Explore the Namur Region: A Guide for Wedding Guests The Namur area, nestled in the heart of Wallonia where the Sambre meets the Meuse - is rich in history, culture, landscapes, and hidden gems. Whether your guests are in town for a few hours, a full day, or a whole weekend, there’s something for everyone here. Things to Explore While You're Here We’re so happy you’re making the trip to celebrate with us 🤍. If you’re staying a little longer (or arriving early), here are some wonderful ways to explore the beautiful region around Namur in July. 🏰 Panoramic Namur city view with Meuse river from the Citadel. Belgium. Citadelle de Namur The iconic landmark of the city — perched high above where the Sambre meets the Meuse. Walk the historic ramparts Take the cable car for panoramic views Explore underground tunnels Enjoy gardens and scenic picnic spots A must-see, especially on a sunny July afternoon. ✨ 🏛️ Strolling the Old Town Namur is compact, charming and perfect for wandering. Highlights include: Église Saint-Loup  – A stunning baroque church Musée Félicien Rops  – Dedicated to the famous Belgian artist Rue de Fer – Shops, cafés and terraces Riverside walks along the Meuse Stop for coffee, waffles, or a Belgian beer along the way 🍻 🚤 On the Water July is perfect for: River cruises on the Meuse Paddle boating Long evenings on riverside terraces Slow, scenic, and very Belgian. 🏞️ Easy Day Trips Nearby If you have extra time, these gems are just a short drive or train ride away: 🇧🇪 Dinant Dinant Dramatic cliffs, colorful riverside houses, and its own citadel towering above the town. Absolutely postcard-worthy. 🏰 Castle Lovers Château de Freÿr  – Elegant gardens and river views Poilvache Castle  – Atmospheric medieval ruins Perfect for a romantic stroll or countryside adventure. 🍫 Taste Belgium While you’re here, don’t miss: Belgian fries (with proper sauce!) Local Trappist beers Artisan chocolate Fresh market produce Namur has wonderful terraces and brasseries — ideal for long summer lunches. 🌞 Practical Tips for July Bring comfortable shoes (cobblestones + hills!) July is usually warm — sunglasses & sunscreen recommended Everything is walkable in the city centre Namur is easy to reach by train from Brussels 🤍 Our Advice? Take it slow. Sit by the river. Wander without a plan. Eat something indulgent. And then come celebrate love with us ✨

(Provisional schedule – timings may vary) Every wedding is unique, and while nothing is set in stone yet, here’s a general idea of how the day might unfold. This schedule is here simply to help guests plan and know what to expect. Wedding Ceremony Heure Activité 14h30 Arrivée des invités 15h00 Début de la cérémonie 15h45 Fin de la cérémonie & photos Cocktail Hour / Welcome Drinks   (Some guests are invited to this part only) A relaxed moment with drinks, photos and mingling before the dinner celebration begins. Time Activity 4:15 – 6:00 PM Cocktail hour (vin d’honneur), photos & entertainment Reception Dinner   (Invite-only) Reserved for guests invited to stay for the full evening celebration. A moment to relax, enjoy good food, good company and a few surprises… Time Activity 6:00 PM Guests invited to take their seats 6:30 PM Entrance of the newlyweds & speeches 7:00 PM Dinner begins 8:00 PM Entertainment & main course 9:00 PM Dessert / surprises & speeches Party 🎉💃🕺🏽🪩🍾🥂🎶🍹 Let’s celebrate! Time Activity 10:00 PM First dance 10:30 PM Party begins 12:00 AM Cake & champagne From 1:00 AM until dawn Open dance floor!

We’ll be using Wedibox  on our wedding day so everyone can share photos and videos in real time. Think of it as our living, breathing wedding album — and you’re part of it! We chose Wedibox after reading a review that absolutely won us over: 🥂 What You Can Do With Wedibox? 📸 Share Live Photos & Videos Throughout the day, simply scan the QR code and upload anything you capture – big moments, tiny details, behind-the-scenes fun. Everything appears instantly in our shared gallery, so we can all enjoy the day from different perspectives. 📝 Sign Our Digital Guest Book Instead of a traditional paper guest book, Wedibox offers a digital guest book  where you can leave us messages, well-wishes, doodles, or photos. We’ll treasure reading everything after the wedding! 🎤 Leave a Message in the Audio Guest Book Feeling sentimental (or silly)? Wedibox includes an audio guest book , where you can record a short voice message for us. From heartfelt advice to late-night karaoke energy — we want it all. 🎞️ Enjoy the Live Wedding Slideshow As photos roll in, some may appear on a live slideshow  during the reception. It’s a fun way to see the day unfolding through everyone’s eyes — and you might even spot your own masterpiece pop up on the screen! ❤️ Be Part of the Story Your photos, videos, and messages will help us relive the day long after the party ends. We genuinely can’t wait to look back and see everything you experienced — even the moments we might miss in the whirlwind. Thank you for helping us make the memories unforgettable. Let’s capture this day together . The happy couple, their trusted ring bearers, and one tuxedo cat who definitely thinks this whole wedding was his  idea. 😼💍😼