Ceremonies in France

31/05/2024

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25/04/2024

What a great quote. I think it applies to ceremonies too.

25/04/2024

My hubby is a great one for speaking to Alexa.

He often asks her for a joke and they are real 'dad' jokes.
Today's was

Yesterday I went to a really emotional wedding. It was so emotional even the cake as in tiers!
Ba dum tsh!!!!!

22/04/2024

As promised here's photos from the latest wedding at the amazing Chateau du Doux.

The brilliant Mr and Mrs Daley said I do in front of their crazy family and friends. As most people were from Liverpool, Kirkby even, it felt like being home. ❤️

Thanks to Abbie and the team for making it a great day, as well as the other wedding suppliers
Annette from
Linzi from
And the marvellous Michael Mann photography team. It was great to work with you all.

10/03/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all mums around the world.

And an especially big shout out to all my brides who are now mums. Life will never be the same Xx

07/03/2024

Women hold up half the sky.” — Chinese Proverb

14/02/2024

Happy Valentines Day.

For me having someone to share my whole life with is just a delight.

Yes, he drives me crazy, (I think I might drive him crazy too sometimes. Maybe???? ) yes we disagree but we also laugh, talk and do so much together. We enjoy the ups and sort out the downs together. We're Team GB.

Recently we visited our younger son in Norway and these are the Northern Lights. Made all the more special by having hubby beside me to share the oohs and ahhhs with.

I hope you've found, or will find, some special to share your life with.###

09/02/2024

Happy Chinese New Year or
Gong xi fa cai!

I'm going to love this year because it's the year of the wood dragon, which is known for its sense of humour and love of learning!
Roll on 1024!

05/02/2024

I love the elegance of this garden at Chateau Destinée.
This is the marvellous J&A who said I do in front of family and friends for the perfect wedding last May.

The wedding suppliers team were fab and we all worked together so well.
Wedding planner- Kate Bouyer
Photographer-
Ceremony music was played by .keys
Hair magic - angela
Makeup magic - Linzi
Caterers- Rob and Dave

Roll on summer 2024! I'm done with winter now.

29/01/2024

If you've not booked your venue for this year, you have to look at this venue and what a brilliant offer!

Last chance to save on the exclusive hire of the Raysse Estate for your celebration!

We are offering:

A 15% discount on new bookings for 2024

A 10% discount on new bookings for 2025

A 5% discount on new bookings for 2026

✨To make the most of this rare offer, you must confirm your wedding or event booking at the Raysse Estate by 31st January 2024✨

Visit our website for T&Cs and to make an enquiry.

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11/01/2024

Be careful. If you extend an invite to me, I'm more than likely to turn up on your doorstep. 👍🤭

I recently received this email from the parents of one of my couples who live in France.

"Hello dear Gaynor,

Please forgive me for not having written long ago to thank you for the lovely ceremony you conducted here for the wedding of B and T in August this year.  I know that they both have the happiest remembrance of their big day and we were all impressed by the marvellous way in which you combined dignity, joy and humour to make the ceremony such a happy memory to all of us.  We are exceedingly grateful to you for everything you did to make the day a success.

Five months on, B and T are still together.  It’s  clear that you did a grand job, so thank you  very much!

Please come and see us -  should you be around here . We’d love to have you here with your husband for a bite or crunching some biscuits with us.

With love from C& S"

Luckily I have two weddings close by this year so, kettle on C&S and I'll see you soon. Xx

04/01/2024

It feels like it's been raining for months. So with a break in the clouds, it was time to head out for a walk.

I came across these on a local bridge. I've seen locks on bridges all over the world and they always make me smile. 😊

As the calendar turned over, my couples are getting excited that this is the year they get married in France. Wedding season 2024 has begun. 🥳

I still have a few dates free for 2024 - my last season. So if you need a celebrant who loves an element of fun, as well as making everyone cry, give me a shout and hopefully I'll be available to conduct your wedding ceremony. 👍

27/12/2023

On this miserable, wet, cold winter's day, this photo takes me back to a long, hot summer's day on the beach at Aubeterre-sur-Dronne; just before a dip to cool off.

21/12/2023

If you fancy your Christmas dinner out, you can't go wrong at Le Table.

. Nous serons ouverts ce dimanche 24 décembre midi .
Nous vous accueillerons le lundi 25 décembre sur réservation,
Avec un menu spécial fêtes.
La carte sera aussi disponible.