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A Fairytale Wedding at Château Grattequina, near Bordeaux

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Charlotte and Aymeric embracing at sunset in the gardens of Château Grattequina

Château Grattequina, near Bordeaux, hosts wedding receptions. It was in this princely château that Charlotte and Aymeric celebrated the most beautiful day of their lives. Let me take you back through their wedding day at Château Grattequina in Blanquefort!

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The Château Grattequina Newlyweds

Charlotte and Aymeric live in Paris and love the Bordeaux region, where Charlotte’s parents live. Charlotte got ready in the magnificent family home, the "Clos Bourbon", which I simply loved!

Aymeric got ready with his family and his five witnesses at Château du Broustaret. The two lovebirds were not far from each other, on the right bank of the Garonne, south of Bordeaux.

Vintage blue convertible parked between the vines on the wedding morning
Stone house with green shutters in the Gironde countryside, where the couple got ready
Vineyard seen through a window in a wooden wall during the wedding preparations
View over an estate with a pool and wooded hills, where the wedding preparations took place
Château du Broustaret, where the groom got ready, on the wedding morning
Pampas grass in the garden of Château du Broustaret, where the groom got ready
Colourful stained glass window depicting a knight, photographed on the wedding day
Groom in a blue suit with hands clasped under the trees while getting ready
Bride seen from behind spreading her long veil in front of a wooden door
Bride in a lace gown and flower crown holding out her veil
Bride spreading her veil in front of a pale stone wall
Bride looking down, with a yellow and blue flower crown in her hair
Bride seen from behind, hands resting on the frame of a tall window
Smiling bride leaning against a stone wall in her lace gown
Bride laughing among the vines with a flower crown in her hair

The religious ceremony then took place at the Church of Saint-Aubin in Latresne.

Stone bell tower of the Saint-Aubin church in Latresne against a blue sky
Choir and stained glass windows of Saint-Aubin church in Latresne before the ceremony
Masked guests in the nave of Saint-Aubin church in Latresne, in black and white
Bride and groom holding hands during the church wedding service
The couple in the convertible as guests cheer, in black and white
The newlyweds kissing in a blue Sunbeam convertible surrounded by guests
Charlotte and Aymeric under a vine-covered pergola, holding a country-style bouquet

Meeting the couple through an engagement session

In September 2019, the future newlyweds chose me for an engagement session on Arcachon Bay. The aim of this photo session is to keep memories of the couple before the wedding. Charlotte and Aymeric wanted to capture their life as a young engaged couple in beautiful, romantic photographs.

Pontoon on the Garonne where the couple boarded their boat trip
The bride and groom walking down the gangway to the boat on the Garonne

If you would like to see examples of engagement photography, take a look at my engagement sessions.

Guests cheering on the boat in front of the Pont de Pierre in Bordeaux
Champagne toast on board the boat on the Garonne

A Wedding Procession on the Garonne River

Charlotte and Aymeric are a young couple full of energy who love a thrill.

The couple seated on board with a glass, Bordeaux's riverside quays behind them
A kiss on the bride's cheek on board the boat, flower crown in her hair

They love doing things on a grand scale, originality and adventure, and their wedding was no exception!

The Chaban-Delmas bridge seen from the Garonne in Bordeaux
The bride and groom kissing in the sun on the boat on the Garonne

So they arrived by boat with their ten witnesses, after a 1 hour 15 minute trip on the Garonne! Yes, that’s Charlotte and Aymeric: an extraordinary couple.

The Pont d'Aquitaine seen from the Garonne during the boat trip
Château Grattequina glimpsed through the trees from the Garonne

Emotions were running high, for the newlyweds as much as for their witnesses! Even for me, as I had come on board with them to take photos, of course.

Couple and guests on board the boat arriving at the château, in black and white

We set off from the pontoon at the Maison du Fleuve to reach Château Grattequina aboard a lovely motor launch. Plenty of giggles, joy and good vibes as the boat sped up! But also pauses with champagne, to admire the beautiful panorama before us. We sailed past the quays of the Place de la Bourse and the Miroir d’Eau, the Chartrons and the Place des Quinconces.

The Wedding Reception at Château Grattequina

The evening began in the gardens of Château Grattequina, then moved to the great hall for the wedding dinner. Of course, we made the most of a magnificent sunset to capture a few couple photos.

The party had an atmosphere that was both chic and relaxed, and there was plenty of laughter.

The dancing was perfectly orchestrated by Rudy of Alegria, as talented as ever!

Guests gathered on the lawn in front of Château Grattequina
Guests welcoming the couple with raised arms and cheers
Groom cheered on by the guests, in black and white
Bride raising her bouquet among celebrating guests
Façade of Château Grattequina under a blue sky by the Garonne
Chandelier and gilded mirror in a white reception room at Château Grattequina
DJ Rudy Alegria at the decks with headphones on
Guests at the drinks reception in front of Château Grattequina
Guests chatting on the terrace during the drinks reception
Bride seen from behind facing the guests in front of the château, in black and white
Guests performing a flash mob on the forecourt of Château Grattequina
Groom dancing during the flash mob in front of the guests
Platter of grilled prawns served at the drinks reception by caterer Deval
Stone outbuilding of Château Grattequina surrounded by ornamental grasses
Couple softly blurred behind golden grasses at sunset
The couple embracing among clipped box hedges in the formal garden
Groom holding the bride, who carries a wildflower bouquet in the garden
Bride with eyes closed holding her white and blue bouquet
The couple in front of the balustraded tower of Château Grattequina
Charlotte and Aymeric smiling by the château wall and its flower beds
Bride with her arms around the groom's neck in the late afternoon light
Smiling bride gazing at the groom, flower crown in her hair
Groom in a pink bow tie holding the bride close
The bride and groom in the château's wooded park in the evening light
The couple posing on the grass in the park, bouquet in hand
The couple laughing by the château's stone balustrade
Entrance to the reception hall at Château Grattequina with potted olive trees
Reception hall set for the wedding dinner at Château Grattequina
Round table laid with flowers and candles under turquoise lighting
White rose and candle centrepiece for the wedding dinner
Table detail with a bottle, glasses, candle and white hydrangeas
Red cargo ship sailing along the Garonne at dusk
The couple facing the guests for the speeches on the château terrace
Couple seen from behind listening to the speeches, in black and white
The couple's first dance in the reception hall of Château Grattequina
The newlyweds stepping onto the floor for their first dance as guests watch
The couple at their table during dinner, in black and white
Guests playing a game with the couple during dinner, in black and white
Guests in fits of laughter during an evening wedding game
Croquembouche tower lit by sparklers

Château Grattequina as a wedding venue

Château Grattequina, in Blanquefort, hosts wedding receptions and parties both outdoors and indoors.

A vast outdoor terrace is ideal for a wedding cocktail hour, with a breathtaking view over the Garonne. The château also has a 210 m² drawing room in case of bad weather, also overlooking the Garonne.

For the wedding dinner, the château offers a 310 m² wine cellar that can seat up to 280 guests, or 400 standing.

As for accommodation, Château Grattequina is listed as a four-star luxury hotel with 10 charming rooms: enough to delight guests who want to spend the night in a château with a true fairytale feel!

Wedding suppliers

Here is the list of the wedding professionals I worked with at Charlotte and Aymeric’s wedding at Château Grattequina.

Another wedding at Château Grattequina: Victoire and Fabien’s three-day celebration.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many guests can Château Grattequina host for a wedding?

For the dinner, the 310 m² wine cellar seats up to 280 guests, or 400 standing; a 210 m² drawing room overlooking the Garonne is used in case of bad weather, and the large terrace hosts the cocktail hour.

Can you stay overnight at Château Grattequina?

Yes: the château is a four-star luxury hotel with 10 charming rooms.

Can you arrive at Château Grattequina by boat?

Charlotte and Aymeric arrived by motor launch with their witnesses, after a 1 hour 15 minute trip on the Garonne from the pontoon at the Maison du Fleuve.

Planning your wedding in France?

As a Bordeaux wedding photographer, I photograph weddings at châteaux near Bordeaux, at riverside venues on the Garonne such as La Maison du Fleuve, and across France. Discover my wedding collections, or tell me about your day.

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