bonjour to our wedding!
AUGUST 24-27, 2026
CHATEAU DE VALLERY, VALLERY, FR
Monday, August 24, 2026
Be Our Something Blue: Welcome Drinks and Dinner
Chateau de Vallery, Wine Cellar + Central Square, 5:00 pm
arrive anytime after 5:00pm. welcome toast to take place at 5:50pm in the cellar.
one long table on the green, italian family style menu, bare feet on grass. elevated, effortless, european summer dinner party.
overall feel will be formal but relaxed. please wear all different shades of blue!
late-night trivia by the pool to follow.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
BBQ Lunch & Pool Party
Chateau de Vallery, Palm Grove / Moroccan Room, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
pool party vibes! don’t forget to pack a bathing suit!
Movie Night: Moulin Rouge!
Chateau de Vallery, Music Room, 8:00 pm
pizza will be served at 8:00 pm and the film will begin at 8:30 pm.
come cozy in your favorite pjs and be ready for a very special performance …
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
We’re Getting Married!
Chateau de Vallery, Rose Garden, 4:00 pm
ceremony to begin promptly at 4:00 pm in the rose garden. guests may begin arriving at 3:30 pm.
black tie optional. please kindly avoid all shades of white and blue!
and if everything goes according to plan …
Cocktail Hour to begin at 4:30 pm.
Dinner to begin at 6:00 pm.
Dancing to begin at 8:00 pm.
After-Party to begin at 10:30 pm.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Au Revoir Brunch
Chateau de Vallery, Moroccan Room, 11:00 am
small breakfast bites as we bid farewell and continue on our travels.
come as you are.
AIRFARE
We kindly ask guests to arrange their own flights and transportation to the Vallery/Sens area.
To make the most of the celebration, we recommend arriving in the larger Paris area no later than the morning of Monday, August 24. This will give you plenty of time to soak in the scenery on the way to Vallery before joining us for a welcome toast and dinner that evening.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation to and from Sens before and after wedding events will be provided!
More information on the exact timing coming soon!
ACCOMMODATIONS
There are a select number of rooms available at the Chateau. Those offered a bedroom onsite received information within the invitation.
For the rest of our guests, we recommend The Epona Sens, a beautiful hotel just 20 minutes from Vallery. We’ll provide group transportation to and from all wedding events, so you can simply relax and enjoy your stay in the countryside.
Use code VALLERY5 at checkout for 5% off your stay.
Prefer to make your own plans? There are plenty of charming smaller hotels, Airbnbs, and B&Bs in Vallery and the surrounding countryside — perfect for turning the trip into your own little French getaway.
FAQ
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You do need a valid passport, with an expiration date further than 3 months from your departure date leaving France after your travels.
As of now, you will not need additional travel authorization, but we will keep this updated with the latest regulations.
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We suggest flying into Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris!
From there, you can either drive - it’s a 90-minute car ride with the majority of the trip being on a single highway - or take the train! Trains from Paris Bercy Bourgogne Station are about 55-minutes direct to Sens and operate once every hour.
If you’ve already been vacationing elsewhere in France (go you!) … you’re on your own! Ask google maps :)
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We kindly ask that you arrange your own flights and transportation to and from the Vallery/Sens area. If any larger caravans are planned and scheduled closer to, we will make sure to share!
Transportation to and from Sens before and after wedding events will be provided! More information on exact timing TBD.
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Invitations are out! Please RSVP by July 10.
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Formal Answer: Due to limited space, we can only accommodate guests who are formally invited. We ask that only the people named in the invitation be in attendance. Thank you for your understanding.
Short Answer: No.
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Formal Answer: As much as we love your little ones, our wedding will be exclusively for adults. To the few parents on the guest list, we hope you enjoy the chance to relax, celebrate, and make a little getaway for yourselves!
Short Answer: No.
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Fingers crossed we have beautiful weather all week, we will be outside!
Thinking about shoes, there are gravel walkways and uneven paths, as well as large grassy areas - stilettos are not recommended!
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Absolutely! On Tuesday, August 25, all guests are welcome to spend time enjoying the château grounds as much as you’d like! More information on group transportation coming soon.
We do kindly ask that guests staying offsite remain offsite until guest arrival begins at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, August 26.
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Between wedding events, there are plenty of little towns, cafés, vineyards, and countryside spots nearby worth exploring.
Whether you’re looking for a slow morning in Sens, an afternoon wine tasting, a long lunch, or simply an excuse to wander around rural France for a few hours, make sure to check out our curated list of Things To Do.
And while everyone is more than welcome to spend as much time exploring all the chateau has to offer on Monday and Tuesday, August 24 and 25, we do kindly ask that guests staying offsite remain offsite on Wednesday, August 26 until guest arrival begins at 3:30 PM.
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You will need to purchase adapters for the electrical outlets - here is our recommendation!
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Yes, yes, we know the majority of you only care about a dog sighting but unfortunately, we are spending all our money on this wedding and do not have the funds to fly him to and from France. He will be home, sleeping 22 hours a day and licking his paws the other 2.
