DONE (OR?)
You are not done yet! Make sure you have a place to stay, a flight ticket booked, got your dress/suit following our dress code! And don’t forget to read our boring stories about the proposal and other details… Oh-la-la – it’s (FINALLY) happening!!!
20.07.2024
POP-ART
WEDDING
DIDIER
& XAVIER
#dxlove
Are you in?
Please make sure to register yourself and any family members by January 01, 2022, at the latest. Baby’s & kid’s details are below the form.
*Required Fields
Babies & Kids?
We’re not going to lie – the wedding will not be child-friendly. Still, we understand the difficulty of some guests finding a daycare for their kids as many travels from far. Nounous (sitters) could be arranged to ensure you could still be part of our special day and the evening festivities. If this is your case, please contact us.
RANDOM FACTS!?
WHO PROPOSED?
Didier did! Check below if you want to know why 😏
WHY TWO PROPOSALS?
Wait… Did you think we would reveal such high confidential information that quickly? You may have a chance to get the answer after a few glasses of champagne 🥂
HOW COME IT TOOK 10 YEARS BEFORE DIDIER DECIDED TO PROPOSE?
The reason why it took 10 years was that Didier initially did not want to get married! So as gentlemen and patient as Xavier is… he suggested that Didier proposed when he was ready! And that’s why it took a long 10 Years! ⌛
POP-ART? WHAT'S THAT!
It all started with the idea of mixing art and craft, which is a common ground for us. Pop-Art being our favourite art movement and probably the most accessible art theme to apply to a wedding, we did not think twice to decide! 👨🏻🎨👨🏼🎨
WHY DO WE GET MARRIED IN FRANCE?
As most of the guests live in Europe, and France has one of its most beautiful regions where Xavier’s family lives, it was natural for us to go ahead with this choice! 🤟🏻
POP-ART
DRESS-CODE!
How to dress up?
We have imagined a wedding where our friends and family appreciate the dress code as they would do with COVID-19 confinement rules. A wedding where everyone is so colourful it screams happiness and originality. A marriage where CYAN, MAGENTA & YELLOW are the only colours allowed with its variations of tonalities towards lighter hue (Welcome to the designer world!). But most importantly, a dress code that completely excludes black, red and white (Except for men’s shirts, otherwise white is reserved for the family). Lastly, if you do not know what CYAN, MAGENTA & YELLOW are, check your ink carts inside any printer; there, you have the 3 only allowed colours! Some details and inspiration are below.
WOMEN
MEN
FLUID
DO
How beautiful would it be if all women wore bright colours and a hat!
CYAN – As blue as the sky in summer!
MAGENTA – A light mauvish-crimson
YELLOW – Like ripe lemons or egg yolks
IDEAS
*No dark blue allowed.
**No dark Magenta allowed.
***Red is not allowed.
WOMEN
DON’T
It seems like a pain at first, but the result will be gorgeous if everyone plays the game!
BLACK – No black allowed for everyone!
WHITE – No white allowed!
OTHER – All other colours are not allowed!
IDEAS
*Black is strictly forbidden!
**No dark colours are permitted for everyone.
ACCESSORIES
So french! Lots and lots of hats!
Oh yeahhhhh!!!
HAT – A must! Whatever fits your head.
SHOES – Anything you like!
OTHER – Follow colour dress code
IDEAS
*Any accessories must follow the colour code.
**Shoes have a less strict colour code. Black and white are a possible colour option together with Cyan, Magenta & Yellow.
DO
We understand the difficulty to make a suit following the colour theme. So we only impose a white shirt and a tie/accessories to be CYAN, MAGENTA or YELLOW.
CYAN – As blue as the sky in summer!
MAGENTA – A light mauvish-crimson
YELLOW – Like ripe lemons or egg yolks
IDEAS
*NO BLACK SUITS allowed.
**Kindly try as much as possible to not wear a dark suit. However, we understand if you have no choice (But please NO BLACK).
***Red is not allowed.
MEN
DON’T
Avoid dark suits, and black suit is forbidden.
BLACK – No black allowed for everyone!
WHITE – ONLY the shirt is allowed to be white. (No Accessories or Tie)
OTHER – All other colours are not allowed!
IDEAS
*Black is strictly forbidden!
**No dark colours are permitted for everyone.
ACCESSORIES
Be creative! YELLOW socks & tie + WHITE shirt, MAGENTA belt + YELLOW tie…
TIE – A must! NO Bow tie, please
SHOES & BELT – Anything you like!
OTHER – Follow colour dress code
IDEAS
*Any accessories must follow the colour code.
**No WHITE Ties/Bow Ties (Reserved for the family).
***Shoes have a less strict colour code. Black and white are a possible colour option together with Cyan, Magenta & Yellow.
DO
Let the unicorn inside you shine! Our wedding is gender-neutral, so please do if you feel like being yourself in any style you like! Only remember to follow the colour dress code!
CYAN – As blue as the sky in summer!
MAGENTA – A light mauvish-crimson
YELLOW – Like ripe lemons or egg yolks
IDEAS
*No black suits or dress is allowed.
**Kindly try as much as possible to not wear a dark suit or dress. However, we understand if you have no choice for a suit (But please NO BLACK).
***Red is not allowed.
FLUID
DON’T
Don’t be a sad unicorn… And take this chance to be yourself!
BLACK – No black allowed for everyone!
WHITE – No white allowed (Except for men’s shirts)!
OTHER – All other colours are not allowed!
IDEAS
*Black is strictly forbidden!
**No dark colours are permitted for everyone.
ACCESSORIES
Unicorns are the most stylish of all. BE A STYLISH UNICORN!
HAT – Or whatever fits your head!
SHOES – Anything you like!
OTHER – Follow colour dress code
IDEAS
*Any accessories must follow the colour code.
**Shoes have a less strict colour code. Black and white are a possible colour option together with Cyan, Magenta & Yellow.
OHLALAAA!
A CASTLE!
Château de Hac, 22630 Le Quiou, France
The Chateau de Hac is built of limestone from the surroundings and was very little modified over the centuries. This former hunting residence of the Dukes of Brittany has retained remarkable purity and elegance. Located in Le Quiou and Tréfumel, this castle has been listed as a historical monument since February 24, 1926, and classified since 1993, member of the Demeure Historique and the Association of Parks and Gardens of Brittany.
DIRECTION
STAY
VISIT
By Plane
If you are taking a plane, the closest airport is Rennes (RNS). You will still need to drive to the venue from any of these airports:
CDG – Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle
ORY – Fly to Paris Orly
NTE – Fly to Nantes
RNS – Fly to Rennes
BOOK A FLIGHT
*Be careful of your connection flight to Rennes from Paris. You may have to change the airport from CDG to ORY, and it is at least 1hr transportation or shuttle bus (Special shuttle bus for AirFrance flights).
DIRECTION
By Train
TGV (French High-Speed train) is very convenient. It can get you to Rennes Gare in 2hrs from Paris centre Montparnasse station (3hrs direct from CDG Airport). You will still need to drive to the venue from Rennes station.
CDG – Take a train from Charles de Gaulle Airport
MONTPARNASSE – Take a train from Paris Centre
NANTES – Take a train from Nantes Centre
BOOK A TRAIN TICKET
*Train tickets are usually available 2-3 months ahead of the trip!
By Car
Driving in France is very safe and easy. We highly recommend renting a car to get around the region.
CDG – Drive from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
ORY – Drive From Paris Orly Airport
NTE – Drive from Nantes Airport
RNS – Drive from Rennes Airport
RENNES – Drive from Rennes TGV Gare
RENT A CAR
*Make sure to request an Automatic if necessary.
**France drive on the right side of the road.
***Taxis need to be pre-arranged and are expensive to book. Services like Uber are only available in big cities like Paris but not in the Brittany region.
****Make sure to check the rules for driving in France using your International/National licence.
Airbnb
We suggest Airbnb as it is the most flexible option if you need a place to stay. Make sure to stay over from Friday to Sunday to enjoy as much as possible the area and be part of all the wedding festivities!
LE QUIOU – Chateau de Hac city
DINAN – Stay around Dinan city area
SAINT-MALO – Further-way city
BOOK A HOUSE OR FLAT
*Be careful as usually rental for summer houses are from Saturday to Saturday with a minimum of one week stay. Make sure your rental allows a short visit.
** Kindly let us know when you made your booking so we can keep track of everyone’s location.
STAY
Hotels
Hotels will be easier to find within the Dinan city area. Dinan is about a 20min drive from the “Chateau de Hac” and is a charming town with character. Don’t miss it!
DINAN – Stay around Dinan city area
SAINT-MALO – Further-way city
BOOK YOUR ROOM
*Kindly let us know when you booked a room so we can keep track of everyone’s location.
Camping
Green land is available for camping in the “chateau” property. However, showers may not be available on site.
CAMPING – Space available on site*
CAMPING CAR – Space open on-site
FIND A CAMPING
*If you are thinking of camping as an option, please let us know as soon as possible to get more information for you.
BEACHES & SEASIDE
Brittany is all about getting away from it all, whether you’re walking or enjoying good food, following your dreams or just exploring. Along the footpaths, on the beach or in the cobbled streets, take a deep breath of sea air and let yourself go: this is Brittany!
FORT LA LATTE – Sandstone Castle
VAL ANDRÉ – Seaside Town & Beach
PLAGE DU SILLON – Beach in Saint-Malo
POINTE DU GROUIN – Coast Headland
MORE NATURE
*Driving around is very easy but traffic jams can be your nightmare, especially in summer. Be aware parking may be challenging to find.
VISIT
City
Stretching from Mont Saint Michel – often simply called ‘La Merveille’ or ‘The Wonder’ – to Saint-Malo, the Emerald Coast boasts some of the highest tides in Europe. These tides mean you can take long walks in the sea air, on shorelines whose outstanding heritage is handed to you on a plate, garnished with oysters, mussels – and castle fortresses.
GALETTES – Buckwheat Pancakes
SAINT-MALO – Fortress city
DINARD – City by the beach
MONT SAINT-MICHEL – UNESCO World Heritage Site
MORE TOWNS OF CHARACTER
*Most of the cities have parking outside the fortresses at the entrance.
**Mont Saint-Michel is a must-visit, really. You’ll need to park outside the city and take the shuttle bus. The entrance of the city is not free.
FOOD & DRINK
Let’s put an end to the clichés! There’s more to Brittany than crêpes and buckwheat pancakes! The ocean tang of oysters, the succulence of fresh king scallops, the crunchiness of Kouign-Amann, a heavenly crêpe topped with salted butter caramel, a bowl of sparkling cider, ripe strawberries from Plougastel, full-bodied buckwheat whiskey … these are all among the tastes of Brittany! Breton cuisine will make your mouth water with its wide range of flavours from land and sea. With the region’s local, seasonal products, you’re sure to find something you like – for gourmet experiences you’ll never forget.
GALETTES – Buckwheat Pancakes
CRÊPES – Sweet Pancakes
HUÎTRES – Cancale Finest Oysters
KOUIGN-AMANN – Butter Layered Cake
CIDRE BRETON – Cider from Brittany
FEED ME MORE!
*Seafood is pretty cheap around Brittany and very fresh! A must-try.