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Chateau Wedding IF SAYING “I DO” AT AN 18TH-CENTURY ESTATE SOUNDS LIKE YOUR JAM, READ ON.
BY ALYSSA LONGOBUCCO PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAURA GORDON PHOTOGRAPHY
The newest twist on a destination affair? Renting out a whole property for you and your crew for the vacation meets wedding of a lifetime. Here’s how to make it your own.
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DINE IN STYLE Really embrace an “I live here now” attitude by making 1your reception meal one big dinner party. Dining among the halls of a home will instantly have all your guests feeling welcome, while an on-site chef and concierge team will ensure everyone leaves full and happy.
STAY AND PLAY LOCAL To make the most of your visit, plan events unique to the area as entertainment. At Chateau de Courtomer in the Normandy region of France, guests can taste local cider, visit the market and cook with an in-house chef, watch a cheesemonger make fresh Camembert and even take a hot air balloon ride over the nearby farmland. Um yes, please!
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WORK THE PROPERTY
One perk to renting an estate (trust us, it’s more affordable than you think) is having all your pre- and postwedding parties at different spots on the grounds. Throw a welcome dinner in the greenhouse, walk down a tree-lined “aisle” on the lawn and dance all night on the patio.
LOV E T H E S T U N N I N G H O M E S H O W N H E R E ? ( U S T O O ! ) G O O D N E W S : YO U C A N R E N T C H AT E AU D E CO U RTO M E R F O R YO U R C E L E B R AT I O N . ChateaudeCourtomer.com
TREES: ALYSSA LONGOBUCCO
FOLLOW THE DÉCOR DNA When hosting at an opulent chateau, look for ways to complement, not fight, its luxe interior. Embrace vintage textiles and ornate wallpaper by letting them inspire your color palette, and accent regal architecture (hello, spiral staircase) with blooms.
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