Pastels & Pirouettes: A Ballet-Inspired Wedding in a Chateau

Embracing all of ballet's most magical elements!

Close your eyes and picture yourself in the beautiful French countryside. The sunlight touches everything, as the sound of classical music swirls through echoing rooms and your senses take in the aroma of fresh blossoming florals. Now open your eyes and prepare to be swept off your feet. This inspirational wedding shoot was, captured by the talented Heritage Story, and is inspired by two of her dear passions  - ballet and photography. The balletcore trend is capturing the hearts of brides everywhere, who love the emphasis on playfully pretty, dainty details, soft colours and an abundance of tulle and ribbon, this elegant shoot shows why. Without keeping you on your toes any longer, let's twirl our way through this dreamy selection of delightful balletcore-inspired shots!

Wedding invitations detail flowers
Wedding invitations detail flowers ring detail letters
Shoes heels detail
Close up of bride putting on dancing heels salmon pink wedding dress

Let's begin with the fine details. We love the simple deckled edge stationery, kissed with swirling calligraphy, ballet-themed stamps, and paired with a beautiful satin ribbon, reminiscent of a pair of delcate ballet shoes.

Necklace detail bride
Bride wedding dress ballet flowers

This two-piece wedding dress of lace and silky satin is made for movement. The full A-line skirt is ideal for a bride who plans on twirling her way through her wedding day. "We chose a wedding dress in two parts for the dancers to hold each other easily while they were dancing," explains photographer Maryem.

Groom blue suit detail bow and ties
Groom blue suit detail bow and ties
Groom suit shoe detail
Dancing shoes groom brown suede

The groom is styled in a deep navy blue three-piece suit. Tailored to perfection and accompanied with a contrasting and textured emerald green bow tie for an extra pop of colour. "We engaged two professional ballet dancers for this shoot because we wanted true movements and true emotions while dancing."

Exterior wedding venue studio dance
Flowers pink roses bouquet
Flowers pink roses bouquet
Bride holding Bouquet of flowers wedding dress
Bride holding Bouquet of flowers wedding dress
Bouquet of flowers

Chateau Grange Cochard, the idyllic French estate where this magical shoot took place, is a wedding venue nestled in nature, surrounded by vineyards and situated only 45km from the city of Lyon, in east-central France. The castle has an Orangerie that is ideal for either an indoor or outdoor ceremony. "We highlighted the dance part of this shoot with a video, shot in the castle and its Oranegry. Our aim was to immerse the bride and groom in this universe, this atmosphere that is both refined, elegant, and passionate. "

Groom smiling ballet bow tie suit
Ballet shoes flowers bride
Ballet shoes flowers bride

Maryem, explains how she brought the inspiration to life: "My love for the great classical ballets inspired me to co-create this shoot with French wedding planner, Aude Grosbois. From a very young age, ballet has been the symbol of elegance."

Bride groom wedding dress dance
Bride groom embrace suit tie
Groom and bride dancing in studio
Groom and bride dancing in studio
Bride wedding dress leg detail slit ballet shoes

Aude and Maryem created romantic décor with a pastel palette that is seen throughout, from the florals and fabrics to the candles. The tablescape showcases a beautiful floral garland that flows to the floor. The pink folded napkins surround a soft mint green voile table runner and finished with gilded golden cutlery and candlesticks. "Our florist created cascading flower arrangements for us, which fall from the table to give the impression that they were also dancing!"

Table setting dining flowers chairs
Table setting dining flowers chairs
Table setting flowers champagne wine glasses flowers roses
Serviette pink cutlery candles
Table pink serviette candles flowers

"We imagined this shoot in a similar dimension. Fluid and light fabrics which soar with movement, with a lot of white, and some green detail. The objective was to obtain bright images full of life and elegance. Our two models have known each other for a long time, so their closeness wasn't feigned," says Maryem. We adore the oh-so pretty cake display captured below. Surrounded by delicious French pâtisserie and an elegant champagne tower. Ooh, la la!

Pink white bouquet flowers table
White cake flowers detail
Wedding cake pink serviette

A very special thank you to Aude Grosbois and Maryem from Heritage Story for capturing these enchanting shots. There are lots more in the gallery below to inspire your Pinterest board.

To keep the French inspiration going, check out these beautiful Real Weddings in France and our Guide to having a Destination Wedding in France and be sure to follow us on Instagram.

Suppliers 

Photographer & Videographer //
Heritage Story
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Wedding Planner //
Aude Grosbois
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Cake //
Cakes Esther
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Wedding Designer //
Reine Decoeurs
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Tableware //
The Wedding Road
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Furniture //
Auguste Events
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Stationery //
Et Caetera Studio
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Hair & Makeup //
Aventurine Moonstone
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Jewels //
Arte Sincero
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Drawings //
Carnet de Mariage
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Dress //
Aurelia Prado
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Suit //
Surmon 31
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Bride Model //
Flaviie Mauduit
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Groom Model //
Hippolyte Vassilacos
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