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Aerial view of the grooms relaxing in a wooden rowboat among lily pads on the lake at Château de Pordor.

Love by the Lake: A Château de Pordor Wedding in France

Photographed by Jamie Flood

In western France, Château de Pordor provided an atmospheric backdrop for a celebration defined by quiet confidence and connection. The château’s historic façade, surrounded by calm water and summer greenery, created a setting that felt cinematic — an ideal choice for a destination wedding in France.

Château de Pordor overlooking its peaceful lake as the grooms drift by in a wooden rowboat.

Morning light filled the château’s grand interiors as the grooms prepared for the day ahead. Their coordinating suits in sage and sand complemented the building’s muted tones and the soft textures of the countryside. Photographer Jamie Flood captured each moment with sensitivity, focusing on light, texture, and the subtle exchange of glances that reveal so much more than words.

The grooms posing on the château steps beside blooming hydrangeas in the afternoon light at Château de Pordor.
The couple’s golden retriever in a bow tie standing between the grooms during their outdoor ceremony at Château de Pordor.
Groom adjusting his waistcoat in front of an ornate mirror while getting ready in a softly lit room at Château de Pordor.

The ceremony took place beneath tall trees, where guests gathered in the dappled shade. Petals fell as the couple walked hand in hand down the aisle, smiling as their golden retriever joined in on the celebration — bow tie and all. Every detail felt considered but never contrived, creating a sense of ease that carried throughout the day.

The newlyweds walking hand in hand down the aisle as guests throw petals during their outdoor ceremony at Château de Pordor.
The grooms in a wooden rowboat on the tranquil lake beside Château de Pordor surrounded by lily pads.
The newlyweds with their wedding party in pastel dresses gathered on the stone steps of Château de Pordor.
Groom standing beneath an ivy-covered archway of Château de Pordor’s historic chapel ruin.
The grooms on the château steps framed by pink hydrangeas and golden evening light at Château de Pordor
Black and white photo of the groom smiling at his reflection in a vintage mirror before the ceremony at Château de Pordor.
Grooms sharing a quiet moment in the softly lit reception room of Château de Pordor, surrounded by elegant table settings.
The couple enjoying the evening light together on the terrace of Château de Pordor at sunset.
Groom relaxing with friends in matching silk pajamas while sharing champagne in a cozy room at Château de Pordor.

Later, the grooms took a quiet boat ride across the château’s lake. Surrounded by lily pads and open sky, the moment felt unhurried — a pause between celebration and reflection. From above, the scene appeared timeless, perfectly in tune with the estate’s natural rhythm and architectural beauty.

Aerial view of Château de Pordor at dusk, surrounded by serene countryside and reflective lake views.
Grooms cutting their sparkler-topped wedding cake inside Château de Pordor’s stone-walled reception room
Sunlight filtering through sheer curtains framing a tranquil lake view from a window inside Château de Pordor.
Aerial view of Château de Pordor surrounded by green countryside under a pale evening sky.

As the sun set, dinner was served inside the château’s stone-walled hall. Candlelight flickered across the table settings, the air filled with the hum of conversation and clinking glasses. When the couple cut their cake under sparklers, the glow of the moment matched the warmth of the day itself. For those dreaming of hosting a wedding in France, Château de Pordor offers a seamless blend of history, charm, and understated style.

Aerial view of a couple rowing across the lily-covered lake at Château de Pordor, captured in timeless black and white.

Wedding team

PHOTOGRAPHY: @jamiefloodphotography

VENUE: @lepordor

PLANER: @joyze.wp

CAKE: @sugarsugarnantes

FLORIST: @petite_fleur_nantes

CATERING: @edouardset_officiel

COUPLE: @waynepbarrow @simon_doubleu

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