WEDDINGS AT RIGAUD

At Château Rigaud, weddings are at the heart of everything we do. For over 20 years, we've welcomed couples from around the world to celebrate within the walls of our exclusive-use medieval château, tucked among the Bordeaux vineyards near Saint-Émilion. Our guest lists have included sporting heroes, A-list celebrities, and even British royalty — but every couple receives the same care, creativity and wholehearted attention. This isn’t a sideline — it’s the heart of our business, and the reason we’ve earned such loyalty from couples and industry professionals alike. We live and breathe weddings — and our reputation reflects that.

Our enthusiastic in-house team of planners, stylists, florists and Michelin-trained chefs craft each celebration with creativity, precision and warmth. We’re known and loved not only by our clients, but by the many photographers, celebrants, musicians and planners who return here again and again.

We offer a fully immersive, multi-day wedding experience with transparent, all-inclusive pricing, giving you total clarity and complete freedom to relax and enjoy your time here. Château Rigaud combines the soul of a family home with the service of a boutique hotel — and becomes yours, exclusively, for the most important celebration of your life.

REAL RIGAUD WEDDINGS

With over 20 years of wedding experience, we’ve had the privilege of sharing in more than 400 vows and veils — in every style, season and setting. Here are just a few of our favourites, reflecting the wide range of celebrations we've been proud to be part of.

Elegant Bride in wedding dress and veil in the bridal suite at Chateau Rigaud, exclusive-use destination wedding venue in Bordeaux, France

Olivia and Sam are Londoners with New Zealand roots, and Liv’s career in fashion publishing meant their 2023 celebration was always going to be seriously stylish. Think modern lines, elegant tailoring, and unfussy touches that let the setting sing. Beautifully captured by Jonny Scott. There’s also a short video highlight from the day over on our Instagram—don’t miss it.

Bride and groom in confetti arch at exclusive-use destination wedding venue in Bordeaux, France

Hannah Michelle and Oli brought serious fairytale style to their big July 2022 wedding at Château Rigaud. With high-energy celebrations, bold pops of pink, and striking groomsmen in matching suits, the day was unforgettable. A standout moment? Hannah Michelle’s sister leading the band—keeping the dance floor full all night long. Stunning photos from Katy Lunsford

Rebecca and Tom’s original plans were postponed by the 2020 pandemic, but in 2022 they finally had the wedding they’d dreamed of—made even more joyful by the arrival of baby Amelie in the meantime. (Her mum’s dress had pockets, of course.) Beautifully photographed by Andy Gaines.

Summer 2022 - DJ & Lee travelled from Wisconsin, USA for their wedding and they’ve since been back for a Rigaud Wine Weekend! They had impecable taste and allowed our florist, Jilli @folies.et.fleurs to embrace autumnal colours to great effect. Everything about this couple and their wedding was a joy for our team. Photography by Artur Laboda

Summer 2015 - Ravindhi wanted the weekend to be filled with fun and games for grown ups and children alike which is what we delivered in the heat of the summer sunshine. The fabulous shots are from James Davidson

Autumn 2014 - The autumn evening light was perfect for these stunning shots of Jacqui in the vines, just after the harvest.