Toulouse: Sonia and Frédéric, the bride and groom of Bibent
Sonia and Frédéric will say yes in July 2023. A romantic event to which the Bibent brewery and Frédéric’s talent are not completely unrelated.
In 2021, Sonia Gautier and Frédéric Savignol lived a fairy tale. By participating, Place du Capitole, in the competition organized by the Bibent brewery for the most beautiful declaration of love, Frédéric asked for Sonia’s hand. A love story that started eight years ago.
“Last year, for the first time, the Bibent set up for Valentine’s Day, a competition around the most beautiful declaration of love, remembers this Toulousain. I did not think long to participate. I loved Sonia enough to write her strong and moving words. »
A few days before Valentine’s Day, her declaration is displayed on the facade of the brasserie: “In this love letter, I recall why I loved Sonia. And I also propose to her in marriage. The Bibent was made aware of the originality of the formula. »
“I had never known such a promise. How to say no.?”
On February 14, 2021, the couple met in the city center. “Arrived at Place du Capitole, Frédéric challenges me: you don’t see anything special on this place, says Sonia. And no, I couldn’t see anything. Near the Bibent, he asks me to look at the facade. And there I discover his very touching declaration of love. The tears were not far away. In fact, what moved me the most in his writings was Frédéric’s commitment, which promised to be a friend, a shoulder, a support for the rest of my life. Not just a lover. I had never known such a promise. How to say no? »
The wedding scheduled for the summer of 2022 was postponed due to the pandemic, to July 2023. The couple had of course talked about this ceremony long before this competition, “a project where nothing was decided. This declaration has prevented things and I am delighted, ”admits Sonia, who this Monday declared Valentine’s Day with Frédéric, her future husband.
“The story of Sonia and Frédéric is particularly moving, admits Marine Gil for the communication of Bibent. But in general, Toulouse residents, anonymous or not, are mobilizing in large numbers for this competition. »
Faced with success, the establishment therefore renewed it this year, for the feast of lovers. Two declarations out of 400 were selected. The lucky winners were able to taste on site or by delivery a menu of €150 for two, concocted by Yann Cazal, chef of the Bibent brasserie.