An ancient farmhouse and pretty garden offer historic charm and incredible mountain views

 

 

If romance to you is a mountain escape wedding, then Hotel Coutettaz in Morzine is the perfect venue. The 18th-century manor house and garden is located in the quaint old quarter of the French Alpine town of Morzine, in the Portes du Soleil mountain range. This French wedding venue offers a picture-perfect mountain hideaway for summer or winter ski weddings with endless photo shoot opportunities against stunning backdrops of mountains, lakes and forest.

Despite its tucked-away location in a French Alpine village, Hotel Coutettaz is highly accessible with Geneva airport (and frequent UK and European flights) a 1.5 hour drive from the hotel. This makes the venue a popular choice for wedding couples wishing to keep travel time to a minimum.

 

 

Wedding parties enjoy exclusive use of the hotel with its 11 beautiful bedrooms spread across the main house, converted barns and a Savoyard mazot (mountain hut) in the garden. The charming interior includes a cosy private bar (with a roaring fire in winter), spacious lounge area and stone walled dining room.

 

 

The bride and groom can choose between a white winter wedding with warming log fires and a candlelit reception in the elegant dining hall, or a summer wedding with an outdoor ceremony in the pretty garden against the stunning mountain backdrop. Weddings range from intimate affairs with just 10 guests to grand garden parties with up to 120 in attendance thanks to the generous lawn where a stretch tent creates a stylish space for a wedding breakfast and dance floor.

 

 

Nestled in the Portes du Soleil mountain range, Hotel Coutettaz provides limitless opportunities for couples to create weekend-long itineraries incorporating local beauty spots, outdoor dining, as well as mountain and lake activities. Morzine is situated in the stunning Haute Savoie region of France, just 40 miles from Chamonix, the heartland of European mountaineering, and 50 miles from Annecy, the medieval lake side town referred to as the Venice of the Alps.

 

Summer country and garden weddings

From June through to September, many couples choose to say ‘I do’ on the lawn in front of the epic mountain peaks of the Portes du Soleil. A beautiful marquee is set up for large parties, and offers a stunning canvas for the bride and grooms chosen colours and flowers.
In summer, wedding guests have the opportunity to enjoy a host of outdoor activities, from mountain top walks and relaxing al fresco meals at the lake to heart-pumping adrenaline pursuits. Paragliding, paddle boarding, white-water rafting, cycling and mountain biking are a few of the popular choices.

 

Winter wonderland and ski weddings

Morzine sits in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area, which is one of the largest in the world with over 600km of groomed piste and spectacular views of Mont Blanc; so if a ski wedding is your dream, Hotel Coutettaz is an excellent choice. As a popular skiers retreat in the winter, Hotel Coutettaz is perfectly set up for skiing, with a heated boot room and private chauffeur service to take guests to the near-by ski lifts.
Hotel Coutettaz garden with its mountain views and the nearby Lac Montriond (a stunning lake surrounded by cliffs and mountains) are fantastic locations for white winter wonderland photo shoots.
In the winter, wedding receptions are held in an atmospheric flame-lit stone walled dining hall. Once a former cow byre, this charming room can be elegantly set up with long or round tables, and creates an atmospheric space for speeches and feasting.
Hotel Coutettaz also offers guests a cosy private bar with an open fire, dance floor space and a lounge room complete with comfy chairs and a piano.

 

Luxury Bedrooms

11 stylish bedrooms are available to the bridal party, including the stunning Atelier bridal suite. This spacious, light and luxurious room with ancient wooden beams and an antique roll top bath, has a gorgeous vintage feel, and looks stunning as a backdrop to the dressing of the bride. Located in the barn in the garden, the bride has her own entrance and can enjoy complete privacy.
Each bedroom is individually designed around the original features of the house, with its own artwork, quirky ornaments and antiques. From a former prison cell to an old seamstresses workshop; every room tells its own story, with quirky features that hark back to artisan times.

 

 

Exquisite Catering

Hotel Coutettaz chefs ensure the food and drink complement each wedding perfectly. From intricate canapés, to informal buffets in the garden, to 7 course sit down banquets, the chefs work with the wedding couple to design a menu to suit their tastes and requirements. Every mouthful from the kitchen uses only the finest ingredients, led by the seasons and locally sourced where possible. Wine can be selected from Hotel Coutettaz own cellar or sourced independently, with help from Hotel Coutettaz if required.

 

 

Wedding Plans and Finishing Touches

British owned for the last 20 years, Hotel Coutettaz is managed with English charm and hospitality, offering a personalised service with high standards across the board. Hotel Coutettaz works with Morzine’s finest wedding suppliers and photographers to ensure every wedding is bespoke and designed with exceptional quality and creativity across the board. The front of house team are professional, friendly and attentive, with every effort made to ensure the wedding couple glide effortlessly from ceremony to wedding breakfast and beyond.

 

Hotel Coutettaz has many years of experience in bringing beautiful weddings together for couples from around the world, with deep connections and knowledge of local (French and English speaking)  wedding suppliers. Please get in touch with Hotel Coutettaz team to discuss your wedding plans, preferred date and pricing