Getting married in Vendée

Getting married on the Côte de Lumières, what do you say? If you are tempted but are still hesitating, rest assured the Vendée has more than one asset to seduce future bride and groom. The Vendée coastline is called the “Côte de Lumières” because it is absolutely beautiful and a paradise for photographers. It is a perfect place for romantic wedding photos at sunset. But the interior lands of the Vendée are not lacking in character either. Having a bucolic wedding in the Marais Poitevin, or a rural one in the Vendée bocages, is simply charming! We offer you an overview of the many advantages of a Vendée wedding, between land and sea...

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Where to get married in Vendée?

If you want to get married by the ocean, the Vendée coast offers two very different aspects. To the north, the Marais Breton Vendéen is a natural area, made up of salt marshes. It is imbued with ancestral traditions and very well preserved. The South Vendée coast is dotted with seaside resorts, including the most famous: Les Sables-d'Olonne. You will make a trendy and festive wedding!

For a touch of originality, get married in the Vendée islands. The island of Noirmoutier is very friendly, while the island of Eyes is more wild and natural.

History buffs will be delighted in the heart of the Vendée. From the fortified city of Montaigu to the Château de Terre-Neuve, it conceals so many old stones and romantic legends to tell... It is also in this part that city dwellers will find all the service providers and services necessary for their comfort, in La-Roche-sur-Yon.

The reception rooms

Whether in the seaside resorts on the coast or around Roche-sur-Yon, there are all kinds of reception rooms in Vendée. Renaissance castles and dwellings, charming residences and hotels, wine estates and country farms, restaurants, communal halls...

You will find providers in all price ranges, according to your desires and your requirements. To find some inspiration, do not hesitate to consult our directories:

• Find hotels in Vendée to get married
  
• Select restaurants

Vendée wedding providers

Preparing a reception such as a wedding is long work. You will have to call on many service providers: host, DJ, musicians, florist, photographer, rental of equipment or decoration... To help you, there are professionals in the wedding sector: wedding-planners! These organizational geniuses will allow you to realize all your dreams, without any worries!

Compose a 100% Vendée wedding menu

In Vendée, seafood is of course a star! But there are also many other specialties to highlight in your wedding banquet. Some are unknown and original, such as Préfou or Grimâte, delicacies to nibble on as an aperitif, very tasty!

Where to take beautiful wedding photos in Vendée?

For your wedding album, either you choose a professional photographer or you trust your loved ones. Both options have advantages and disadvantages. The professional is generally a safe bet. You can study his work beforehand and check that it suits your style well. It has quality equipment and sometimes offers additional services, such as a photobooth, same-day photo sales, etc.

If you prefer to stay in the private setting, with your loved ones, you make sure to have different angles of view of your ceremony. The photos will probably be less formal and more original. And you may be surprised at the amount of photos provided! You will only have to draw to compose your album.

Here are some ideas of places that will make an ideal backdrop to immortalize the most beautiful day of your life:

• Vendée castles
• The 10 most beautiful beaches in the Vendée
• The lighthouses of the Vendée

Organize a bachelor party in Vendée

The bachelor or bachelorette party is a fun time to spend with your friends, just to relax before the wedding. It's time to let go and try unusual activities ! Whether you are more sporty or party animal, you will have fun in Vendée:

• Learn a new sport: the best surf spots in the Vendée
• Test 10 unmissable unusual experiences in Vendée
  
• Have fun in the leisure bases, swimming pools and water parks in Vendée

A wedding night in unusual accommodation!

To end this unique day in style, what better than to offer you a dream wedding night… To make it unforgettable, we suggest you stay in unusual accommodation! You can relax in the middle of nature or discover new experiences. Remember to communicate these good addresses to your guests, to make them discover the Vendée in a new light.

We hope to have made you want to celebrate your wedding in Vendée and we wish you a lot of happiness for this big day.

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