August 29, 2026
Château Gassies · Bordeaux, France
Wedding Day
THE CEREMONY
Riley + Maghara
Begins 5:00 in the afternoon
COCKTAIL HOUR
Soft music and crafted drinks
6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
DINNER
Conversations and thoughtful plates
8:00 PM TO 11:00 PM
DANCING + DRINKS
Time to dance like no one is recording
11:00 PM TIL LATE
28th, Friday
Welcome Dinner
Château Gassies
7:00 in the Evening
Cocktail Attire
30th, Sunday
Recovery Beverages in the City
Central Bordeaux (TBD)
12:00 Noon
Casual Attire
Bordeaux, France
FLIGHTS
Most guests will fly into Paris (CDG) or Amsterdam (AMS) and then connect to Bordeaux (BOD)
Option 01
Fly Into Bordeaux
Flights from Seattle or L.A. typically connect once through Paris, Amsterdam, London, or Rome. Bordeaux Airport (BOD) is only 25 minutes from the city center.
Option 02
Train from Paris
Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and take the TGV straight to Bordeaux St. Jean Station. The train takes around 2hrs and is comfortable, with food and WiFi.
Option 03
Stay a Few Days in Paris, Then Train
A popular choice for guests who want to extend their visit and enjoy more of Europe with time to explore along the way and unwind.
ACCOMMODATIONS
WHERE TO STAY
We recommend staying in central Bordeaux, especially near Place de la Comedie or the Opera House, which will serve as the shuttle pickup point for all wedding events for added convenience.
InterContinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hôtel
5-Star Hotel
Directly at the shuttle pickup location.
Grand Hôtel Français
4-Star Hotel
Hôtel Bayonne Etche-Ona – Best Western Premier
4-Star Hotel
Mama Shelter Bordeaux
3-Star Hotel
Exploring Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a walkable city with great public transit.
Uber + Bolt
Reliable in the city
Taxi
Easy to find in central Bordeaux
Trams
Clean, simple, and inexpensive
Transportation to Château Gassies
Shuttles will be provided to/from the venue for the Welcome Dinner (28th) & Wedding Day (29th)
Place de la Comédie
Shuttle Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Outside Opéra National de Bordeaux & the InterContinental Hotel
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before departure to help us stay on schedule. Final shuttle times will be posted closer to the wedding.
GALLERY
