A Wedding at Château Duplessis, in the Médoc

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Château Duplessis, in Moulis-en-Médoc, hosted Laetitia and Anthony’s wedding in 2021. Let’s discover the couple’s wedding photos together, on a wine estate in the north of the Gironde.

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Getting Married in the Médoc

Holding your wedding reception at a château is more and more popular. Couples interested in a wedding in the Médoc are looking first and foremost for an authentic experience, in a place that means something in the Bordeaux region and its history.

Wrought-iron Duplessis lettering above a rose bed in front of the vines

Winery buildings of Château Duplessis with plum shutters and flower garden

Château Duplessis building with burgundy doors beside a pond

Wedding dress hanging by the window of a bright bedroom

Celebrating your wedding in a secluded corner of the Gironde also lets your families enjoy a romantic weekend getaway, deep in the Bordeaux vineyards and far from the bustle of the towns.

Bride's makeup session reflected in a carved vintage mirror

Bride's shoes resting on a grey and white striped armchair

The Gironde, a land of wine renowned for its heritage and its vineyards, attracts more and more couples. The Médoc is home to many châteaux where owners and their teams work with time-honoured know-how, which is also wonderful to discover during a wedding in the Gironde. That is exactly what Laetitia and Anthony discovered at their wedding at Château Duplessis.

Laetitia in a satin robe looking into a hand mirror

Close-up of lipstick being applied to the bride with a brush

Château Duplessis, Gironde

In the north-west of the Gironde, Château Duplessis is a vineyard that has been rethought for sustainable winegrowing, with care for the soil and therefore for the environment. The current owners, the Ferrier-Philippe family, are committed to this approach, because their values reflect a deep respect for the land. If the wines of this Médoc vineyard are so good, it is above all because the land is well looked after.

Bride with a pearl-adorned chignon looking down beside a lamp

Arched gateway opening onto the tree-lined drive of Château Duplessis

Groom in a sky-blue suit before an arched wooden door

Alongside their main work as winegrowers, they also host wedding receptions. A reception room is available to couples who want a place to bring their families together for a wedding dinner and party in the Médoc.

Colourful church choir with stained glass and a flower-decked altar

Newlyweds under soap bubbles as they leave the church

A Wedding in the Vineyards with Laetitia and Anthony

I met this couple, so deeply in love, at the Bordeaux wedding fair in 2019. They came to my stand, and I knew straight away that I wanted to be part of the wedding they cared so much about.

Newlyweds kissing at the church door under the bubbles

Bride and groom under an umbrella on an avenue of tall trees on the estate

Our journey together lasted two years, because Laetitia became pregnant with their second child between two lockdowns. So we moved the wedding date to 2021, to have the best possible conditions.

Bride smiling beneath her veil beside her partner, in black and white

Bride's hand on her partner's cheek beneath the veil, in black and white

Laetitia and Anthony walking hand in hand under the trees of Château Duplessis

Chrome grille and headlights of a white vintage wedding car

And so Château Duplessis won the day!

Chrome spoked wheel on the red wing of a classic car

Bride and groom beside an old cart with yellow wheels in the park

Laetitia and Anthony wanted plenty of support on their wedding day, including Pauline, their planner, and her assistant, who were absolutely lovely, as well as many well-known wedding suppliers. It was also the first time I had seen the sound, water and light show by Le Ballet des Eaux. It was enchanting for everyone!

Bride seen from behind facing her guests during the party, in black and white

Smiling newlyweds walking between guests holding sparklers

Wedding Photographer in the Gironde

The Gironde is where I have made my home, and it is where I work as a wedding photographer. I love my region for all its cultural riches and its way of life. I help my couples choose the locations for their photos.

Groom's burgundy leather shoes crossed in front of wine barrels

Couple embracing in front of the barrels in the Château Duplessis cellar in the Médoc

Water jets lit yellow, orange and pink during the fountain show

Silhouette of the couple kissing before the purple jets of the fountain show

Often, when couples first come to me with their wedding plans, they have not yet decided on their venue. So I suggest places I know that might suit the atmosphere they are looking for. Whether by the ocean, on Arcachon Bay or among the vineyards, I have been exploring the Gironde for many years for my weddings and other photoshoots. You can trust me to give you ideas for wedding venues, such as Château Duplessis in the Médoc.

Silhouettes of guests in a circle before the illuminated fountains

Green and orange water jets lit up in the night at Château Duplessis

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Water jets lit turquoise and green in the night

Laetitia and Anthony’s wedding suppliers at Château Duplessis

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Château Duplessis?

In Moulis-en-Médoc, in the north-west of the Gironde, in the heart of the Médoc vineyards.

Can you hold a wedding reception at Château Duplessis?

Yes, according to the article: alongside their work as winegrowers, the owners, the Ferrier-Philippe family, offer couples a reception room for the wedding dinner and party.

What is Le Ballet des Eaux?

A sound, water and light show: Laetitia and Anthony had planned it for their evening, and it enchanted all their guests.

Planning your wedding in France?

As a wedding photographer in the Gironde, I photograph weddings at Château Duplessis, in the Médoc, at other vineyard venues around Bordeaux and across France; drone photos are included in my wedding collections. Discover my wedding collections, or tell me about your day.

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