Château de Malliac destination wedding with green satin bridesmaid dresses and a bespoke Emma Beaumont bridal gown by Clara Cooper

Château de Malliac Destination Wedding

Photography by Clara Cooper Photography

Château de Malliac is a beautiful hidden gem in the vineyards of Gascony, France. Taking full advantage of the quintessentially French aestetic of the chateu, Abbie & Nick enjoyed every element of their wedding day outside. A sun kissed ceremony, al fresco reception and party kicked off with confetti bombs and a swift outfit change. To complement all the classic styling, the couple chose Recommended gift list provider, The Wedding Shop UK. But, before all this there was quite the journey to get to the wedding on time! Want to hear all about it? Continue reading...


Château de Malliac destination wedding with green satin bridesmaid dresses and a bespoke Emma Beaumont bridal gown

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Nick and I have always wanted to get married in France with our closest friends and family. One thing that made our wedding unique was the French air strikes just 48 hours before our wedding! Four flights from the UK that over 75% of our guests were travelling on were cancelled! However, where there’s a will, there’s a way, and whether it was alternative flights, driving from the UK or catching trains to Paris and across France, we were so lucky that every single guest made it to witness us say, I do!

Abbie & Nic

you may now kiss the bride wedding day moment at Château de Malliac
Outdoor wedding ceremony at Château de Malliac with bride in a bespoke Emma Beaumont wedding dress and groom in a beige suit
floaty Emma Beaumont wedding dress with long sleeves for destination wedding
brown suede mule groom shoes
bride on her wedding morning putting on her Loeffler Randall wedding shoes
Château de Malliac French wedding venue
blue lace mother of the bride dress and wide brim hat
Bride and groom exchanging wedding vows at outdoor destination wedding in a chateau
bride with short bob hair and low back wedding dress looking at herself in the mirror on the wedding morning
Confetti moment with bride in a long sleeve Emma Beaumont wedding dress and groom in a beige suit
outdoor wedding ceremony at Château de Malliac with wooden chairs
natural wedding makeup and Hermione Harbutt headband
bride in white satin wedding morning pyjamas
Bride in an Emma Beaumont wedding dress and groom in a beige suit descending down the aisle at Château de Malliac
French destination wedding at Château de Malliac wedding venue with bride in a floor-length veil
floral wedding guest dress at French destination wedding
Bride in a floaty wedding dress and groom in a beige suit at Château de Malliac, French destination wedding
wedding morning bridal party preparations with green sating bridesmaid dresses and front slit wedding dress
father of the bride walking his daughter down the aisle at French destination wedding
Loeffler Randall bridal shoes, Hermione Harbutt,Wild Rose Tiara and Jo Malone London wedding perfume bridal accessories

Château de Malliac

Abbie & Nick's theme was “French Chic’. They wanted their day to be classically elegant but with a relaxed feel. Château de Malliac has a romantic charm which took their breath away the moment they visited it. We totally get it! It's taking our breath away just looking at these incredible captures. They enhanced its natural beauty with white flower arrangements and green foliage, saying I do on the entrance lawn and partying in the delightful courtyard under a canopy of festoon lights.

Bespoke Wedding Dress

Now we've spoken about that gorgeous setting, let's discuss the phenomenal outfits. Green satin bridesmaid dresses, light beige suits, and Abbie's bespoke gown of dreams. Designed by talented dress designer, Emma Beaumont, featuring a deep V back, a floaty shirt and long sleeves with pearl-encrusted cuff details. Let's just take a moment to absorb all that style... It was the perfect gown for twirling around to their upbeat first dance song, September by Earth, Wind & Fire.

white wedding flowers and green foliage floral arrangement at outdoor wedding reception
blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring
groom in a beige wedding suit holding hands with his bride in a floaty destination wedding dress
Groomsman in stone chinos and a navy blazer giving a wedding speech during the al-fresco reception
wedding guests waving napkins in the air at an outdoor destination wedding reception
al fresco wedding reception at Château de Malliac with white flowers and festoon lights
Château de Malliac destination wedding with bride in a long sleeve Emma Beaumont wedding dress and groom in a beige suit
golden hour bride and groom photographs at Château de Malliac with bride in a Emma Beaumont wedding dress and groom in a beige suit
Château de Malliac French wedding venue with bride in a floaty destination wedding dress and groom in a light coloured suit
green and white seating chart on an easel
outdoor wedding reception table decorations with foliage table runners
bridal party photograph with sage green satin bridesmaid dresses
best man wedding speech at Château de Malliac destination wedding
emotional bride in a flower headband and long sleeve wedding dress with pearl cuff embellishments
golden hour wedding photograph at Château de Malliac with groom in a stone suit and bride in a bespoke wedding dress
low back wedding dress design by Emma Beaumont for Fresh destination wedding
confetti cannon first dance wedding day moment
Hermione Harbutt flower crown bridal accessory
Bride and groom wedding photographs in a vineyard at Château de Malliac wedding venue, France
Bride and groom cutting their croquembouche wedding cake at French destination wedding

A classic and crisp green and white colour scheme is always a good idea.

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Just do exactly what you want to do and don’t have any regrets! There will never be another occasion where everyone you love most is in the same place celebrating you. So, rip off the restrictions and go the whole hog! Don’t be ruled by expectations and what you think you should be doing, but follow your heart and be true to yourselves as a couple.

Abbie & Nick


Abbie & Nick's, French Château de Malliac wedding ticks every destination wedding box - good company, delcious food, sun drenched views and style. Yes, I'm talking about Abbie's bridal look again. Head to toe, she looks flawless. If you're still searching for the perfect finishing touches to complete your look, read our article about bridal accessories. And, if you would like to know more about a bespoke bridal gown process, we have you covered for that too.


Gift List: The Wedding Shop |
Photographer : Clara Cooper Photography |
Videographer: Lawson Films |
Entertainment: Pianobar Productions |
Entertainment: Mixology |
Drink: Vinatis |
Makeup Artist: Deb Stewart |
Wedding Dress: Emma Beaumont |
Reception Dress: Nadine Merabi |
Bridesmaid Dresses: Pretty Lavish |
Bridal Shoes: Loeffler Randall |
Sneakers: World Secrets |
Grooms Suit: Cordings |
Grooms Shoes: Fairfax & Favour |
Stylist: Victoria Engelen |
Stationery : The Vow Sheffield |
Wedding Planner: By Joanne
Real WeddingFranceSummerSpringChateauCivil CeremonyContemporaryClassicDestinationOutdoorWhitesGreensNeutrals£50k - £60k