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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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One of the most common questions we hear from our couples seeking to get married in France is this: how much does a wedding in South of France cost? To be clear, when we refer to a wedding in the south of France, we’re technically referring to southwest France, in and around Bordeaux, France. A […]

Wedding Tips, Weddings in France

How Much Does a South of France Wedding Cost?

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You’ve been dreaming about a romantic destination wedding in Europe. But how do you choose between a destination wedding in France or a destination wedding in Italy? Both locations are stunning, offering their own romantic charm. Rich in history and home to breathtaking scenery and world-famous cuisine, these countries promise unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re drawn […]

Wedding Tips, Weddings in France

How to Choose Between a Destination Wedding in Italy or France

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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 […]

Pétillante Weddings, Real Weddings, Wedding Châteaus, Weddings in France

Alexandra & Thomas’s Château Gassies Wedding

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Tristan and Meredith’s wedding at Château le Petit Verdus was something out of a magazine – every detail was truly perfect and spoke to their tastes. Timeless elements combined with a fun party feel made this wedding an example for why couples opt to get married in France.  Meredith and Tristan are from Texas and […]

Weddings in France

Tristan & Meredith’s Wedding at Château Le Petit Verdus

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Crazy laid back fun with a touch of French & Taiwanese traditions – that’s the vibe that Yvonne & Matthieu were hoping to achieve – and they nailed it!  They had the incredibly talented Brazilian videographer Giovanna Borgh to capture the entire day in her uniquely poetic style.  100% emotion guaranteed!   Click Here to watch […]

Weddings in France

TOUCH OF TAIWAN: REAL WEDDING – YVONNE & MATHIEU

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How good is your French? So you’re ready to take on the challenge of planning your wedding in France? Parlez-vous français? or at least un peu? Whether you speak fluent French or none at all, it will be important to have some key vocabulary in your French Wedding Word Bank to get you started in […]

Weddings in France

10 French Wedding Words You Need to Know to Plan Your Wedding in France

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Stunningly sensible. Being a preferred Château Sentout wedding planner is certainly a privilege, and one I am very grateful to have.  Not only because Sentout is one of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful venues in Bordeaux, but because the couples that choose to get married here tend to be really awesome, down to earth people. Kelly […]

Weddings in France

Kelly & Doug’s French Fairytale Château Wedding

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“Look at it this way, you will always remember that YOU got married on the wettest weekend of the summer!”  Those were my exact words to my beautiful bride the day after her wedding… Florie-Anne & Julien live a 100 mile an hour lives in Paris and wanted to come back to Florie-Anne’s childhood home […]

Weddings in France

Real Weddings: Florie-Anne & Julien: August 2015: Pure Expression Events

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Wedding season is finally over and now I can start sharing some of the GEORGEOUS photos of the GEORGEOUS couples that I was so lucky to work with this year. Stay Tuned!!

Weddings in France

Glimpse 2015 Wedding Season

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by NICOLE at PURE EXPRESSION EVENTS on JAN 1st, 2015 Wow! Can you believe we have already closed the books on another year?  I feel like it was only yesterday that I was ringing in 2014.  It’s amazing how many memories, milestones and changes a year can hold and this year was no different.  Among […]

Weddings in France

Wishing you a Happy New Year!

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