Supermodel Cindy Bruna and former professional basketball player Blondy Baruti wed in a multi-day party just outside of Paris, culminating in a Christmas-themed reception at the Château de Ferrières [[1]].The couple’s wedding, planned by “Plazzo eventi,” blended Bruna’s French-American heritage with Baruti’s Congolese roots, and featured bespoke designs from Balmain and Elie Saab [[1]], [[2]]. Details of the intimate ceremony and lavish reception are emerging from reports in *Vogue* and social media posts.
Model Cindy Bruna and former basketball star-turned-actor Blondy Baruti celebrated their recent wedding in a stunning ceremony steeped in history and romance, sharing details of the event on social media.
Cindy Bruna, Blondy Baruti.
Wedding planning by “Plazzo eventi.”
Floral concept and décor by “Flower Couture by MP.”
The bride’s gown and complete look were designed by Balmain,” Petruškevičius wrote.
Bruna and Baruti exchanged vows at the Notre Dame des Ardentes church in the Paris region, a 13th-century historical monument.
Vogue described the venue as a timeless structure bathed in the light of stained glass, candles, and Gothic architecture, creating an atmosphere “as if created for contemplation and reflection.” The publication also highlighted the work of M. Petruškevičius and his “Flower Couture,” noting how he transformed the religious ceremony into “an alley of honor adorned with candles and plants” – resulting in a “dreamlike, almost unreal” ambiance.
“I wanted this moment to be authentic, spiritual… almost outside of time,” Bruna said.
The couple exchanged vows surrounded by their closest family and friends in an atmosphere that was both festive and deeply intimate.
For the religious ceremony, Bruna collaborated with the Elie Saab fashion house on her look: “My dream wedding dress – long, fitted, off-the-shoulder, with a long train and veil, decorated with Chantilly lace. For jewelry, I chose a stunning set of white and yellow diamonds from Chopard.”
With the help of wedding planners “Plazzo eventi,” the couple chose the Château de Ferrières, located about an hour from Paris, to host their main celebration.
“We got married four days before Christmas – a period that has a very intimate and special meaning for me. I am very attached to the mountains, the chalet, and the warmth of the fireplace. I wanted a warm, family-oriented, fairytale atmosphere… like a big Christmas dinner. That’s why we imagined a Franco-American-Congolese wedding – a blend of our cultures, roots, and traditions. ‘Plazzo eventi’ helped us bring to life what we had envisioned,” the couple told Vogue.
The lavish wedding, blending French, American, and Congolese traditions, is already generating buzz as a standout event in celebrity culture. The couple’s commitment to creating a deeply personal and spiritual experience resonated throughout the ceremony and reception.
