Every wedding is special.
After all, your friends or family are celebrating a milestone in their lives and have asked you to witness their union. Whether it is in city hall or in a backyard or a ballroom, it is a special event.
A wedding held in the French countryside is of course special and has that wonderful French flair as well.
I spent a nice, laid back weekend with a few grad school friends to attend a friend’s wedding. There were too many croissants and lots of good times (isn’t this mama’s dress super chic?)
Oh Vera…swoon…
It was really lovely to spend time in the storied Château de Condé. The castle itself was first built in the 12th century by the family Coucy or the Lord of Condé, though like many owners of ancient buildings, the walls, chimneys, and gatehouses were added on in subsequent centuries. Not all families come out on the winning side during wars though and the castle passed to Jean-François Leriget, Marquis de la Faye after the Franco Prussian war; he added more of the recent external and interior design elements present today.
This more modern Moroccan style lounge was perfect for a casual meal.
This wine cellar was amazing! A good wine cellar is timeless!
But of course many couples, including my friends (and Halle Berry!!!), simply love the rustic chic look of the place and the wonderful indoor and outdoor areas. The Château was about 90 minutes outside Paris (traffic!) but a really lovely site for a wedding and a peek into the French countryside.
Psst, dessert buffets are dangerous but so delicious.
Gorgeous place, I love it love it!!! A perfect place for a wedding…gorgeous photos, everyone looks wonderful xx
A beautiful French chateau – reminds me of my childhood. I so agree with you, too. Weddings are special but Love even moreso.
Well said dear! Of course the venue was gorgeous, but any celebration of love is great! Oh and how wonderful that this reminds you of your childhood!
Awww wow, this looks like the most beautiful wedding location, so romantic and the bride looks exquisite!
Wow what a gorgeous venue!
What a beautiful wedding and gorgeous location!
That looks like the perfect wedding spot:) Oh boy, that dress makes me swoon:) Happy Wed, darling. Hope you are having a great week so far. xoxo
What a spectacular wedding venue! Congrats to the happy couple!
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I’m so impressed! It must have been wonderful for the newlyweds and for the guests as well!
Hope you are well and having a great week dear!
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I like all the photos in the garden and the yummy cakes. I almost thought that was a real boar, lol.
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The location they chose was exquisite! Such a great looking couple. Love her wedding dress and embellishments in her hair. The groom is handsome too. Oh good luck to them. That ladies dress and heels were fab. Thanks for sharing.
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Her gown is beautiful!
getting married at a chateau in france sounds like a fairy tale. congrats to your friend, she looked stunning!
Great shopping tips in the prior post and this wedding is just Spectacular! Loving the beautiful details, the setting, just everything!
what a beautiful wedding. nothing like a European wedding. I went to one in Spain earlier this year and just fell in love! Her dress is in fact chic… but her shoes!!! 🙂 Looove. Pinning some of these to my Travel Paris board 🙂
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Lovely pictures!
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