Meghan and Joe's Wedding Weekend Schedule
Thursday October 2, 2025 - Saturday October 4, 2025​
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Thursday
Picnic by the Eiffel Tower - 8:00 PM
Dress code: casual
For any guests that are already in town, join Meghan and Joe at the Champ de Mars! Beginning at sunset and then every hour on the hour, the Eiffel Tower sparkles for five minutes. This is a casual gathering so wear whatever you are most comfortable in. Bring something to sit on (blanket, sweater, etc.) and we'll bring the champagne!
Friday
Welcome to Paris Happy Hour
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Brasserie des Prés
Address: 6 Cour du Commerce Saint-André, 75006, Paris, France
Dress code: Cocktail attire ​​
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Join us for happy hour at Brasserie des Prés in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. We reserved the second floor of the restaurant and Grouvie, the top floor speakeasy to celebrate before the big day! Drinks and light appetizers will be served.​
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The restaurant is located in one of the oldest pedestrian passageways in the city with courtyard entrances on Boulevard Saint-Germain and Rue Saint-André des Arts. Google maps will take you right where you need to go, but if you have any questions please reach out to the bride or groom!​​
Saturday
Wedding Day!​
The shuttles depart from behind the Opéra Garnier at 3:00 PM.​
Shuttle Pickup Address: 8 Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris, France
Meet the buses: 2:45 PM
Dress code: Black tie.
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The ceremony and reception will be held at Château de Champlâtreux. We will be providing transportation to and from the venue. Shuttles to the chateau will leave from behind the Opéra Garnier at 3:00 PM so please plan to arrive no later than 2:45 PM. It is a 45 minute drive from the city center. Drinks and refreshments will be served upon arrival at the chateau.
The ceremony will begin at 4:30 PM. ​Following the ceremony, the celebration will continue with cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing.
The reception will continue until 11:30 PM. For those of you who would like to keep the party going, join us on the last shuttle or meet us for a nightcap at Le Galway Irish Pub in Paris.​
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Venue Address:
Château de Champlâtreux,
D316, 95270 Épinay-Champlâtreux, France​​
Wedding Day Transportation
Shuttle Pickup & Drop-off Address:
8 Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris, France
Departure time: Please arrive at 2:45 PM for the on time departure.
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We are providing transportation to and from the chateau. ​Shuttles will be located behind the Opéra Garnier and will begin loading at 2:45 PM. The exact address is above. ​The shuttles are located a 6 minute walk from the Hôtel Etats Unis Opéra and an 11 minute walk from the Hôtel Cambon. ​​
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There will be two small shuttle vans leaving the reception at 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM for those wanting to leave early. These vans will drop off at the Opéra Garnier. There will be two large buses to take everyone else back to Paris when the reception concludes at 11:30 PM.
One of the 11:30 PM buses will drop off at the Opéra Garnier and the afterparty bus will drop off at the afterparty at Le Galway Irish Pub. If you want to keep the party going follow the bride and groom to the afterparty bus! ​​
Hotel Options in Paris
We have secured discounted rates for rooms at Hôtel Etats Unis Opéra and Hôtel Cambon. Both hotels are centrally located in the city and are walking distance from the shuttle pick up and drop off location on our wedding day. Rooms may sell out, so please book at your earliest convenience.
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Hôtel Etats Unis Opéra
Address: 16 Rue d'Antin, Paris 75002
Click here to book a room at Hôtel Etats Unis Opéra
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Hôtel Cambon
Address: 3 rue Cambon, Paris 75001
Click here to book a room at Hotel Cambon
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For larger groups traveling together, we recommend booking an Airbnb or VRBO. Those interested in staying in an Airbnb please refer to the FAQ for recommendations.