French Château Dream Wedding at Domaine d'Essendiéras

Published 10 March 2025 | Photos by Frances Mary Sales

At a Glance

Domaine Nouvelle-Aquitaine Spring (2025)

A Dream Chateau Wedding at Domaine d'Essendiéras in Perigord

Location: 2 hours from Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, South of France

Domaine d’Essendiéras set in the heart of the Périgord Vert in Dordogne,  welcomed Clíona and Stephen for their magical wedding day. The fairytale wedding château, surrounded by lush green landscapes and tranquil gardens, created the perfect romantic setting for their celebration. Frances Mary Sales captured every heartfelt moment with her exceptional photography skills, preserving the magic from the sun-drenched ceremony in the English Romantic Garden to the vibrant reception by the pond.

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Stunning French Countryside Wedding in Southwest France

We’re still daydreaming about Clíona and Stephen’s incredible wedding at Domaine d’Essendiéras! This gorgeous celebration in the heart of Southwest France combined timeless elegance with heartfelt personal touches that perfectly reflected this wonderful couple. The dream team of vendors truly brought the couple’s vision to life.

Perfect Day by Karen executed the wedding day to perfection, while Fairyfleur created floral arrangements that enhanced the natural beauty of the venue. Thanks to Loose Covers Music and Brightlights, the dance floor never emptied these two definitely know how to throw a party!

Romantic Château Wedding Ceremony at Domaine d’Essendiéras

The day began with one of the most touching ceremonies ever witnessed. As Clíona made her entrance alongside her mother, her close friends performed a surprise serenade that left everyone misty-eyed. With the magnificent wedding château that can sleep up to 120 guests as their backdrop and surrounded by loved ones in the garden, these two exchanged vows in a moment that felt both grand and incredibly intimate.

After the “I dos,” everyone made their way to The Pagodes, which took everyone breath away. Tall palm trees created a canopy overhead while water features sparkled nearby, giving the entire space an unexpected Italian coastal vibe that worked beautifully against the French countryside setting.

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Getting Ready

The Ceremony

The Bride and Groom

The Reception

Design & Details

After Party

Getting Ready

Bride and bridesmaids getting ready together in rustic indoor space with wooden beams
Groom and groomsmen toasting with champagne glasses in modern interior space during wedding preparation
Groom being helped with bow tie by groomsman in elegant classical interior with ornate gold molding
Bride getting ready with bridal party in rustic wooden venue with exposed beams

Photography: Frances Mary Sales


Ceremony

Newlywed couple walking down outdoor aisle after ceremony with guests applauding in garden setting
Bride and groom during outdoor garden ceremony with floral arch and attendant adjusting veil
Bride walking down garden aisle during outdoor wedding ceremony with guests in white chairs
Newlyweds walking down cypress-lined aisle with guests throwing confetti at outdoor wedding ceremony

Photography: Frances Mary Sales


Cocktail Hour

Server holding slate board of assorted canapes including rye bread rounds and smoked salmon bites
Cocktail hour reception with guests on château terrace courtyard
Guests under taupe umbrellas on gravel terrace beside golden limestone chateau with arched windows

Photography: Frances Mary Sales


Reception

Groom delivering speech in white marquee as bride and guests laugh at table with white floral arrangements and candles
Black and white photo of guitarist playing electric guitar among cheering wedding guests in a marquee
Black and white photo of couple kissing during first dance under white tent as guests watch at outdoor reception
Groom in white dinner jacket leading toast at round reception table under marquee in black and white

Photography: Frances Mary Sales


Couple Portraits

Bride in ivory lace gown and groom in white dinner jacket holding hands on stone terrace at golden hour
Bride and groom walking hand-in-hand along château courtyard pathway with lavender hedges and stone architecture
Bride and groom formal portrait in manicured garden with mature tree and hedges
Bride and groom formal portrait under trees on estate grounds

Photography: Frances Mary Sales


Bridal Portraits

Bride in mermaid gown descending stone staircase in modern architectural venue
Bride in ivory lace wedding dress ascending stone staircase in historic castle interior

Photography: Frances Mary Sales


Design and Details

Close-up of bride and groom's hands showing gold wedding rings against white lace gown and black tuxedo
Wedding reception table setting with white ceramic centerpieces in manicured garden
Minimalist welcome sign on rustic ladder easel before chateau facade with boxwood parterre garden

Photography: Frances Mary Sales


Bridal Party

Groom in black tuxedo portrait inside elegant classical venue with ornate architectural details
Four groomsmen in black tuxedos walking toward camera at stone courtyard entrance

Photography: Frances Mary Sales


Venue

Aerial view of in a garden
Couple walking toward grand château with manicured gardens and ornamental urns on wedding day

Photography: Frances Mary Sales

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