Our wedding venue, Château des Bidaudières, is located on a 38 acre park-property in Vouvray, France. Vouvray is a French wine region in the Loire Valley just east of the City of Tours.
It is 1h 10 min by high-speed train, TGV InOUI, or 2h 30 min drive by car. Check out our "TRAVEL" section on the website for more information.
Having at least one vehicle in your party is preferred because Vouvray is in the Loire Valley, and bopping around to check out the stunning châteaux, famed wine, troglodyte caves, and vibrant culture are a must!
Check out our "TRAVEL" section on the website for more information on flying into France and how to reach the City of Vouvray.
As our wedding location, Vouvray, is close to Paris (which is where most guests will be flying into), we recommend for you to plan your trip in such a way that you have extra days prior to or after our wedding to have the opportunity to explore Vouvray, the places around it, and Paris, of course! The list of places to visit can be discovered in our "THINGS TO DO" section.
Vouvray ("VOO-vray"), is located in the world-renowned Loire ("lwaʁ") Valley and is known as the "Valley of the Kings" due to the region once being of immense strategic importance. Kings, queens, dukes, and nobles came here to establish feudal castles – which is why the valley is sprinkled with hundreds of France's most opulent aristocratic estates. The Loire Valley is known for its French splendor, style, gastronomy, outstanding wines (red, white, rosé, and sparkling), and over a thousand years of rich architectural and artistic creativity – which is why the entire area is an enormous UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Uber is available in Vouvray along with local taxi services. We've listed a few of them below: • Taxi Vouvrillon tel.: +33 6 13 21 25 11 • Taxis Vernadiens tel.: +33 2 47 52 20 13 • Alliance Taxi 37 tel.: +33 6 08 56 71 14
It is possible to exchange currency at banks in Vouvray, or directly in the airport upon arrival.
We sure do. Check out our "TRAVEL" section on the website for Vouvray hotel suggestions.
Black-Tie Attire Preferred and comfortable dancing shoes (feel free to bring a pair of shoes to change into as the night progresses). Women should wear floor-length gowns (preferred) or formal cocktail dresses that aren't too revealing in a rich fabric and tone. Glamorous accessories welcome! Men should wear tuxedos (preferred) or dark formal suits and nice shoes. TLDR: Break out that tux and gown IF you're able to!
YES! Please send us a note ASAP so we can accommodate your needs.
If your invitation says “and Guest,” then yes. If not, we would prefer if it was just you. We promise you'll have a good time!
We'd appreciate it if you RSVP as soon as you confirm your travel arrangements. In the interest of saving paper (and the planet), we are asking that all of our guests kindly submit their replies via our wedding website (so no need to mail anything back).
• Two ceremonies: The couple traditionally has two wedding ceremonies–the first is held on the day when they sign the legal papers (✅), and the second is held in the form of a religious marriage ceremony and a joyous reception. • Reception timeline: Wedding guests of all ages party until the next morning ('til 5:00 AM I've been told!😳). So be ready for lots of fun, and remember: this is a marathon not a sprint.😇 • Brunch: Since weddings last all night here, most couples host a brunch in the morning. We are doing just that but putting our own spin on it by making it a pool party! Mondello Mimosas will be provided! • Dessert: The wedding dessert is called a “croquembouche,” and it's a tower of cream-filled, puff-pastry balls that are piled into a high pyramid and encircled with caramelized sugar. • Venue: French couples are lucky to have access to many castles and manors dating back a few centuries. Often times, the venue is privately owned and used primarily as a wedding venue.
When traveling, it’s always nice to be able to speak a few words of the local language. Not only is it fun, but it gives you more insight into the culture. Here are a few simple phrases to pull out while traveling around France: • Hello: Bonjour (Add monsieur for sir; madame for missis: mademoiselle for miss, to be extra polite) • Goodbye: Au Revoir • Good Evening: Bonsoir • Yes/No: Oui/Non • Please: S’il vous plaît • Excuse me: Excusez moi • Sorry: Pardon • I don’t understand: Je ne comprends pas • Where is...: Où est…
If you have any other questions other than what we’ve listed here, please reach out to us! We are happy to help! 👰🏻🤵🏻