Planning your journey to Belgium is easy with this step-by-step guide:

Wedding Location Overview

Our wedding takes place in the beautiful Wallonia region of Belgium, south of Brussels:

Church Ceremony: Sainte-Elisabeth de Mons. Mons is a historic city located 80 km (approx. 80 minutes by direct train) south of Brussels Airport (BRU).

Reception & Second Day Celebration: Château de Thoricourt, in the picturesque village of Thoricourt, 25 km (30 minutes by car) from Mons.

We recommend staying in the Van der Valk Hotel Mons (details in the accommodation section). This hotel is centrally located, just a 5-minute walk from Mons train station.

Car rental should not be necessary unless you plan to explore Belgium extensively.

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Arrival Recommendation

We encourage guests to arrive in Mons on Friday, 22nd August, to allow time to settle in before the celebrations. Traveling on the morning of the wedding may feel rushed.

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Getting to Belgium

The best option is Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium's main international airport with more frequent flights, and excellent train connections, to Mons.

Alternatively, you can fly into Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) depending on flight availability.

Google Flights is useful to compare different flight options

https://www.google.com/travel/flights

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Transport to Mons

From Brussels Airport (BRU):

Take a direct Intercity (IC) train from BRUSSELS AIRPORT-ZAVENTEM to MONS (80 minutes approx).

Advance booking recommended via the official Belgian train website

https://www.belgiantrain.be/en

Trains run every 30 minutes approximately.

From Charleroi Airport (CRL): Public transport is available but may require transfers.

The Van der Valk Hotel Mons is a short 5-minute walk from the Mons train station.

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Wedding Transport

We’ve planned the events to minimise travel hassle:

Wedding Day:

Transport will be provided from the Van der Valk Hotel Mons

to the Church in Mons.

After the ceremony, transport will take you from the Church to Thoricourt Château for the reception.

Evening return transport to the Van der Valk Hotel Mons will

also be arranged.

Second Day Celebration:

Return transport from the Van der Valk Hotel Mons to Thoricourt Château for the second-day celebrations.

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Extend Your Stay

Belgium is full of attractions! Explore its charming cities, historic sites, and culinary delights. Visit the Things to Do Section on our website for inspiration.

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Car Rentals (Optional)

If you prefer to drive, car rentals from well known international providers are available at both Brussels Airport (BRU) and Charleroi Airport (CRL). Advance booking is recommended

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We look forward to celebrating with you and hope this guide makes your travel planning smooth and stress-free!