Elopement baroque au Château de Villette près de Paris

Inspired by one of the most famous paintings of French artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard, the wedding & event planner Wonderstruck Weddings & Events created this editorial which combines modernity and baroque elegance. We swoon over the aristocratic charm of this couple came to elope in the magnificent Château de Villette , and all the beautiful details captured by photographer Beige Weddings and filmed by Rouge Wedding . From magnificent gowns to refined tablescape, those fabulous images will certainly make you want to go Paris, and celebrate! Oh Oui!

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{ Elopement baroque au Château de Villette

A Wedding inspired from Fragonard Artwork

Inspired by Jean-Honoré Fragonard's 18th-century oil painting, "The Swing," we created an editorial that combines the style and artistry of the late Baroque period, effortlessly with modern and elegant details. Considered a Rococo masterpiece, Fragonard's painting depicts an unruly forest with variations of emerald and teal, which served as the foundational colours of our design. Drawing inspiration from Baroque aesthetics, Château de Villette, was the perfect property to bring our concept to life. Built in the 17th-century, this château embodies the ornamental and theatrical style of architecture that is commonly found in Rococo technique. We chose the l'Orangerie as the backdrop for our table-scape because the stone walls added depth, and juxtaposed boldly against the soft, delicate texture of our hand-dyed silk linens. The florals echoed the colour palette seen in the painting, and although ornamental in design, the arrangements still emphasize a lightness, which imitates Fragonard's usage of light and shade in his oil piece. We added additional texture and playfulness to the table design by incorporating fruit and nuts. Every piece of crystal glassware, and gold tableware was intentionally selected to complement the thematic depth seen in Fragonard's work.

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Refined wedding paper goods

The calligraphy featured in our stationery design also mimics the scrolling curves typically found in Rococo technique; the gold ink reminiscent of gilding often seen in Baroque artwork. We deliberately chose jewellery that was less polished, therefore adding more character and dimension to our flat-lay details.

{ Elopement baroque au Château de Villette } Notre couple avait une allure aristocratique, avant-gardiste et cultivé, et passionné de détails raffinés. La robe Milla Nova « Grace » reflète la robe rose du sujet dans le tableau: élégante et pleine de mouvement.

For a more playful look, the "Tilda" gown by Alon Livné offers excitement and romance, featuring a high ruffle collar, and a stunning over-sized bow detail at the back. Lastly, Livné's "Huntley" jacket paired with a slim two-piece ensemble by Fern & Moon, evokes a more flirtatious and modern look, reminiscent of the risqué composition in Fragonard's piece. Unlike the optical illusions that are characteristic of Baroque frescos, we wanted to create imagery that exhibits real-life motion and drama, balancing modern and traditional elements seamlessly, to create our contemporary interpretation of the Baroque movement.