As the wedding is fast approaching (3 weeks!) we decided to put up some information to help everyone know what the plan is!

We have booked the bus to pick up those flying into Bordeaux from Dublin on the 6th July at approximately 3:00pm. This is linked to the flight number so they will know of any possible delays.

We have asked the bus to stop at a local supermarket to give everyone the opportunity to buy some food/ snacks for themselves. As our venue is bring your own drink on the days before and after the wedding day, we recommend that you buy whatever you want from either duty free at the airport or at the supermarket when the bus stops.

On arrival everyone will get the chance to unpack, unwind and explore the beautiful venue. We have a mini van rented for those not staying on site so we will drop you at your accommodation.

The first night will have a pizza van and some welcome drinks at approximately 8:00pm.

We will provide a continental breakfast each day in the chateau and will provide the same food in the external accommodations so you do not have to travel back and forth for breakfast.

The wedding ceremony will take place at 2:30pm therefore call for service is at 2:00pm. The minivan will pick those staying off site up at approximately 1:00pm.

Cocktail reception will be held on the rear steps of the Chateau immediately after the ceremony and call for dinner will be at 6:15pm. Speeches will be held before dinner from 6:30pm with dinner served at 7:00pm

If you have bought a specific drink that you would like for the evening or any other day, you can bring it and we can store it for you in the caterer's kitchen

Dancing will start at approximately 9:00pm. Once the night is over, taxis will be ordered for those staying offsite. It is approximately a 10 minute walk to the nearby town if you want to stay later and walk it. You can try arrange your own taxis but these cannot be guaranteed.

The day after, breakfast will be provided in the morning and a catered BBQ will be served at approximately 3:30pm. During the day guests can play tennis and football, relax and sit by the pool. This is a relaxed day for everyone to enjoy at their own leisure. Remember to bring your own drink to this day. We can do a supermarket run if needs be to get more drink and food as people require. There will be a party/ music in the barn in the evening.

On the 9th July a bus has been booked to pick everyone up from the Chateau at 9:45am sharp. This is to bring us all to St Emilion, with a wine tour booked at 2:00pm until 3:00pm. This gives everyone a chance to explore the town, get their own lunch and relax. The bus will depart St Emilion at 5:00pm returning to the chateau by 7:00pm.

On Monday 10th July the bus will depart the Chateau at 10:00 am to bring everyone to Bordeaux Airport.

If anyone has any more questions please do not hesitate to ask us! If you have any issues please let us know ASAP rather than close to the day as we will be very preoccupied with wedding plans. We are here to help in anyway we can. We both cannot wait to see you all in France!

If you feel obliged to get us a gift for our wedding, we would appreciate a contribution to our wishing well for our future life together. This can be deposited in the following account:

Gareth Lawlor

Sort Code: 040003

Account: 93120095

This is our wedding Monzo Account that has been used for previous transfers. If you reference it as 'Wedding Gift' or something along those lines so we know.

If you want to send us any cards our address is:

42 Beechill Park West

BT8 6NW

Belfast

Thank you all so much! We cannot wait to be celebrating with you all in 3 weeks!