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A Luxury Destination Chateau Wedding in France

Bride and groom walking on grass at sunset on their wedding day

When it comes to luxurious details, this 100k wedding never missed a beat. With the help of Jennifer Fox Weddings, the couples intimate celebration took place at Château de Varennes in Burgundy, France, and there was no shortage of elegance and grandeur throughout.

From the gorgeous garden ceremony to their patio reception under bistro lights, their elegant meets carefree day was hands down beautiful - and they even had a surprise firework show to end the night. Talk about a RL fairytale ending! Ian Holmes Photography did an amazing job capturing their special day, so enjoy it below and in the full gallery.

Gift basket with Champagne and flowers, perfect for a celebration

a luxury destination wedding

From Jennifer Fox Weddings: Liz & Spencer chose Château de Varennes in Burgundy, France to host their intimate destination wedding. The wanted their wedding to have an elegant meets carefree luxury feel and that's exactly what they got! Welcome boxes filled with pretty L&S personalized cookies, truffled popcorn and Crémant de Bourgogne (a sparkling wine from Burgundy) greeted guests as they arrived at their rooms in the château.

Sparkling silver wedding shoes with white flowers on a marble table Elegant bride twirling in a flowing white wedding dress

Three elegant women toasting with champagne in a room

Elegant bride in a stunning white wedding dress on grand stairs

Bride and bridesmaids posing for a wedding photo in a grand hall

Elegant bride with bouquet on the stairs, wedding day photo Bride holding a bouquet of roses, wedding flowers in soft hues

secret garden ceremony

The ceremony took place en plein air in a hidden nook between the trees and was designed to look like a secret garden. Florésie created a floral arch and floral aisle too beautiful to describe in words! The serene atmosphere truly made for an unforgettable experience.

Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with wooden chairs under trees Wedding arch with flowers and chairs in a green garden

Elegant outdoor wedding ceremony with a stunning castle backdrop

Newlyweds joyfully celebrating in a classic black convertible car

destination wedding at Château de Varennes in Burgundy, France

 good food and a classic ride

Cocktail hour under the Burgundy sun featured champagne, canapés and a live jazz band. The newlyweds zoomed around the château grounds in a 1958 classic MG roadster before heading to dinner. Since the groom owns a restaurant in New York City, food played an integral part of the the entire wedding weekend. Guests dined on seared foie gras with pear, hazelnut & elderflower gelée followed by a filet of beef, crispy potato cake & confit of tomato with Bourguignon sauce finishing with lemon cake with mascarpone & vanilla chantilly and wedding cake.

Aerial view of an elegant outdoor wedding venue with guests and tables Elegant outdoor wedding reception table setting decor

Elegant wedding table setting with floral arrangement and number 5 sign

Elegant wedding table setting with floral centerpiece and menu

Elegant outdoor seating area under a tree in front of a mansion Elegant seafood appetizers arranged on a white plate with edible flowers

Elegant white wedding cake with floral decorations on a table

surprise firework show

Neutral colored florals complimented the dinner tables which featured gold and rose gold accents, handmade French ceramic plates, and French blue linens. As the day grew to night, string lights adorned with soft foliage illuminated overhead. The band continued playing into the night until guests were greeted with a surprise fireworks show! The evening wrapped up on the dance floor with a late night DJ and savory late-night snacks! The perfect ending to a beautiful day!

Elegant couple poses in front of a grand mansion on their wedding day patio reception at Château de Varennes in Burgundy, France t

outdoor wedding reception at Château de Varennes in Burgundy, France

Couple watches fireworks over a castle on a wedding night

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