A Laid-Back Luxury Wedding at Manoir de Longeveau

Published 2 June 2025

Manoir

Manoir de Longeveau

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Charente

Up to 0 guests

From €0 4.6 (186)

At a Glance

Manoir Nouvelle-Aquitaine Summer (2025)

Manoir

Manoir de Longeveau

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Charente

Up to 0 guests

From €0 4.6 (186)

A Laid-Back Luxury Wedding at Manoir de Longeveau in Dordogne

Set amid the rolling hills and honey-colored stone of the Charente borderlands, Rachael and Guy’s destination wedding at the stunning french chateaux Manoir de Longeveau unfolded in true South of France style. This Family-friendly holiday estate in southwest France with cottages, pools, golf and tennis offered a tranquil, private setting surrounded by fields and cypress-lined paths. Family and friends arrived from the UK for a long weekend of connection and celebration. With soft white florals, local cuisine, and golden evening light, the atmosphere carried an easy elegance that reflected both the region’s warmth and the couple’s understated taste.

A Ceremony Steeped in French History and Emotion

The ceremony took place inside the Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean in nearby Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, a remarkable 12th-century chapel carved directly into the rock. Under vaulted ceilings and candlelit walls, Rachael walked down the aisle in an off-the-shoulder gown by Ingrid Olic Bridal, her veil floating softly behind. Guy wore a tailored tuxedo from Roy Robson Fashion, his expression one of quiet joy. The altar, dressed in gentle arrangements by Les Fleurs Coupées, framed the couple beautifully. As their vows echoed through the stone interior, the moment felt deeply intimate, marking the emotional center of the weekend.

Alfresco Dining and Easy Summer Joy at Manoir de Longeveau

After the ceremony, guests gathered for champagne in the village square before returning to Manoir de Longeveau for dinner beneath string lights. Long tables filled the courtyard, dressed in pale linens, simple flowers, and refined details from Our Fabulous Things. Planner Robbie Wei of Marry Me in France, among the top luxury wedding planners in France, brought the celebration together with precision and ease. The day was documented by Bowness Photography, one of France’s leading wedding photographers, whose work captured the golden light, joyful faces, and quiet beauty of this South of France celebration.

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Getting Ready

The Bridal Party

The Ceremony

The Bride & Groom

The Reception

The Design & Details

The Venue

The After Party

Getting Ready

Groom and seven groomsmen in black tuxedos socializing on wooden terrace of stone farmhouse

Groomsman in waistcoat and sunglasses adjusting another man's bow tie on stone building terrace

Bride in off-the-shoulder lace-edged veil with mother adjusting dress in chateau bedroom with gilt mirror

Groom adjusting charcoal tuxedo lapels with satin peak detail, black velvet bow tie, and white rose boutonniere

Ceremony

Bride in fitted ivory gown with lace cathedral veil holding white ranunculus bouquet greeting guests on street

Wedding ceremony inside troglodyte cave chapel with cross-back chairs lanterns and white florals

Wedding ceremony inside rock-hewn cave chapel with stone altar, white florals, and 100 guests in crossback chairs

Cocktail Hour

Bride and groom laughing while pouring champagne into a coupe tower in black and white

Forty guests mingling on village square before limestone building with red awning bridal party in white dresses

Bride in off-shoulder gown near champagne tower as 55 guests mingle under parasols at ivy-covered manor

Reception

Outdoor courtyard reception at dusk with guests at long tables under festoon lights at French stone estate

Black-and-white photo of couple sharing their first dance at an indoor stone-walled reception venue

Couple Portraits

Groom lifts bride in his arms on a red clay tennis court as they kiss, bride holding white peony bouquet

Bride and groom walking hand in hand down a French village street, cathedral-length veil trailing behind them

Groom dips bride for a kiss on cobblestone courtyard with cathedral-length veil trailing across stones

Black and white portrait of bride and groom kissing under vine-covered pergola with cathedral veil trailing on gravel path

Bridal Portraits

Black and white portrait of bride sipping champagne by a window wearing lace gown, opera gloves, and cathedral veil

Black-and-white bridal portrait from behind at tall window, cathedral train and lace-edged veil extended

Laughing bride holding white peony bouquet seated in vintage black car wearing veil with floral applique

Bride in off-the-shoulder satin gown with lace-trimmed veil holding ivory rose bouquet in a moody chateau room

Design and Details

Wooden cross-back ceremony chair with hand fan order of day card and white floral arrangement at base

Reception place setting with Bon Appetit calligraphy card, dried pink gypsophila, and glass favour vial

Bridal bouquet of ivory roses and white hydrangeas on wine barrel beside cocktail glass with lime garnish

White rose bouquets tied with sheer ribbon arranged on floor beside ornate gold-framed mirror in chateau interior

Bridal Party

Bride and seven bridesmaids in white and ivory gowns holding bouquets and parasols outside a limestone manor

Black and white photo of bride and groom dip kiss on stone steps with bridal party cheering behind them

Aerial view of bridal party in white gowns carrying white parasols on winding village street

Flat Lays

Bridal shoes, champagne flute, red flowers, and sunglasses arranged on a red clay tennis court

Black-and-white flat lay of crystal-embellished slingback heels, Jo Malone perfume, and sunglasses on lace veil

White satin slingback heels with crystal sunburst brooches beside ivory ruffle dress hem on hardwood floor

Flat lay of crystal-embellished slingback heels, Jo Malone cologne, and sunglasses on lace veil

First Look

Bride reveals dress to six bridesmaids in ivory dresses holding white rose bouquets with emotional reactions

Venue

Aerial view of stone estate with two pools, marquee tent, and surrounding countryside and vineyards

Aerial view of French maison de maitre with teal shutters and courtyard reception from above

Aerial view of 100-guest dinner in estate courtyard with pool, tennis court, and tree-lined avenue

The Wedding Team

Florals

Decor & Rentals

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The Venue

The couple chose Manoir de Longeveau, a manoir in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

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Manoir de Longeveau

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Charente

A 17th-century manor estate in the Charente countryside operating as a private village of 35 converted stone properties, offering multi-day destination wedding celebrations for over 190 guests with on-site accommodation throughout.

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