Blue Lily Weddings
The Château Wedding Blog
From useful guides to real wedding stories… discover insights and inspiration for planning your dream celebration!
English Celebrants in the Dordogne
These wonderful celebrants have all conducted beautiful personalised ceremonies in English at the Chateau du Raysse. Learn more about each celebrant and how to get in touch.
Shannon & William: “so peaceful and absolutely perfect”
We spent three nights at the beautiful Château du Raysse to celebrate our wedding on Saturday 30th May 2026 with our nearest and dearest.
How to Create Your Dream French Château Wedding
Without Breaking the Bank
With careful planning and our money-saving tips, it’s possible to have an amazing wedding week in beautiful France for less than the cost of a wedding day in the UK.
Wednesday & Hamish: “a weekend that felt totally ‘us'”
My new husband and I held the wedding of our dreams at the chateau at the beginning of August ‘25!
If I could give the chateau a 10-star review, I absolutely would.
Getting Married in France – a Guide for UK Citizens
In reality, getting married in France doesn’t have to be that complicated and there are only a couple more extra steps to be aware of when planning your ceremony.
Beth & Joe:
“everyone is keen for a reunion one day!”
We had THE MOST perfect wedding day and week long stay at Chateau Du Raysse in July 2024. We booked from Australia without seeing the chateau before our stay, and Josie was so helpful and sent lots of great pictures and videos so we had a great feel for the place.
Emily & Keaton: “gorgeous beyond words”
Our event at Chateau du Raysse was like something out of a dream. From the moment we turned down the hidden tree-lined path and the chateau peeked through the foliage, it surpassed every expectation.
