J'aime les Food trucks!

As you might already know, it is a French tradition to have a meal on the day following the wedding: this is called Retour de Noces and it is a wonderful opportunity to make the most of your guests in a laid back atmosphere.

We, at The Chateau Bee, love to organise country chic picnics for Le Retour de Noces: you can ask your local baker to cook a giant bread and just accompany it with some French cheese, saucisson, salad...and wine of course! The simplest things are always the best...

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What we also like is to source some Food Trucks: food trucks are fun, can supply all sort of food and are usually good value...plus it is always a pleasure to watch the guests' faces when the truck arrives! Whether it is an ice cream truck, a galette truck or an exotic food camionette, it will definitely delight the kids as well as the adults!

Here are some ideas of Food Trucks you can find in France:

A Galette truck in Brittany...

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Want your guests to enjoy some French yoghurts or ice cream? Ask for a Marguerite du Pre's truck. Based in Paris.

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In the vicinity of Clermont-Ferrand, in the centre of France, you will find Les Bouchées de Monbento, a truck that offers delicious bouchées (meat, fish or vegetables in pastry) with salad in bentos (these little boxes from Japan), as well as buns and skewers.

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Finally, a truck based in the South East of France: Les Davids, that offers entirely organic and local products, in a lovely green truck.

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For more information about Food trucks, you can browse this directory.

A bientôt!

Kids Entertainment at Weddings

Kids always have a lot of fun at weddings, running everywhere in new exciting settings whilst their parents are having a tremendous time.
However it might be good to plan some activities for them, so as to keep them busy whilst adults are enjoying Champagne and nibbles.
Here is a selection of ideas to keep kids entertained at a wedding:

The traditional party bags that you can fill with colour pencils and little notepads, little toys, masks, old fashion games etc...
You can find a tutorial on how to create your vintage party bags here:

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As always, Etsy is full of good ideas, for instance have a look at this lovely Wedding Activity Book: 

Finally, if you have an outdoor wedding, I love the idea of creating a real space for children with colourful tipis, rugs and little tables and chairs:

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BOHEMIAN WEDDING

I have a soft spot for colourful and elegant weddings. This shooting is a good inspiration for those who would like to organise a wedding in these lines. The flowers are superbly arranged and every detail has been carefulle thought through to achieve a bohemian-chic effect.
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