“Paris Chic” Editorial at Kroměříž castle

Known as the hidden heart of Europe, the Czech Republic is now slowly beginning to garner recognition among many distinguished destination wedding couples looking for the extra to the extraordinary.

If we were to design a wedding inspiration, we needed an Oscar-worthy venue. Kromeriz Chateau was perfect. Not only because the 8 Oscar winner “Amadeus” was filmed here, but because it is also a place of monumental beauty and opulence, rivaling the interior charm of the Versailles.

Laced with ornate fountains, sculptures, a lake, lily ponds, and Giardini Secreti, its vast UNESCO World Heritage gardens and courtyard cover a vast expanse, and its imperial halls, stuccoed interiors, gilded walls, and trompe d’ oeil ceilings are the stuff of dreams.

To set the scene, we picked one of the most beautiful ballrooms, the Liege Hall adjacent to the musical cabinet where Mozart, Beethoven, and Vejvanovský’s manuscripts are kept. It is really a fairy-tale setting, hence our decision to go for a palette of imperial blues, ivories, and golds