The Wedding Blog
Welcome, dear readers! Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Leo, a seasoned event planner by trade and a cultural aficionado who loves uncovering Europe’s rich history and finest customs.
For me, a celebration is a way of life. I want every occasion to be the most joyous affair to recognize a special moment in time. Having planned events and weddings for over 30 years, it became apparent to me that it’s seldom all about one day; often the event host is saddled with lots of decisions or tricky scenarios that may fall outside the typical relationship with an event professional.
And I wanted to change that.
After having befriended and worked with hundreds of brides and grooms, I wanted to provide a platform to empower brides and grooms with the knowledge and know-how around all things weddings and events. In my time, the most successful events are those in which the hosts feel confident in all the elements that make up their special day.
This space is designed with you in mind to give honest and useful event-planning advice. Think of it like having a discussion with a close friend that tells it like it is -who also happens to be a kind and compassionate event professional! Together we’re going to walk through buying everything, and I mean everything, for your wedding day outfit. We’re going to navigate the world of champagne, bridal gowns, tuxedos, table settings and chat through the do’s and don’ts of bridal showers.
You may occasionally see affiliate links included within my posts, allowing me to make a small commission from any sales coming from the blog. Please remember that I only post about vendors I trust and use myself - all opinions, reviews and recommendations are authentically my own.
We’re going to talk through all the good, the bad and the ugly aspects of wedding planning that help you walk down that aisle in style, grace and confidence!
A Colourful Celebration in the Tarn
There are elegant weddings. There are romantic weddings. And then there are weddings like Charlotte and Bradley’s, which somehow manage to be both while radiating an infectious sense of joy from beginning to end. What made their celebration especially memorable, however, was that it was built around one simple idea: surprise. Not surprise for the…
Australian Hearts, French Elegance: A Château de Flaugergues Wedding
When most people imagine a destination wedding in France, they often picture grand celebrations with hundreds of guests, sprawling château grounds, and days of festivities. While those weddings certainly have their place, there is something incredibly special about a smaller celebration where every guest is part of the couple’s closest circle and every moment feels…
A Wedding Painted Like a Dream: Our Monet-Inspired Photo Shoot at Le Dîme de Giverny
There are places where creativity feels inevitable—where the light softens everything it touches, where the air carries a quiet sense of history, and where beauty doesn’t need to be constructed because it already exists. For me, that place has always been Giverny. Just steps away from the world of Claude Monet, we brought together a…
How to Choose the Right Guests for Your Wedding (Without Guilt, Pressure, or Regret)
One of the most underestimated decisions in wedding planning isn’t the dress, the venue, or even the date — it’s the guest list. Who you choose to invite will shape the entire emotional atmosphere of your wedding day. The energy in the room. The way you feel walking into your reception. The sense of ease…
Choosing the Perfect French Château: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Commit
There’s something undeniably romantic about saying I do in France. Whether it’s a château nestled among vineyards, a grand estate overlooking a lake, or a centuries-old manor tucked into lavender fields, French venues carry a kind of magic that can’t be replicated anywhere else. But behind every breathtaking photograph and picture-perfect courtyard lies a more…
A Texan Love Story : Once Upon a Lake
Some weddings feel like they belong to another world, and some feel like they belong to another time. For one week in late summer, both were true for a couple from Texas who brought their closest family and friends to the Loire Valley of France. At Château Allure du Lac near Grez-Neuville, they wove a…
A Provençal Dream Wedding
There are weddings that feel like gatherings, weddings that feel like celebrations, and then there are weddings that feel like pure magic — moments suspended in time, filled with beauty, joy, and love so abundant it spills over into every detail. Andy and Lizzie’s wedding, held on the 30th of August 2025 at the breathtaking…
15 Things You Should Never Do at a Wedding — From a Wedding Planner in France
As a wedding planner based in the romantic heart of France, I’ve seen it all—from lavish château celebrations in the Loire Valley and Provence to intimate garden soirées in Normandy and Bordeaux. I can tell you one thing with absolute certainty: even the most relaxed wedding requires an enormous amount of behind-the-scenes effort. Couples invest…
The Fine Décor Details of a Wedding in France: Finessing the Small Touches
When couples imagine a wedding in France, images of lavender fields, vineyard views, ornate châteaux, or cobbled Provençal courtyards come to mind. But what turns these dreamscapes into unforgettable weddings are not just the dramatic settings, but the nuanced and refined décor details—those thoughtful, polished touches that speak volumes without saying a word. In French…
Love without Borders: The Benefits of the LGBTQ+ Community Marrying in France
France is often celebrated as a country of love, culture, and progressive values. For members of the LGBTQ+ community, France has carved out a reputation as one of the most welcoming nations, particularly when it comes to marriage equality. Since the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2013, France has attracted couples from all corners of…
