Schedule
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Shuttle to Venue
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
35 Bd. de Vaugirard, Paris, IDF 75014, France
Please meet at 1PM at Gare Montparnasse (exact address below) to find a seat on the shuttle. The shuttle will arrive at 3PM at Chateau de Vallery. We have a seat on the shuttle for everyone who requested one. If you would like to ride in the shuttle but haven't yet let us know, please reach out to our planner, Dorothée Le Goater at dorothee@dorotheelegoater.com to see if there is still room. The precise meeting point will be on the right side of the station when you're facing Montparnasse Train station: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nW34Rh6L8owinKMu8
Welcome Drinks
5:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Garden Attire: Sundresses, floral prints, and suits in lighter hues encouraged.
Taste some french wines, enjoy some light bites, and say hello to new and old friends! Please plan to gather at the front desk around 5:30, so that we can help you find the location.
Welcome BBQ
7:15 pm - 10:30 pm
Join us for a relaxed BBQ dinner by the pool.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Breakfast
8:30 am - 11:00 am
For our guests staying at or near the Chateau, we will have coffee and pastries available for an al fresco breakfast in the morning.
Picnic / Explore the Grounds
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Picnic Chic: Think sundresses, floral prints, polo shirts, khakis, or linen.
We will have picnic lunches available to pick up in the Riad starting at 12 PM. We encourage everyone to take a blanket and find a picnic spot on the green area outside the Medieval Chateau. We will have lawn games and activities. It might be sunny, so don't forget a hat! After lunch, feel free to enjoy the grounds! You can make use of the pool, explore the forest, or explore the village of Vallery. Remember to plan some time to get ready before the ceremony!
Welcome Drink
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Formal: Dresses and dark suits encouraged.
Please meet us at the orchard for a welcome drink before we find our seats in the Rose Garden for the main ceremony.
Ceremony
4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
Formal: Dresses and dark suits encouraged.
The big moment!
Cocktail Hour
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Enjoy some beverages and light bites. Please note that this event will be outdoors on grass.
Dinner & Reception
Wed, Jun 5, 2024, 7:00 pm - Thu, Jun 6, 2024, 1:00 am
Please join us for our reception, started with a seated dinner in the Grande Galerie and then followed by a party in the Salon de Musique.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Brunch & Pool Party
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Casual Attire: Anything goes, from sundresses and sandals to jeans and tees.
Enjoy some brunch and maybe even take a dip in the pool! Please note that guests staying at the Chateau will need to check out of their rooms by 12PM. There are showers accessible at the Riad for anyone who wants to get in the pool.
Shuttle to Paris
1:30 pm - 3:45 pm
The shuttle will depart from Chateau de Vallery at 1:30 PM back to Paris, arriving at the same location from where it departs on Tuesday, at Gare Montparnasse (35 Bd de Vaugirard).