Engaged at Christmas? The First Step to Planning Your Wedding
- Geraldine Mostachfi
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
The holiday season is a magical time, and many couples take advantage of the festive spirit to get engaged. Twinkling lights, holiday decorations, and the warmth of family gatherings create the perfect setting for an unforgettable proposal. If you exchanged your vows during the holidays, congratulations!
But now that you’re engaged, one question arises: how do you turn this magical moment into the wedding of your dreams?
From Engagement Magic to Concrete Wedding Planning
A Christmas engagement is full of emotion and precious memories, but it also marks the start of your journey as a couple in planning your wedding. To extend that magic and lay the foundation for your unique day, it’s essential to move from feeling to action.
And the first and most important, step is choosing your wedding venue. The venue you select will define the atmosphere, style, guest capacity, and logistics of your celebration. It’s the backdrop where all your memories, emotions, and story will come to life.
Why Choose Your Venue First After a Christmas Engagement?
Choosing the venue is crucial because it directly affects:
Atmosphere and style: romantic, classic, rustic, or contemporary
Guest comfort and capacity: intimate or grand
Logistics and organization: vendors, decoration, accommodations
Availability: some venues are highly sought-after, especially in popular seasons
Selecting the perfect venue allows you to plan the rest of your wedding with peace of mind and create an event that reflects your story.
Château Gassies: The Perfect Venue to Extend Your Engagement Magic
Château Gassies, just outside Bordeaux, is more than just a reception venue—it’s a full luxury wedding experience that can span multiple days. Set in a historic property surrounded by nature, every space is designed to host your celebrations with elegance and refinement.
We offer exceptional accommodations, a spa, a tennis court, terraces, a reception hall, pools, and gardens to enhance every moment of your wedding. For complete peace of mind, even in unpredictable weather, we have two covered spaces providing a stylish and functional backup plan.
Our prestigious 190m² reception hall, classic and refined, opens onto a centuries-old park dominated by a 300-year-old cedar tree, a symbol of grandeur and longevity. With our English-speaking team and bespoke services, each wedding becomes a unique, elegant, and unforgettable celebration.
Next Step: Book Your Venue and Begin Planning
Once your wedding venue is secured, you can move on to the next step: choosing your vendors, defining your décor, and finalizing the details that will make your wedding truly unique. Your venue is the foundation of all your planning.
Getting engaged at Christmas is a magical and memorable moment. To transform that emotion into the wedding of your dreams, the first step is clear: choose the perfect venue. At Château Gassies, every space is designed to host your celebrations with elegance, warmth, and a magical atmosphere—ensuring a wedding that is memorable and uniquely yours.
