A Romantic Lakeside Celebration at Chateau de la Cazine, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Katy and Bertram's romantic destination wedding at Chateau de la Cazine in Nouvelle-Aquitaine with lakeside vows and soft pink florals, captured by Christina Sarah Photography.

By Elena Moretti | Published 13 April 2020

A Romantic Lakeside Celebration at Chateau de la Cazine, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Katy and Bertram chose Chateau de la Cazine in La Creuse for a destination celebration surrounded by lakes and whispering pines. Christina Sarah Photography documented their joyful weekend in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, where golden light, soft pink florals, and a romantic lakeside ceremony set the tone for an elegant gathering of family and friends.

Photography

Christina Sarah Photography

Venue

Chateau de la Cazine

Region

Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Couple

Katy & Bertram

Getting Ready

A candid portrait shot taken indoors showing a young flower girl, approximately toddler age, holding the train of a bride's white wedding gown. The flower girl wears a white eyelet broderie anglaise dress with short sleeves, white tights, and yellow flat shoes, with her blonde hair styled in a small braid accessorized with a blue clip. The bride wears a fitted white gown with a low back featuring a row of small pearl buttons and lace detailing along the neckline. The setting appears to be a classic French interior with white painted paneled cabinetry and warm-toned herringbone parquet flooring, consistent with a chateau or manor house getting-ready room. A figure in a dark suit is partially visible in the background.

Black-and-white getting-ready scene showing a makeup artist applying lip color to a bride using a brush. The bride, wearing a light-colored sleeveless button-up shirt, has dark hair styled in loose waves and eyes downcast. The makeup artist, with highlighted blonde hair, is positioned in the foreground with her back partially to the camera, creating a shallow depth of field that keeps the bride in sharp focus. The image is a close-up portrait shot with soft, bright tones and gentle contrast, taken indoors in what appears to be a preparation room.

In an ornate white-painted room with mirrored armoires, Katy's preparations unfolded with a sense of quiet anticipation. Carey Hawkins applied the finishing touches while the gown hung nearby in the morning light. The bridesmaids gathered close, laughter echoing off the chateau's high ceilings as each detail fell into place.

Ceremony

A bride and groom share a kiss during an outdoor ceremony beneath a white draped gazebo structure with a tent-like canopy. The gazebo is decorated with a floral garland of blush and ivory roses with lush greenery along its upper interior frame, and additional greenery and small florals accent the side posts. The bride wears a lace-detailed white gown with a long cathedral-length veil, while the groom wears a classic black tuxedo with a bow tie. The portrait is taken as a medium-wide shot with the couple centered against the white draped backdrop, set within an open outdoor garden or estate grounds setting with a classic, formal styling aesthetic.

A newly married couple walks back down the aisle during their outdoor ceremony recessional, surrounded by approximately 20 applauding guests on either side of a white aisle runner. The bride wears a fitted lace gown with a deep V-neckline, sheer embroidered bodice, and a long veil, paired with strappy heeled sandals; the groom wears a black tuxedo with a black bow tie. In the background, a white tent or canopy structure with a floral greenery arch is visible, indicating the ceremony took place outdoors. The couple is smiling and looking at each other, while guests in colorful summer attire clap and cheer in a wide, candid portrait-style shot.

The outdoor ceremony took place on the chateau lawn, bathed in golden afternoon light with the estate's reflection shimmering across the nearby lake. Katy and Bertram exchanged vows before guests who had travelled from across Europe and North America, the couple walking back up the aisle arm in arm as confetti filled the air.

Reception

Black-and-white image of a couple sharing their first dance in an indoor ballroom with a classic parquet herringbone wood floor. The bride wears a form-fitting lace gown with an open back, and the groom is in a dark tuxedo with a bow tie and white French-cuff shirt; both are smiling and facing each other. In the background, a live band of at least three musicians performs, with two guitarists and a drummer visible, set up against a wall featuring tall white French doors and ornate patterned drapery with a decorative valance. The image is a medium-wide shot with strong contrast between the bright room and darker background tones.

Wedding photo booth table with gold-framed signs, printed photo strips, and gold glitter prop moustaches and lip cutouts

A black-and-white close-up portrait of a bride and groom sharing a kiss on the dance floor during what appears to be their first dance at an indoor reception. The bride wears a sleeveless lace dress and the groom is in a white dress shirt with suspenders and dark trousers, with what appears to be a small Canadian flag sticker visible on his cheek and a decorative headband or mask pushed up on his forehead, suggesting a playful or game-related moment. In the background, a female guest laughs and a male guest in a tie and glasses applauds, with reception tables set with glassware visible. The image has soft contrast with bright highlights from large white-framed windows behind the couple.

A black-and-white candid reception moment captured in a mid-range portrait shot, showing a man in a dark suit and striped tie laughing and holding what appears to be a stick or cane, possibly during a game or comedic moment. A bride in a white dress is visible and smiling on the right edge of the frame, while seated guests laugh and react in the background. The setting appears to be an indoor reception room with large windows. The image has soft contrast with bright highlights, conveying a lively, joyful atmosphere among the group.

Dinner moved inside the chateau where candlelit tables glowed against stone walls. A man in a dark suit and striped tie delivered a speech that drew both laughter and tears. The evening built toward dancing, with the couple leading the floor beneath gilded ceilings as Alessandro Pardi captured the celebrations on film.

Flat Lays

A seven-image collage documenting a wedding at a French chateau, featuring a classic red-brick and mansard-roof chateau exterior surrounded by manicured hedges (top left); a getting-ready vignette showing an ivory long-sleeve lace wedding gown hanging in a white-paneled room beside white satin heeled shoes displayed on a round white mirror frame (top center and right); a bride in a fitted white lace-back gown being buttoned by an attendant in a floral qipao, reflected in a large ornate white-framed wardrobe mirror (middle left); a portrait close-up of the bride wearing a long cathedral veil over a long-sleeve lace gown, looking downward (middle center); the couple sharing a kiss at an outdoor ceremony altar draped in white fabric with a greenery chandelier overhead, the groom in a black tuxedo (middle right); a wide outdoor portrait of the couple walking along a tree-lined chateau path, the bride in a fitted V-neck gown with flowing fabric (bottom left); a young flower girl in a white short-sleeve dress touching the bride's gown train on a herringbone parquet floor (bottom center); and a reception table detail showing silver charger plates, blush pink menus, and a low centerpiece of white and blush blooms with greenery in a soft pink and white palette (bottom right). Potential venue feature image.

A wedding seating chart display consisting of multiple ornate gold-toned picture frames arranged in a collage style on a wooden easel. The frames contain calligraphy table assignment cards labeled Table One through Table Seven, a central 'Find your seat' sign in script lettering, and several engagement or couple photos interspersed throughout. The table cards list guest names in handwritten-style script on white backgrounds. The frames feature decorative embossed detailing in an antique gold finish, and the overall decor palette is warm gold and ivory. A small touch of greenery is visible at the lower right. The display is photographed against a white interior wall with a white radiator, suggesting an indoor venue space. This is a medium-distance detail shot capturing the full easel arrangement.

An outdoor wedding ceremony taking place on a large open lawn, with the couple standing beneath a white draped canopy structure adorned with a garland of white florals and greenery at the top. The bride wears a fitted white gown and holds a small bouquet of white flowers, while the groom is dressed in a black tuxedo with a white dress shirt. An officiant holding a red book stands facing the couple. Approximately 40-50 guests are seated on white folding chairs arranged in two sections with a white aisle runner between them, and small white floral arrangements are visible on the aisle chairs. The ceremony setup has a classic, formal style with an all-white decor palette. Wide shot taken from behind the seated guests, capturing the full ceremony scene.

The bridal flat lay was arranged in the chateau's ornate dressing room, where the gown, shoes, and invitation suite sat among soft pink and white blooms. Gold accents tied the collection together, reflecting the couple's understated palette that carried through every printed detail and accessory.