Planning what to wear to a French wedding comes down to striking a balance between effortless elegance and practical comfort for a full day of celebrations. When friends or family ask what is appropriate for a destination celebration, Chateau Bee recommends dressing roughly one notch smarter than you would for a wedding Read more
You must be overwhelmed… We have so many gorgeous venues on our site, how on earth are you meant to choose your dream wedding venue? Narrowing down your search criteria using filters helps, but even then, you will still end up with a shortlist of stunning properties that tick all Read more
10 Fairytale Wedding Venues in France That Look Like Disney Castles If you’re looking for your happily ever after and a wedding that feels just as magical as Disney fairytale, France has both the wedding venues and the aesthetic that can make you feel truly like a Disney princess. If you’re looking for a Read more
Long, warm evenings centred around a table with chilled wine and exquisite food; fragrant lavender blooms all around; a vineyard or coastal landscape dappled in that iconic French golden light. If this conjures up images of an idyllic French summer, just imagine pairing this aesthetic with your wedding. But wait—are Read more
Picture this: a three-day wedding that starts or ends with a pool party. Imagine the day everyone arrives, sitting with your guests around the pool, enjoying a cocktail and catching up in the late afternoon sun. Or, the day after the wedding, a laid-back brunch, followed by time to relax by the water, lounging on a float or playing Read more
Sun-drenched cocktail hours sipping local champagne and wine from the vineyards, long, lingering dinners spent in courtyards adorned with festoon lighting, ceremony backdrops that feel like something from a fairytale, and weddings where many guests can stay on-site for the entire weekend. Does this sound like your ideal wedding? It’s not hard to find 10 reasons to have Read more
Planning a wedding always comes with a price tag, and most couples start their journey with a specific budget in mind. At Chateau Bee, our mission goes beyond presenting jaw-dropping, magical wedding venues; we believe in being as transparent as possible about the financial investment required. In this 2027 price guide, we aim to answer the essential question that is undoubtedly on your mind: ‘How much does a Read more
Planning a destination wedding in France shouldn’t be stressful, especially when you are planning from abroad. That’s why we advise couples to find the top wedding planners in France – specifically bilingual experts who can help you seamlessly plan your wedding from afar. In this conversation with Significant Others, we delve into Read more
Happy Pride Month from Chateau Bee! To celebrate love in all its forms, we’ve put together this guide on everything you need to know about LGBTQ+ Wedding Venues France – from the legalities to our handpicked selection of inclusive chateaux. In this guide, we’ve put together tips and checklists, as Read more
Dreaming of a sun-drenched ceremony in a Loire Valley garden or a chic weekend in a Provencal farmhouse is one thing, but hitting “book” when the global news cycle feels heavy is another. Between shifting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the new digital hurdles at European borders, it Read more
Are you dreaming of a destination wedding in the sun-dappled South of France? Perhaps in a majestic historic chateau, amongst rolling vineyards, or overlooking the ultramarine ocean? If you’ve said yes to any of these, then France has the perfect destination wedding venue for you! So, if you are planning your destination wedding in France and want to infuse a few authentic French wedding traditions into Read more
When you think of your environmental impact, you probably don’t think about your wedding – especially when you’re in the throes of excitement and planning! Unfortunately, weddings can have a huge footprint, but that doesn’t mean to say you can’t have a wedding that is both stylish and conscious. In this blog, we will talk about how to make your wedding more sustainable, Read more
