Destination Wedding on Île de Ré – A British Couple Getting Married in France
A Destination Wedding at the Hôtel de la Baronnie, Saint-Martin-de-Ré
Documentary Wedding Photography for English-Speaking Couples
by Nicolas Bellon : Destination wedding photographer on Ile de Ré
Intro
This destination wedding on Île de Ré brought together a British couple and their closest friends for an intimate celebration in France.
Choosing to get married abroad meant trusting a place, a rhythm and a local team able to turn distance into simplicity.
Hotel de la Baronnie
The wedding took place at the Hôtel de la Baronnie, in the heart of Saint-Martin-de-Ré.
A discreet and elegant venue, shaped by stone walls, gardens and natural light perfectly suited for destination weddings on Île de Ré.
Wedding planner
Planning a Destination Wedding on Île de Ré from the UK
Getting married in France, especially from the UK, requires more than inspiration.
On Île de Ré, venues come with specific rules: limited dates, music curfews, guest capacities and precise schedules.
Behind this wedding, a clear and experienced organisation made everything feel fluid. Planning decisions were anticipated, constraints respected, and the day unfolded naturally, leaving space for what truly mattered.
“A wedding planner is not a luxury here, it is the key to making things possible” - Mélanie from MG EVENTS ILE DE RÉ
Photographer
As a local, English-speaking wedding photographer, my approach is documentary.
When the structure is right and the organisation solid, my role is simply to observe, follow the light and document real moments as they happen.
« This wedding reflects what many British couples are looking for when choosing a destination wedding in France: calm, authenticity and the feeling of being in the right place, at the right moment, with the right people. »
Wedding
Stéphanie & John's day in St Martin de Ré on the Île de Ré.
Credits & Wedding Team on Île de Ré
This destination wedding on Île de Ré was made possible thanks to a team used to working together on unique events.
Venue: Hôtel de la Baronnie, an intimate and historic place in the heart of Saint-Martin-de-Ré.
Wedding planning and coordination: MG Events - Ile de Ré, ensuring a smooth and thoughtful organisation, especially when planning from abroad.
Photography: Nicolas Bellon, documenting the day with a natural, documentary approach.