Rustic Chic Wedding at Château de Saint-Martory near Toulouse

Château de Saint-Martory, storybook wedding setting in the South of France set the scene for Erin and Shane’s destination wedding a meeting of two families from the U.S. and Ireland. Living in London, the couple chose France for its beauty, cuisine, and familiar countryside charm. The fully renovated renaissance chateau’s sweeping lawns and riverside views near the Pyrenees offered both intimacy and grandeur, with space to host every part of the day in one location. Guests arrived to open skies and the scent of summer air as anticipation built beneath the tall trees. The atmosphere remained calm yet full of expectation, reflecting the couple’s warm, cross-cultural story.

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A Ceremony Beneath the Trees and Dinner Beneath the Lights

The ceremony unfolded beneath a centuries-old tree wrapped in soft fabric and framed by a semicircle floral arch designed by Lily & Confetti. Florals lined the aisle as Erin made her walk, surrounded by the quiet sound of rustling leaves. Following the vows, guests moved to the lawn for cocktails accompanied by acoustic music from Feels Like July. Dinner later took place in the beautifully restored Renaissance-era castle’s courtyard beneath festoon lights, where tables featured cream linen, golden cutlery, and dusty pink napkins tied to the bridesmaids’ palette. Sage menus by Le Comptoir du Bonheur and antique-style candles added gentle contrast as the evening light faded into night.

A Talented Team and a Celebration that Moved with Ease

The celebration came together through the expertise of Clémentine from Awardweddings, one of the South of France’s leading wedding planners, who guided the day with calm precision and creative direction. The photography by Mark from Awardweddings, among the talented wedding photographers in the South of France, captured both wide landscapes and fleeting emotion from quiet glances to full laughter. Beauty was led by Mademoiselle L Toulouse and The English Hairdresser in France, while celebrant Helen Butler brought warmth and personality to the ceremony. The result was a day that felt grounded, joyful, and unhurried a true reflection of Erin and Shane’s story.

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