Magical Wedding Day at Domaine le Castelet

A wedding at Domaine le Castelet in South of France for their summer 2024 wedding. Full gallery + vendor details. Photos by Lizzie Mcneil Photographer.

By Elena Moretti | Published 21 July 2024

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Domaine Le Castelet

Occitanie · Tarn

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At a Glance

Domaine Occitanie Summer (2024)

Domaine

Domaine Le Castelet

Occitanie · Tarn

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A Summer Wedding at Domaine le Castelet near Carcassonne

Tariq and Abbie first met during their first week of medical school in 2010, a friendship that soon deepened into something lasting. Nearly a decade later, a proposal in Venice set the course for their South of France wedding. Domaine le Castelet, a luxurious wedding estate with a restaurant 1 hour from Carcassone, offered the relaxed rhythm they envisioned: open lawns, soft light, and sweeping countryside views. The couple hosted their guests over several days, with long dinners, late conversations, and time to unwind together. The beautiful and large manoir style property’s understated setting balanced calm and comfort, creating a celebration that reflected their story personal, heartfelt, and surrounded by family.

Getting Ready

Black-and-white shot of groom being helped with suit jacket, white shirt and suspenders visible

Mother adjusting bride's off-shoulder lace ballgown strap in chateau bridal suite with tall windows

A black-and-white close-up detail shot taken during the getting-ready portion of a wedding day, showing a bride seated and wearing a white robe with broderie anglaise lace cuffs and a tied waist sash. The focus is drawn to her wrist, where a delicate thin chain bracelet with a small charm is displayed. Both hands are visible in the frame, with the left hand extended toward the camera. The high-contrast lighting creates deep shadows against a dark background, emphasizing the texture of the lace sleeve and the fine detail of the bracelet.

The couple chose a palette of soft neutrals and pale pinks to complement the natural setting of Domaine le Castelet. Abbie carried a bouquet of blush and white blooms mixed with eucalyptus, reflecting the gentle tone of the day. Flowers, stationery, hair, and makeup were all prepared by close friends, adding intimacy and warmth to the preparations. Dinner unfolded outdoors at long tables under fading light, where guests toasted with local wine and shared stories that spanned years of study and travel. Every element felt connected to their shared history and the easy Provençal pace they had hoped for.

Ceremony

Bride and groom share first kiss under a rustic branch arch decorated with cream and blush roses

Bride and groom walking through pink petal confetti exit before chateau with blue shutters

Bride and groom kiss during confetti exit on gravel courtyard before French manor with guests cheering

An outdoor wedding ceremony taking place beneath large shade trees, with the couple exchanging vows while facing each other and holding hands. The bride wears an ivory ballgown with a lace appliqué bodice featuring off-shoulder floral lace detailing and a full tulle skirt, paired with a cathedral-length veil; she has long blonde wavy hair. The groom wears a light grey suit with tan leather shoes. An officiant stands to the right holding a blue binder, also dressed in a light grey suit. Seated guests are visible in the background, with several wearing teal and blue outfits. The overall styling is relaxed and romantic with a garden-boho aesthetic. Medium-distance portrait shot capturing all three standing figures from head to toe.

Music played a meaningful role, beginning with ceremony compositions by Tariq’s brother Ibrahim. Their first dance, to Blake Shelton’s I’ll Name the Dogs, marked the transition into a lively evening filled with laughter and movement. The celebration continued the next day with a relaxed poolside party featuring paella, pizza, and sunshine. It was an unhurried continuation of the warmth that had defined the entire weekend. The day was photographed by Lizzie Mcneil, one of the most admired wedding photographers in Occitanie, whose images captured the genuine emotion, friendship, and light of this summer celebration at Domaine le Castelet.

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Cocktail Hour

Guests seated under cream umbrellas on gravel courtyard of French manor with sage-green shutters

Guests mingling at dusk on lawn before Provencal stone building with globe string lights and climbing roses

Reception

Large wedding group photo with arms raised on gravel courtyard in front of French manor house

Couple sharing kiss during first dance outdoors with climbing roses and stone building behind

Couple Portraits

Couple kissing at golden hour, bride with blush peony bouquet in lace applique gown, groom in sand suit

A couple shares a kiss during an outdoor couple portrait on the gravel terrace of a French château, with warm golden-hour sunlight casting a soft lens flare across the scene. The bride wears a white ballgown with lace detailing and a long train, while the groom is dressed in a light grey suit. The terrace is set with wooden bistro tables, white wrought-iron chairs, darker metal café chairs, and two large white market umbrellas with wooden frames, suggesting a cocktail hour setup. The château façade features sage green shutters and ornate stone detailing, visible to the right of the frame in this wide environmental portrait. Potential venue feature image.

A couple walks hand-in-hand through a garden during what appears to be a pre-wedding or wedding weekend casual event. Both are photographed from behind in a medium full-body shot. The woman wears a white tiered ruffle maxi dress, light blue sandals, and a wide-brim white sun hat with a black band embroidered with the word 'bride' in script. The man wears a white linen shirt, pink shorts, flip flops, and a red and yellow tropical flower lei around his neck. The outdoor garden setting features vibrant pink rose bushes, cypress trees, and a gravel path visible to the left, suggesting a French estate or château property.

A couple portrait taken outdoors on a gravel path beside a stone building, shot during golden hour with warm backlit sun flare. The groom walks slightly ahead, smiling, wearing a light beige linen suit with a white and greenery boutonniere. The bride follows, looking downward with a soft smile, wearing an off-the-shoulder ivory ball gown with floral lace appliqué detailing on the bodice and a full tulle skirt; her blonde wavy hair is worn half-up. The two are holding hands mid-stride. The overall styling aesthetic is romantic boho with a relaxed, natural feel. Medium-distance portrait shot with a shallow depth of field.

Bridal Portraits

Bride in ivory lace ball gown holding blush peony bouquet in garden at golden hour with rose bushes behind

Design and Details

Close-up of bridal bouquet with blush peonies, cream roses, strawflowers, and trailing eucalyptus held by bride in white l...

Place setting with eucalyptus menu card, calligraphy name card, gold-rim plate, and green garland centerpiece

A close-up detail shot of an outdoor wedding reception table set for a meal in natural daylight. The wooden farm-style table is dressed with a lush eucalyptus and white rose garland running down the center, accompanied by small glass tealight holders and individual honey jar favors. Place settings include dusty blue folded napkins, silver cutlery, clear wine and water glasses, and printed menus or place cards tied with twine. The decor palette combines warm wood tones with dusty blue and greenery, reflecting a relaxed garden or rustic-natural styling.

Bridal Party

Bride in lace ballgown with peony bouquet posed with groom and three groomsmen in grey suits outdoors

Flat Lays

A close-up flat lay detail shot of a wedding stationery suite placed among blooming pale pink roses. The suite includes a white invitation card featuring a hand-drawn ink illustration of the venue building at the top, printed in dark green, with script and serif typography announcing a change of date for Abigail Tullett and Tariq Yasin, with the wedding on Saturday 11th June 2022 and a Pool Party on Sunday 12th June 2022 at Domaine Le Castelet, Castres, South West France. Behind the invitation is a second card showing a gold-toned version of the same venue illustration. A white envelope sits alongside, sealed with a circular wax or paper seal embossed with the names 'Abbie & Tariq' and a floral wreath motif. The overall stationery palette is white and soft green with gold accents, styled in a classic illustrative design.

First Look

Venue

Pool deck with white loungers and parasols framed by red roses and cypress trees at estate

Peach and blush climbing roses in bloom against white rendered wall with weathered wooden shutter

Continental breakfast on antique table in sage-walled chateau salon with marble fireplace and oil paintings

The Wedding Team

Photography

Lizzie Mcneil Photographer

Florals

Groseilles et Petits Pois

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The Venue

The couple chose Domaine Le Castelet, a domaine in Occitanie.

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Domaine

Domaine Le Castelet

Occitanie · Tarn

A restored 18th-century manor house and 19th-century farmhouse set within 60 hectares of forest and meadows in the Tarn, offering exclusive hire for multi-day weddings with on-site accommodation for up to 46 guests and reception capacity for 120.

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