A Romantic Château Giscours Wedding in Bordeaux

Published 17 June 2020
A Romantic Château Giscours Wedding in Bordeaux

At a Glance

Summer (2020)

A Romantic Château Giscours Wedding in Bordeaux

Château Giscours, a historic winery and wedding venue in Bordeaux offered a breathtaking stage for Caroline and Olivier’s wedding day. The 19th-century estate, known for its grand façade and rolling vines, exuded quiet elegance under the warm southern sun. Friends and family gathered from across the world to witness their marriage, beginning with a religious ceremony in the nearby church before celebrations continued at the château. The atmosphere at this luxury wedding venue in Bordeaux was joyful and unhurried - the kind of day defined by laughter, fine wine, and the golden light that lingers over southwestern France.

From Preparation to the Ceremony: Elegant Simplicity

Caroline began the day surrounded by her bridal team, getting ready in a charming country house near the château. Her Laure de Sagazan gown set the tone - refined, feminine, and quintessentially French. The makeup artist worked quietly as morning sunlight filled the room, and once ready, the bride joined her bridesmaids in the garden for portraits before leaving for the ceremony. At the church, Olivier welcomed guests with evident emotion, his expression transforming to pure joy when he saw Caroline walking down the aisle. Their vows, shared before family and friends, felt intimate and deeply moving - a reflection of their quiet confidence as a couple.

Vineyard Views, Gourmet Flavours, and a Sunset Celebration

After the ceremony, guests arrived at Château Giscours to the sound of live music drifting across the terrace. The cocktail hour unfolded with oysters, fine wine, and exquisite canapés crafted by Cap de Vielle. While children played under the supervision of the château’s childcare team, adults toasted the newlyweds and joined in a spontaneous choreographed dance that delighted everyone. Photographer Marie Marry Me, a sought-after wedding photographers in the south of France, captured the vineyard strolls, laughter, and evening light with her signature elegance.

Dining, Dancing, and Golden Hour Romance

As the sun dipped behind the vines, the celebration continued in the gardens before dinner was served inside the château. Guests shared heartfelt speeches and surprises for the couple throughout the meal, creating an atmosphere that felt both festive and deeply personal. Caroline and Olivier later opened the dance floor beneath soft lights, surrounded by friends who joined them well into the night. From the first toast to the final dance, their Château Giscours wedding captured the essence of Bordeaux - generous, joyful, and beautifully French.

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Couple Portraits

A couple portrait taken outdoors on a gravel path, with the bride and groom walking hand in hand and looking at each other. The bride wears a two-piece white wedding outfit with a short-sleeved lace crop top and a flowing white skirt, paired with flat sandals and an updo hairstyle. The groom wears a fitted navy blue textured suit with a dark tie and a small floral boutonnière. The background features a pale stone French regional building with red-trimmed shutters and windows, partially obscured by warm golden-hour backlighting. The shot is a medium full-length portrait with a shallow depth of field, keeping the couple in sharp focus against the softly blurred building.

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