A Weekend at Château du Grand Lucé - Your Inspo Guide to Hosting Three Immaculately Themed Days

AS SEEN IN the OCTOBER 2025 UK VANITY FAIR

What could be more romantic to celebrate life and love with all your closest ones than with a weekend getaway at your own private chateau? That's exactly what Kat and her family decided to do - three glorious days at the chateau, each with it's own unique theme. See all that these three days had to offer on the galleries below.

DAY 1 - The Welcome Dinner

This garden party welcome dinner set the tone for a romantic weekend on the private chateau grounds.

Elegant white and cream table setting with floral centerpieces and vintage-style chairs for an outdoor wedding reception.
Guests in formal attire enjoying an elegant outdoor dinner party at decorated tables.
Elegant French chateau with classic architecture featuring arched windows, stone steps and a mansard roof.
Grand French chateau with classic architecture and symmetrical design featuring multiple dormer windows.
Elegant stone mansion entrance with grand steps and arched doorways leading to a luxurious estate.
An elegant outdoor wedding reception table set in front of a grand French chateau with manicured lawns.
Elegant white table setting with beaded charger plates, green glassware and delicate floral arrangements for a wedding reception.
Guests seated at an outdoor dining event with white parasols shading them from above.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception setup with long white tables and chairs arranged in a manicured garden setting.
Wedding guests dine at white chairs under parasols at an elegant outdoor garden reception.
Close-up shots of bartender pouring and mixing drinks with professional bar equipment and ice.
Outdoor wedding reception under trees with white chairs and crystal chandeliers creating a romantic atmosphere.
Three women in elegant dresses chat beside an outdoor wedding table setting with parasol and floral decor.
Architectural detail of a classic stone building entrance with arched windows and iron lanterns.
Elegant outdoor table setting with white daisies and vintage chairs for garden party or wedding reception.

DAY 2 : Croquet, Poetry Readings and a Formal Dinner Party

A day to relax enjoying the property and taking in the small, quiet moments. This group enjoyed their second day playing croquet and listening to poetry to truly disconnect and enjoy the property around them.

Wooden benches arranged in a shaded outdoor garden setting with trees in the background.
People playing croquet on a lawn with vintage floral dresses and wooden mallets.
Formal dining room with ornate gold-framed portraits and staff preparing a beverage service.
Elegant pink room with ornate gold-framed portraits and classical busts on display.
Elegant table setting with pink and peach floral centerpieces in crystal glasses and delicate place settings.
Wedding party members in light colored dresses and formal wear gathered in a bright sunlit room.
Delicate pink and peach flowers including roses and cosmos arranged in a soft, romantic garden style display.
Server in white outfit carries colorful drinks on a tray in an outdoor garden setting.
Guests seated at formal dining tables in an elegant ballroom with ornate decor and candlelight.
Elegant crystal chandelier with multiple tiers of hanging crystals and lit candles photographed in sequence.
Guests gather in an elegant ballroom with ornate decor and chandeliers during a formal event.
Croquet mallets and balls on grass lawn during an outdoor game.
Black and white photo of people embracing in an ornate historic room with portraits on walls.
Wedding guests relaxing and laughing together on plush sofas in an ornately decorated room.
Wedding guests with umbrellas gather on a grassy lawn during an outdoor summer celebration.

Day Three: Afternoon Picnic and a Jewel-Toned Gala with Fireworks

Saying goodbye is such sweet sorrow...but why not leave with a bang to commemorate a lovely weekend with loved ones? An afternoon picnic followed by an evening gala made this weekend a truly unforgettable one.

Elegant hallway with antique decor featuring mounted antlers, ornate tables, and floral arrangements in urns.
Small wooden boats floating on a green lake surrounded by trees.
Hands opening a bottle of rose wine next to empty glasses on a white tablecloth in outdoor setting.
Vintage wicker picnic basket with red gingham lining and plates sits on a checkered blanket in dappled sunlight.
Slices of artisanal toast topped with egg salad and fresh microgreens on white plates.
Outdoor garden party with white canopy tents and guests gathered on a stone terrace near a historic building.
Luxurious poolside setting with white lounge chairs and umbrellas against a classic stone mansion.
Arched entryway with purple uplighting and chandeliers leading into an elegant venue space.
Group wearing red formal attire standing together at an outdoor event.
Stunning floral arrangement with deep red amaranth, pink roses, and green foliage.
People walking along a dirt path under large willow trees in a sunny park setting.
Long dining table with romantic candlelight, pink glassware, and vibrant floral arrangements in burgundy and blush tones.
Modern event space with yellow curved sofa and white modular seating against dark curtained windows.
People relaxing with white parasols under green trees on a sunny afternoon.
Elegant wedding reception table setting with white chairs, pink glassware, and white candles in a rustic venue.

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