To complement your chosen wedding planner or coordinator, we are proud to have connections with a wide range of exceptional English-speaking wedding and event suppliers based in the Dordogne. Whether you are looking for an elegant and timeless ceremony, an exquisite, stress-free wedding feast, or a party to remember, we will ensure you have everything you need for a celebration that is everything you ever dreamed of.
Julie has lived in France since 2001 and speaks English and French. Julie will make sure every element of your wedding or special celebration is taken care of and has worked at the Château on numerous occasions.
“With great passion I can help you to organise the perfect celebration for your special day.
“I can put together a step by step wedding schedule and organise additional wedding activities such as beauty treatments, massage or wine tasting. On your wedding day, I can provide on-site coordination, table decoration, large decorative items and flowers.”
“We are Abbie & Marco, a wedding planner & chef team.
Let us introduce ourselves. I’m Abbie, an English & French-speaking wedding planner with ten years experience in the industry, and Marco, an experienced Dutch trained chef with a flair for French cuisine!
Our aim is to combine stress-free, organised planning with the joy of delicious food. Our vision is simple: to a create fun, unforgettable experience that combines outstanding food with a memorable, once in a lifetime weekend.
Together, we take pride in delivering thoughtful planning and exceptional hospitality in one complete package.”
“We are a dynamic and international trio who have planned around 150 weddings throughout the South West of France, with a main focus in Gironde, Dordogne and Lot.
We all come from different professional backgrounds, but our love for planning events brought us together.
Our focus is on providing intimate, unique events in the stunning venues our beautiful region of South West France has to offer.
Our ethos with couples? Providing a fun planning experience, building a transparent and trusting relationship so you can enjoy your once in a lifetime event.”
Harry and his team have provided outstanding quality and service at many events at Château de Sainte Croix. He is available to cater for the entirety of your event from breakfasts, crêpes, canapés and hog roasts, to pool-side snacks, formal wedding breakfasts, dessert bars, family-style meals and buffets. Harry’s talents are endless! Discover authentic flavours of the Périgord alongside flexible menus and styles to suit your celebration.
“Your All-in-One Weekend Wedding Caterer”
Bonjour! We’re Abbie & Marco, the fun-loving duo behind Cheffy Marco.
Our vision is simple: to create a fun, unforgettable experience that celebrates love, laughter, and incredible food – all wrapped up in a weekend to remember!
With Cheffy Marco, there’s no stress of juggling multiple caterers — we are able to do it all! From homemade pizzas, buffets, BBQs and the wedding feast itself to late-night snacks, next-day brunch and more, everything is seamlessly organized under one roof.
Party in France offers a bespoke catering and event planning service. They are committed to fantastic local flavours, organic suppliers and a unique take on contemporary dishes.
Offering a number of menus for any and all occasions, from weddings to private functions, The Limes brings a little extra zest to your celebrations.
“Whether you’re looking for an informal bowl of “Moules Frites” for your welcome party, “Canapés and Fizz” on the big day or a hearty brunch – our charming little food truck could be just the thing!”
An award-winning team, offering delicious charcuterie and cheese boards to complement an inspired wine selection.
“Drawn from the Dordogne and beyond, offering you the chance to savour the very best of what’s available.” – Damon and Graham
“I’m Claire Macnamara, a wedding photographer based in Dordogne. I capture emotional, intimate moments in a natural, documentary style. With an intuitive and sensitive approach, I reflect each couple’s unique energy through poetic, timeless images — telling the true story of their day with honesty, heart, and a touch of magic.”
“We are Chris & Jo, a husband and wife photography & videography team based in Beaumontois-en-Perigord. There to capture all of the moments that make your wedding day special, we pride ourselves in our friendly, calming nature and our passion for detail.”
Located just ten minutes from the Château, there are no travel expenses when you book.
A former commercials director and creative director, originally from Chelsea, Bluey has a wealth of professional experience in the field and creates unique and vibrant wedding films. Residing locally to the Château, Bluey is an excellent choice for outstanding videography.
Pattie is an award-winning international photographer based in Toulouse. If you’re looking for natural, documentary-style wedding photography full of love and emotions and produced in an artistic way, contact Pattie.
Firehorse Photography have photographed and filmed over 700 weddings in 12 countries around the world. British born, but living for 4+ years full-time in France, Simon offers both photography and video in one neat and seamless package.
For fun and vibrant photography, full of soul and capturing the emotions of the day, duo Jeff & Debz are an exceptional choice. They have a wealth of experience capturing a wide range of wedding celebrations and events in south west France.
Lisa has over a decade of experience and a beautiful style of wedding photography.
Lisa always takes the time to get to know every couple she photographs to create a personal touch.
Veronica will help create the perfect memories of your dream day, allowing you to relive the magic again and again.
Veronica will be there to guide you from the preparations through to the evening, offering a tailor-made service to every couple.
“I’m Alex, your English Wedding Celebrant in France and I believe in personal, fun and totally you weddings. I’m all about making your vision come to life, and as I’m an Independent Celebrant that means there are absolutely no rules – your ceremony, your choice…”
A wonderful team of English-speaking wedding celebrants in Southwest France. Each celebrant works directly with their couples by email and video calls, helping to arrange the details and logistics of their ceremonies in order to provide a professional and caring service.
Gaynor is a highly experienced celebrant who can work with you to create an informal, formal, traditional or contemporary ceremony that is as unique as you are. She describes herself as ‘a bit of a romantic, but not too squishy’, passionate about life, love and laughter.
Sandie Smith is a professional wedding celebrant who has been living and working in France for the past thirty seven years. She speaks both English and French fluently and is a font of knowledge on getting married in France. She performs non-religious, inter-faith and humanist ceremonies. She composes each ceremony to reflect every couple’s unique story.
“My name is Cherry Newman and I am the founder of Bride Buddy. A premium Celebrant service for your wedding in France. Making your day so completely memorable and special for you both, by creating a bespoke ceremony that is as unique as you are, full of warmth, fun and friendliness.”
“I actively listen to what my couples tell me to create their personalised ceremony and I’ll always respond to unexpected happenings during a ceremony with tact and good humour. I love seeing ceremonies come to life after months of planning and the smiles on the couples’ faces.“
From tables and chairs, to tableware, to decor & lighting – Le Petit Pichet is a small family run business. Working with or without wedding planners, Sandra will help to ensure your day is as simple, perfect and unique as possible.
Behind Les Fleurs de la Terre is Lucy, a floral artist. Trained in fine arts, then landscape design and event planning, she has turned her passion for the earth and flowers into a vocation. Designing with home grown garden blooms and locally sourced extras, her effortlessly wild creations celebrate the seasonality, diversity and natural beauty of flowers. Lucy knows how to transform your emotions into true floral poetry.
“A high end event company offering luxurious wedding floristry alongside furniture, tableware, table linen, creative props, decorations, lighting, stretch tent hire, styling, design, installation and production.”
Whether you want to hire draping, a mobile bar for your private party, wooden rustic barrels or blossom trees for your wedding ceremony, Fête24 stocks a range of high-quality event furniture & wedding decor available for hire throughout South West France.
Véronique is an event floral designer based in the Occitanie region of France. She has worked for many years with an international clientele for weddings in the South West of France. She works closely with her clients and their wedding planners to create breathtaking customised bouquets of flowers.
FleuriBelle Farm is located on a hill overlooking the Dordogne Valley just five minutes from the medieval town of Sarlat-la-Canada. For your wedding, they can provide exclusive, bespoke natural bouquets and arrangements. Fresh, eco-friendly, and carbon-conscious.
A fantastic local florist, who can provide beautiful flowers for your special day alongside props available to hire.
From bouquets to room decorations, you will receive full support on the day.
“My aim is to provide a memorable experience, combining my passion for music and my love of people. Being professional is very important to me including taking time to discuss with clients their tastes and preferences in music.”
If you dream of walking down the aisle to your favourite song, with a classical twist, Samantha can deliver everything from show-stopping musical numbers and timeless classical pieces to a theme from a much-loved movie or a bespoke arrangement of a favourite pop song.
A fantastic jazz duo based in the Périgord. You can hear examples of their music on their website.
Laura is a talented and experienced violinist, who has performed both violin and viola with professional orchestras. Laura speaks French and English. She is also a member of Ensemble Obbligato, a group of professional musicians.
A favourite of the Château, a perfect pairing of piano and vocals, featuring romantic repertoires for your ceremony, meal and cocktail.
Eléonora is a renowned bridal hairstylist, specializing in romantic and elegant looks. With years of experience, her refined, long-lasting hairstyles are designed to perfectly complement each bride’s style, dress, and wedding atmosphere.