A joyful and elegant Chateau de la Valouze wedding with Kasey and Parker

A bride and groom embrace and kiss outdoors at sunset, with a large historic building and trees in the background. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
Outdoor event setup with white-clothed tables, elegant place settings, candelabras, and string lights in front of a large brick building with tall windows. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.

The most glorious October day celebrating Kasey and Parker’s Chateau de la Valouze wedding in the Dordogne! Welcoming, fun, and vibrant from the very start, this was a celebration that felt full of life, colour, and excitement, with family and friends travelling over from the States to be part of it all.

This setting couldn’t have been more perfect for the kind of day they planned. Everything felt relaxed and joyful, with a real sense of togetherness running through every moment. It was such a pleasure to be there capturing a wedding that felt so full of warmth, energy, and genuine happiness.

Aerial view of a large, historic stone mansion with steep roofs, surrounded by trees and a long pathway leading to the entrance, photographed in black and white. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
An aerial view of a large brick house with an arched window, surrounded by trees and fields under a clear sky. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A grand foyer with a wooden staircase, ornate archway, chandelier, large plant in a pot on a dark wood table, and natural light from tall windows.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs facing an aisle decorated with white flowers, set on a grassy lawn with trees in the background under a clear sky. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
Flower arrangements on white pedestals are displayed outdoors on a grassy lawn with trees in the background under a clear sky. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
Rows of wooden chairs are arranged outdoors on a grassy lawn, with planters of white flowers and greenery placed at the aisle.
A stone path lined with floral arrangements leads to an outdoor wedding setup in front of a large historic chateau on a clear day. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
Rows of wooden chairs arranged outdoors on grass, with a large floral arrangement of white and pale pink flowers and greenery at the aisle end. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A floral arrangement featuring pale roses, white calla lilies, green hydrangeas, leaves, and strands of white beads.

the couple’s vision for their chateau wedding

Kasey and Parker wanted their wedding to feel like a big celebration. A chance to bring everyone together, enjoy being present, and soak up every part of the experience in France.

The styling reflected that beautifully. Modern florals in whites, greens, and soft pinks were adorned with delicate pearl details, creating a look that felt elegant, romantic, and fresh. The balance was spot on, refined without feeling formal.

Kasey wore the most incredible lace dress with long sleeves and a high neckline, a total showstopper that suited her perfectly. Parker looked effortlessly sharp in classic black tie. Together, they set the tone for a day that blended timeless style with a relaxed, celebratory feel.

A man in a white dress shirt fastens his bow tie in a room with wooden shelves and a framed painting on the wall behind him. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A man in a dress shirt, suspenders, and bow tie holds a suit jacket, preparing to get dressed in a room with framed pictures on the wall.
Four men in black tuxedos stand and talk in a room decorated with animal art and horns, appearing to prepare for a formal event. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A man in a black tuxedo and bow tie adjusts his cufflinks while standing in front of white paneled doors.
Seven men in suits and tuxedos stand together indoors, raising glasses in a toast. The scene appears formal, with smiles and shelves in the background. The image is in black and white. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A man in a tuxedo with a boutonnière stands on an old stone balcony in front of a weathered building. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A man in a black tuxedo with a boutonniere stands by a stone railing outdoors, with trees and a historic building in the background.
A man in a suit with a boutonnière sits by a window, reading a letter in a dimly lit, ornately decorated room.
A long-sleeved white lace wedding dress with a train hangs on a glass door in an elegant, vintage-style room with wooden floors and ornate curtains. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A woman in a lace robe sits with her eyes closed while someone applies makeup to her face in a softly lit room. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
Five women in light-colored sleepwear stand and chat on a stone terrace beside a historic building with arched windows and a turret.
A woman in a white robe reading a letter.
A woman in a lace wedding dress stands as another woman helps fasten the back of her gown in a bedroom with wooden floors and a large mirror.
A woman in a dark dress helps a bride in a long-sleeved lace gown fasten her dress in a well-lit room.
A person fastens the buttons on the back of a bride’s lace wedding dress as she prepares for the ceremony.
Person in a white lace long-sleeve wedding dress showing their hands with a wedding ring set.
A bride in a long-sleeved lace wedding dress holds a bouquet of white and pale pink flowers, standing indoors near a large gold-framed mirror. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride in a white gown and veil approaches four bridesmaids in light dresses, all holding bouquets, standing in a hallway with framed pictures on the wall. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.

The Wedding Ceremony at Chateau de la Valouze

The ceremony took place in the late afternoon at the front of the chateau, with soft autumn light washing over the setting. Led by a family member, the symbolic ceremony felt personal and meaningful, while still keeping things light and joyful.

Kasey’s entrance was such a beautiful moment, with the low October sun creating the most incredible glow. Guests were fully present, taking in every moment as the ceremony unfolded in front of the chateau.

Afterwards, everyone moved around to the back of the chateau for drinks and canapés. The atmosphere was relaxed and sociable, with guests mingling easily and enjoying the setting. Family photographs and group portraits took place during this time, followed by couple portraits both inside and outside the chateau. The steps at the front made the most stunning backdrop, and Kasey and Parker were excited to make the most of it all!

A group of men in suits, including one standing at the front, stand outdoors during a formal event with trees and flowers in the background.
Guests are seated outdoors on either side of an aisle leading to a grand chateau, where a wedding ceremony is taking place under a clear sky. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride in a white gown and veil walks down an outdoor aisle holding a bouquet, surrounded by seated guests, with a large stone building in the background. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated on either side of an aisle, bride and groom standing at the altar, surrounded by greenery and trees on a sunny day. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride and groom stand facing each other holding hands during an outdoor wedding ceremony, with bridesmaids and an officiant nearby. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A groom in a black tuxedo and boutonniere stands facing a bride in a white lace dress and veil during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
A bride and groom stand at an outdoor wedding altar with a line of groomsmen behind them and a seated guest in the foreground. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride and groom kiss at an outdoor wedding ceremony while groomsmen stand nearby, surrounded by floral arrangements on a sunny day.
A bride and groom walk down the aisle outdoors, holding hands and smiling, surrounded by seated guests and floral arrangements. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride and groom walk toward the entrance of a large, ornate stone mansion with manicured shrubs in the foreground. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride and groom walk down stone steps outside a grand building, surrounded by guests who are tossing flower petals. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride and groom walk down stairs outside a large building as guests on both sides throw flower petals and celebrate their wedding. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A group of people dressed formally gather outdoors on a sunny day, standing in small groups near cocktail tables, surrounded by trees and greenery. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A group of people gathers outside a large, ornate stone building with a turret under a clear sky. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A man in a black tuxedo and sunglasses holds a martini glass at an outdoor formal event, with other similarly dressed people in the background. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
Two women, one in a white lace dress and the other in a green dress, stand outdoors holding champagne glasses and talking at a formal event.
A woman in a white lace dress holds a drink and smiles outdoors, surrounded by people in formal attire at a daytime event.
A wedding party poses on stone steps in front of a large ornate building, with the bride and groom at the center surrounded by adults and children in formal attire. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride and groom stand on outdoor stone steps with four bridesmaids in matching dresses, all holding bouquets, in front of a grand building with large blue doors. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand across a lawn toward a leafless tree, with a house visible in the background. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride and groom in formal wedding attire share a kiss on a tree-lined gravel path, with the bride holding a bouquet of white flowers. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand down a tree-lined path, with the bride holding a bouquet and both dressed in formal wedding attire. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride in a white lace gown and a groom in a black suit stand on a gravel path outdoors, holding hands and looking at each other, surrounded by trees. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride in a lace gown holding a bouquet stands close to a groom in a suit on a gravel path, captured in black and white. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride in a white lace dress holding a bouquet stands on stone steps in front of a historic building with large blue doors. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A man and woman standing on stairs in front of a building. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride and groom stand embracing on the steps of a grand, ornate building with large doors and arched windows. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride and groom stand on a stone balcony, facing away, overlooking a garden outside a light-colored historic building. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A couple in wedding attire stands facing each other in a doorway of an ornate room, the bride in a lace dress and the groom in a suit, with a chandelier and bookshelves in the background. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride and groom sit together at a grand piano in an elegant room with framed artwork and decorative wall moldings. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride in a long lace gown and a groom in a tuxedo pose together on a staircase beneath ornate wallpaper, both looking at the camera. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.

Dinner and Dancing at Chateau de la Valouze

Dinner was served outside by the orangery as the sun began to dip. The tables were beautifully styled with gold details, brass candlesticks, and hurricane vases, which slowly lit up the space as darkness fell. As the daylight faded, candlelight took over, creating such a warm and intimate atmosphere.

Speeches took place before dinner, setting a lovely tone as the evening began. During the courses, we slipped away briefly for a few golden hour portraits which were stunning! Then Kasey and Parker returned to their guests to finish dinner, surrounded by a soft candlelit glow. The energy slowly built throughout the meal, with laughter and conversation filling the space.

Once dinner wrapped up, the celebrations moved inside the orangery and shifted straight into full party mode. Kasey and Parker changed outfits, Kasey into a short, fun party dress and Parker into a white tux jacket, ready to dance the rest of the night away. From that point on, the dance floor stayed full, with a fun, vibrant crowd keeping the energy high!

Outdoor event setup with white-clothed tables, elegant place settings, candelabras, and string lights in front of a large brick building with tall windows. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
Elegant table setting with a gold-rimmed plate, menu, rolled napkin, cutlery, wine glasses, bottles, and white candles on a white tablecloth. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A long table with white tablecloth, elegant place settings, and gold chairs is set for an outdoor meal beside a brick building in sunlight. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A group of people seated at outdoor tables for a formal event; a man stands and speaks into a microphone in front of a brick building decorated with string lights.
A bride and groom share a kiss outdoors during their wedding reception, surrounded by seated and standing guests in formal attire. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
An outdoor formal event with people seated at long tables under string lights, surrounded by greenery and trees, during daylight. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A couple sits closely together at an outdoor event, facing a table with guests and glassware, in soft sunlight. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A man in a tuxedo stands and speaks into a microphone at an outdoor formal event, while another man sits at a decorated table in the foreground.
A man in a tuxedo claps while seated next to a smiling woman in a white lace dress at an elegantly set outdoor table. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
Three men in tuxedos sit at a formal outdoor event table with candles, glasses, and wine bottles, surrounded by other guests.
A group of people dressed formally sit at a long outdoor table set with candles and glasses, appearing to listen attentively during a daytime event.
A person in a lace dress holds the arm of a person in a suit with a boutonniere; the person in the dress wears a ring. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
Two women in matching cream dresses stand side by side outdoors; one holds a champagne glass, the other a microphone, speaking at a formal event.
A group of people dressed formally sit around a long outdoor table, raising glasses in a toast, in front of a stone building. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
Aerial view of two large buildings surrounded by dense forest and autumn foliage, with a distant horizon under soft sunlight. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A couple in formal wedding attire walks hand in hand across a grassy field toward a large, elegant building, with trees and sunlight in the background. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride and groom embrace and kiss outdoors at sunset, with a large historic building and trees in the background. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride and groom stand facing each other, holding hands, on a path outside a large historic building with ornate architecture. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A couple in formal attire walks hand in hand on a gravel path in front of a large, ornate chateau with manicured gardens. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride and groom in formal attire walk hand in hand on a gravel path in front of a large, ornate building. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride in a long-sleeved lace gown and a groom in a black tuxedo stand together outdoors, surrounded by autumn foliage. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A group of people dine outdoors under string lights beside a large brick building with arched windows and greenery at dusk. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
People seated around a long outdoor dining table under string lights in front of a brick building, with trees and candle decorations visible. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A formal outdoor dinner table is set with candles, glassware, and candelabras; guests in formal attire are seated, and string lights hang above.
Aerial view of an outdoor evening event with long dining tables set up in front of a large building illuminated by lights. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride and groom kiss beside a decorated croquembouche cake with sparklers at a wedding reception. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A bride and groom in formal attire share their first dance at a wedding reception, surrounded by guests. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A woman in a lace dress and a man in a tuxedo stand arm in arm, laughing and holding drinks at a formal event.
A bride and groom are lifted on chairs by guests during a wedding celebration, holding hands and smiling under draped fabric. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A group of people dressed formally dance and raise their hands at an indoor event or party.
Three people, dressed formally, sing and laugh at a lively indoor event. Others in the background mingle and hold drinks. The scene appears to be at a celebration or party.
A man in a white tuxedo jacket and a woman in a short white dress hold hands and drinks while walking outside at night under string lights. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A couple dressed in formal attire embraces under string lights at night; the man holds a drink and the woman wears high heels and a short dress. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.
A large, historic building is illuminated at night, surrounded by trees and string lights on a spacious lawn. Chateau de la Valouze wedding.

A Celebration in the Dordogne

Kasey and Parker’s wedding was the perfect mix of beauty, emotion, and fun. It was such a joy to capture a celebration that felt so full of life from beginning to end.

If you’re planning your own wedding in France and would love it documented in a relaxed, natural way, I’d love to hear from you.

VENDORS

Photographer: Frances Mary Sales
Venue: Chateau de la Valouze
Planner: Marry Me in France
Hairstylist: Eleonora Faure
MUA: Magali Laville
Florals and Styling: Our Fabulous Things
Dress: Neta Dover Bridal from Kleinfeld Bridal
Suit: Indochino
Videographer: Neil Evans Studio
Entertainment: K-Music France

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