Yes, you will need a valid passport to travel to France with at least 3 months validity beyond your stay. This means, for example, if you plan to exit France on July 28, 2026, your passport must be valid until at least October 28, 2026. Be sure to give yourself several months to complete the passport application process if needed! Learn more about getting a passport here - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html
For U.S. and Canadian passport holders, a visa is not required for short stays (under 90 days). In October 2025, the European Union introduced the new Entry/Exit System (EES). The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of any European country using the system. This means, if you have not traveled to Europe since EES went into effect, you should expect to be enrolled into EES at your first border crossing into Europe. Passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints. This information will be recorded in a digital file for use at future crossings. You can read more about EES here - https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees.
The closest and easiest airport is Bordeaux (BOD), which is about a 1.5 hour drive from the venue. You may also choose to fly into Paris (CDG) and continue on by train or car, which can be a great option if you plan to spend time in Paris before or after the wedding. If you’re coming from the U.S. or Canada, we also encourage you not to overlook other major European airports. Often, the most expensive part of the trip is getting from the U.S. to Europe. Once you’re there, inter-European flights are typically affordable and easy, making it possible to connect through another city before continuing on to France. For more details on travel, please refer to our travel guide by visiting the “Travel” page of this website.
Due to the nature of the venue location and the widespread accommodations, we do not plan to provide group transportation or hotel blocks at this point in time. If that changes as we get closer to the wedding, we will update you! We highly recommend renting a car if you plan to explore the area, as the venue is in the French countryside and public transportation is limited. Having a car will make getting to your accommodations, nearby towns, and local attractions much easier. There is plenty of parking available at the venue for our guests. Taxis are also available in the area for getting to and from the venue if you’re staying nearby.
The easiest way to book trains is through SNCF Connect which is user-friendly and available in English. We recommend booking high-speed trains (TGV) in advance for the best availability and pricing. Trains are typically available to book 3 to 3.5 months in advance and this is the best price. The closer to the travel date you book, the more the prices increase. More information on trains is also in our Travel Guide, available on the “Travel” page of this website.
We’ve put together a list of recommended hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs, and nearby towns, linked and shared on a map within our Travel Guide. Because accommodations in the area are small and more spread out, we do not have formal hotel blocks. We encourage you to book wherever best fits your travel plans and budget.
Yes. We strongly recommend booking early. July is a busy travel season in France, and nearby accommodations are limited. Once you have your travel dates, it’s best to secure lodging as soon as possible to ensure you’re able to secure something close to the venue.
As an invitee to the wedding day, you are invited to all wedding weekend events, including our welcome party Friday, the wedding day on Saturday and the pool party on Sunday.
Please RSVP by March 25, 2026. You can RSVP here on our website by visiting the “RSVP” page.
Welcome Party – Dressy Casual, All White We’re kicking things off with an all-white welcome party. Please wear dressy casual attire in white or light neutrals, keeping in mind that it will be quite warm in July. Think french riviera seaside - linen shirts, khaki or light trousers, breezy white dresses, relaxed tailoring, and effortless summer looks. Wedding Day – Formal / Black-Tie Optional For the wedding, we invite guests to dress in formal or black-tie optional attire. Tuxedos or suits for men, and long, formal dresses for women. The venue features grass and gravel throughout, so we recommend choosing footwear accordingly—block or chunky heels, wedges, or flats may be more comfortable than stilettos. And don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!! Pool Party – Casual The pool party is all about relaxing and soaking up the French countryside. Casual attire and swimwear is welcomed. Come comfortable and ready to unwind by the pool.
The ceremony will begin just after 4:30pm. We invite you to arrive between 4 and 4:30pm to Le Relais de Saint Preuil.
Weather permitting, the entire wedding will be outdoors.
Due to our limited venue capacity, we’re only able to accommodate plus ones if they are specifically listed on your invitation as “and guest.” We truly wish we could include everyone, but we appreciate your understanding as we keep our celebration intimate.
Due to the strict capacity limits of our venue, our wedding is adults-only, and we kindly ask that no children attend. That said, we understand that traveling internationally with little ones can be challenging. For babies and toddlers, we will have a nanny available on the wedding day. If not including a young child would make it impossible for you to attend, please reach out to us—we’ll do our best to accommodate on a case-by-case basis.
Yes! The welcome party will include a full bar and light bites. The wedding day will include appetizers, a full bar, a traditional multi-course French dinner and of course, dessert! Light refreshments and bites will be available at the pool party.
Yes! We will have vegan and vegetarian options available for the wedding dinner entrees. For other parts of the meal and throughout the weekend, there will be a variety of options to suit different tastes. If you have specific allergies (ie: nuts) or dietary restrictions, please let us know when you RSVP so we can make arrangements with our caterers to accommodate you.
Yes, we’re registered via zola.com. You can view our registry by navigating to the “Registry” page of this website.
If you feel moved to give a gift, please know that your love and support are more than enough. For those who wish to give something physical, we kindly ask that you stick to our registry and ship all gifts to our home address in Michigan, USA: Our address: 3715 Bedford Street, Detroit, Michigan 48224 We kindly ask that no physical gifts be brought to France - cards are welcome, but suitcases are full enough as it is!
The vendors and staff at our wedding all speak both English and French. The wedding will be primarily in English with some French components. There will be guests from all over the world but most all speak English.
Yes! Tap water in France is safe to drink and widely available. Restaurants will often provide water upon request, just ask for une carafe d’eau.
France uses Type C and Type E electrical outlets with 230V power. U.S. travelers will need a plug adapter (and possibly a voltage converter for certain appliances).
July is typically warm and sunny, with daytime temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to mid-80s°F (24–30°C). Every so often, the region experiences heat waves and temperatures can reach the mid-90s°F (32–35°C). Evenings can still be warm but do cool off a bit. Of course, rain can also happen on occasion.
All Emergencies in Europe: Dial 112 (European equivalent of 911) Medical Emergencies: Dial 15 Police Emergencies: Dial 17 Fire Emergencies: Dial 18 For Travel and Wedding Questions: Erica (wedding planner) Email: hello@seletlune.com Phone: +1-734-755-9918 Emily, Nick & Family Email: emilyandnickwedding2026@gmail.com Emily: +1-443-797-3086 Nick: +1-269-357-3304 Lise (Emily’s mom, a french native): +1-443-797-3100 Venue Contact Whatsapp: +33 54 58 08 008 Email: bonjour@rdsp.fr
Email or Whatsapp (using our phone numbers) is best. You can also text us if your international phone plan allows. However, throughout the wedding weekend, Friday-Sunday, please utilize our wedding planner Erica for travel and wedding weekend questions. Her contact is listed above. We will be too busy being a bride and groom to be checking our phones and emails!
Check out the last page of our Travel Guide for key things to pack to best prepare for travel in France. Some key things include your passport, ID, a debit card and outlet adaptor.