Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Vaud countryside, Château de Marnand is a truly special setting for your wedding day. Steeped in history and surrounded by beautiful gardens, the estate combines the timeless elegance of a historic château with the warmth and intimacy of a private family home.
Here, your wedding becomes more than a ceremony or a reception. It becomes an entire experience — a celebration shared with the people you love, in a place where every detail is designed to create lasting memories.
From an intimate ceremony to a lively reception, Château de Marnand offers a variety of beautiful spaces, allowing you to create a wedding that reflects your personality and vision.
The French Gardens provide a charming outdoor setting for a relaxed ceremony, a cocktail reception or romantic wedding photographs. With their elegant atmosphere and views across the estate, they are perfect for welcoming your guests into the celebration.
For larger gatherings, the Castle Courtyard offers an impressive and atmospheric setting for a wine reception, cocktail or outdoor ceremony. Surrounded by the historic buildings of the estate, it creates a wonderful sense of occasion while remaining warm and welcoming.
The Johannes Müller Room is ideal for dinners, speeches and formal celebrations. Overlooking the courtyard and filled with natural light, it provides an elegant backdrop for a beautifully styled wedding dinner.
For more intimate moments, the Jean Rodolphe Loys Room offers a warm and private setting for civil or rehearsal ceremonies, while the Samuel Rimathé Room provides a secluded space for children, the bridal party or guests looking for a quiet place to relax during the celebrations.
At Château de Marnand, gastronomy is an essential part of the celebration. The estate works alongside outstanding chefs and caterers to create bespoke dining experiences, with menus carefully designed around fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Every element of the table is considered. From elegant fine tableware and crystal glassware to beautifully presented dishes, the château places particular emphasis on creating an atmosphere that feels sophisticated, personal and worthy of such an important occasion.
Why celebrate for just one day when you can turn your wedding into an entire weekend?
Château de Marnand offers accommodation within the estate, including the Louis XVI Suite for the newlyweds, as well as guest rooms for family and friends. Additional accommodation can also be arranged at carefully selected nearby hotels and guesthouses.
For couples looking for the complete château experience, the “A Weekend at the Castle” package allows you to privatise the estate for three days, with access to the reception areas, accommodation for the newlyweds and guests, preparation the day before, and dismantling the day after.
Whether you are dreaming of an intimate celebration surrounded by your closest family and friends or a grand wedding filled with elegance and atmosphere, Château de Marnand offers the flexibility to make your vision a reality.
From the first glass of champagne to the final dance, from a romantic ceremony in the gardens to dinner beneath the chandeliers, every moment can be tailored to you.
Château de Marnand is not simply a wedding venue. It is a place where your story becomes part of the château’s history — and where memories are made to last a lifetime.
Château de Marnand combines the elegance and character of a historic estate with the warmth of a private family home. Set in the Vaud countryside, it offers beautiful gardens, historic spaces and an intimate atmosphere for an unforgettable celebration.
The estate offers several possibilities, from outdoor ceremonies in the French Gardens or Castle Courtyard to intimate civil or rehearsal ceremonies in the Jean Rodolphe Loys Room.
The venue offers spaces for different wedding sizes. The French Gardens can accommodate up to 150 guests, the Castle Courtyard up to 200 guests, and the Johannes Müller Room up to 200 guests, depending on the chosen setup.
Yes. The French Gardens and Castle Courtyard provide beautiful outdoor settings for ceremonies, cocktails, wine receptions and photographs. The spaces allow couples to create a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere surrounded by the château and gardens.
Château de Marnand offers bespoke culinary experiences created in collaboration with professional chefs and caterers. Menus are designed around carefully selected, seasonal ingredients and can be tailored to the couple's celebration.
Absolutely. The château places particular emphasis on the art of the table, with fine tableware, crystal glassware, silverware and decorative pieces available to create an elegant and sophisticated dining atmosphere.
Yes. The château offers accommodation within the estate, including the Louis XVI Suite for the newlyweds, as well as guest rooms for family and friends. Additional accommodation nearby can also be arranged if required.
Yes. The château offers its signature “A Weekend at the Castle” experience, which includes private use of the estate for three days, access to the reception areas, accommodation for the newlyweds and guests, preparation the day before and dismantling the day after.
A range of additional services can be arranged, including aperitifs, brunch the following day, food and wine pairings, live music, valet parking, private transfers, vintage cars with chauffeur, horse-drawn carriage arrivals, accommodation and cocktail bar services.
Yes. The philosophy of Château de Marnand is centred around creating a personalised celebration. From the choice of spaces and dining experience to accommodation and additional services, the wedding can be tailored to the couple's wishes and vision.