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A Wedding at Château des Vigiers, in the Dordogne

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Cherrine and Gary kissing by the lake at Château des Vigiers in the Dordogne

Let’s head to the Dordogne, to Château des Vigiers, for Cherrine and Gary’s wedding! Come with me to the region closest to my heart, one I have always loved, because this is where I grew up and spent my whole childhood.

It is with great emotion that I return to this beautiful region of the Périgord and share my images with you.

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Château des Vigiers, Dordogne

In the Dordogne, 20 km from Bergerac and in the heart of the Périgord vineyards, Château des Vigiers stands in the village of Monestier. Known as the "Petit Versailles", the château was built in the 16th century and is today a charming four-star hotel.

The owners restored the château while keeping its authenticity and the style of its period. All the furniture is original. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and contemporary.

The Château des Vigiers estate is also home to a golf club with three international-class courses, welcoming beginners and experienced golfers alike. The three courses were designed by Donald Steel, one of the finest golf course architects in the world, amid the natural vegetation of the Dordogne.

Guests also have access to a Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant, a hydrotherapy spa and heated outdoor pools. There is also a bistro, a fitness room, two tennis courts, electric bikes to hire, the golf shop and other activities.

Château des Vigiers Weddings

Renowned for its international golf course and its fine dining, Château des Vigiers is a favourite with an upscale international clientele.

The estate therefore hosts international weddings. The château’s bilingual team, and the services and activities on offer, are designed to meet the expectations of these guests.

Foreign couples and their families receive a particularly warm welcome.

A secular ceremony in the château courtyard followed by a drinks reception, salons for the wedding party, and accommodation can all be offered to couples and their family and friends.

The château’s kind and attentive team will do everything needed to help you feel relaxed and at ease throughout your wedding day.

Cherrine and Gary’s wedding: quiet emotions

Cherrine and Gary both come from China and live in London. They chose Château des Vigiers for their wedding in 2017, because they love the Dordogne and its wines.

I have wonderful memories of that day, even in the overwhelming heat.

The day began with a tea ceremony, with Cherrine in traditional dress. It was a moment of great restraint, and you could already feel a deep, quiet emotion.

Then, after a few couple photos, Cherrine put on her wedding gown. Like a princess going to meet her prince, she joined a secular ceremony that was full of emotion.

Cherrine was overcome with tears when her father walked her down the aisle. Time seemed to stand still.

As the couple love photos, we carried on with their couple session during the drinks reception. Dinner was then served at the château, with speeches from the bride’s father and her best friend. They were deeply moving moments.

As Cherrine and Gary’s wedding photos date from 2017, I have re-edited them to give them my Fine Art style.

Wedding Photographer in the Dordogne

As I come from the Dordogne, and have family and sentimental ties to this beautiful region, I always take great pleasure in photographing weddings there.

Château des Vigiers did me a great honour by welcoming me for Cherrine and Gary’s wedding, and I am very grateful.

If you too would like to hold your wedding in the Dordogne, do get in touch. As I know the region very well, I can give you good advice for your wedding photos at Château des Vigiers or elsewhere!

Read also: the wedding at Château de Castel Novel, in Corrèze and my wedding venues in France.

Umbrella pine, vines and the entrance sign of Château des Vigiers
Young woman in a red blouse smiling during the preparations
Thoughtful girl fixing her hair during the preparations, in black and white
The bride's white high heels on a red carpet
Guest in a suit reading a notebook during the preparations, in black and white
A relative adjusting the groom's collar in his room at the château
The groom tying his tie in front of the mirror, in black and white
Portrait of the bride in an embroidered traditional Chinese outfit by a window
Family gathered in a lounge decorated with red lanterns for the tea ceremony
The groom sipping tea during the tea ceremony, in black and white
The couple walking hand in hand along the path at Château des Vigiers
The couple from behind, hand in hand on the balustraded terrace, in black and white
The couple posing by a stone arch in the park, bride in red traditional dress
The couple's joined hands against the bride's red and gold embroidered outfit
The bride smiling in her embroidered outfit, cheek to cheek with the groom
The couple from behind facing the lake, her head on his shoulder
The groom on the phone in the hallway, buttonhole on his jacket, in black and white
Young woman in red holding a bunch of colourful balloons in a bedroom
The bride in a strapless gown holding her bouquet, high-key portrait
The bride walking into the courtyard of Château des Vigiers on a relative's arm
Emotional hug between the groom and a relative during the outdoor ceremony, in black and white
The groom slipping the wedding ring onto the bride's finger
The couple kissing under a shower of petals after the ceremony
Bride and groom drinking champagne with linked arms
The couple embracing and smiling under the trees in the park
The groom kissing the bride's cheek as he hugs her, in black and white
The couple kissing in front of a red curtain at Château des Vigiers
The couple embracing on the golf course, in black and white
Château des Vigiers seen across the lake, with the couple at the water's edge
The bride and her bridesmaids jumping on the lawn facing the château
The bride striking a playful pose against a stone wall, with tiara and veil
The smiling bride holding her pink bouquet on the lawn
A guest giving a speech into the microphone during the evening, in black and white
The bride laughing during the wedding reception, in black and white

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Château des Vigiers?

In Monestier, in the Dordogne, 20 km from Bergerac, in the heart of the Périgord vineyards. It is nicknamed the “Little Versailles”.

Does Château des Vigiers host weddings?

Yes, including international weddings: a secular ceremony in the château courtyard with a drinks reception, salons for the evening and accommodation, with a bilingual team.

Planning your wedding in France?

I photograph weddings at Château des Vigiers and across the Dordogne, Bordeaux and France, and drone photos are included in my wedding collections. Discover my wedding collections, or tell me about your day.

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