More and more couples are looking to punctuate their wedding with an extra highlight, without adding too much weight to the day. A private wedding reception or after-party on a boat in Bordeaux can answer that wish, offering a setting quite different from the reception venue.
Between the ceremony and the dinner, or to close out the evening, a spell on the water marks a transition and offers your guests a more intimate moment, away from the noise of the venue. Cruising provides a photogenic setting for couple or group photos.
This is the trickiest part: the boat slot needs to fit smoothly into the overall running order of the day, taking into account travel time between venues and, on the Garonne, the rhythm of the tide, which can slightly affect boarding times.
A wedding reception on a boat doesn't always involve every wedding guest: some couples choose to reserve this moment for close family or their witnesses. This choice comes down to your preferences and is planned with the operator like any other private event on the water.
As with any river outing, it's worth having an alternative in mind in case of poor weather, so that this moment remains a happy memory of the wedding rather than a source of stress.