It is finally happening

Weekend of 10-11 August 2024


Welcome!

Dear family & friends,
We are very happy to invite you to our wedding - after 9 years together we feel ready to do this and it is finally happening!

We created this website to share information about the wedding day, planning of the weekend and practical information about accommodation, location, city of Nantes, etc. If you cannot find answers to your questions please reach out to us!


The place

We've booked le Chateau du Bois Rignoux for the whole weekend starting Friday evening until Monday lunch.

How to get to the chateau?

Le Château du Bois Rignoux
La Paquelais
44360 Vigneux de Bretagne
France

If you are coming on Friday 9th of August, we can bring you to the chateau from Orvault-Grand Val tramway station. You can get there with line number 2, pick up time 18:00.

If you are coming from Nantes airport on Friday 9th of August we will have one pick up at 12:00. Otherwise please come to Orvault-Grand Val for 18:00.

For Monday 12th of August we will have minibus rented. We can bring you to Nantes Orvault-Grand Val tramway station around 12:00, if you need to go there before please let us know. If you need to go to the airport please let us know and we can arrange transportation.

Otherwise Bolt and Uber is working very well in France.

Planning

Friday bar (Optional) 09th August

Join us if you want for a relaxed start to the weekend!

  • 18:00-21:00 - Friday bar (Optional)

Saturday 10th August

Welcome to Château le Bois Rignoux!

  • 15:00 - Arrival at the Château
  • 15:45 - Wedding Ceremony
  • 17:00 - Wedding Reception, Dinner, and Party

Sunday fun 11th August

Join us for a day of joy and festivities!

  • 10:00 - 12:00 - Breakfast
  • 14:00 - 16:00 - Lunch
  • 14:00 - Activities and games (all day)
  • 20:00 - Dinner and party (for the daring)Dinner and party (for the daring)

Monday 12th August

As the weekend retreat concludes

  • 10:00 - 12:00 - BreakfastBreakfast
  • 12:00 - Farewell

Thank you for escaping reality with us. As you return to the everyday, cherish the memories, and we hope to welcome you back for another escape soon!

RSVP

RSVP

Please let us know about your attendance here, before 31th of may, thanks!


FAQ

How to R.S.V.P and what information to provide?

Please let us know about your attendance using the form on the website latest until 31st of May. Inform if you will using accommodation, if you are vegan/vegetarian or have any specific dietary needs, etc. Add your contact details, such as email and phone number.

What is the Dresscode?

Formal casual dresscode.

What gift could I offer?

While your presence is the best gift you could offer us, if you feel you want to contribute, you can do so with a voluntary financial donation.

Do I have to attend all the days of the wedding?

No, but we hope you can, we are very happy to have a weekend with the most close people to us.

What could I visit in Nantes and its surroundings?

Here is the list of our favourite places in Nantes:

  • Château des ducs de Bretagne
  • Les Machines de l’Île
  • Quai des Antilles, located in the area of Les Machines de l’Île where you can find many bars and cafes to have drink by the river of the La Loire
  • Pornic - a lovely city at the coast of Atlantic Ocean with nice small beaches
  • Le Croisic - a fishermans city where you can get an excellent moule frites at the Restaurant La Criée. Book in advance if you can it is always full of people.
  • La côte sauvage du Croisic - beautiful Atlantic coast with wild nature and cliffs
Can I bring a date?

Yes, you are welcome to bring your boyfriend or girlfriend. Inform when R.S.V.P.

Are kids welcome?

Yes, they are, please inform us with how many kids you are coming. We will have a different menu option for the kids thus we need to know the number.

What time should I arrive?

Arrival time is 15:00 on Saturday.

Will you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes as much as we can, please let us know when R.S.V.P`ing if you have any dietary restrictions.

What weather should I expect?

We usually have (very) hot summers in France, especially in the last years. Check the weather before packing your bag but we hope for sunny day.

Where is the ceremony?

The ceremony will be at the chateau, the same as reception of the wedding.

Will there be an open bar?

Yes, get ready to partyyyyy!

Getting ready on the wedding day

Everyone who will be staying in the chateau can get ready there. Every room has its own bathroom. We will bring an iron and ironing board for you if you need to prepare your clothes on Saturday.

Can we go to visit Nantes on Saturday?

Yes you can, it is completely up to you. It is your own responsibility to find transportation and be ready for 15:00 to start the celebration.

What is provided during the accommodation ?

Bed sheets will be provided. There is no towels provided, please bring your own towel. For people coming from abroad we will have as much as possible owels to provide so inform us in advance that you will need a towel. We will bring hairdryer and iron with ironing board to the chateau.