Destination weddings

Getting married in Dordogne from abroad

You plan from home, I know the area: together we plan how your day will be photographed, long before you land in France.

Why Dordogne

A wedding in south-west France, planned from wherever you live

Dordogne draws couples from all over the world: rolling hills and river valleys, golden stone villages, medieval castles and a food culture known for its walnuts, truffles and local wines. It is also within reach of the UK, with flights into Bergerac and Bordeaux (some of them seasonal), so your guests can make a long weekend of it.

Planning from a distance is simpler than it sounds. We keep in touch by email and messages, at a pace that suits you, and build the timeline of your day together: getting ready, the ceremony, group photos, portraits of the two of you and the evening. I'm comfortable working in English, so every detail is clear between us before you travel.

Whether you're having a civil ceremony at the mairie or a celebrant-led ceremony at your venue, I photograph it with the same care. Many couples marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in Dordogne; either way, I adapt to your officiant and to the way your day unfolds.

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Bride and groom laughing together on their wedding day, in black and white

Packages

Wedding prices

Packages designed to do justice to the most important day of your life, in the most beautiful settings of Dordogne and beyond.

La poétique

La poétique

From €900

  • 4 hours of coverage
  • Ceremony (or ceremonies), couple portraits, group photos and/or the drinks reception, depending on how your day unfolds.
  • Candid photos throughout the day.
  • Culling, selection and editing of all the best photos from your day.
  • Your photos delivered in HD through a private online gallery.
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L'élégante

L'élégante

From €1,500

  • 8 hours of coverage
  • Ceremony (or ceremonies), couple portraits, group photos, the drinks reception and the reception, depending on how your day unfolds.
  • Candid photos throughout the day.
  • Culling, selection and editing of all the best photos from your day.
  • Your photos delivered in HD through a private online gallery.
  • USB stick with all the photos (on request).
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L'intemporelle

L'intemporelle

From €1,900

  • 12 hours of coverage
  • Getting ready, for both of you
  • Ceremony (or ceremonies)
  • Couple portraits and group photos
  • Drinks reception
  • Reception and the start of the evening
  • Candid photos throughout the day.
  • Culling, selection and editing of all the best photos from your day.
  • Your photos delivered in HD through a private online gallery.
  • USB stick with all the photos (on request).
  • 10% off an engagement session.
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These packages are a guide rather than a minimum price: if you need me for less than 4 hours, the price is adjusted to match.
If none of the packages above quite fits what you're planning, drop me a line for a tailored quote.

A printed photo album is also available as an option, so your memories live on paper too. See the available formats on the albums page.

Places & settings

Wedding settings to consider in Dordogne

Bride and groom kissing in front of old stone towers, in black and white

Châteaux

Known as the land of a thousand castles, Dordogne offers everything from medieval fortresses to elegant manor houses.

Bride and groom walking along a petal-lined garden path towards their guests

Country estates

Farmhouses and estates surrounded by gardens, meadows or vines, with room for an outdoor ceremony and a long dinner under the trees.

Stone holiday cottage with red shutters and a small terrace

Gîtes and holiday homes

Stone cottages rented for a few days, a good fit when the people closest to you want to stay together around the celebration.

Newlyweds walking along a footbridge inside an ancient Roman tower

Historic towns

The medieval lanes of Sarlat and Bergerac, or the Roman remains and old town of Périgueux, make a memorable backdrop for portraits between the ceremony and the reception.

Bride holding a bouquet of baby's breath during a civil ceremony
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The questions couples living outside France ask most often before booking their wedding photographer in Dordogne.

  • Ideally 6 to 12 months before the wedding, as dates between May and September fill up quickly. Your date is secured once the contract is signed and a 30% deposit is paid. If your wedding is sooner, it's still worth asking.

  • Yes. We get to know each other and keep in touch by email and messages as your plans take shape. Before you travel, we agree the timeline, the group photos and the moments that matter most to you, so the day itself can unfold calmly.

  • No, English is enough for all of it. I'm comfortable working in English, so our emails, messages and the plan for the day can all be in English. On the day, I can switch to French with your venue team or with any guests who prefer it.

  • Yes, both. Whether you exchange vows at the mairie or with a celebrant at your venue, I'll be there to photograph it. If you are still weighing up the legal side, your venue or planner can explain the options open to you.

  • I live in Périgueux, so there are no flights to budget for your photographer. The first 20 kilometres are free; beyond that, a supplement based on the distance is shown clearly in your quote.

  • My wedding packages start at €900, with fuller coverage from €1,500 and from €1,900. All three are set out on this page, and your quote confirms every detail before you book.

  • Your photos arrive within 4 to 6 weeks, in a private online gallery. Wherever you live, you can download them in high resolution and share the link with family and friends.