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Bride in the vineyards of Bordeaux, France

Getting Married in Bordeaux, France: The Ultimate Guide for International Couples

Everything a couple planning a destination wedding needs to know before choosing Bordeaux: legal steps, venues, season, and logistics, in one place.

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Religious wedding ceremony in France

Legal Requirements for Foreigners Getting Married in France

Dossier de mariage, residency rules, required documents: a practical breakdown of what French law actually asks of international couples.

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Château wedding estate in Bordeaux

The Most Beautiful Wedding Châteaux & Vineyard Estates in Bordeaux

From grand Left Bank estates to intimate Right Bank domains: a curated tour of the region's finest wedding venues.

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Coastal wedding near the Bassin d'Arcachon

Destination Weddings on the Bassin d'Arcachon & Cap Ferret

An hour from the vineyards, a completely different backdrop: oyster villages, pine forest, and Europe's tallest sand dune.

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Château wedding in the Dordogne countryside

A Wedding in the Dordogne: Périgord Castles Near Bordeaux

River cliffs, medieval villages, and honey-stone castles: a storybook alternative an hour and a half from Bordeaux.

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Portrait of Jean de Malet, wedding photographer

Behind the Lens: Our Approach to Wedding Photography

Natural light, discretion, and a documentary eye: how we approach every wedding we're trusted to tell the story of.

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Golden light during wedding preparations in Bordeaux

When Is the Best Time of Year to Get Married in Bordeaux?

Light, weather, and the grape harvest: a season-by-season guide to choosing your wedding date in wine country.

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International wedding guests in Bordeaux

A Destination Wedding Guide for Your International Guests

Getting to Bordeaux, where to stay, and how to turn your wedding weekend into a proper wine country getaway.

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Wedding photography by Jean de Malet

How Much Does a Luxury Wedding Cost in Bordeaux, France?

What vendor rates actually reflect, typical costs beyond photography, and how deposits and contracts work.

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Wedding photography by Jean de Malet

How to Choose a Wedding Photographer in France When You Don't Speak French

What to look for, and why working with a bilingual photographer removes the guesswork entirely.

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Wedding photography by Jean de Malet

Beyond Bordeaux: Getting Married in Provence, the French Riviera or Paris

Lavender fields, Mediterranean glamour, or the world's most romantic city: three destinations, three different stories.

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Wedding photography by Jean de Malet

How Many Photos Will You Receive From Your Wedding Day in France?

What determines the final number, and why a curated gallery matters more than raw quantity.

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Wedding photography by Jean de Malet

Wedding Photography Timeline for a Destination Wedding in France

Jet lag, travel days and a sample schedule: how to build a realistic timeline for your big day.

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