her. Her dark hair is styled in a low updo. The pathway is flanked by garden beds with small white blooms and tall ornamental grasses, with the pale limestone facade of the chateau visible in the background. The composition is a full-length portrait shot with a soft, airy light treatment consistent with an overcast day.

A bridal portrait taken outdoors in front of a French limestone building with large grid-pane windows and climbing foliage. The bride is seated, smiling off-camera, wearing a white off-the-shoulder ball gown with sheer puff sleeves, a deep V-neckline, and three-dimensional white floral appliqués along the neckline and sleeves; the full tulle skirt spreads widely in the foreground. She wears a simple white veil, her dark hair pulled back smoothly, and a solitaire engagement ring is visible on her hand. Lavender and white flowering plants are visible in the soft-focus background, contributing a romantic garden setting. The composition is a mid-length portrait shot with a shallow depth of field, styled in a modern classic aesthetic.

A bridal portrait taken outdoors on the stone steps of what appears to be a French chateau or manor house, with white shuttered arched windows visible in the background. The bride stands alone, smiling off-camera, wearing an off-the-shoulder white tulle A-line gown with a deep V-neckline, 3D floral appliqué details along the bodice and sleeves, billowing detached long sleeves, and a high front slit revealing white ankle-strap heeled sandals. Her dark hair is styled in a low updo, and the overall aesthetic is modern romantic with a fashion-forward edge. The shot is a full-length portrait with soft, bright natural light creating a clean, airy feel.

Alena wore an off-the-shoulder white tulle ballgown with three-dimensional floral applique along the bodice, a deep V-neckline, and a cathedral-length veil. For the evening, she changed into a short structured satin mini dress. The bridal portraits ranged from the chateau steps to the formal garden paths, each frame grounded by the cream limestone and white shutters behind her.

Couple Portraits

A couple portrait taken outdoors on the stone steps of a French chateau, with the limestone facade, arched window, white shutters, and wrought-iron wall lanterns visible behind them. The groom wears a black tuxedo with a bow tie and dark sunglasses, and has a small white and burgundy boutonniere on his lapel; he stands with one hand in his pocket while the bride rests her hand on his arm. The bride wears a white off-shoulder tulle ballgown with a deep V-neckline, 3D floral appliqué detailing at the shoulder, an off-shoulder tulle wrap, and a high front slit. The styling is modern and fashion-forward, combining classic black-tie formalwear with an editorial edge. This is a full-length couple portrait shot in warm late-afternoon light.

A couple walks side by side along the exterior of a chateau, photographed from behind in a medium portrait shot. The bride wears a full-volume white tulle ball gown with detachable puff sleeves and a long straight-edge veil that falls to mid-back, while the groom is dressed in a dark navy or black suit. The setting is outdoor along a formal garden terrace, with trimmed hedging running alongside the pale stone chateau facade fitted with white-shuttered windows. The overall styling is classic and formal.

A wide outdoor portrait taken on the grounds of a French limestone estate, with a Shiba Inu dog sitting in sharp focus in the foreground on a lawn while the bride and groom stand softly blurred in the background near the entrance of the building. The bride wears an off-the-shoulder white gown with long sleeves and a cathedral-length veil, and holds a bouquet of white and blush flowers; the groom is in a dark navy suit. A large white urn filled with an arrangement of white stock flowers, blush blooms, and trailing greenery is positioned to the right of the frame. The venue features cream-cut stone architecture with tall cypress trees flanking the entrance and a clock mounted on the facade, giving the setting a classic French country house character. The composition plays on depth of field, with the candid dog in the foreground acting as the primary subject against the couple in the distance. Potential venue feature image.

A couple portrait shot outdoors on a gravel path, with the bride and groom sharing a kiss. The bride wears an off-the-shoulder white tulle ball gown with three-dimensional floral appliqué detailing and a long flowing veil, her dark hair styled in an updo. The groom wears a classic black tuxedo with a white dress shirt and black bow tie, with a boutonnière featuring a white rose, small pink flowers, and greenery. The setting appears to be the grounds of a French chateau or manor house, with a tall cypress tree and a stone building visible in the soft background. The composition is a mid-length portrait with a shallow depth of field, keeping the couple sharply in focus against the blurred garden setting.

Outdoor couple portrait taken on a wide open lawn with a panoramic parkland backdrop. The groom, wearing a black tuxedo with a black bow tie and a small white boutonnière, is carrying the bride in his arms; both are laughing and looking downward. The bride wears a voluminous white ballgown with an off-the-shoulder neckline and a very long cathedral-length veil that billows outward in the wind. A small tan Shiba Inu dog wearing a white collar or bandana walks at their feet, appearing to look up at them. The overall styling is classic and formal. Full-length wide shot with warm late-afternoon light.

This black-and-white image captures a couple's first dance in an indoor ballroom with a herringbone parquet floor. The bride wears a full tulle skirt gown with a long veil and holds a small bouquet, while the groom is dressed in a white dress shirt and black bow tie; the two face each other closely and smile. Cold sparkler fountains flare on either side of the dance floor behind them, with a DJ visible at a booth in the background and large floral ground arrangements flanking the stage area. Overhead, a suspended floral installation with trailing greenery and crystal chandelier accents frames the scene, and several guests seated around the perimeter watch the dance. The image is a medium-wide portrait shot with high contrast, the bright tulle of the bride's dress standing out sharply against the darker surroundings.

Wedding photographer Nastia Vesna shot on the chateau steps, by the reflecting pool, and across the open lawn, mixing natural light with the architectural lines of the facade. One frame: the groom carrying the bride at a run across the grass, both laughing. Another: a quiet kiss by the water, pearl earrings catching the last warmth.

Reception

This black-and-white image shows a bride and groom kissing at their sweetheart table during an indoor evening reception. The groom wears a white dress shirt with a black bow tie, and the bride wears a strapless gown with her dark hair styled up, with a veil trailing behind her. The foreground features a dense, low floral arrangement of dahlias, ranunculus, and mixed blooms with tall taper candles, rendered in deep contrasting tones. Overhead, crystal drop garlands and floral installations hang from above, and large French doors in the background reflect a chandelier and warm exterior uplighting, creating bright highlights against the dark night. The composition is a medium portrait shot taken slightly above table level, with the floral centerpiece in soft focus in the foreground.

The bride and groom share their first dance in a large indoor reception hall with stone walls, arched windows, and a wood-plank floor. The bride wears an off-the-shoulder white tulle ball gown with long puff sleeves and a cathedral-length veil, while the groom is dressed in a white dress shirt and navy trousers. The ceiling is decorated with hanging installations of blush pink and white florals — including roses and small blooms — suspended on crystal bead strands, and the room is bathed in pink and purple uplighting with dramatic event light beams cutting across the dance floor. To the right, approximately eight to ten guests are seated at white-linen-covered tables with white Chiavari chairs, watching and photographing the couple, with candle and floral centerpieces visible on the tables. A large floral installation of blush pink blooms is visible in the background left corner. The shot is a wide full-length portrait taken from behind and slightly to the side of the couple, capturing the full sweep of the dress train.

The bride and groom share a kiss while seated at their sweetheart table during the wedding reception, set inside a bright room with tall French doors overlooking greenery. The groom wears a white shirt, dark vest, and black bow tie, while the bride wears a white strapless dress with a veil and has dark hair styled up. The sweetheart table is densely covered in a lush floral runner featuring ivory garden roses, cream dahlias, burgundy dahlias, blush garden roses, peach roses, and pink Oriental lilies, with lit blush taper candles and small glass bud vases interspersed throughout. Overhead, suspended floral installations with blush and hot pink blooms and white flowers add vertical decor, and a large white floral arrangement on a column pedestal is visible to the left. The overall decor palette is romantic and rich, combining ivory, blush, peach, and deep burgundy tones in a classic indoor reception style. The shot is a medium portrait framing the couple centrally behind the floral-filled table.

The bride and groom are seated at a sweetheart table during an indoor reception in what appears to be a French chateau ballroom with warm stone walls, tall French doors, and parquet flooring. The table is draped in a white linen and completely surrounded by an abundant floral installation that cascades from the tabletop down to the floor, featuring ivory garden roses, blush and coral dahlias, burgundy dahlias, white delphinium, and trailing greenery. Pink taper candles are placed among the florals on the table. Above the couple, a large hanging floral chandelier displays white and coral-pink blooms, crystal or pearl strands, and trailing greenery. A large white urn arrangement with a similar blush and white palette sits on a pedestal to the left. The groom wears a black tuxedo with a bow tie, and the bride wears a strapless white gown with a veil, her dark hair styled up. A gilded mirror is partially visible on the left wall. The shot is a wide portrait framing both the couple and the full floral installation.

Burgundy charger plates, gold flatware, and mauve-pink glassware set the tone for each round table inside the reception hall. White ranunculus, blush garden roses, and cascading greenery spilled from low centerpieces, while the sweetheart table overflowed with cream and blush blooms against the limestone walls. The couple cut their cake under a sparkler fountain, then danced until the parquet floor shone.

More from the Day

Four female guests are seated on gold Louis XVI-style chairs and a low wooden coffee table during what appears to be an outdoor cocktail hour on the gravel grounds of a French chateau. The white classical chateau building is visible in the right background. The women wear distinctly styled outfits: one in a blue textured ruffled skirt, one in a floral printed long-sleeve blouse and trousers, one in a pale lavender draped floor-length gown with a white cape or shawl, and one in a lilac feather-trimmed dress with a white blazer. All four women wear sunglasses and appear relaxed, looking away from the camera. A small bouquet of blush and ivory flowers with greenery sits on the coffee table alongside what appears to be a pink gingham bag. The overall styling palette is soft lavender, lilac, and pastel tones with feather and textured fabric details suggesting a fashion-forward, modern-chic aesthetic. Medium wide shot, taken at ground level in natural afternoon light.

A bride wearing a short white long-sleeved mini dress with flared cuffs and a keyhole neckline walks barefoot along a gravel pathway in the manicured grounds of a French stone estate. A tan Shiba Inu dog walks alongside her on the lawn. The venue is a classic French limestone building with a terracotta tile roof, large steel-framed windows, climbing wisteria, and a small balcony with white railings, flanked by tall cypress trees and clipped box ball topiaries. The wide-angle portrait shot captures both the bride at mid-ground and the full facade of the building, giving prominence to the venue architecture and formal garden layout. Potential venue feature image.

Wide exterior shot of a French château-style manor house featuring cream limestone façade, white shuttered windows, terracotta tiled roof, and a curved balustraded wing visible on the left side. A gravel pathway leads toward the entrance, flanked by landscaped garden beds with ornamental grasses, white and pale pink wildflowers, and flowering shrubs in the foreground. No people are visible in the image. Potential venue feature image.

A detail close-up shot of two bridal shoes placed on top of a French-language coffee table book resting on a marble surface. One shoe is a white satin stiletto heel with long white ribbon ankle ties cascading down, while the other is a white flat or low-heeled shoe adorned with a large white organza flower at the toe. The tan leather insoles are visible on both shoes. The styling is clean and minimal, with the white shoes contrasting against the dark cover of the book, which appears to read 'De France' on its spine. The marble surface and background contribute to an all-white, modern aesthetic.

Close-up detail shot of an overhead floral installation inside a stone-walled venue room. The hanging structure is built on a twig-and-branch frame densely packed with green foliage, white wisteria-style trailing flowers, and coral-pink blooms, with crystal bead strands and teardrop pendants cascading downward. Individual coral and blush pink flowers appear to float along the crystal strands at varying heights. In the lower portion of the frame, large ground-level floral arrangements of white delphinium, blush pink roses, and green foliage are partially visible. The decor palette is white, blush, and coral pink against a warm stone wall, with natural daylight entering from a window to the right, creating a romantic garden-inspired indoor aesthetic.

A candid group portrait of a bride and five bridesmaids/female guests posing outdoors on a gravel path, set against manicured grounds with a large cedar tree and rolling landscape in the background. The bride wears an off-the-shoulder white ballgown with a tulle skirt and veil, laughing as the women around her lean in to kiss her cheeks. The five guests wear a mix of mismatched dress styles — a lilac satin gown with feather trim and a thigh slit, a black-and-white dalmatian-print slip dress, a cobalt blue long-sleeved sequined dress, a lavender flowing chiffon gown, and a floral-printed long-sleeve maxi dress — suggesting a non-uniform bridesmaids look with a soft purple and pastel color theme. The shot is a full-length portrait with a slightly shallow depth of field, taken in natural daylight.

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