We are so grateful that life brought us to one another, and even more grateful for the family and friends who have loved us along the way.
On 24 June 2027, we will gather in the Rhône countryside to begin our next chapter. We cannot imagine celebrating anywhere else, or with anyone else, and we hope you will join us in France.
More of the story, from the first ordinary days to the proposal and everything after, will live here soon.
We hope you'll join us for everything — but no pressure. Come for what you can, leave whatever you can't.
All gathered at
Domaine des Halles · 80 Allée du Château · 69610 Les Halles, France
A seventeenth-century chateau set on rolling Rhône hills — a quiet lake, a walled garden, a refectory hung with old beams, and rooms to lose yourself in. Wander freely.
Roughly an hour from the chateau by car or train, Lyon is France's quiet rival to Paris — two thousand years of Roman ruins, Renaissance silk passages, and the country's most serious food culture. A few of our favorite ways to spend a day.
Slip through the hidden Renaissance passageways that once shuttled silk bolts (and, later, Resistance fighters) between courtyards. Best with a local guide who knows which doors to push.
The temple of Lyonnaise gastronomy — quenelles, saucisson, Saint-Marcellin and a glass of Beaujolais by noon. Come hungry, leave with a wheel of cheese under your arm.
Funicular up to the basilica, then linger on the terrace as the city's two rivers turn copper beneath you. The Roman amphitheatre is a short walk down through the cypress.
A half-day in the golden-stone villages just north — Oingt, Vaux-en-Beaujolais — with tastings at family-run domaines and a long lunch with a view of the Pierres Dorées.
A 17th-century hospital reborn as Lyon's most beautiful interior courtyard. Order a Lillet under the colonnade and pretend, for an hour, that you live here.
The unhurried, red-checked-tablecloth ritual of Lyonnaise cooking. Look for the official "Authentique Bouchon Lyonnais" certification — we'll share our shortlist closer to the date.
The nearest international airport is Lyon-Saint-Exupéry (LYS), roughly 1h15 by car from the chateau. From the US, most guests connect through Paris CDG or Amsterdam. Geneva (GVA) is a beautiful alternative for those routing through Switzerland — about 2 hours by road.
The TGV from Paris-Gare de Lyon reaches Lyon Part-Dieu in 2 hours. From Lyon, the chateau is about an hour west by car or local train via Sain-Bel. We'll share a curated transfer guide nearer the date — you won't have to puzzle it out alone.
Here are a few lovely hotels and nearby stays to choose from:
A few favorite moments from the day we got engaged in London.
Your presence in the Rhône countryside is, truly, the gift. For those who have asked: we've assembled a small registry of things we'll cherish as we begin this next chapter together.
Visit Our Registry— hosted on Zola —
The ceremony is formal: long or formal dresses, tuxedos, and beautifully tailored suits are all welcome. The welcome dinner can be dressy casual and summery.
In general, this is an adults-only celebration — but children and plus-ones have been invited individually where applicable. Your invitation will name everyone we're hoping to host. If you have any uncertainty, please reach out to us directly.
We kindly ask for all RSVPs by 24 December 2026. The sooner we know, the better we can plan — and the sooner we get to look forward to seeing you.
Not at all. The staff at the chateau speak English, and we'll have everything you need in both languages. That said — a "bonjour" and a "merci" at the boulangerie will be received like a small miracle.
Lovely — warm days (typically 22–28°C / 72–82°F), cool evenings that may want a light wrap. June in the Rhône is generally dry and golden, but we always recommend a backup plan for evening chill.
We are looking into transportation options for the main wedding day and will share pickup details closer to the date. Recommendations will be based around the hotels and areas where guests choose to stay.
Please note it in your RSVP and we'll make sure the kitchen knows well in advance. The chateau is wonderfully accommodating with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-aware needs.
Entry requirements can change, so U.S. travelers should review the U.S. Department of State's current travel requirements for France well in advance. If you need a new or renewed passport, visit the State Department's guide to applying for a U.S. passport.
We recommend arriving by Wednesday, 23 June — earlier if you'd like to explore Lyon. Departures from Friday, 25 June onward work well. Many guests stay on for a week to enjoy the South of France or Provence.
Email us anytime at jake.n.parmida.sayido@gmail.com — or, if you have our numbers, you know where to find us.
Please reply by the 24th of December, 2026
Your email client should have opened. Hit send — and thank you, truly. We can't wait.
