Planning a Chateau Wedding in France | Château Bouffémont

Who hasn’t dreamed of a fairytale wedding, in a movie-set castle, where a beautiful princess marries her handsome prince and they all live happily ever after? Pure fantasy? Not at all, and although the princess is now more likely to be wearing Louboutins than glass slippers, there’s no reason you can’t make your dream come true with a destination wedding at a romantic French château… and here’s how to do it!

Focus your budget on what is most important to you

A French chateau like Château Bouffémont provides a picture-perfect wedding venue with its stunning interiors, picturesque terraces and idyllic gardens offering a whole host of options for your ceremony and reception. You might think this is out of your price range, but like any wedding can control the costs by making considered choices: number of guests, the time of year and day of the week you have your wedding, the size and location of the château, the vendors you use etc. 

Start by thinking about what is most important to you – a large lavish wedding or a small intimate gathering of close friends and family? Partying until the small hours or dining in style before quietly retiring to your room?  These are all questions that a top wedding venue like Château Bouffémont will be happy to work through with you – just pick up the phone and ask.

Choose a venue with minimum travel times

Selecting a venue within easy reach of a major airport that offers options for spending time with family and friends before or after the wedding means you won’t waste precious time travelling between locations. Château Bouffémont is an ideal wedding venue from this perspective. Just a stone’s throw from the capital, access couldn’t be easier for your guests’ arrival and departure and for excursions or photoshoots in Paris before or after your wedding. A chateau wedding also means you don’t have to worry about booking separate accommodation for your guests.

Draw creative inspiration from your venue

The beauty of a prestige wedding venue such as Château Bouffémont is a great source of creative inspiration when planning your wedding: the sumptuous leafy grounds, terraces with views of the rolling countryside, prestigious suites, rooms and salons, and beautiful exterior architecture with its showpiece sweeping staircase have already inspired hundreds of couples who have tied the knot here.

Architectural features can inspire the flower arrangements, vintage patterns and textiles of the interior design can inspire your colour palette. Likewise, for an outdoor wedding the chateau’s exterior architecture and gardens can influence your decorative choices. 

Rely on local support for hassle-free remote planning

Planning a wedding in another country can seem a daunting prospect but when you hire a chateau for a destination wedding you will not only have a full complement of in-house staff on hand to help you plan your stay but also the very best outside vendors to provide everything you need: from wedding catering to music, wedding photography to decoration, taxi services and babysitters. Of course, we can also arrange for you to benefit from the services of a dedicated wedding planner. This lets you benefit from their knowledge of the area and experience in organising events at the venue, taking a weight off your shoulders. You can sit back, relax and enjoy your dream day, knowing everything is taken care of.

Why not plan a vacation around your wedding? 

Depending on how long you stay in France, Château Bouffémont offers a whole range of activities for before or after your event. Our location close to Paris means you can visit the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe or book once-in-a-lifetime experiences such as exclusive wine-tastings, hot-air balloon rides or a private boat cruise along the Seine

Your Dream Wedding at Château Bouffémont

The château is available for exclusive private rental for weddings or events and our staff are on hand to provide their expert advice and support right from the start of the planning stages. So why not get in touch today to find out how we can make your dream wedding a reality? Fill out our contact form here or call us on +33 (0) 1 39 91 20 94 

Planner @lajolietta
Music @violinist_paris
Officiant @yes.in.paris
MUA @thaisalvesbraz
Hair @sabrinabroussillon
Flowers @be.one.paris.florist
Dress @universo.karenrodrigues
Suit @franzenalfaiataria
Accessoires @eliana.rodriguesdesigner

Our Modification Policy: COVID-19

UPDATED: 01.02.2021

For so many of us, it is our passion to celebrate, gather with friends and family, travel and live new experiences. We find joy in those unforgettable moments and share happiness with our most loved ones.

We’re all facing unprecedented disruptions to our day-to-day lives and now, it is our responsibility to protect each-other and keep adjusting to the latest circumstances.

Until it’s time to travel and celebrate life’s memorable moments together again, we’ll update this post as we make thoughtful decisions about bookings, receive the latest guidance from local authorities, and take appropriate steps to keep the Château comfortable and safe for our guests, clients, associates and staff.

In response to changing conditions, we are committed to ensuring flexibility during these challenging times and adapt to our clients’ needs on a daily basis. 


I HAVE AN EXISTING BOOKING

My arrival date was between MARCH 1ST, 2020 – DECEMBER 31ST, 2020 and the booking was already rescheduled to another date:

· Myself, my partner and my immediate family reside in France;

– If the reason to reschedule is related to Covid-19 pandemic and justified, in line with the local regulations and restrictions on celebratory events and gatherings for the related booking date (ban for weddings and events or limitation on the corresponding number of guests), we will allow the reservation to be changed only within 60 days prior to arrival. 

· Myself or my partner and/or my immediate family reside outside of France;

– If the reason to reschedule is related to Covid-19 pandemic and justified, in line with the local regulations on celebratory events and gatherings for the related booking date (ban for weddings and events or limitation on the corresponding number of guests), or in accordance with the travel restrictions of the authorities for the related arrival date (borders closed or obligatory quarantine, visa issues), we will allow the reservation to be changed only within 90 days prior to arrival.

Conditions to apply for the criteria above: 

1. Free of charge modification, if rescheduled to another date within 6 months of the latest reservation date. Annual/Seasonal/Daily rate difference will not apply.

2. If rescheduled to another date within more than 6 months of the latest reservation date; annual or seasonal rate difference may apply (refer to our up-to-date official brochure to view current prices). 

3. Any changes to existing bookings will be subject to availability.

4. All payments made towards the rental and the services are non-refundable.

· If the reason to reschedule is for personal reasons or for pre-caution, is not justified and is not in line with the local regulations on celebratory events and gatherings for the related booking date (ban for weddings and events or limitation on the corresponding number of guests), or is not in accordance with the travel restrictions of the authorities for the related booking date (borders closed or obligatory quarantine, visa issues), due to high number of rescheduling and limited availability, date modifications are no longer accepted, and booking will be lost. 

Conditions to apply:

1. All payments made towards the rental and the services are non-refundable.  


I HAVE AN EXISTING BOOKING

My arrival date is between JANUARY 1ST, 2021 – DECEMBER 31ST, 2021 and the booking hasn’t already been rescheduled to another date:

· Myself, my partner and my immediate family reside in France;

– If the reason to reschedule is related to Covid-19 pandemic and justified, in line with the local regulations and restrictions on celebratory events and gatherings for the related booking date (ban for weddings and events or limitation on the corresponding number of guests), we will allow the reservation to be changed only within 60 days prior to arrival. 

· Myself or my partner and/or my immediate family reside outside of France;

– If the reason to reschedule is related to Covid-19 pandemic and justified, in line with the local regulations on celebratory events and gatherings for the related booking date (ban for weddings and events or limitation on the corresponding number of guests), or in accordance with the travel restrictions of the authorities for the related arrival date (borders closed or obligatory quarantine, visa issues), we will allow the reservation to be changed only within 90 days prior to arrival.

Conditions to apply for the criteria above:

1. Needs to be scheduled to another date within 12 months of the original booking date.
– If rescheduled to another date within less than 6 months of the original booking date, no charge or fee will apply.
– If rescheduled to another date within more than 6 months of the original booking date; 20% of the total rental value is required to be paid as deposit to reschedule. The amount will be deducted from the remaining deposit payment.

2. Annual/Seasonal/Daily rate difference will not apply. 

3. Any changes to existing reservations will be subject to availability.

4. All payments made towards the rental and the services are non-refundable.

· If the reason to reschedule is for personal reasons or as a precaution, is not justified and is not in line with the local regulations on celebratory events and gatherings for the related booking date (ban for weddings and events or limitation on the corresponding number of guests), or is not in accordance with the travel restrictions of the authorities for the related booking date (borders closed or obligatory quarantine, visa issues), due to high number of rescheduling and limited availability, date modifications are no longer accepted, and booking will be lost. 

Conditions to apply:

1. All payments made towards the rental and the services are non-refundable.  


I HAVE AN EXISTING BOOKING

My arrival date is between JANUARY 1ST, 2022 – DECEMBER 31ST, 2023 :

· Due to high number of rescheduling and limited availability, date modifications are currently suspended until further notice. Further announcements will be made in the following months on this post. Please contact us back at a later date.


I WANT TO MAKE A NEW BOOKING FOR 2021 

Conditions to apply: 

1. Only a deposit of 20% instead of 50% is required to confirm a booking.

2. Payment schedule can be put in place with up to 5 installments.

3. Balance payment will be due only 14 days prior to the event.

4. Reservations can be rescheduled to another date within 12 months of the original booking date.

5. Annual/Seasonal/Daily rate difference will not apply.

6. Any changes to existing reservations will be subject to availability.

7. All payments made towards the rental and the services are non-refundable.  


I WANT TO MAKE A NEW BOOKING FOR 2022 or 2023

Conditions to apply: 

1. A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to confirm a booking.

2. Balance payment will be due 60 days prior to the event.

3. Due to high number of rescheduling and limited availability, date modifications are currently suspended until further notice. Further announcements will be made in the following months on this post. Please contact us back at a later date. 

4. Any changes to existing reservations will be subject to availability.

5. All payments made towards the rental and the services are non-refundable.  

THE CHÂTEAU BOUFFÉMONT VLOG: GIFT WRAPPING FOR CHRISTMAS WITH CHÂTEAU BOUFFÉMONT

The Château Bouffémont Vlog N° 013: Gift wrapping: an expert guide

Christmas is nearly here and after putting up the Christmas decorations, decorating your Christmas tree, and planning the menus, it’s now time to think about gifts and the dreaded task of gift wrapping! But don’t panic, one of Château Bouffémont’s expert vendors – the talented Akiko Kovacs – is here to help, with her three-step guide to gift wrapping for Christmas and gift wrapping tips.

If you are behind with your Christmas preparations, check out our article on decorating for Christmas Château Bouffémont style for DIY Christmas decoration ideas. 

Continue reading

The Château Bouffémont Vlog: Christmas Decorations with Château Bouffémont

The Château Bouffémont Vlog N° 012: Deck the halls Château Bouffémont style! 

Christmas is coming and at Château Bouffémont we love to go all out for the holiday season. After all, Christmas is all about spending time with loved ones and treating them to something really special, and what could be more special than celebrating the festive season in a beautiful French chateau? 

Here, we go behind the scenes with Parisian-based florist, decorator and friend of the château Akiko Kovacs to bring you ideas for decorating for Christmas Château Bouffémont style!

Continue reading

5 Ways to Infuse Your Wedding Dress With the Finest French Style and Become an Effortless French-Girl Bride on Your Wedding Day

Such is the strength of the French signature wedding dress style – blending classicism, ease and a nonchalant sensibility in a manner you might have long regarded as inimitable – that it’s unsurprising so many brides nonetheless seek to emulate or at least borrow elements of this aesthetic.

                                                                                                                                                 

Indeed, when you are looking to host the most memorable chateau wedding in France at a sumptuous Parisian venue like Château Bouffémont, it may seem borderline uncouth not to appropriate at least some aspects of the legendary French bridal style.

 

So, here are just a few of the ways you can make it possible for your own gown – as advised by leading wedding dress designers. 

Continue reading

Let’s Talk Weddings: SacreBleu & Château Bouffémont

 

Each week during lockdown our General Manager, Sarp Gogebakan, has been live on Instagram for Let’s Talk Weddings – a series of interviews with Château de Bouffémont vendors offering inspiration and useful tips on weddings and events. This is the final episode of the series as lockdown restrictions have been almost entirely lifted in France, but don’t worry we will be back soon with some great new concepts, as activities at the château gradually pick up!

 

Last week, for our final interview, we spoke to Stéphanie Boutet-Fajol the founder of SacreBleu, a Paris-based travel agency specialized in personal assistance and unique experiences in Paris and the surrounding area.

 

 

Continue reading

Let’s Talk Weddings: Kiss Me in Paris & Château Bouffémont

 

Each week during lockdown our General Manager, Sarp Gogebakan, has been live on Instagram for Let’s Talk Weddings – a series of interviews with Château de Bouffémont vendors offering inspiration and useful tips on weddings and events. Despite the easing of restrictions here in France we’re having such a good time doing these interviews that we will continue our series until at least the end of May.  

 

Last week we hooked up with Chantelle Streete, Executive Planner at Kiss Me in Paris to talk about a concept that is really taking off right now: elopements and intimate weddings.  Kiss Me in Paris has been specializing in these types of wedding since the firm opened its venture here in the capital of France in 2013.

 

 

Continue reading

Let’s Talk Weddings: Grand Chemin Traiteur & Château Bouffémont

 

Each week during lockdown our General Manager, Sarp Gogebakan, has been live on Instagram for Let’s Talk Weddings – a series of interviews with Château de Bouffémont vendors offering inspiration and useful tips on weddings and events.

 

We’ve had an exciting week here at the château with the easing of lockdown restrictions, including a surprise marriage proposal in the gardens!  Still no events for the moment, but we will be continuing our series until at least the end of May, so stay tuned.

 

Last week we had the pleasure of speaking to Julie Lemaçon from the Grand Chemin Traiteur catering firm. With a background in hospitality and wedding planning, Julie joined Grand Chemin Traiteur last year as head of wedding catering.

 

 

Continue reading

Let’s Talk Weddings: Jennifer Fox Weddings & Château Bouffémont


Each week during lockdown our General Manager, Sarp Gogebakan, has been going live on Instagram for Let’s Talk Weddings – a series of interviews with Château Bouffémont vendors offering inspiration and useful tips on weddings and events. Despite lockdown restrictions being relaxed in France, we remain unable to host events, but don’t worry we’ll still be here every week with loads of helpful advice and guidance!

 

This week’s special guest was wedding planner Jennifer Fox of Jennifer Fox Weddings. Originally from New Jersey, Jennifer moved to France 10 years ago to study wine before doing an MBA in international hospitality and working with a wedding planning agency. She launched Jennifer Fox Weddings in 2015.

 

 

Continue reading

Let’s Talk Weddings: Zen Film Works & Château Bouffémont

 

Each week during lockdown our General Manager, Sarp Gogebakan, has been going live on Instagram for Let’s Talk Weddings – a series of interviews with Château de Bouffémont vendors offering inspiration and useful tips on weddings and events.

 

Last week we had the pleasure of speaking to a super-talented filmmaker with a keen eye for storytelling through videos: Chris Nemes of Zen Film Works.

 

Chris started shooting videos when he moved to France in 2012, he makes high-quality, documentary-style wedding films full of emotion; timeless classics you can watch again and again for years to come.

 

 

Continue reading