Going to the Chapel
This weekend in 1991, we were all abuzz with wedding preparations, making round trips to the French countryside from Paris on a weekly basis to make sure everything for a fairy-tale reception was ready…
Chateau d'Esclimont - St. Symphorien, France
Romantic castle with towers and turrets surrounded by a moat: check
Salle de Mariage
Reception hall with soaring ceilings and stags’ heads (plaster, of course!): check
Fabulous Fleurs
Pale cream and pink flowers spilling from tall vases: check
Marvelous Menu
A menu fit for a king including foie gras, salmon and lamb: check
Gateau de Mariage
And a traditional wedding cake made of layers of profiterolles: check
It seems like yesterday, but it’s been twenty years – guess time flies when you’re married to your Prince Charming… Happy Anniversary, Cynthia!
Photos via yours truly, Grandes Etapes, Milton Gil Photography and So This is Bliss
14 Comments
Ahhhh, soooo beautiful! I do hope one of my sons will agree with my “plans’ on how I see each of their weddings..haha, one definitely being a French countryside soiree…..hopefully he will be marrying an agreeable bride. Totally dreamy and congrats on 20 years Cynthia!
What a memorable wedding! So pretty. Happy Anniversary Cynthia!
xo Cathy
Joyeux anniversaire!! xx
Before there was Kate, there was Cynthia! That looks like a wedding fit for a princess!! Congratulations on 20 years, Cynthia!!!
xo Elizabeth
Exquisite!!! And love the bridesmaid dresses!! Understated chic! Wishing your lovely sister a wonderful anniversary!
What a dreamy wedding! The setting – stunning. The couple and their wedding party – beautiful. The styling and attire – timeless. Looking through the photos, it’s hard to believe that this was 20 years ago. I was a bridesmaid in a wedding 20 years ago and my dress was… Well, let’s just say that it seemed out dated then. But the classics in these photos would never go out of style. Truly a wedding fit for a princess!
Happy Anniversary to Cynthia!
What a fairy tale! Congratulations on 20 years!
What a gorgeous spot and a beautiful wedding. Congratulations and many more happy years together to the happy and beautiful bride.
oh my goodness, this is a fairytle! You 2 lead the most interesting lives! Xo,
Lynn
Wow – that’s some milestone. Congratulations Cynthia. Neither of you look old enough to have been married 20 years so it must be a winning formula.
Sooo beautiful. Happy anniversary, Cynthia. XO, Mona
You look gorgeous…what a lovely post
Hope you got spoilt on your special day 🙂
Claudia xo
Congratulations on the twenty years! Great pictures too!
Barbara
WOW that does sound like a fairytale!