Location: Mouliets-et-Villemartin • Bordeaux • Nouvelle-Aquitaine • South of France
For Camilla and Tim, the journey to their dream venue began after countless visits to potential locations in the UK that never quite felt right. It was only when Camilla’s sister recommended Château Rigaud, an exclusive-use château in Bordeaux, set amid the rolling vineyards, that everything fell into place. The couple flew to France, sampled the estate’s wine and food, and knew immediately they had found the one. The château, both refined and welcoming, became the heart of a weekend-long celebration with their closest friends and family. Its stone walls, gardens, and converted barn offered the perfect mix of rustic charm and understated elegance for their spring wedding.
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Outdoor Ceremony, Vineyard Light, and a Barn Filled with Candles
The ceremony took place beneath the spreading branches of an old tree on the estate, led by English celebrant Sandie Smith. Guests gathered outdoors as sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting a soft glow on the vows. Cocktails and canapés followed on the lawn before dinner was served inside the château’s barn, transformed by candlelight and natural foliage. White florals and lush greenery softened the stone walls, while hundreds of flickering flames created a warm, intimate atmosphere. The evening flowed easily from laughter-filled speeches to a lively dance floor, where music and conversation carried late into the night.
A Seamless Celebration Captured and Coordinated by Awardweddings
The celebration came together under the expert care of Clémentine of Awardweddings, one of the most trusted wedding planners in the Bordeaux region, whose calm guidance ensured every detail was managed with ease. The day was documented by Mark Ward, among the top wedding photographers in the South of France, whose photography and film work captured both the grandeur of the château and the relaxed joy of the weekend. From the tree-lined ceremony to the candlelit barn, every image conveyed the warmth, authenticity, and shared happiness that defined Camilla and Tim’s wedding in the heart of Bordeaux’s wine country.
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