Henrietta and James are getting married!
Henrietta and James are so excited you are joining them to celebrate their wedding from Friday 17th July to Monday 20th July 2026, at Chateau Barayre, Lot-et-Garonne, France.
Henrietta and James are so excited you are joining them to celebrate their wedding from Friday 17th July to Monday 20th July 2026, at Chateau Barayre, Lot-et-Garonne, France.
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 02:00 (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.
The football
FIFA World Cup Final, commencing 21:00, to be displayed on the projector screen for those wishing to finish off the day with the game and a drink.
Our farewell breakfast for all will be 08:00 - 09:00 as our final celebration of the weekend.
Taxis are not an on-demand service in the French countryside. Small groups (fewer than 8 guests per trip): the chateau can organise transport with local drivers. Please let the chateau know your transport needs by filling out this form.
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.
Parking
We kindly ask that you use our designated parking areas highlighted on the map if you are driving to the chateau.
The google maps link to 'Parking 1' is above.
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.
NB: If you have any specific alcohol preferences, the chateau are happy for you to bring anything
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
Swimming
Please bring pool towels!
Phones
We’re really looking forward to catching up and celebrating with everyone. Because of this, we’d love for everyone to just be present with us over the weekend. Our photographer has all the photos covered, so you can just relax and enjoy the weekend.