Vineyard Romance at Chateau Giscours, Bordeaux

Caroline and Olivier's wedding at Chateau Giscours in Bordeaux paired a Laure de Sagazan gown with vineyard portraits and candlelit winery dining, captured by Marie…

By Elena Moretti | Published 17 June 2020

Vineyard Romance at Chateau Giscours, Bordeaux

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Caroline and Olivier chose Chateau Giscours, a 19th-century winery estate surrounded by rolling vines, for a Bordeaux wedding defined by joyful simplicity and fine wine. Friends and family gathered from across the world to celebrate beneath the warm southern sun, beginning with a church ceremony before returning to the chateau for an evening of elegance and laughter.

Photography

Marie Marry Me

Venue

Chateau Giscours

Region

Bordeaux, France

Couple

Caroline & Olivier

Getting Ready

A couple portrait taken outdoors on the stone steps of a classical French venue, likely a chateau or historic building, with large white double doors and stone columns visible in the background. The bride and groom stand face to face holding hands, with the groom wearing a navy blue textured suit with a dark tie and brown oxford shoes, and the bride wearing a white gown with a lace cap-sleeve bodice and flowing skirt, her hair styled in a braided updo. The bride holds a small bouquet of blush pink flowers with greenery at her side. The composition is a medium portrait shot with a classic, understated styling approach. Potential venue feature image.

The ring exchange moment of a religious ceremony taking place inside a stone Gothic church with vaulted arches and wooden pews. The groom, wearing a dark charcoal suit with a boutonnière, places a ring on the bride's finger while she smiles broadly at him. The bride wears a white dress with a lace cap-sleeve bodice and a flowing skirt, with her hair styled in a braided updo. Approximately 10–15 guests are visible standing in the pews behind the couple, including a man in a navy suit with a yellow bow tie. The shot is a medium portrait taken from a slight angle, with the church interior softly out of focus in the background.

A bride and groom are seated inside a vintage convertible car with white exterior and burgundy red interior upholstery. The bride wears a lace long-sleeve dress and has her hair styled in a braided updo, and she is smiling. The groom wears a charcoal grey three-piece tweed suit with a white shirt, dark navy knit tie, and a boutonniere featuring a blush pink rose with small greenery sprigs. The shot is a close-up portrait framing both from roughly the shoulders up, with a stone building partially visible in the soft-focus background.

A black-and-white close-up portrait of a bride having her makeup applied by a makeup artist. The makeup artist, a bearded man wearing glasses and a large ring, is using a fine brush near the bride's eye. The bride has her hair styled in a braided updo and is looking slightly upward with a calm expression. The image is a tight, high-contrast shot with sharp detail on both subjects' faces, captured during the bridal getting-ready preparations.

Caroline began the day surrounded by her bridal team in a charming country house near the chateau. Her Laure de Sagazan gown set the tone for the celebration, refined, feminine, and quintessentially French. Morning sunlight filled the room as the makeup artist worked quietly, and once ready, the bride joined her bridesmaids in the garden for relaxed portraits before leaving for the church.

Ceremony

A couple shares a kiss outside the entrance of a stone chapel or church with a pointed Gothic arch doorway, likely immediately following the ceremony exit. The bride wears a white gown with a lace cap-sleeve bodice and a floral hair accessory, and holds a loose bouquet of blush ranunculus, thistles, and greenery. The groom wears a fitted navy-blue suit with a small boutonniere and brown oxford shoes. Confetti petals are scattered on the cobblestone ground around them. Several male guests in grey and tan suits are visible in the background, smiling and holding glasses. The shot is a full-length portrait taken in bright natural sunlight.

A bride is photographed outdoors, smiling and holding her bouquet while surrounded by guests, likely just before or after a ceremony. She wears a white two-piece dress with a lace cap-sleeve bodice and a flowy skirt, with small floral hair accessories and gold earrings. Her bouquet is composed of blush pink roses, white blooms, blue thistles, and eucalyptus greenery tied with a white ribbon. Several guests are visible in the background, including a man in a dark suit with sunglasses, and the setting appears to be a shaded outdoor area. The shot is a candid mid-length portrait with natural dappled sunlight.

A bride and groom stand facing each other and holding hands at the altar during an indoor church ceremony. The bride wears a white gown with a lace cap-sleeve bodice and has her hair in an updo adorned with a small gold hair accessory, while the groom wears a dark navy textured suit with a white boutonniere. They are positioned in front of ornate dark wood and red velvet ceremonial chairs, with a decorative white altar behind them featuring a painted mural of angels in soft blue and pink tones and a central statue of the Virgin Mary. A small arrangement of pale flowers sits on the altar. The composition is a medium portrait shot taken from slightly behind and between the two chairs.

The religious ceremony took place in a nearby church, where Olivier welcomed guests with evident emotion. His expression transformed to pure joy when he saw Caroline walking down the aisle. Vows were shared before family and friends in an atmosphere of quiet sincerity, the stone interior amplifying every word and every note of music.

Cocktail Hour

Close-up detail shot of a large pile of canelés — traditional French Bordeaux pastries — displayed on a dark slate board at what appears to be a wedding reception or cocktail hour. The canelés range in color from golden amber to deep dark brown, indicating varying degrees of caramelization on their fluted exteriors. Approximately 30 or more individual pastries are stacked and arranged in a generous mound. The background is softly blurred, showing a light-colored interior setting.

A close-up detail shot of a server in white gloves holding a wooden and slate tray filled with approximately 30 French macarons in two colors: pale blush-pink and sage green. The macarons are neatly arranged in rows on the tray, suggesting a cocktail hour or reception canapé service. A second person in a dark suit is partially visible in the background, slightly out of focus.

Cocktails followed on the chateau terrace, where guests gathered beneath the shade of mature plane trees with glasses of Chateau Giscours wine. The vineyard stretched out beyond the gravel paths as conversations flowed easily in the warm afternoon air. Cap de Vielle's canapes paired with the estate's own wines set a distinctly Bordelais tone for the evening ahead.

Reception

A man in a navy suit is dramatically dipping a woman wearing a floral or metallic patterned midi dress and flat sandals on a dance floor, her hair swinging downward from the motion. The scene is an indoor evening reception in a rustic stone-walled venue, likely a barn or converted outbuilding, decorated with warm fairy lights strung across the ceiling. A woman in a teal green dress watches and smiles in the background, while other guests are seated at wooden chairs in the dimly lit space. The wide shot captures the lively, informal atmosphere of the reception dancing portion of the evening.

A close-up detail shot of a round reception table set for a wedding dinner inside what appears to be a stone-walled venue. The table is dressed with a white linen cloth and set with multiple wine and water glasses per place setting, white plates, silver cutlery, and individual bread rolls on side plates. A low centerpiece of blush and peach roses, cream stock flowers, and trailing greenery sits at the center, accompanied by a wire table number. Cross-back wooden chairs surround the table, and additional set tables are visible in the soft background, suggesting a classic French rustic reception style.

Dinner unfolded in the chateau's grand reception room, where long tables were dressed with candlelight, white linens, and organic floral runners. Cap de Vielle served a menu that showcased the best of southwestern cuisine, paired with wines from the Giscours estate. The evening gathered pace through speeches and toasts before the dance floor opened to lively music.

Flat Lays

Close-up portrait of a bride from the neck down, holding a bridal bouquet in front of a weathered wooden plank backdrop. She wears a white wedding dress with a lace bodice, V-neckline, and short lace cap sleeves paired with a flowing chiffon skirt, along with a delicate gold bracelet and engagement ring. The bouquet features blush garden roses, dusty blue thistle, small mauve scabiosa, lavender sprigs, white wax flower, and mixed greenery including eucalyptus, tied with a long white ribbon streamer. The overall styling is relaxed and romantic with a soft, natural color palette.

A nine-image collage showcasing various moments from a French wedding with a soft, romantic palette of blush, ivory, and navy. Top row features: a close-up detail shot of pastel macarons (beige, pale pink, ivory) arranged on a wooden tray held by a server in white gloves; a wide reception shot inside a stone-walled venue where the bride in a white lace cap-sleeve gown and groom in a navy suit perform what appears to be a first dance or game in front of seated guests at white-clothed tables; and a portrait of the couple standing on stone steps, bride in a flowing white gown and groom in a navy suit. Middle row includes: a portrait crop of the bride holding a loose bouquet of blush pink and dusty rose flowers with greenery and ribbon streamers; a flat lay of wedding stationery in blush pink with botanical illustrations, nude block-heel sandals, gold rings, and a small pink floral bloom on a whitewashed wooden surface; and a close-up of the bride's white lace-back dress hanging from a wooden beam. Bottom row shows: a couple kissing under a stone archway surrounded by guests, with the bride holding a blush and ivory bouquet; a reception table detail featuring cross-back wooden chairs, white linens, crystal glassware, and low centerpieces with blush and peach blooms; and a portrait of the groom standing inside an ornate chapel or historic room with painted wall panels and decorative ironwork. The overall styling is classic French with rustic stone venue elements, blush florals, and navy attire.

Close-up detail shot of a ring exchange during an indoor religious ceremony, likely inside a church, with wooden pews visible in the background. The bride, wearing a long-sleeved lace and crepe ivory gown, is placing a gold band onto the groom's finger; the groom is wearing a charcoal grey suit. A white ceremony booklet is partially visible in the bride's other hand. Several seated guests are softly blurred in the background, including a woman in a yellow dress.

A flat lay detail shot of wedding stationery and accessories arranged on a whitewashed wooden surface. The stationery suite includes a white wedding invitation card with dried botanical leaf illustrations for 'Caroline & Olivier' and a matching white dinner menu card, both featuring a minimalist design with fine typography. Surrounding the stationery are nude/champagne strappy heeled sandals branded Repetto, a gold delicate chain bracelet, a gold cuff bracelet, small gold floral stud earrings, a gold ring, and two small pink roses with green leaves used as decorative accents.

Stationery details were arranged alongside bridal accessories in a palette of soft whites and greens. Calligraphed place cards, ribbon-tied menus, and a sprig of olive sat against textured linen, each piece reflecting the understated elegance of the day. Ring shots and shoe details completed the visual story with precision and warmth.