We have planned a number of optional events and activities in the days leading up to the wedding!

Please join us for one or all of the events listed below. More details to come.

Tuesday, September 30th

Guests will be welcome to check into the Chateau anytime on 9/30.
We will have a shuttle running from Blois to the Chateau throughout the day to accommodate those flying in on this day.
The bride will be providing a family style dinner for guests arriving to the chateau on this day.
- Pasta (GF available)
- Meatballs
- Garlic Bread
- House Salad

*Exact times are subject to change.

Wednesday, October 1st

*Exact times are subject to change.

Explore the 270-acre estate with a nature walk through the woodland.
Picnic lunch will be made to enjoy outdoors.
We will have 2 activities happening at this time:
1. Wine tasting in the cellar with a certified sommelier.
  - Guided wine tasting and estate walk at Domaine Le Portail - Estimated cost $15.00 per person.
  - Car will be departing the chateau after lunch and head to Tours for dinner after the tasting.
2. Visit Clos Lucé Parc, home of Leonardo Da Vinci
  - Car will be departing the chateau after lunch and you will meet up with us in Tours for dinner.
  - €20 pp entry
We will go visit the cute town of Tours, about 40 minutes from the Chateau. Rides will be arranged for guest who want to go.
Dinner will be enjoyed in the lovely town of Tours! We will be dining on a predetermined menu with plenty of options for everyone to enjoy. Estimated cost per person: $50 (if you’re drinking) $38 (if you’re not drinking)
If you’re not too jet lagged, bar crawl through Tours with the bride & groom!
*There will be a car headed back to the Chateau after dinner for our extra sleepy guests.

Exact times are subject to change.

Choose your own adventure, just be back at the shuttle for on-time departure in the evening.
Pastries & Coffee will be served at the chateau prior to 8am departure.
Group dinner out at a restaurant in Paris prior to heading back to the Chateau.
(Cost of dinner will be split amongst guests or individual checks).
If you are not staying with the group for the majority of the day please plan to be back at the shuttle by 7:15pm. We will leave promptly at 7:30pm to drive back to Loire Valley.

Join us for our welcome party, where we’ll be hanging out, playing games, eating food, and probably spilling a drink or two.
Feel free to wear something you can eat, drink, and win rage cage in. Lawn casual attire, there will be an opportunity to change, shower, and get ready prior to the rehearsal dinner.
Catered Dinner at the Chateau. Dress code: Nice dinner, semi-formal.

*Exact times are subject to change.

Enjoy a glass of champagne & say hi to your friends prior to the ceremony starting.
Join us in the garden for the wedding ceremony.
Cocktail hour on the lawn with light bites prior to the reception. Take this opportunity to snag a photo with the bride & groom, do an outfit change, or get the party started.
Seated dinner will be served promptly at 5pm, followed by speeches, dancing & PARTYYYYY.

Pizza food truck will be arriving at the chateau at 12pm for lunch!
- 1 personal pizza and ice cream dessert available to guests. Estimated cost $20 per person.

*Exact times are subject to change.

We will be checking out of the Chateau at 10am, the bride and groom will be traveling back to Paris shortly after this and will arrange group transportation for any other guests headed that same way.