Alissa and Austen
Our Wedding
5th of September, 2026
4 in the Afternoon
Le Galinier - in front of the Bastide
Lourmarin, France
GARDEN FORMAL / BLACK TIE OPTIONAL
The ceremony will start promptly at 4pm
Our Celebration
5 in the Evening until Late
Le Galinier
Dinner, Drinks and Festivities
BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES!
Weekend Schedule
Friday September 4th:
Arrivals - Noon to 4pm
The Welcome Drinks & Dinner - 7pm : Summer Cocktail Attire
Location in town of Lourmarin, walking distance from the venue - To be announced
Drinks, Dinner, and Lots of Love
Saturday September 5th:
The Wedding Ceremony - 4pm : Garden Formal / Black Tie Optional (Attire Inspiration under FAQ)
Located at Le Galinier in front of the Bastide
The Reception - 5pm until late
Located at Le Galinier in the Gardens
Sunday September 6th:
The Recovery Pool Party - 12pm-2pm : Poolside attire, come as you are!
All events unless otherwise stated will be held at our venue, Le Galinier
Travel Suggestions
We’re so excited to celebrate with you in Lourmarin, the heart of Provence!
Recommended travel from US:
JFK → Paris (CDG) → Marseille (MRS)
LAX → Paris (CDG) → Marseille (MRS)
Recommended travel from Paris:
✈️ Paris to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) - 1 hour
🚄 TGV from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles - 3 hour
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🚗 Approx. 1 hour drive to Lourmarin
Avignon (AVN) is also an option but has fewer flights/trains. If possible, please plan to fly into Marseille (MRS). Direct flights are also available from most major European airports as well.
🕰 Travel Timing:
To arrive comfortably in time for our Friday welcome drinks & dinner at 7:00 PM on September 4, 2026, we recommend arriving in Marseille by early-to-mid afternoon. Check-in will be available by 4pm however you are welcome to arrive earlier, store your bags, refresh, and explore.
✨ Arriving Thursday, September 3 is a great option if your schedule allows.
🚌 Airport Transportation:
We’ll be arranging 1–2 limited private shuttles from Marseille (MRS) to Lourmarin on Friday, September 4, timed around common flight arrivals.
Alternatively, you can rent a car or take a taxi/Uber from Marseille.
👉 Please share your flight details with us once booked so we can plan shuttle schedules.
🏨 Where to Stay:
We have a limited room block available at Le Moulin Lourmarin (Sister Property of our venue, Le Galinier) — approx. $325 per night - if interested, please access the response form here: https://forms.gle/cFLLmP5zSNHpJHVKA
For ease of coordination, the property is a beautiful 5 minute walk from the Bastide.
Alternative Accommodations (Some may not allow booking for only 2 nights / may require driving):
Hotel Bastide & Spa de Lourmarin - requires minimum stay
Bastide Bellugue - requires car
La Fenière - requires car
Gifting
Your Presence is Present Enough but if you must
WITH GRATITUDE
Have Questions?
We Have all the answers
Will the ceremony be outside?
YES! PLEASE BRING A LIGHT JACKET JUST IN CASE THERE IS WEATHER ON THE DAY.
Are children allowed at the ceremony?
WE LOVE YOUR LITTLE ONES BUT WE KINDLY ASK THAT YOUR CHILDREN DO NOT ATTEND THE EVENTS.
Can I take photos during the ceremony?
WE KINDLY ASK THAT THERE ARE NO PHONES & CAMERAS DURING OUR WEDDING CEREMONY. WE WILL LEAVE IT UP TO THE PROFESSIONALS.
Where should we stay for the festivities?
Plenty of incredible options nearby!
We have a limited room block available at Le Moulin Lourmarin (Sister Property of our venue, Le Galinier) — approx. $325 per night - if interested, please access the response form here: https://forms.gle/cFLLmP5zSNHpJHVKA
Please see 'Where to Stay' for alternative accommodations.
Will transportation be provided upon arrival? How will we get around?
We’ll be arranging 1–2 private shuttles from Marseille (MRS) to Lourmarin on Friday, September 4, timed around common flight arrivals.
Please share your flight details with us once booked so we can plan shuttle schedules.
Once you arrive in Lourmarin, all of our events are walking distance and you can relax knowing you will not need to drive anywhere. To further explore Provence, a car is strongly recommended if you plan on tacking on additional days to your itinerary in the region.
Will there be parking available?
THERE WILL BE SOME PARKING ON SITE BUT EVERYTHING IN LOURMARIN IS WALKABLE DISTANCE AND DOES NOT REQUIRE MODERN TRANSPORTATION.
Will there be vegetarian/gluten-free/etc options?
YES! WE WILL HAVE A VARIETY OF OPTIONS TO MEET EVERYONES DIETARY NEEDS AND YOU CAN SPECIFY IN THE RSVP FORM BELOW.
