Wedding in Bordeaux

I was so lucky to be able to attend a traditional French wedding in Bordeaux with my host family this past weekend... It was really so stunning! However, the 7 hour drive was far from easy!

We stayed in a little town called Blaye, about 40 minutes from Bordeaux (surrounded by more vineyards than I ever thought I'd see in my life!) It was very cute with this ancient Citadel overlooking the town. 

Entrance into the Citadel

 Inside the old, walled town there were quaint terraced cottages that now are home to cute cafes, arty shops of jewellery made from mosaics (Babylon Mosaic), ironwork, pottery, paintings and  vintage clothes. There's a camp site, restaurants overlooking the Gironde river - fabulous for the sunsets - museums, a small hotel and the CUTEST little house I've ever seen *pictured below (belower)* that had a garden full of glorious flowers (unfortunately the photo does little justice to the place and you don't see the beauty of the garden!)

The terraced streets

The darling house inside the Citadel

The church was filled with dressed-to-the-nines women, loads of big hats, and beautiful men. It was full of singing and really beautiful. Vi and Al were both flowergirls and wore white dresses with a dark blue sash and crowns of baby's breath - it wasn't easy getting the girls to keep them on - they were too excited, but too adorable!

The bride and groom left the church in this old-fashioned red Bugatti and had a drive around the sunny French countryside before arriving at Chateau de Barbe for their reception. Champagne and canapes were served on arrival... Foie gras is really nothing special - believe me - I'm not a fan of beetroot mousse either, but it all looked very classy! The champagne was great though!

The getaway car!

The entrance into Chateau de Barbe

It was truly a beautiful day, full of joy and laughter - Baby M supplied most of this and I had to leave the church with him twice because he wouldn't stop. The Chateau gardens where the evening reception was held had stunning views over the vineyards and the river. Wouldn't mind it for my own wedding someday - so beautiful! 

Félicitations Camille & Alexis! Gorgeous couple and that dress is just to-die-for!

Congratulations Camille & Alexis

Bises

K x