Styled shoot in Switzerland
Vintage chic in Lucerne: a forest table below Château Gütsch
In early April 2025, the “Vintage Chic Lucerne Wedding” styled shoot took place in Lucerne. Two worlds in one concept: above, Château Gütsch with views over the old town, the Chapel Bridge and Lake Lucerne; below, the forest with a long table right in the middle of the path. Add a vintage car, bridesmaids in olive green and flowers flowing over the table down to the ground. Concept and planning were by Lara Flückiger of The WES, florals by my awina, photography by Kuenzli Photography, and we styled the complete table.
We at vonRock supplied the complete tableware and bar: bentwood chairs, “Cabbage” china by Bordallo Pinheiro, ivory cutlery, crystal glasses and a bar with back bar in macchiato beige. In this post we show the best images and the packing list, and answer the key questions about getting married in Lucerne.
- Venue
- Château Gütsch and Gütsch forest, Lucerne
- Date
- April 2025
- Occasion
- Styled wedding shoot
- Style
- Vintage chic, forest table
- Colours
- Olive, mustard, dusty pink, macchiato
- Planning
- The WES – Lara Flückiger
- Florals
- my awina
- Photos
- Kuenzli Photography
- Rentals
- vonRock Events
The venue
Château Gütsch: the fairy-tale castle above Lucerne
Château Gütsch sits on Gütsch hill high above Lucerne. The turreted castle hotel can be seen from the old town and reached by the historic Gütschbahn funicular. From the terrace, the view sweeps over the rooftops, the Reuss and the lake to the Alps.
Right behind Château Gütsch the Gütsch forest begins, and that is exactly where we set up the table: between tall firs on a broad forest path, with soft light filtering through the trees. A location that shows a wedding table doesn’t always need a hall.
Table rentals
The forest table: velvet, Cabbage china and bentwood
In the forest below Château Gütsch, on olive velvet lay a floral cascade in mustard, dusty pink and cream, flowing down to the forest floor at one end. The table was set with “Cabbage” china by Bordallo Pinheiro, whose plates are shaped like cabbage leaves, plus lace napkins, menu cards and ivory cutlery.
Our cut-pattern crystal glasses and tall dusty pink taper candles completed it. Guests sat on wooden bentwood chairs, whose warm wood looks made for a setting among the firs.
- 48 ×Wooden bentwood chair (ceremony and table)
- 12 דCabbage” china in beige, 4 pieces
- 12 ×Ivory cutlery
- 12 ×Crystal glass for white wine, red wine, champagne and water
- 1 ×Rectangular bar macchiato beige 180 cm with two bar stages
- 1 ×Back bar macchiato beige
- 1 ×Bar column for champagne tower and cake, macchiato beige
Hire the rentals from the shoot:
Bentwood Wooden ChairRental price from 10,90 €Reserve now
4-piece porcelain plate set: Cabbage Beige by Bordallo PinheiroRental price from 14,90 €Reserve now
6-Piece Cutlery Set White Pearl IvoryRental price from 7,50 €Reserve now
Crystal Glass Series: Champagne Flute 15 cl H 22cmRental price from 2,20 €Reserve now
Crystal Glass Series: White Wine Glass 19 cl H 18cmRental price from 2,50 €Reserve now
Bar and ceremony
A macchiato beige bar and a ceremony in front of velvet
At the edge of the clearing below Château Gütsch stood our mobile bar in macchiato beige with the arched back bar holding flowers and glasses. In front, crystal champagne flutes were lined up for the reception. Macchiato beige furniture looks softer than white in the forest and picks up the earthy tones around it.
For the ceremony, the bentwood chairs stood in rows in front of an olive velvet backdrop framed by mustard yellow flowers. A fabric welcome banner greeted guests along the path.
Hire the bar and furniture:
Mobile bar counter macchiato beige rectangular 183x60x106cmRental price from 300,00 €Reserve now
Bar back buffet “round arch” for glasses 120x210x42cm macchiato beigeRental price from 250,00 €Reserve now
Mobile Bar Column Stage for Champagne Tower / Cake macchiato beige rectangular with wheels 100x100x80cmRental price from 200,00 €Reserve nowOur tip for a forest table: check early whether the path is accessible for delivery vehicles and whether you need a permit. Plan level ground for tables and bar, spare candles in hurricane glasses and a rain solution. And remember: it gets dark earlier in the forest than in an open meadow.
FAQ
Getting married in Lucerne: key questions
Lucerne and Château Gütsch
Where is Château Gütsch?
On Gütsch hill at the western edge of Lucerne’s old town, reachable by the Gütschbahn funicular or by car.
Why is Lucerne so popular for weddings?
The old town, Chapel Bridge, lake and mountains are all close together, so couples can combine ceremony, photos and celebration in one day with short distances.
Can you get married in the forest?
Yes, as a symbolic ceremony. You need permission from the forest owner or municipality, an accessible path and a plan B for rain.
When is the best time for a wedding in Lucerne?
From May to September. In April and October the light is especially beautiful, but it can be cool, so plan blankets and warm drinks.
Rentals
What is the “Cabbage” china?
A service by Bordallo Pinheiro from Portugal whose plates are shaped like cabbage leaves. We rent it in beige as a 4-piece set of charger, dinner, starter and bread plate.
Which chairs suit a forest wedding?
Wooden chairs such as bentwood or cross-back. They suit the surroundings and stand securely even on slightly uneven ground.
Does vonRock deliver to Lucerne?
Yes, we regularly deliver to central Switzerland, including setup and return.
What do the rentals in this post cost?
Current rental prices are shown on the product cards above. We quote transport and service individually.
Helping Hands
Credits
A styled shoot lives and dies by its team. For “Vintage Chic Lucerne”, planning, florals, photography, venue and rentals came together from a handful of Swiss and German businesses that complemented each other perfectly. Here is a short introduction to everyone involved.
The WES – Wedding & Event Stories
The concept was created by Lara Flückiger and her agency The WES. Lara plans luxury weddings and events across Switzerland, from Zurich and central Switzerland to Ticino and St. Moritz, as well as destination weddings in Italy and Mallorca. She offers full planning, partial planning and wedding day coordination. For this shoot she developed the idea of the castle and the forest table and brought the team together. More from Lara: theweddingstories.ch and @the_wes_official.
my awina
The yellow and pink floral cascades flowing over the table down to the forest floor were created by Martina and Rebea of my awina. Since 2019 the two have worked as floral and event designers from the Basel region, with a refined, artistic style and great attention to detail. Their services range from creative planning and event and floral design to full venue styling. We also work with them regularly at events in Basel. More at myawina.com and @myawina.
Kuenzli Photography
All images in this post are by Kuenzli Photography from Basel. Founder Mel works with her sisters as a team of photographers, mainly covering luxury weddings in Switzerland and across Europe, from The Dolder Grand to Bürgenstock. Their images are modern, emotional and timeless, with analogue film photography available on request. At Gütsch the team captured castle, forest, vintage car and table in one consistent visual language. More at kuenzli-photography.com and @kuenzli.photography.
Château Gütsch
Château Gütsch is the fairy-tale castle above Lucerne: a turreted castle hotel with a panoramic terrace and views over the old town, the Chapel Bridge and Lake Lucerne. For weddings it offers halls, the terrace and castle garden, and right behind it begins the Gütsch forest where our table stood. The castle can be reached by the historic Gütschbahn funicular. More at chateau-guetsch.ch.
vonRock Events
We supplied the complete table: bentwood chairs, Cabbage china, crystal glassware, cutlery, backdrop, a macchiato beige bar and a stage. We prepared everything in Elzach in the Black Forest, loaded it the day before and set it up in the forest with two people on the day of the shoot. As a wedding and event rental company we deliver regularly throughout Switzerland. More at @vonrock.de.
Concept & planning: The WES – Lara Flückiger · Florals: my awina · Photos: Kuenzli Photography · Venue: Château Gütsch · Rentals: vonRock Events
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