After ten long years, the time has finally come. We are getting married.
Please join us for our wedding celebration at Chateau de la Bourlie in France on the
31st May 2025. We will be making the most of the full weekend with guests
encouraged to arrive on the Friday and depart on the Monday if they can.
Love Alex & Ben
THE VENUE
Chateau de la Bourlie,
24480 Urval, France
Parking onsite
Taxis - +33 608 94 92 24
45mins from Bergerac airport
THE WEDDING
Saturday 31st May 2025
Arrival: 3pm
Ceremony: 3.30pm
Cocktail Reception: 4.30pm
Dinner: 7pm
Dancing: 10pm - 2am
Dress Code: Semi Formal (have fun with it)
Please note we will be outside for the majority of the day so bring something warmer for the evenings. Grass and gravel surfaces ladies!
We'll have a taxi on standby in the
evening - cash needed.
THE MENU
Canapes & Snacks
Starters
Fresh salmon tartare, citrus, smoked salmon, cream cheese, mesclun
or
Salade folle
Perigord strawberries, tomato, feta, apricots, spinach, mesclun
Mains
Chicken ballotine, pesto, dried tomato, parmesan, creamy white wine sauce
or
Fish cocotte, salmon, sea scallops, prawn, saffron sauce, mashed potato
or
Risotto, green asparagus
Served with sautéed potatoes and seasonal roasted vegetables
Dessert
Cake and cheese
THE NIGHT BEFORE
Friday 30th May 2025
Chateau de la Bourlie
We'd love to welcome you all for drinks & snacks the evening before.
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Dress Code: Smart casual
THE POOL PARTY
Sunday 1st June 2025
Chateau de la Bourlie
Hopefully we'll have some warm weather for drinks and music by the pool followed by lunch and a game of rounders.
Time: 11am - 7pm
Lunch: 2pm
Dinner: A pizza truck will be swinging by later if you want to grab some food before heading off. Cash needed.
There will be a bar onsite but please feel free to BYO and we can keep on ice.
Dress Code: Casual, swimwear, towels provided
GIFTS
The most important thing to us is that you are able to celebrate with us on our wedding day. However, if you wish to give a gift, we will gratefully accept a small contribution towards our honeymoon.
FAQS
Besides your gorgeous selves and energy for ABBA power hour, here are a couple things to bring and note:
Transport: if you aren't renting a car it is tricky to get around. Please use taxi numbers shared - there is no Uber! We will have a taxi on standby (cash only) at the end of the wedding night ,but it is advised to pre-book where possible. Those staying on the grounds have a short walk to the venue but may be tricky in heels.
Weather: we of course are praying for good weather, we will keep a close eye on this and share any updates if details change. Please note dinner will be outside and we will be spending the majority of the time outside so do bring something warmer for the evenings.
Cash: it is essential to bring Euros with you as the venue, taxis and many local businesses do not accept card.
Things to do: if you did want to explore before the wedding on the Saturday morning then there are many lovely things to do. Belves has a Saturday market at 8am - 11am (14mins drive from the Chateau) where you can stock up on cheese and truffles. The Cadouin Abbey is meant to be a must and is also a short 13mins drive from the chateau.
FLIGHTS
The closest airport to the venue is Bergerac with flights
available from a few UK destinations including London Stansted,
London City (season dependant), Liverpool and East Midlands. Not all have been released yet but we'll give you an update
when they do.
45mins from Bergerac airport
1.20hrs from Brive airport
1.5hrs from Toulouse airport
2hrs from Bordeaux airport
TRAINS
Depending on your plans and time available, you may wish to go by train. Trains run into Bergerac from Bordeaux, with train running to Bordeaux from Paris.
ACCOMMODATION
The bridal party along with some of our close friends and family will be staying on the grounds at Chateau de la Bourlie, however there are many lovely airbnbs and guest houses in the area of Urval and nearby towns to enjoy.
Bed and breakfast, rural cottage and creative residence in the heart of the Périgord Noir, France
Belves - 12mins from Chateau
A charming *** hotel with a warm, intimate atmosphere in one of France's most beautiful medieval villages
Belves - 13mins from Chateau
Lodges perched on stilts in the middle of the trees amongst the Dordogne Valley.
Urval - 10mins from Chateau
Bed and Breakfast 10 minutes from the Chateau by car. On the outskirts of Siorac en-Perigord, the venue has rooms and gites for bigger groups.
Urval - 10mins from Chateau