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Château de Pradines · Grambois, Provence

Estelle&Ilan

29th – 30th of May, 2027

About Us

What you should know

Estelle and Ilan grew up on opposite shores of Lake Geneva, close enough to share the same horizon, yet far enough for life to take its time bringing them together. Their first date was a matcha by Lake Zurich, the beginning of a story neither of them would change for anything.

about her

Estelle
Estelle

She brings radiant smiles, spontaneity, and an artist’s eye for beauty, along with a wonderfully unpredictable taste in food that can move from lobster to sauerkraut, chocolate to salad, often leaving everyone else one bite behind.

about him

Ilan
Ilan

He brings calm, thoughtfulness, steadiness, and the mind of a walking encyclopedia, always ready with a random fact, a carefully made plan, or a small detail meant to make someone feel loved.

Together, they have found their rhythm on mountain trails and city streets, on skis and bicycles, across continents and in the simple rituals of everyday life. From Zurich to New York to wherever the road leads next, they share a love for adventure, but also for the quieter dreams beneath it: creating a home, staying healthy, growing side by side, and becoming better versions of themselves every day.

They cannot wait to celebrate with you.

The Weekend

Two days in the Luberon

We hope you’ll stay for both, but every moment is yours to choose.

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Saturday 29 May 2027

  1. 15:30 Arrival & welcome drinks on the terrace under the plane trees
  2. 16:30 Ceremony in the rose garden, by the statue of the muses
  3. 17:30 Apéritif in the gardens, around the fountain
  4. 19:30 Dinner in the grand courtyard
  5. 22:00 Dancing in the theater, beneath the 1924 Riou mural, until late

·

Sunday 30 May 2027

  1. 11:00 Pool brunch
  2. 15:00 Farewell

The Venue

Château de Pradines

A historic estate in the heart of the Luberon, surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and lavender, close to the medieval village of Grambois.

Château de Pradines · 84240 Grambois, France

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Aerial view of Château de Pradines and its French gardens

Stay & Travel

Where to lay your head

On-site accommodation is limited and reserved for close family. For everyone else, we have put together a short list of nearby places we recommend, but you are of course welcome to arrange your own.

Getting here

  • Nearest airports: Marseille Provence (MRS, ~1h), Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE, ~2h15), Avignon (AVN, ~1h)
  • TGV: Aix-en-Provence TGV (~45 min) and Avignon TGV
  • 4h30 drive from Geneva
  • A long bike ride or walk for the adventurous
  • A shuttle will be organised from the hotels there and back on Saturday and Sunday

While You’re Here

Things worth a detour

If you’re stretching the trip, a few of our favourites within an hour of the Château.

Lourmarin and the Friday market

Lourmarin & the Friday market

A beautiful village, with a Friday market that takes over the whole town.

Abbaye de Sénanque

Abbaye de Sénanque

Cistercian abbey framed by lavender at peak bloom in late May / early June.

Aix-en-Provence old town

Aix-en-Provence old town

Cézanne’s city of fountains, plane trees, and slow café terraces.

Luberon vineyards

Luberon vineyards

Tastings at family domains scattered through the hills around Bonnieux and Ansouis.

Dress Code

What to wear

For the wedding on 29 May, the dress code is Garden Formal. Think elegance, romance, and seasonality. We recommend refined attire in soft, seasonal colours such as sage green, dusty blue, and champagne.

For the brunch on 30 May, please dress as you please.

  • Recommended

    • Colours: soft or seasonal colours
    • Clothes: formal or semi-formal dress that feels appropriate outdoors
    • Footwear: dressy shoes suited to walking on grass — block heels, dressy flats or elegant sandals

    Not Permitted

    • Colours: full black or full white outfits
    • Clothes: t-shirts, polos, jeans, shorts
    • Footwear: sneakers, athletic shoes, casual sandals
  • Recommended

    • Colours: soft or seasonal colours
    • Clothes: suit with collared shirt — lightweight fabrics like linen, lightweight wool or cotton work well. A tie is not required.
    • Footwear: dress shoes or loafers

    Not Permitted

    • Colours: full black or full white outfits
    • Clothes: t-shirts, polos, jeans, shorts
    • Footwear: sneakers, athletic shoes, casual sandals

RSVP

Will you join us?

Kindly reply by 1 March 2027

For anything at all, write to estelle@pfitzer.org

Which events will you join?

FAQ

A few practicalities

  • We adore your little ones. Please let us know if you are planning to bring children and we will do our best to accommodate them. We expect only a small number of kids over the weekend.

  • The ceremony will be mostly in English, with perhaps a few sections and speeches in French so everyone can feel at home.

  • Late May in the Luberon is generally warm and sunny, around 22–26°C during the day and cooler in the evening. A light layer for after sunset is a good idea.

  • Yes, there is on-site parking for guests.

  • Your presence is the greatest gift. If you’d like to contribute to our future home, you can find our gift list here.

  • Officially around 02:00, though we suspect a few of you may keep going until sunrise. Sunday brunch will be gentle.

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