AS FEATURED IN • BRIDES.COM • Published February 03, 2023 • By Shelby Wax, Senior Editor
A Bohemian Rehearsal Dinner at Château Challain, France
Handcrafted ivory velvet wedding invitation box with gold foil monogram & bespoke acrylic card — created by Duallush Designs and featured on Brides.com
When Angela Capezza and Ketan Ganase planned their dream wedding at Château Challain — one of France’s most iconic neo-Gothic fairytale castles in the Loire Valley — they brought guests together from around the world for a two-day celebration. The festivities began with a bohemian-inspired rehearsal dinner on an outdoor terrace overlooking the château gardens on August 20, 2021.
For their invitations, they chose Duallush Designs.
The brief was clear: the invitations needed to match the romance, elegance, and fairy tale setting of Château Challain while reflecting the bohemian, natural aesthetic Angela and Ketan had chosen. The design inspiration came directly from the bride’s dreamy lace gown by French designer Rue de Seine — neutral tones, handcrafted details, and timeless luxury.
The Design
The outer box was handcrafted in premium ivory velvet — chosen to match the neutral, organic palette of the rehearsal dinner and echo the cream and gold tones of the château setting. At its centre, a hand gold-foiled baroque crown monogram in flowing calligraphy. A hand-tied ivory satin ribbon and silk tassel completed the presentation, turning the unboxing into a ceremony in itself.
- Materials: Premium ivory velvet, gold foil, satin ribbon, silk tassel
- Technique: Hand gold foiling, custom monogram design
- Aesthetic: Bohemian luxury — neutral tones, handcrafted, deeply personal
The Chateau Illustration & Acrylic Invitation Card
Inside the velvet box, the flap featured a hand-rendered gold foil illustration of Château Challain — every turret, spire, and grand facade captured in meticulous detail. The acrylic invitation card with couple’s names, event details, and venue were set in refined gold calligraphy against the clear acrylic background, creating a keepsake guests would treasure long after the evening ended.
- Materials: Premium clear acrylic
- Technique: Gold Foil, Silk Screen printing, Bespoke chateau illustration
- Finish: Fully custom — no templates
The Wedding Team — As Credited on Brides.com
- VenueChâteau de Challain, Loire Valley, France
- PlannerCynthia Nicolson
- InvitationsDuallush Designs
- PhotographyCatherine Chuang Photo
- Bridal DressRue De Seine
- ShoesStuart Weitzman
- Wedding BandsCartier
- Floral DesignMister Brett Events
- CateringLes Saveurs Dupré
- VideographyAlex Znahar Films
- FireworksDragon Rouge Artifice
- HarpistFrancois Pernel
What Made This Suite Special
- ◆Ivory velvet honoured the bohemian, neutral palette Angela and Ketan chose for their rehearsal dinner
- ◆The gold foil monogram echoed the handcrafted flower arrangements and vintage lanterns that decorated the chateau terrace
- ◆The chateau illustration on the acrylic card gave guests a portrait of the venue – a keepsake as meaningful as the event itself
- ◆The silk tassel closure gave the unboxing a theatrical quality befitting a fairytale castle setting
This is what Duallush does differently. Every design begins not with a template – but with your story.
Planning a Destination Wedding or Rehearsal Dinner?
Whether your celebration is at a French chateau, an Italian villa, a Scottish castle, or a beachfront estate, Duallush creates bespoke invitation suites that travel as beautifully as you do. Shipped via DHL to all 50 US states. Handcrafted in India – delivered to your door.
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