Washington, D.C.Huisseau-sur-Mauves, France

Alexandre&Naomi

Château de Montpipeau · Loiret, France
Black Tie Formal

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Alexandre and Naomi embracing in traditional gold attire
Our Path

From the Potomac to the Loire

D.C.
Where it began
✦
Loiret
Where we'll marry
Alexandre and Naomi in Washington, D.C.
I.

The Short Version

We met in Washington, D.C., and — several dinners and one very long layover later — decided we'd rather do the rest of it together. This July, we're bringing everyone across the Atlantic to celebrate at a château in the Loire Valley.

II.

Why a Château

Château de Montpipeau sits in the commune of Huisseau-sur-Mauves, surrounded by gardens and a short drive from Orléans. Stone walls, an old fountain courtyard, and just enough history to make our vows feel like part of something much older than us.

The Details

Save the Date

Date
July 10, 2027
Saturday
Venue
Château de Montpipeau
Huisseau-sur-Mauves
Region
Loiret, France
Loire Valley, near Orléans

Join us at Château de Montpipeau as we say "I do" surrounded by gardens, stone, and history in the heart of the Loire Valley.

Dress Code

Black Tie Formal

Fitting for an evening in a French château. Black tie formal for everyone — here's the general guide.

Gentlemen

Black Tie

Tuxedo or formal suit.

Ladies

Formal / Evening Gown

Floor-length or cocktail formal attire.

Getting There

Traveling to the Loire Valley

The château is roughly 90 minutes from Paris by car, or about 20 minutes from Orléans. Here's what we'd suggest for the trip.

Fly Into

Paris (CDG)

Most direct flights from the U.S. land at Charles de Gaulle. From there, it's about a 1.5-hour drive or train + taxi combination to the château.

By Train

Orléans Station

Direct trains run from Paris-Austerlitz to Orléans in about an hour. We'll help coordinate shared taxis or shuttles from the station on wedding weekend.

Where to Stay

See the Accommodations tab

We've put together a list of nearby hotels — including a couple within 10–15 minutes of the château. Check the Accommodations tab above for details.

Where to Stay

Nearby Hotels

A mix of options near Orléans and closer to the château itself in Meung-sur-Loire. Not every hotel offers a group rate, so if you see a price you like, feel free to just book it directly. If a hotel does have a room block, the booking code will be listed right under that hotel's profile below.

Room Block Confirmed · Central Orléans (near train station)

Novotel Orléans Centre Gare

~20 min from the château. 4★, near the train station.
all.accor.com

25 rooms held for our wedding weekend (July 9–11, 2027), breakfast included: €154/night for a single, €169/night for a double or twin. Free cancellation until 6pm the day before arrival. Note: booking for this hotel is by email only, not online — a booking code is coming soon, and once confirmed you'll book directly with the hotel by email at hb6t9@accor.com, mentioning the code.

Boutique · Central Orléans

Empreinte Hôtel & Spa

~20 min from the château. 4★, 33 rooms, riverside, historic building.
empreinte-hotel.com

A wedding party booking code will be available soon for guests who'd like to book here — check back for the code.

Riverside · Central Orléans

Mercure Orléans Centre Bords de Loire

~20 min from the château. 4★, 111 rooms with river views — good option for a larger block.
all.accor.com/hotel/0581

Closest to the Château · Meung-sur-Loire

Best Western La Porte des Châteaux

~10 minutes from the château. 56 rooms, good size for a group block.
laportedeschateaux.fr

Boutique · Meung-sur-Loire

Domaine Saint-Hilaire

~10–15 minutes from the château. Charming 3-room B&B, lovely but limited capacity — best for a small group.
domaine-st-hilaire.fr

Historic · Central Orléans

Hôtel de l'Abeille

3★, ~20 min from the château, near the train station. No public email — bookings via website or phone.
hotel-abeille.com

No group discount or room block — book directly, whenever works for you. Roughly €95–€200/night depending on room size (single up to a 3-person family suite). Breakfast is €14/person. Historic building, 4 floors, no elevator — worth keeping in mind if stairs are a concern. Free cancellation up to 3pm the day before arrival.

Us

A Few Favorites

Join Us

We Can't Wait to Celebrate With You

Please respond by December 31, 2026 — and don't worry, we'll follow up separately once meal options are finalized.

Meal selections will open once our menu is finalized — we'll email everyone who has RSVP'd with a link to choose then.

Gifts

Our Registry

Your presence at our wedding is truly the gift — but for those who'd like to give something, here are two ways.

Shop for Us

Registry Coming Soon

We're still putting together our full gift registry. Once it's ready, you'll find direct links here to items we'd love — all deliverable straight to our home in Orléans, France.

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A Second Celebration

Traditional Wedding

Alexandre and Naomi at the African Renaissance Monument in Senegal national jerseys

We're also celebrating with a traditional wedding in Senegal in December 2027. Details are still being finalized and will be shared here before the end of Q1 2027 (by March 31, 2027) — you'll be notified once they're posted.

While you're in Senegal, we want you to experience more than just the wedding. We're putting together a list of experiences — from Bandia Wildlife Reserve and Gorée Island to beach life, great food, and evenings out — plus accommodation recommendations. All of it will be posted here too.

P.S.

Have a Question We Haven't Answered Yet?

Whether it's about travel, accommodations, the RSVP, or anything else — send us a note and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Send Us a Note

alexetnaomin@gmail.com