DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNER
Meeting new people and socialising is very important to me. After many years of working in hospitality, I appreciate the need for reliability and dedication.
I thrive on being part of the bilingual team that creates your special event.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Planning any event whether it be a birthday celebration, anniversary or cooperate seminar can be overwhelming, I will help to organise all the intricacies of whatever event you are hosting and ensure the smooth running from start to finish, whether it be for the whole planning process or as a day coordinator. All the details whether big or small will be carefully overseen by myself and my team, with a great eye for detail, so you can relax and enjoy the fun!
CATERING
The catering is an essential part of any event and often one of the most memorable. I love designing menus and seeing the joy the delicious food brings to your guests faces. I use local, seasonal ingredients as much as possible which allows us to make sure we use produce when it is at its best, popping with flavour and colour. It also allows us to create dishes that reflect the season, whether it be beautiful tomatoes and berries in early summer or autumnal fruits later in the year. Running a company that was focused on experience holidays hosted by celebrity chefs has given me a lot of experience and my passion for cooking developed into catering for corporate events, wedding and private parties. Living in the Vendee allows us access to such delicious produce and excellent suppliers, we are very lucky!
Our Menus
The menus we offer give you the choice to cater for your guests for the whole weekend with a package that is interesting and takes full advantage of all the areas within the chateau grounds. It is a great way to kick off your celebrations with a relaxed bbq style Friday evening, perhaps by the pool or in the orangerie. The wedding day can lead smoothly from the tasty canapés under the dappled sunlight of the oak trees to a memorable 3 course wedding breakfast in the courtyard of the chateau itself. Al fresco dining in this region is wonderful, and the good weather we are lucky enough to enjoy means this is something most of our guests choose. Why not add some late night snacks to nibble on later on during the party with sharing boards of fabulous local cheese and charcuterie? Finishing with a laid back brunch on Sunday is a wonderful way to reflect on your wedding weekend and make the most of your friends and family on the last day.
Knowing the venue well and having a lot of experience with all different styles of weddings, the menus we have are flexible and we can design bespoke dishes to meet your needs.
Accommodation
The venues I work with do offer beautiful accommodation, particularly the château de Bourneau which sleeps 50 people over 4 holiday cottages with their own pool and a lovely honeymoon suite. It’s a lovely addition to your package to be able to accommodate the majority of your guests onsite.
If you have an idea of the number of guests, this is also a key part of choosing your venue. Some venues can allow up to 400 people where as others have more intimate spaces for smaller groups. They are all beautiful and unique in their own special ways. Choosing your perfect venue and accommodation is really exciting and I can help you do this ensuring it is within budget and has everything you wish for your wedding.
Learn more about how I approach wedding planning
As we wind down after a wedding, the tables and chairs get stacked away, the chateau is returned to normality and the final guests leave after their weekend at this incredible venue.
The weather was amazing, it was a pleasure to work with the married couple, and a huge thank you to all the suppliers who worked so hard and helped to bring together such an unforgettable few days.
I am so privileged to be part of a fantastic team who are efficient, reliable and make me proud! 🥂♥️🌻
As the guests made their way back from the orangerie after a lovely relaxed evening to kick off their wedding weekend, the sun was setting and the chateau looked divine! It’s an honour to be a part of such special celebrations ♥️
Today the weather is perfect, the sun is shining and there is a light wind in the air. There is a buzz of excitement and anticipation.
Watch this space…
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I have a great network of wonderful musicians to cater for all tastes, from a classic solo cello to a jazz band or a funky DJ!
Time to let your hair down and enjoy your wedding party! 🥂💃
One of my favourite flowers, these are so delicate and pretty 🌸
The happy couple!
Such a great shot! 📸Fantastic seeing the plan come together and everyone having an incredible weekend ❤️
This was a stunning wedding breakfast under the magnificence of the oak trees with @chateaudebourneau as the dreamy background! 🌳🌳💕🥂
@chateaudebourneau is truly beautiful with magnificent grounds and incredible architecture.
The perfect venue for any wedding or event 🏯🏰🥂
Beautiful corals with the gentle green of the eucalyptus 🍃
Canapés are such a wonderful way to start your wedding celebrations!
They look so elegant and beautiful!
I love how they bring a colorful and fresh pop to any reception!
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Elegant and beautiful!
I love the simplicity of a naked wedding cake with the addition of some seasonal flowers 🌸
The floristry and greenery at any wedding is so important. It brings together the colour palate chosen by the couple and is a chance to really express yourself. The tablescape trends for 2023 continue the timeless appreciation for some kind of floral decoration. Let your imagination go
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Happy 2023 everyone!
Sending you all lots of love 💕❤️
Absolutely fabulous! @blossom_with_laura is such an inspiration and spending the weekend with her at this floristry retreat hosted @chateaudebourneau was a very special treat.
To see how using the seasons offerings to decorate an event and bring such detailed and intricate creative ideas together was incredible! Here is the fireplace that looked divine in the yellow salon ready for the gala dinner. The decorations spilled from the turret to the library into the salon and the entrance hall! Truly a winter wonderland! I love working with her at the weddings we organise in the chateau and to see her talents shine once again was fantastic!
Thank you so much Laura!
The entrance hall @chateaudebourneau is magnificent and the sweeping staircase is divine!
Seeing the bridal party descend these beautiful stairs always brings a tear to my eye, such a moment of happiness to see everything coming together!
So romantic 💕❤️🥂
Delicious shoulder of lamb with rosemary and garlic, marinated in middle eastern spices, cooked over fire! This was a firm favourite with our couples this summer @chateaudebourneau
Perfect for a relaxed Friday pre-event meal or a Sunday lunch to relax and enjoy the sunshine with friends and family! Happy Friday! 🥂
A nice cold glass of bubbly to celebrate at the drinks reception! We have some beautiful local offerings of fizz from the Loire Valley as an alternative to Champagne or Prosecco. Cheers everyone 🥂💕
Delicate floristry and elegant glassware make this tablescape so special!
I’m so excited to see @blossom_with_laura showing us how she brings an event to life with her incredible designs at her floristry retreat @chateaudebourneau in December, it’s going to be festive and fabulous 🎄🌹🌸🌺🥂
Happy Friday everyone!
Such a beautiful, opulent and elegant display! Using your favourite colours and flowers is the perfect way to make your event unique!
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Using seasonal, local produce is very important to our favourite catering company that we work closely with for events at @chateaudebourneau They source beautifully fresh ingredients from farmers in the region and create stunning, colorful and delicious menus for you to choose from. Here is a tangy pickled salad with heirloom tomatoes, radish, pepper, shallots and herbs. Can’t wait to see next years menus!
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I love the atmosphere created with Laura’s artistic and unique styling at weddings hosted by @chateaudebourneau 🕯️
The rustic charm of the orangery at @chateaudebourneau makes for the perfect informal pre event setting, magical ceremony and drinks reception or sit down wedding breakfast as shown here. It is across the wildflower meadow and has magnificent views of the surrounding countryside and the chateau itself. 🌼💕🥂
Magnificent view of the chateau across the stunning wild flower meadow to brighten up your Saturday evening 💕☀️🌼
The rose garden at @chateaudebourneau is the perfect setting for a ceremony or drinks reception with the backdrop of the magnificent building! It’s absolutely beautiful 💕
Delicious, tender, whole chickens roasted in sumac and citrus, one of the firm favourites for a relaxed pre event bbq @chateaudebourneau.
We love working with @big_in_france who always deliver excellent food!
I love the yellow salon at @chateaudebourneau it has wonderful light all day that fills the room with its high ceilings and magnificent features. The fireplace dressed for the occasion by @blossom_with_laura looks beautiful as always! Perfect for an intimate ceremony ☀️💕
Lavender is heavenly in this beautiful region of France! The aroma adds to the ambiance and the colour is incredible in season! A wonderful choice for any wedding decoration 💕
A pop of colour that adds elegance and originality to your special event! Absolutely love this💕
The grounds of @chateaudebourneau are so picturesque! The vibrant colours of nature all around. The orangerie allows you to enjoy alfresco dining whilst sitting in a little bit of history. Just heaven! 💕🥂
Continental breakfast for two?
The solarium is the perfect place to enjoy the morning light and delicious French patisserie 🥐🥐
So pretty! Love the atmosphere created by candlelight ❤️
Romantic and elegant, pink roses are wonderful! 💕🌷
The rose garden makes a wonderful spot for the wedding ceremony where you can enjoy the magnificence of @chateaudebourneau from across the moat 💕
Beautiful! The most perfect setting for any event 💕
Delicious sharing boards of local meat and cheese, perfect for an informal yet chic event!
Exquisite floristry from @blossom_with_laura 🥂
Having the luxury of such a beautiful and big marquee @chateaudebourneau means you can let your imagination go when it comes to the decor.
@blossom_with_laura always does such fabulous and creative floristry it’s a treat to work with her! 🌷🌻🌼🌺💕
Elegant and creative 💕
We love working with blossom_with_laura
You are guaranteed a magical and momorable event in her safe hands!
Would you like to have a spring wedding @chateaudebourneau?
The grounds are phenomenal and seeing them come to life with such beautiful and vibrant colours after the winter is glorious!
We have a reliable team of local suppliers, who we love to support, that can make your dreams come true!
If you would like to have a chat about your future event, please do get in touch with me or directly with the chateau at chateaudebourneau@gmail.com 💕🌷🌻
The library @chateaudebourneau is full of character with original features, incredible natural light and perfect for an intimate wedding breakfast or pre event meal. It’s beautiful! 🥂
The rose garden @chateaudebourneau is so picturesque for your wedding ceremony or champagne reception with the divine chateau in view 🥂❤️ impressionnant!
Beautiful floristry from @blossom_with_laura in the yellow salon @chateaudebourneau 🌼made for a magnificent ceremony
This venue is absolutely out of this world!
It is literally a dream come true!
It is romantic and beautiful, peaceful yet vibrant, classic and timeless, everything you could possibly ask for in an idyllic setting!
It is such a pleasure to be collaborating with @chateaudebourneau please do get in touch for any further information or an informal chat for future events❤️💕
Looking back over the beautiful couples and incredible summer we had @chateaudebourneau ☀️🌼
The orangery @chateaudebourneau is such a beautiful setting to enjoy whilst staying at this incredible venue.
It’s perfect for an intimate wedding breakfast or backdrop for your ceremony.
With fairylights and floristry to bring it to life, you can personalize the decoration to create your own idyllic event 🏰
I love the natural pinks and corals in this floral design🌷
Is there anything more romantic than a French château boudoir?
Elegant boiserie in pretty pastels, a French canopy bed to swoon over and lovely vintage details blends old-world chic with modern comforts for a sumptuous stay as châtelains!
Morning everyone!
The view across the meadow of @chateaudebourneau is magical! 🌻
Loving seeing the change of seasons 🍁
It’s so beautiful enjoying @chateaudebourneau coming together in every season with such amazing floristry. It’s out of this world!
Whether it’s classic or bold we love your ideas and inspiration we can work on together with our wonderful team!
Please do contact me for further information on wedding planning for 2023!
What a beautiful view for this happy couple ❤️
Having an event @chateaudebourneau is a dream come true! Surrounded by its impressive architecture and idyllic grounds, you can be sure of a memorable time with family and friends to celebrate your special weekend together.
Looking back over this season brings me such happiness to see the beauty of the venue bringing such joy to people.
Al fresco dining is a wonderful experience with the warm vendéen sunshine, the blooming flowers and tranquility you can enjoy all with the back drop of the chateau.
We have organised many events where the wedding breakfast has been set in the courtyard overlooking the moat with the grandeur of the topiary and the splendid woodland in the distance.
Whether you prefer a rustic meal with sharing boards and a gentle relaxed feel, or a more formal table service, you can be sure that your event will be naturally chic and elegant.
Enjoy these photos to help
with inspiration in creating your very own bespoke event.🥂🍾
Happy Monday everyone! Here is a beautiful bouquet from one of our weddings this year. Stunning design from @blossom_with_laura anyone got any exciting plans coming up this week? Would love to know what everyone’s up to 💕
I have loved living in France 🇫🇷 and getting to know all the local haunts for interior inspiration and foodie experiences, whether it be with family and friends or clients.
I really love what I do and working with people to organise their events is an exciting and fulfilling part of my job. I am always looking for ways to bring together a special and personal package for my clients where I can use all my skills and passions.
Being bilingual is a huge help and knowing my suppliers well means I have a trustworthy team to help me create bespoke events.
Also being local to @chateaudebourneau gives me a huge advantage with my networking within the area and I have built up great relationships to make peoples visions a reality.
At heart I am a family girl! I love being at home, spending time with my husband, children and dogs. Together we enjoy nothing more than a visit to the market for excellent local produce and a feast we can cook and enjoy, creating memories!
I offer a personalized wedding planning experience and you are in safe hands with myself and my team to make your dreams a reality ❤️💕
Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Vendéen countryside @chateaudebourneau is the most idyllic Renaissance inspired chateau, with its 16 acres of woodland, orangerie and 4 holiday cottages each with their own pool.
It makes for the perfect, romantic venue for any event or wedding offering stunning architecture, Al fresco dining and magnificent grounds for you and your guests to enjoy. The divine weather we get here, being the second sunniest region in France makes for the perfect opportunity to dine outside with the backdrop of the chateau and a champagne reception in the rose garden.
We have so many ideas to make the most of using all the grounds and magical location with a friendly and welcoming ambience to bring your perfect weekend package together.
If you are looking for a venue to host your event in 2023 please do get in touch with @chateaudebourneau contact@chateaudebourneau.com and we would be happy to discuss all the possibilities to bring your dreams come true!
Bonjour ! My name is Emily & I'm the face of @emilyinfranceweddings
I'm British 🇬🇧 but proud to call the beautiful region of Pays de la Loire, France 🇫🇷, home for the last 17 years.
I have worked for many years in the hospitality and wedding industry and I'm now delighted to announce an exciting collaboration at the stunning @chateaudebourneau with Erin @theintrepidchatelaine & JB, as seen on Channel 4, providing an event planning service and elegant catering packages for their beautiful weddings.
I love working with couples to help create their personal wedding vision and I believe that your special day should be a bespoke and stress-free experience.
If you're dreaming of a château wedding, why not get in touch for a complimentary chat about how we can turn your dream day into reality?
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