photo: @dareksmietana Choosing your wedding venue will undoubtedly be one of the biggest wedding planning decisions you’ll make.  The venue you pick will set the tone for the wedding.  It will determine the location and type of tailored French experience you wish to offer guests and it will stand out in your guests memories for years to come.   You’ll need to do some digging and be creative in your research methods.  There are so many different options to consider!  From majestic historic chateau, to vineyard properties to rustic manor houses ..read more

Dreaming of having your wedding ceremony in a church in France?  High ceilings, dramatic threshold, long aisle, pipe organ – If so, you’re in luck! France offers an amazing selection of historic churches for your church wedding.  However, while the process can be relatively simple, it’s important to understand the framework and general rules about organizing a church wedding. So, whether you’re daydreaming about walking down the aisle of a quaint village chapel or a colossal city cathedral follow these simple steps to ensure that you’re on track for your church wedding in ..read more

Check out our rebrand for our French wedding planning business! The Story Behind Our Rebrand We are so excited to announce our rebrand from Pure Expression Events to Pétillante Weddings! Pétillante Weddings is still your go-to wedding planner in France – we specialize in planning beautiful chateau weddings in France.  We started our rebrand in summer 2022 and chose to work with Emily Foster Creative to design custom branding and a custom Showit website.  You can now find us at petillanteweddings.com, and look out for more wedding planning tips and stories here on our blog! Why did w ..read more

Crazy laid back fun with a touch of French & Taiwanese traditions – that’s the vibe that Yvonne & Matthieu were hoping to achieve – and they nailed it!  They had the incredibly talented Brazilian videographer Giovanna Borgh to capture the entire day in her uniquely poetic style.  100% emotion guaranteed!   Click Here to watch the video Like most of my couples, Yvonne & Matthieu had, not one, but TWO wedding celebrations – the first in Taiwan, which is where Yvonne is from and where the couple lives – and the second in France, Mathieu’s home, in a beautiful chate ..read more

‘Tis the season to get engaged!! Exciting right? Marriage proposals are exciting; especially when you get that “feeling” that your significant other is going to pop the question.  Sometimes you see it coming, sometimes you don’t.  But if you’ve been together for a while, it’s not uncommon to be on the look-out for signs that your guy or gal is going to propose.   But how do you know if you’re your partner is planning on proposing? Some of these signs might indicate that your partner is about to pop the question! 1. Your partner gets weird when people talk about m ..read more

Photo by Stephen Liberge https://stephenliberge.com/ Dreaming of an intimate photo session with your soon-to-be in France? Excited at the idea of creating gorgeous pre-wedding photos to share on your wedding website?  What better way to give your guests a glimpse of what’s in store for them at your French wedding than with an engagement photo shoot in France.  I always encourage my couples to schedule an engagement photo session during one of the wedding planning trips to France – the icing on the cake for an already exciting and emotional weekend.  Today, I’m sharing advice fro ..read more

The “B” word.  Every wedding couple’s nightmare.  You’ve heard the horror stories… Couples spending 2,3,4 times more than they initially budgeted…..   Seems inevitable right? Well it’s not. In this article, we are going to go over simple strategies to ensure that you actually stick to your wedding budget while getting everything you deserve!       As a wedding planner, one of the most important parts of my job is helping couples maintain their budget.  The key is planning ahead and managing expectations.    But even with the bes ..read more

I’ll bet you already know the answer to this question. Don’t you? My answer: Go with your gut. There are no rules that determine exactly who should be on the guest list for your destination wedding.  Some invite co-workers, others don’t.  Some allow kids and others do not.  Some invite a “plus-one”, others don’t.  It all depends on how you envision your wedding day and who you want to share in the experience. Step 1: Your Vision  Did you decide on a wedding in France because you wanted an intimate experience and hosting the wedding abroad was a solution ..read more