Intimate wedding
An intimate ceremony with just your nearest and dearest, wherever you’d like to celebrate.
Elopement
An elopement is an intimate, symbolic wedding ceremony held with a very small group, from just the two of you up to 10 people, in a place that means something to you. Free from the constraints of a big traditional wedding, it leaves plenty of room for your emotions.
Depending on where you’d like to get married, I offer two options, always in an intimate format of up to 10 people. And because I only work with 10 to 12 couples a year, you get my full availability and attention, whichever option you choose.
An elopement with me is a symbolic ceremony. For the legal side, see our FAQ: Is an elopement abroad a legal marriage?
How it works
01
A first conversation to define the place and atmosphere of your elopement.
02
With your personal planning space.
03
Writing your ceremony.
04
My presence on the big day, and the keepsake of your ceremony.
Two options
Option 1
Bordeaux area (Bordeaux Métropole)
For couples marrying near Bordeaux who want a simple, efficient preparation.
€1,500
Local option: travel included within the Bordeaux area (Bordeaux Métropole). Beyond that, travel costs are quoted separately.
Length agreed together, depending on the language and your wishes. A deposit confirms your booking. Payment and cancellation terms are set out in our terms and conditions.
Option 2
Anywhere in France and abroad
For couples marrying far from Bordeaux, in France or abroad (Spain, Portugal, Italy or beyond), or preparing their ceremony from a distance, in several languages or from several countries.
From
€2,000
Plus travel and accommodation. For more information on extras, see Extras and options below.
Length agreed together, depending on the language and your wishes. A deposit confirms your booking. Payment and cancellation terms are set out in our terms and conditions.
Language: French, English or bilingual, with both options. Format: an intimate ceremony of up to 10 people, in southwest France, elsewhere in France or abroad.
Book a free video callDestination option: travel and accommodation costs, quoted separately
Preparation meetings beyond the 3 included
Additional ritual
A reading or speech by a loved one
Venue visit
Ceremony booklet
Upgrade from the local option to the destination option
Each extra is quoted after our first free video call.
Couples who trusted me
“We live in the north of France, far from anywhere, and yet we dreamed of marrying by the ocean in the Algarve, with only our 11 dearest people. Needless to say, we had no idea where to start. Sabine was the first person to tell us ‘it’s possible, we’ll get there together’, and she kept her word. She helped us choose every vendor on site, from the photographer to the venue, with as much care as if it were her own wedding. Our video calls quickly became a real pleasure, not just prep meetings.
On the big day in the Algarve, everything flowed incredibly smoothly. Our 11 guests experienced a ceremony that was intimate, funny and full of emotion, exactly as we had imagined it together. We cried, we laughed, and above all we felt completely ourselves in front of the people we love. Thank you, Sabine, for making an elopement 1,500 km from home so simple and so right.”
Hélène & Jérôme
Elopement, Algarve, Portugal
Woohoo!!
Sabine! What can we say about the person who united us, whom we welcomed into our lives and with whom we shared intimate moments? We couldn’t have imagined anyone better to tell our story. She is an integral part of this beautiful adventure: attentive, patient, professional and full of good advice. Thank you! Emeline and Jp
Wonderful support
We clicked with Sabine straight away during our first conversations. We knew immediately that she was the right person to officiate at our wedding.
The ceremony was beautiful; Sabine found the right words by exploring our memories.
She captivated us with emotion and laughter.
Thank you Sabine for your support and for this ceremony that will stay in our memories forever.
A truly lovely encounter.
Reviews translated from French. Original versions on Mariages.net.
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