My Recommended Vendors

I understand how important it is to establish trust and confidence when you are reaching out to possible wedding vendors here in France, the struggle of planning your wedding from so far away and dealing with possible language issues. Below are wedding vendors that I have worked with and find them excellent in what they do. I only recommend someone when I think they are really working from the heart to create a memorable wedding for you.

They are quick to respond, speak English and always willing to go the extra mile for you.

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    Chateau du Ronchay

    Myrium Alexandre Owner

    The Ronchay is a small Napoleon III castle built in the heart of an enclosed park of 5000 m² with ancient trees, in a village with shops at the exceptional market, near the most beautiful beaches of the Alabaster Coast with charms sought: Varengeville on Sea, Veules les Roses, Saint Valéry en Caux, Pourville, Dieppe

    www.chateauduronchay.com

    @chateaudurochay

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    Chateau De Redon

    Anita Deses Owner

    A deluxe castle completely renovated for comfort and beauty seekers

    Chateau de Redon has been completely renovated in 2013 with a taste for modern design and respect for all the authentic elements: century-old oak wooden floors, chimneys with majestic mirrors, fine handcrafted moldings and woodwork. At the same time, all modern comfort has been integrated seamlessly, with each room having its own design bathroom and sometimes a separate dressing room. The kitchen is modern and fully equipped allowing cooking for large groups.

    www.chateauderedon.com

    @chateauderedon

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    Andrew Wright

    Wedding & Events Planner

    With over 45 years of experience in the wedding planning industry, Andrew has the expertise and knowledge to make your dream wedding a reality. He trained in Hotel Management at the Savoy Hotel in London and George Hotel V Group in Paris working with members of Royal Families and Celebrities. Working with the premiere Chateaus, Hotels and historical buildings in both the UK, France and Emirates. This has given him his reputation as a Master of Matrimony.

    www.axisevents.co.uk

    @mastersofmatrimony

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    Frances Mary Sales

    Wedding Photographer

    A relaxed yet thoughtful approach to creating timeless imagery for stylish couples who value the experience as much as the photographs. With an unobtrusive approach, I seamlessly blend in with your guests to capture the authentic energy of your wedding, with nothing staged. I want you to be fully present and enjoy your day, entrusting that I’ll be capturing every moment and detail, big or small. With a focus on harnessing natural light, you’ll receive honest yet elegant photographs full of warmth and emotion that will transport you back to this incredible time in your lives.

    www.francesmarysales.com

    @francesmarysales

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    Phyllis Kent

    Wedding & Event Planner

    Phyllis Kent is a dedicated wedding and event planner who specializes in helping people create dream events that exceed guest expectations. She has extensive experience in the planning and design of luxury, one-of-a-kind destination weddings and celebratory events throughout France—from Normandy to Nice!

    After 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, she concluded her service as an Attaché to France, where she fell in love with the city of Paris and French culture. Upon retiring from her career in the Air Force, she merged her strengths in international relations and Franco-American commemorations with her skills in organizing and producing custom events and weddings, thus founding Phyllis Kent Events & Weddings.

    Phyllis graduated with distinction from The Event Academy in London, earning a diploma in Event Management for Marketing and Communication. Before that, she earned a Master’s degree in International Relations, and is bilingual in French and English.

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    Leo Teatero

    Wedding and Event Planner

    "From running large scale corporate events and galas across Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto as the lead in house event planner for the number one medical school in Canada, Leo Teatero now concentrates his time running a boutique event production firm based in the south of France. By selectively working on a few private events a year, Leo is able to work closely with their clients, producing tailor made special events centered around celebrating and connection. With Leo at the helm, you can ensure the highest quality of care and attentiveness in selecting every single detail that has been tailor-made with you in mind. On top of knowing you had an expert team looking after the most important day of your lives, you would find the process, fun and exciting. That’s what it's like to work with Leo and his team.

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    Les Givrés

    Gourment Icecream

    Whether for a sumptuous wedding, an unforgettable birthday or a corporate seminar, our frozen desserts are there to amaze your guests. Immerse yourself in a world of refreshing delights where each bite is an explosion of exquisite flavors and delicate textures. Our frozen creations, prepared with care and creativity, will delight the most demanding palates.

    Offer your guests a unique taste experience, with our deliciously original frozen desserts, all presented with elegance and refinement. Whether you're hosting an intimate event or a grand reception, we're here to make your special occasion absolutely delightful.

    With Les Givrés, make every moment a moment of frozen pleasure!

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    Jess Dorulete

    Events & Weddings Planner

    At Dorulete Events, we don’t just plan weddings, we orchestrate unforgettable experiences that create long lasting memories for years to come. With a passion for hosting, meticulous planning, and creative design, we are your trusted partners in creating your dream wedding. We take pride in focusing on the guest experience, first class customer service and the thoughtful little touches. Simplistic tableware, delicious food & wine and awesome entertainment! With a wealth of experience in the luxury hospitality sector, our weddings are delivered with the highest customer service and the best quality products. It is these details that make a wedding unforgettable. We bring a wealth of crucial experience and invaluable knowledge of the region’s hidden gems, top suppliers, and all the best insider secrets.

    www.doruleteevents.com

    @doruleteevents

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    Charlotte Visser

    Flower Grower, Author and Bed & Breakfast Owner

    Charlotte grows her flowers on a sunny hillside in the Dordogne, just above the Auvezère river. She is passionate about having as little impact as possible on this beautiful landscape; she avoids the use of horticultural plastics, stays clear of any chemical treatments, recuperates rain water and makes her own compost. She has perennial, bi-annual and annual plantations. Charlotte believes that she is the luckiest woman alive to have such a creative job and to be able to live in accordance with the seasons. Charlotte will be able to grow flowers to your requirements, time permitting.

    Of Dutch origin, Charlotte created an award-winning garden in the UK and was involved in growing plants for the National Trust. She is fluent in Dutch, English and French.

    www.fleursdans.com

    @lesfleursdans

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    Chateau de Valcreuse

    Mark & Catherine

    The château estate covers over seven hectares of land in a breath taking setting. Overlooking the magnificent Creuse Valley this extraordinary property boasts luscious gardens bordering the river. The superb park with numerous trees enclosed by stone walls will set your mind at ease.

    We started our love affair with the French countryside after hosting one of our daughter's weddings in the South of France. The experience was life changing. The smells, sounds, tastes, and culture were straight out of a fairytale! It is simply a slower pace of life. We knew we had to make this a permanent part of our lives and share it with others.

    www.chateaudevalcreuse.com

    @chateau_de_valcreuse

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    Wedding Officiant

    Bonjour, my name is Laura! I am a celebrant creating and officiating bespoke ceremonies for weddings, elopements and vow renewals. It’s important for me to create a personal, romantic and meaningful ceremony for my couples, representing them in a unique way. I am based in Paris but are traveling all over France/ Europe for these celebrations of love. Officiate in English, French and German.

    theparisofficiant.com

    @theparisofficiant

  • Bridal Hair & Makeup

    Bonjour, my name is Emilie and I am a bridal hair and makeup artist here in Paris.

    emimakeart.fr

    @emimakeart

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    Wedding Photographer

    José Santos specializes in wedding photography. He has always been a visually oriented person and the photo allows him to highlight his personality and his vision.

    It is through travel and time spent as a couple and with family that he forged part of his character which is reflected in the sweetness of these images.

    This passion for wedding photography came to him following his marriage in 2017, it was like a revelation for him. Self-taught, he has developed his style and his photographic vision thanks to the experience acquired in the field with the newlyweds he has accompanied in recent years.

    josesantosphotography.com

    @josesantos_photography