Louisa & Glenn live in the United States, but Louisa grew up in France. So they chose to return to the bride-to-be’s native region, to be close to her family. The destination wedding thus took place just outside Vichy in Auvergne, where her parents have a lovely vacation home.

Some of the guests coming from the US, the party was organized over several days. And some even took a few extra days off to discover France. A great advantage of a destination wedding in France! On the eve of the wedding, the bride and groom and their guests enjoyed a welcome dinner at the family home. An opportunity to relax a little and enjoy each other before the big day!

The wedding took place the following day at Château du Guérinet. Each of the bride and groom prepared on their own with a few of their nearest and dearest. Then, they decided have a first look just before the ceremony. It is still my favorite first look ever! It was an emotional moment, and one that Glenn won’t soon forget! Then followed a beautiful outdoor ceremony and the rest of the festivities well into the night.