Chateau Wedding FAQs
Q: Do I have to pay for an inspection trip?
A: No. Most chateaux offer a night’s complimentary accommodation and a tasting menu free of charge.
Q: Can I bring my partner, a friend or relative to accompany me on an inspection trip?
A: Absolutely, it’s a good idea to be accompanied by someone. Please advise the Chateau in advance if you are planning to stay overnight.
Q: When should the inspection trip take place?
A: As soon as possible as dates get booked very early. As soon as you have made your choice of chateau please contact us.
Q: Can I book your wedding consultant to accompany me on an inspection trip?
A: Yes, Stephanie Methven, wedding consultant is available to accompany you on your inspection trip. In addition, most chateau owners speak English and have bilingual suppliers.
Q: How much does the wedding consultant cost to accompany us on the inspection trip?
A: As part of the excellent service provided by Simply Chateau, there will be no cost for Stephanie Methven, Wedding Consultant to accompany you on your inspection trip. All that we ask, is that you pay her travel costs, which are non-refundable.
Q: Can I hire the chateau exclusively and for how long?
A: Yes you can, you will need to liaise with the chateau owner regarding capacity and availability.
Q: Can you cater for my 300 guests?
A: Yes we can, there are many choices, for large parties we suggest a beautiful meal in the gardens.
Q: How many guests can sleep in the chateau?
A: Some chateaux can accommodate up to 300 guests.
Q: Can we request a Priest to conduct our blessing ceremony?
A: Yes, absolutely, please advise your wedding consultant who can organise the necessary arrangements.
Q: Are children welcome in the chateau?
A: Yes and most chateaux offer lots of children’s activities such as trampoline, clowns and games.
Q: I like the idea of fireworks and a horse drawn carriage. Can the chateau provide this for me?
A: Absolutely! Let us organise the fairytale wedding you always dreamed of.
Q: Are French menu’s expensive & what menu choices do I have?
A: You can choose a wedding menu from as little as 30 Euros per head. Expert Chefs are on hand to design a mouth-watering menu to suit your taste and budget! We’ll also take care of your wedding cake too!
Q: Can the chateaux offer self catering?
A: This is often possible but you will need to check with the Venue Co-ordinator.
Q: Following an inspection trip, should I decide not to proceed with the chateaux can I request further inspection trips?
A: Yes and this is part of our service offer. You come first and we are here to guide you from beginning to end.