Maison GDC Paris · Exclusive Proposal

Château du Grand-Lucé
A Black Tie Wedding Weekend
August 24–26 · Loire Valley, France · 10-12 Guests
Presented by Maison GDC Paris for Rose Thorn Productions
Who We Are
Maison GDC Paris
Curating Atmospheres. Designing Experiences. Creating Memories.
We are Paris-based luxury event designers and rental curators — specialists in the art of transforming spaces into experiences that live beyond the evening. From historic châteaux to modern penthouses, every project reflects a single belief:
Beauty is not an accessory. It is an atmosphere.
Our curated collections — tableware, furniture, crystal, textiles — are available across France and internationally. Impeccable logistics. White-glove service.
Over two decades of expertise. One standard: extraordinary.
Your Vision
Your Vision. Our Obsession.
What We Heard.
You want three days that feel like they were pulled from a different century. Ten-twelve of your closest people. One of France's most beautiful châteaux. Black tie from the first evening to the last. Old money restraint — nothing trendy, nothing overdone. A ceremony in the formal garden. A dinner under the stars. A brunch in the morning light.
And you want it styled like Vogue.
We understood every word.
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Old Money
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Black Tie
3
European Heritage
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Regal & Intimate
5
Timeless
The Weekend
Three Days. One Château. Entirely Yours.
1
August 24 — Welcome Dinner
Grand Dining Salon · Great Gatsby meets old money decadence · Deep reds, forest green, ivory · Live violinist
2
August 25 — Wedding Day
Ceremony in the formal gardens · Virginia chairs · Champagne tower cocktail hour · Candlelit reception under the stars · Full live band
3
August 26 — Post-Wedding Brunch
Light-filled château salon or Poolside relaxation · The gentle morning after · Soft whites and greens
August 24
The Welcome Dinner
The Setting
The grand wood-paneled salon · Chandeliers · Layered candlelight
Dress Code
Black tie
Palette
Deep crimson · Coral & Burnt orange · White & Gold dinnerware
Mood
Abundant, rich, deeply symbolic — a sultry, elegant welcome to an intimate weekend
Red roses entwined with dark grapes and pomegranates running the full length of the table. Crystal catching candlelight at every height. A violinist playing in the corner.
We suggest reds, corals, burnt orange. Crystal glassware, tons of candles
This is the evening that tells your guests: the weekend has begun.
Welcome Dinner · Table Inspiration
Option D — White linen, gold flatware, red florals - ivory tablecloth, chateau chairs, white & gold tableware
Welcome Dinner · Table Inspiration
Option B — Rich florals, candlelit atmosphere, wooden table
Welcome Dinner · Table Inspiration
Option C — Striped chairs, lush floral runner, aubergine colored plates, custom chairs
August 25 · Ceremony
The Ceremony
  • Château du Grand-Lucé
  • Black tie
  • Ivory white · Deep forest green
August 25 · Ceremony
Ceremony · Concept

Overlooking nature
Optional seated comfort with velvet seats & backs. The softest touch of luxury for your guests as they witness the ceremony.
Bamboo Chairs
White-washed bamboo chairs with Toile de Jouy cushions · Classic French garden. Arranged in paired rows with aisle width to accommodate a trailing gown. The quintessential ceremony chair — understated, elegant, timeless.
Ceremony Florals
White blooms statement ceremony. Lush and immersive — the view transformed. Arch decor for a specatcular backdrop.
Ceremony location concept
August 25 · Cocktail Hour
The Cocktail Hour
Setting
Château formal terraces · Late afternoon light
The Moment
The champagne tower pour — the photograph that opens the reception. Twelve guests in black tie on the grounds of a Loire Valley château, August sun low in the sky, champagne cascading.
Elegant passed hors d'oeuvres. The harp begins. This is the golden hour — the pause between ceremony and celebration, when the day settles into something extraordinary.
Twelve guests. One château. August light. Champagne falling.
August 25 · Cocktail Hour
Post-Ceremony Cocktail Hour · Bar Inspiration

Champagne Tower Concept
Customisation - always possible :
August 25 · Reception
The Reception Dinner
Setting
Under the stars · Château grounds · Long table
Palette
Ivory white · Deep forest green
Mood
Regal, candlelit, old world — the dinner of a lifetime
Music
Guitars · Sax · Bass · Singers
White and forest green florals running the full length of the table, cascading to the stone. Candelabras rising at intervals. Crystal reflecting flame. A full live band playing as evening deepens.
Reception Lounge Inspiration
Cigar & Whiskey Bar Inspiration
Reception Dinner Inspiration
Reception Dinner Inspiration
Reception Dinner Inspiration
Caviar Bar Inspiration
Entertainment
The Ceremony · Violin Trio
A trio of violinists perform live as the bride walks down the floral-lined walkway — intimate, emotionally grounded, and deeply elegant. Minimal seating for approximately 10 guests, intentionally intimate.
Entertainment
The Harp · Cocktail Hour
The harpist performs surrounded by candlelight at the Golden Hour, as guests gather in the château gardens — ethereal, romantic, and utterly unforgettable.
Entertainment
The Grand Piano & Singer · Reception Dinner
A live ensemble — harp, violin, piano, bass and singer — performing under the stars on the château grounds, setting a regal, old-world tone for the evening.
August 26
The Post-Wedding Brunch
Setting
Light-filled salon inside the château · Tall arched windows · Morning sun
OR Airy pool-side lingering
Tone
Soft · Airy · Effortlessly elegant
Palette
Ivory whites · Soft greens & blues · Baby's breath
The black tie exhale. After the grandeur of the night before, this morning arrives gently. The table is set simply. The flowers are lighter. The conversation never stops.
Just married. Unhurried. Perfect.
The Full Weekend
The Investment
Weekend Design Package · Château du Grand-Lucé · 10 Guests
All collections available for 3-day rental. White-glove delivery and setup standard.
The Full Picture
Everything, Considered.
1
Friday Evening
Welcome dinner in the grand salon. Deep reds, forest green, ivory. Crystal, silver, candlelight. The weekend begins with intention.
2
Saturday Ceremony
Virginia chairs in the formal gardens. White blooms. A violinist. The château as backdrop. The most beautiful moment of your lives.
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Saturday Cocktails
Champagne tower on the terrace. August light. Hors d'oeuvres. The harp. The photograph that defines the day.
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Saturday Reception
Dinner under the stars. Long table. Candelabras. Full live band. Cigar station. Caviar. A whisper of fireworks.
5
Sunday Brunch
Morning light through arched windows. Soft greens and ivory. Mimosas. The gentle, unhurried close of a perfect weekend.
Why Maison GDC Paris
What Sets Us Apart
Curated Collections
Every piece — crystal, silver, linen, velvet — selected for you, for its beauty and heritage. Nothing generic. Nothing ordinary.
White-Glove Logistics
Full delivery, setup, and collection. We arrive before you notice and leave without a trace.
Two Decades of Expertise
From Opéra Garnier to Loire Valley châteaux — we have designed the rooms that people never forget.
One Standard
Extraordinary. Not as a goal — as a baseline. Every detail, every surface, every moment considered.
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Maison GDC Paris · Curating Atmospheres. Designing Experiences. Creating Memories.