Location: Épernay • Champagne • North of France
Lauren and Etienne’s wedding at Château Comtesse Lafond an elegant Champagne estate in Épernay brought together guests from the USA and Canada for a weekend that celebrated everything they loved about France: food, wine, and timeless beauty. Just outside Épernay, the château stood proudly as the only castle in Epernay on the prestigious Avenue de Champagne, its historic architecture the perfect reflection of Champagne’s refined spirit. The couple wanted something elegant yet unpretentious, and wedding planner Un Chouette Event crafted exactly that a celebration that felt both authentic and radiant. The festivities began days before the ceremony, with vineyard visits and dinners that introduced their guests to the region’s world-famous hospitality.
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Ceremony in the Gardens and Dinner Beneath Stone Vaults
The wedding day began quietly as Lauren prepared in Château Comtesse Lafond’s bridal suite, wearing an Alexander McQueen gown with Chanel and Cartier accessories. Her look captured modern luxury with classic French restraint. The ceremony unfolded in the garden before the château’s façade, framed by delicate blooms designed by Lettre à Elise Events. Guests toasted the newlyweds with their first glass of French Champagne in an authentic cellar lined with bottles that seemed to glow in the soft light. Dinner followed in another vaulted room, its stone walls and golden illumination creating a refined yet welcoming atmosphere, where laughter and live music filled the space well into the night.
A Celebration of French Style by Un Chouette Event
Planner Un Chouette Event ensured that every detail from the luminous palette to the flow of the day reflected Lauren and Etienne’s relaxed sophistication. The weekend unfolded effortlessly, with perfect weather and an easy, joyful rhythm that allowed guests to fully immerse themselves in the experience. What stood out most was the couple’s warmth: their smiles, their genuine connection, and their delight in sharing the Champagne region with loved ones. The celebration at the prestigious Château Comtesse Lafond was not just about fine wine or fashion, but about creating memories rooted in friendship, love, and the simple pleasure of being together in one of France’s most enchanting regions.
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