Over the summer, Lua and Louis d’Armaillé celebrated their wedding at the Château du Tremblay, Louis’s ancestral home in Burgundy, France, which has been in his family for more than six centuries. Shortly after their engagement (Louis proposed in the summer of 2025 by a lake in the Morvan Mountains), the bride and groom left their respective careers – she in maritime transport and he in private equity – to jointly launch a business centred around the historic château, which now hosts retreats, private events, photo shoots and celebrations.

Most recently, the majestic family château – where Louis’s uncle and aunt previously exchanged vows 29 years ago – served as the venue for their own wedding. “It was an immense joy – but also a colossal undertaking – to celebrate our own wedding at a family estate that we now consider our second home,” says Lua, who arrived in Paris from her native Denmark three years ago, where she fell in love with both Louis and France. “There was something deeply moving about beginning our life as a married couple in a place that has seen so many generations come before us. Thanks to Louis, I discovered Burgundy and the château, which has become our home. France now holds a very special place in my heart – not only because of the life we’ve built together, but also because of the traditions, history and family that surround us.”

The French countryside wedding was a wonderful opportunity for Lua to introduce her loved ones to the charms of her adopted country. “We wanted to treat our guests to the delights and enchanting landscapes of Burgundy, in a decidedly bucolic setting,” says the bride. The religious ceremony took place at Saint-Pierre Church in Sémelay, a magnificent Romanesque-style building that’s believed to date back to the 11th century. Lua chose a sculptural lace gown by Milla Nova, which looked strikingly similar to the one worn by her husband’s paternal grandmother on her own wedding day. “I wanted an elegant and romantic dress, but one that also captured the spirit of the place – a dress with that little ‘wow’ factor, while still being timeless.”

The wedding party then returned to the castle to kick off the festivities, which began with a lunch under the trees, accompanied by the band Poudre Noire. The evening continued with a cocktail reception followed by a more intimate candlelit dinner set to a jazz soundtrack, held in a tent set up in the gardens. A few hours later it was transformed into a dancefloor illuminated by candlelight, with the château in full view. For the occasion, Lua swapped her princess dress for a gala gown – a sparkling vintage dress perfect for dancing until dawn. One of the highlights was a performance by singer Pierre Sabaté, a friend of the couple, who surprised everyone with a rendition of classics such as “Gigi”, “Bamboléo” and “Boogie Woogie”.“He’s incredibly talented, and his performance electrified our guests,” the newlyweds say, adding that their wedding “felt like a dream – almost a fairytale.”