When we think of getting married in France, often a grand château or vineyard in the South of France comes to mind, however there’s another option in the French countryside that’s equally as romantic and captivating. In the Alpine village of Morzine, an ancient manor house, with stylish boutique interiors and a stunning country garden, offers rustic charm amidst incredible mountain scenery.
Just a 90 minute drive from Geneva airport, Hotel Coutettaz is an excellent choice for British couples looking for a wedding venue abroad that requires minimum travel time. Find out what makes this French wedding venue a popular choice for summer and winter weddings.
A Magical Setting
If you are looking for a venue that will stay etched in your guests memory, Hotel Coutettaz ticks all the boxes. On the outside the charming stone walled house with white wooden shutters and pretty garden, offer breathtaking views of the Portes du Soleil (‘gates of the sun’) mountains. Inside, alpine design and luxurious fabrics blend stylishly around authentic features, original slate floors and ancient beams – the feeling is both luxurious and welcoming.
Summer wedding ceremonies take place in the pretty gardens against the beautiful village and mountain views. An elegant stretch tent, stunning when adorned with local alpine flowers, creates ample room for the wedding breakfast and dance floor.
The sumptuous interior of Hotel Coutettaz makes the venue perfect for winter weddings too. In the colder months, the wedding feast is enjoyed in an atmospheric flame-lit dining hall. The hotel’s private bar with a log fire, and elegant sitting room, afford a cosy space for cocktails, dancing and socialising.
Incredible Wedding Photos
Mountains, lakes, waterfalls and forest: in this beautiful corner of the French Alps, wedding photo-shoot opportunities are endless. At Hotel Coutettaz couples have the choice of a mountain-top, waterfall or stunning alpine lake as a backdrop for those important couple photos. Whether capped with snow in winter, or lush and green in summer, the mountains are hugely picturesque.
A Wedding Venue with Accommodation
If you are looking for a wedding venue with accommodation to hire exclusively for your wedding weekend, Hotel Coutettaz is a great option. Each bedroom is individually designed around the original features of the house, with its own artwork, indulgent fabrics and antiques. The luxurious rooms are split between the main house, two converted barns and a traditional mazot (tiny Savoyard chalet) in the garden.
Secluded in the garden and exuding buckets of vintage charm, the Atelier bridal suite is a stunning photographic backdrop for the morning dressing of the bride. This spectacular room was once a carpenter’s workshop and spans the top floor of a barn in the garden. Its private entrance and wooden staircase open into a spacious, light and luxurious bedroom with ancient wooden beams. There is an open plan bathroom area with an antique roll top bath and the south-facing balcony and windows have lovely mountain views.
French-Inspired Catering
A wedding in the French countryside opens the door to exciting wedding menu ideas inspired by high quality seasonal produce and delicious ingredients. Your favourite dishes can be incorporated into your canapés, starter and main course. But perhaps the best part of a French wedding feast is the final course. From a selection of cute petite fours to a traditional croquembouche (a pyramid wedding cake of choux pastry balls with caramelized sugar) to a huge cheese tower, the grand finale is sure to become a talking point of your wedding day.
Amazing Outdoor Activities for You and Your Guests
A mountain wedding offers the opportunity to make a lifetime of memories. Hike (or jump on a ski lift, which also run in summer) to a summit, climb a legendary via ferrata route or abseil down a waterfall. Surprise the groomsmen with a morning paraglide or, in winter, ski to a mountain restaurant for sundowners the day before the wedding. For more relaxing activities, local beauty spots near Hotel Coutettaz are easily reached and can be enjoyed by all age-groups: a laid-back meal the day before or after the wedding with a mountain view can be a hugely memorable experience. The opportunities of a country wedding in the French Alps are endless.
Wedding Planning Made Easy
British owned and ran hotel for nearly 30 years, with many years of experience in hosting exceptional weddings, choosing Hotel Coutettaz for your big day, means you have the advantage of friendly, English-speaking hotel manager James and his team at your side. Exclusive use of the venue gives wedding couples freedom to create the day of their dreams, and the hotel’s network of the best wedding suppliers in the region will help you achieve it and more.
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