Location: La Valouze • Bordeaux • Nouvelle-Aquitaine • South of France
Château de la Valouze, a grand wedding venue perfect for hosting large events hosted Ollie and his Canadian bride for a destination celebration that felt both grand and grounded. The couple, who met in London and later reunited in Dubai, wanted a place that could bring together guests from across the globe. After a vineyard proposal near Saint-Émilion, they returned to the region to wed in the French countryside and chose this luxury Bordeaux wedding estate with onsite accommodation. The chateau’s long drive, elegant façades, and open lawns made it an instant choice. Their weekend began with a lively welcome dinner in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, a UNESCO-listed village, where friends and family filled the square with laughter and local fare before the formal celebration the next day.
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Château de la Valouze: Style and Storytelling
The wedding morning unfolded with calm anticipation: massages for the bride and mothers, preparations in the château’s stately rooms, and floral touches designed by family. The bride wore a Justin Alexander gown that had travelled from Dubai to Amsterdam and on to France, paired with Vince Camuto heels and simple jewellery gifted by the groom. Her hair was styled by Eglantine Reigniez, whose work complemented the day’s refined yet relaxed tone. Catering by Sophie Duchesne brought local produce and French flavour to the menu, while late-night poutine and a next-day pool party added lighthearted charm. Every detail from Souchon Reception’s furnishings to Crazy Diamond’s food truck reflected their intent to mix elegance with ease.
Capturing the Celebration in Bordeaux
The celebration came together through Kristian Mundell of Events Etc, working alongside Marry Me In France, whose guidance ensured the weekend’s smooth flow across multiple settings. Laurence of À Ce Moment-Là Photography, one of the best wedding photographers in Bordeaux, documented the atmosphere with balance and sensitivity, focusing on both grand architecture and quiet gestures. The couple’s story of distance, reunion, and shared adventure found its perfect stage at Château de la Valouze, where the weekend ended with laughter, music, and family by the pool. For couples planning a French château wedding, this celebration showed how personality, planning, and place can come together to create a truly lasting memory.
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