A Candlelit Dinner

This rehearsal dinner was designed as an emotional prelude to the wedding weekend, gathering loved ones to introduce them to the couples love story. It set the stage for a weekend of emotion, storytelling, and intimacy, beautifully captured by Sasha Dove Photography.

The evening began on the Château’s terrace with white hydrangeas creating a calm atmosphere. As night fell, guests moved to the candlelit room, where the soft glow highlighted texture and curated styling.

The couple's love story was depicted through films projected onto muslin and tulle, creating dreamlike imagery. Drapery by Aesthete symbolised the fluidity of emotion, with cascading amaranthus and swans representing eternal love.

Personal touches included monogrammed napkins and intimate table arrangements, emphasising atmosphere over performance. The evening was a stripped-back fairytale focused on emotional essence.

The bride wore a custom Atelier Per Sempre gown with hand-embroidered pearls, symbolising refined emotional rawness. Her heels and Mikimoto pearls, an heirloom, added legacy and continuity.

Photography: Sasha Dove Photography @sashadove.ph | Bride’s Dress: Atelier Per Sempre 

@atelier_persempre | Videography: Daria Kuznetsova @kuznetsova_films | Super 8 & Assistant Photographer: Aleksandra Chulkovva @aleksandrachulkovva | Assistant Videographer: Ilya Tanasesku @tanasesku.movies | Floral Design & Draping: Aesthete @aesthete_floraldesign | HMUA: Maryna Paris Makeup @marynaparismakeup | Bride's Shoes: Jimmy Choo @jimmychoo | Bride’s Jewellery: Mikimoto @official_mikimoto