Henrietta and James would love for you to join them to celebrate their wedding from Friday 17th July to Monday 20th July 2026, at Chateau Barayre, Lot-et-Garonne, France.
Please let us know if you will be able to join us by clicking the RSVP button below by January 31st 2026. We kindly ask you to complete the form even if you’re not able to attend.
Please join us for the first of our weekend celebrations at the Chateau. P'tit cocktail de bienvenue and canapes at 18:00, followed by wood- fired pizza, finishing at 22:00.
The ceremony will take place at 14:30 in the grounds of the Chateau. Guests to arrive on site no later than 14:00. You will be welcomed with a croissant or chocolatine before you take your seats in the garden.
Cocktails, canapes, and lawn games will start from 15:00, followed by dinner under the trees at the foot of the chateau from 18:00.
Dancing will follow dinner and start around 21:00 until carriages at 01:00 (ish).
Please join us 11:00 - 13:00 for a classic french breakfast to catch-up about the day before.
Pool party, wine tasting, and supper
Brunch will be followed by a relaxed pool party afternoon with sun, music, cheese, and charcuterie.
The Chateau will put on a wine tasting at 17:00 for any strong enough for a second wind! Finishing the day with a sit-down supper at 18:00.
Our farewell breakfast for all will be 08:00 - 09:00 as our final celebration of the weekend.
Planning to fly? We have curated a list of direct flights from the UK to the nearest French airports to help with your planning.
For details on reserving one of the nearby shared accommodation options we have booked, please see the RSVP form.
For other accommodation including hotels, there are a number of options in Monflanquin and Villeréal. Some options are given in the link below.
For transport from station/airport to the venue it’s advised to arrange in advance. Countryside taxi’s are not on demand. We may be able to help facilitate this, especially in groups once you have confirmed your flight choices.
As for transport throughout the wedding, we can advise you on this closer to the time depending on your accommodation choice.
If you are thinking to extend your trip: this region is a fantastic holiday destination. Medieval castles, romantic villages, famous pre-historic sites such as the caves of Lascaux, beautiful nature, vineyards, many food & brocante markets and great French cuisine.
We can’t imagine anything better than experiencing a weekend together with you all. It’s your greatest gift to us.
It is an open bar throughout the weekend serving wine, beer, light cocktails, and soft drinks.
Friday (welcome drinks): Smart casual
Saturday (wedding day): Formal garden party - we advise you choose fabrics to suit the sun
Sunday: Relaxed day round the pool, whatever you are comfortable in (+/- swimming costumes)
Monday: As you wish
Any dietary requirements can be indicated on the RSVP form.