Hi! I'm Nicole!
I bring more than 10 years of experience to my wedding planning business, and love to share free advice in the form of this blog. Grab a cup of coffee (or café, as we say in French), and take a look around!
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Beth and George share a love story that stretches from New York to London. It takes us to a riverside wedding in France! This beautiful couple met in New York. They now live in London and planned a spectacular wedding in France, thanks to the help of our team at Pétillante Weddings. Creating a guest […]
At Pétillante Weddings, we understand that your wedding day is a tapestry woven from threads of love, memories, and cherished moments. For many, this joyous occasion is tinged with the poignant absence of loved ones who have passed away. Including thoughtful wedding memorial ideas can add depth and meaning to your celebration, ensuring their spirit […]
One detail that our couples at Pétillante Weddings appreciate when booking a full-service package for their wedding is having our team of experts at their side. We’re there to help and guide them to both draft and execute their vision for the wedding day, whether they’re seeking purple wedding inspiration or another theme entirely. Most […]
When it comes to day of vs. full wedding planner vs. partial planning, we know you have a lot of questions, so we’re here to answer! Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting and important times of your life. But we understand that it can also be a very overwhelming time in your […]
Lauren and Richie’s wedding party in Bordeaux was an elegant yet lively wedding weekend! They kicked off their wedding events with a welcome party for their guests. Let’s set the tone: it’s a mild October evening and people were out and about in Bordeaux. This made the party feel even bigger – it’s almost like […]
Alexandra & Thomas’s wedding exemplified timeless elegance and opulence at the extraordinary Château Gassies. Details like the assortment of white flowers throughout their ceremony and reception, down to the tiny but important finishing touches to follow, made their wedding personalized, luxurious, sophisticated and chic! If you’re looking to get married at Château Gassies, learn why […]
Are you considering planning a gay wedding in France? Your wedding day is such an exciting time, especially when you’re planning a destination wedding! France can be a great place for gay couples to get married because of the wide acceptance and celebration of LGBTQ+ couples. We’re excited to share a couple’s recent wedding we […]
Check out our rebrand for our French wedding planning business! The Story Behind Our Rebrand We are so excited to announce our rebrand from Pure Expression Events to Pétillante Weddings! Pétillante Weddings is still your go-to wedding planner in France – we specialize in planning beautiful chateau weddings in France. We started our rebrand in […]
You’re engaged! You must be so excited! You have reason to be. Welcome to one of the most unique experiences of your life. Engagement is a time of fun and excitement before taking the big step to becoming a “Wife” or a “Husband”. Say those words out loud – it’s helpful! You are also going […]
by NICOLE at PURE EXPRESSION EVENTS on JAN 15TH, 2015 As I sit here reflecting on 2014, I am beyond grateful for the amount of blessings experienced last year. If I had to use one word to describe 2014 it would be GROWTH. I grew immensely, both personally and professionally. The very personal aspect came […]
