Welcome on the Seine: Arrive by 6pm to board, please be on time as the boat will leave promptly at 6:30pm Wedding: Arrive by 3:30 to find your seat, the ceremony will begin at 4pm
Welcome on the Seine: Casual French chic attire Parisians are all about looking effortless... we suggest sundresses, flats or casual heels, button downs, linen, etc. It may get chilly in the evening so we recommend bringing layers. Wedding day: Black tie optional We kindly ask that you wear an evening gown, tuxedo, or suit and tie Color is welcome
Unfortunately, due to limited capacity, the invitation is for the guest(s) listed only.
The welcome party is in central Paris, and the wedding venue is about 50 minutes north of Paris. We will have a shuttle to and from the wedding venue on September 2, so we recommend staying in Paris for the duration of the celebrations. If you prefer to stay near the wedding venue, check out our hotel recommendations.
We will have a shuttle between Paris and the wedding venue on September 2. The shuttle will pick up in central Paris at Palais Garnier (near the Opéra metro station). You can also reach the wedding venue by taxi or rideshare (average cost is €50-80). There is also parking available for anyone who chooses to drive.
Paris is usually warm and sunny in the late summer, but the weather can change quickly and may include clouds or brief rainstorms. Expect highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s-60s. It's always a good idea to dress in layers and we recommend packing a light jacket and an umbrella.
Please make sure that your passport has not expired or will not expire within 6 months of your flight. Passports can take up to 3-4 months to arrive so please be sure to update or apply for a new passport (if needed) as soon as possible. There are no special visa requirements - there was a visa program rolling out (ETIAS), but it has been delayed until 2026.
Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is the largest airport and about 20 minutes from our wedding venue. It is about 30 minutes by car from CDG to central Paris and we recommend using an official taxi or rideshare (Uber, Bolt, FreeNow). Official taxis have a fixed fare of €56/€65 (Right Bank/Left Bank). Note: there is a rideshare pick-up spot at CDG, but we've often had issues with Ubers coming to the right place. To avoid any issues, an official taxi may be a bit simpler. Orly (ORY) is a smaller airport and is about 1 hour from our wedding venue. It is about 30 minutes by car from ORY to central Paris. Official taxis have a fixed fare of €36/€45 (Left Bank/Right Bank).
Rideshare: Uber, Bolt, FreeNow Bikeshare: Lyft Metro tickets: Navigo Google Translate ;)
In France, a service charge is automatically included on the bill (you'll see it listed as "service compris"). Additional tipping is not expected or mandatory in France, however it is considered polite to leave a small tip for good service at restaurants, bars, and cafes. For a drink or snack, you can round up to the nearest euro. For a casual meal, you can leave €1-2 per person. For fine dining, you may want to leave 5-10%.
The metro is a great way to get around - you can purchase tickets via the Navigo app and then tap to pay (no physical tickets needed). We also love to bike through the city - there are lots of protected bike lanes and you can rent bikes easily through Uber. For longer distances, ride share is the best option (Uber, Bolt, or FreeNow).
European airport security tends to be much more strict on liquids - they often enforce that all your liquids need to be under 100 mL and placed in a single plastic bag under 1L.