Happy Monday, Cakies! This lavender-inspired spring wedding by Daria Lorman Photography gives off that gorgeous French countryside feel while being just 13 miles from Paris, making for the perfect romantic elopement locale. Chateau de Santeny is a 19th century castle, which helped the team dream up a fairytale backdrop for their elegant lavender design.
Thanks to Linda of  A La Francaise Events for sharing her top tips for pulling off a wedding like this. She?s even got the scoop for those of you wanting to achieve that French vibe here in the US.

Prettiest lavender bouts as part of Esther Lamarche‘s phenomenal floral design. The crew brought the Provence lavender fields to Paris by placing lavender sprigs throughout.
Linda tells it, The chateau offers bright and elegant lounges, marble fireplaces, vaulted crown molded ceilings, towering windows, antique parquet flooring, decorative artwork, crystal chandeliers, a spiral grand staircase, and a romantic fairytale exterior façade. The chateau?s splendid decoration matched perfectly the couple’s aesthetics and provided an incredible backdrop for their photos, which was the most important part of their elopement.

How to plan a Paris destination wedding at a French chateau
1. Hire a pro. Selecting a wedding planner who can speak French and English, understands the local market, and understands American culture is very important. Fortunately, the owner of this chateau speaks English, but many o...