Wedding Venues in France

As we were unable to fulfil our ambition of marrying abroad at the time we both decided that we would one day renew our vows abroad. We were after a location which would provide us with an authentic feel, filled with French ambience and tradition, yet giving us the privacy and intimacy in wonderful countryside surrounding to enjoy our special day. We were lucky enough to stumble upon the magical Chateau De Buis. Although the chateau itself was not open during our preferred date, the organisers were kind enough to make an extra special exception to facilitate us on this date (as they are only open between April and October). From the moment our party arrived we loved this AMAZING place. Set in a traditional rural village which had stood still in time, with the backdrop of rolling lush countryside hills, it had the exact setting we were after. The chateau itself was deceptively large but beautifully kept with periodic decor with all the mod cons, but kept with embracing a rich family tradition full of character and history. From the moment we arrived, everything ran like clockwork, and we were very well looked after with a great team involved. The hair stylist and makeup ladies were exceptional - bubbly and friendly characters and did a great job making my wife look her best. The flower arrangements were exactly what we had asked for, and the chateau and the grounds itself were enchanting providing a stunning backdrop with a beautiful boudoir and bridal chambre. The food was to die for and was very well received by all guests, and the staff could not do enough for us. The photographers, Belle Momenti, were truly amazing and really knew how to capture the best photos and moments around the Chateau. Overall we had a truly enjoyable experience and only wish we had actually got married here, with the only disappointment being having to leave! We would highly recommend Chateau De Buis to anyone wanting to capture their special day in France

Lauren

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Chateau de Courtomer was truly a dream come to life for our wedding in October! Where to begin! We had a destination wedding with 55 guests over the course of three days and it was truly the most magical experience for both us and all of our guests. The week proceeding the wedding, we stayed at the chateau with 14 of our immediate family members for the most lovely pre-wedding vacation. The chateau itself is incredibly beautiful. It has been lovingly restored and is perfectly maintained. It has the grandness and beauty that comes with being a chateau in the French countryside, but somehow, also manages to feel cozy and comfortable, like a real home and a perfect place for an intimate family gathering. The rooms were so gorgeous and comfortable, and the entire place was outfitted and stocked for a perfect weeklong stay. We loved that each room had its own bathroom, that we had access to a washer and dryer, and there was a room on the ground floor for my grandmother with limited mobility. The staff and team at the Chateau were so wonderful to work with. The were responsive and incredibly helpful- from recommending vendors to things to do in the area- they made our stay all the more comfortable. For the wedding itself, the chateau and grounds were perfect and very flexible to have multiple events over the course of the weekend that all felt different. We utilized every bit of space, including the charming Orangerie for our ceremony and dancing + dessert reception and it was beyond gorgeous. Our guests were all in awe of how beautiful but also welcoming the property felt, and we felt like we were living in a dream. We chose most of our wedding vendors from the chateau’s recommendations and every single person we worked with was so kind and professional and amazing at their job. I would highly recommend all of the vendors we chose from the chateau’s recommendation! We had the rest of our guests stay at a nearby hotel in Mortagne-au-perche, again at the suggestion of the chateau, and they all loved both the hotel and the town with plenty to do and eat in the area. We had people traveling in from all over the globe, so the location couldn’t have been better. It was an easy and quick drive or train ride from Paris which made it so convenient! Insider tip: ask for Chef Franck and Jane- you won’t be disappointed! It was an absolute dream to have our wedding at Chateau de Courtomer and we can’t wait to one day return!