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📍 When & Where
Date
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Ceremony lasts into Thursday
Dress Code
Festive and elegant
Traditional Mongolian dress (deel) warmly welcomed
🗓 Schedule
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Wed 29 July · 9:00
Registration ceremonyWedding Palace, Ulaanbaatar
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Wed 29 July · midday
Buddhist ceremonyGandantegchinlen Monastery, Ulaanbaatar
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Wed afternoon
Group transfer to Gorkhi-TereljThe whole wedding party heads to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
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Wed evening – Thu
Celebration and overnight in the parkStay in ger camps at Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
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Fri 31 July – Sat 1 Aug
Optional group trip (see below)Two days of activities — return to Ulaanbaatar Saturday evening
Detailed timings shared closer to the date.
🏕 Group Trip — Gorkhi-Terelj National Park (31 July – 1 Aug)
After the ceremony, we're organising two days of adventures in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park for those who want to join. Entirely optional — RSVP below to let us know.
Fishing
Cast a line in the Tuul river — Mongolia's rivers are home to lenok and grayling trout.
Horse Riding
Ride across the steppe the traditional way — guided rides for all experience levels.
Genghis Khan Statue
Visit the famous 40-metre equestrian statue — one of the largest in the world.
Hiking
Explore the granite peaks, river valleys and open meadows of Gorkhi-Terelj National Park.
Sleeping in Gers
Two nights in traditional Mongolian ger camps inside the national park.
Return to Ulaanbaatar
The trip ends Saturday evening — all guests return to Ulaanbaatar together.
🧭 Recommended Tour Providers
If you'd like to extend your Mongolia trip before or after the wedding — for a private tour, city guide, or adventure — these operators come highly recommended. Guests are free to book independently.
⭐ Most experienced
Juulchin Travel
Mongolia's most established tour operator, reliably running trips since the 1980s. Offers group tours, custom itineraries, and expert guides.
juulchin.com ↗
Tour Mongolia
Wide range of customisable tours from city breaks to multi-week nomadic expeditions.
tour2mongolia.com ↗
Mongolia Guide
Specialised tours including Naadam festival, Gobi desert, and tailor-made adventures.
mongolia-guide.com ↗
Discover Mongolia
Locally-run agency offering cultural tours, horse-trekking, and authentic ger stays.
discovermongolia.mn ↗
Tours in Mongolia
Flexible itineraries for independent travellers, small groups, and families.
toursinmongolia.com ↗
🛍 Shopping in Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia is one of the world's best sources of cashmere and leather — at outlet prices you won't find elsewhere. Worth setting aside time and luggage space.
⭐ Top pick
Gobi Cashmere
Mongolia's leading cashmere brand — exceptional quality scarves, sweaters, and accessories at prices far below what you'd pay abroad. The Ulaanbaatar flagship store has the full range.
gobicashmere.com ↗
Goyol Cashmere
A local favourite for finely crafted cashmere and wool goods. Great selection of classic and contemporary pieces, from lightweight wraps to heavier outerwear.
goyolcashmere.mn ↗
✈️ Getting There
Flights into Ulaanbaatar
Fly into Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN). Main connections from Frankfurt (FRA), Seoul Incheon (ICN), Beijing (PEK), Moscow (SVO), Istanbul (IST), Tokyo (NRT). Book early — July is peak season. Search for flights on Kayak or Kiwi.
Visa for Mongolia
EU and Swiss passport holders: No visa required for stays up to 30 days — you can enter Mongolia without a visa.
Other nationalities: Check whether you need a visa and apply online via the Electronic Visa Application System. Apply at least 3 weeks before travel. We can provide a supporting invitation letter on request.
Other nationalities: Check whether you need a visa and apply online via the Electronic Visa Application System. Apply at least 3 weeks before travel. We can provide a supporting invitation letter on request.
Staying in Ulaanbaatar
See offers on Booking.com and Airbnb. We recommend staying closer to the city centre, around Sukhbaatar Square. Peace Avenue (near the State Department Store) to Seoul Street are lively areas with many restaurants, while the Embassy Road area is quieter.
We will organise accommodation during the celebration and group trip (29 July – 1 August) — see FAQ for details.
We will organise accommodation during the celebration and group trip (29 July – 1 August) — see FAQ for details.
Weather in July
Warm and mostly dry — 20–28°C during the day, cooler at night (8–14°C). Pack layers and a light jacket for evenings. Brief rain showers are possible.
Health & Insurance
No mandatory vaccinations for Mongolia. We recommend you get a travel insurance for your trip.
Money
Local currency: Mongolian Tögrög (MNT). ATMs available in Ulaanbaatar. USD sometimes accepted in tourist areas. Cash recommended outside the city.
Counting down
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📍 When & Where
Date
Saturday, 22 August 2026
Arrival from 16:00 · Celebration from 17:00
Dress Code
Festive and elegant
Garden party chic — summer elegance
🗓 Schedule
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16:00
Arrival & WelcomeChâteau de Vaumarcus — aperitif on arrival
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17:00
Celebration beginsDinner, speeches, toasts
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Evening
Dancing & FestivitiesParty into the night
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Late evening
Shuttle to NeuchâtelShuttle service runs from venue to Neuchâtel city centre (~20 min drive)
Full timings shared closer to the date.
🏨 Accommodation
Neuchâtel (Recommended)
We recommend staying in Neuchâtel, a beautiful lakeside city ~20 minutes by shuttle from the venue. Book via Booking.com, Hotels.com, or your preferred site. August fills up fast — book as soon as possible.
Near Château de Vaumarcus
We have a small number of simple spaces available within 20 minutes' walk of Château de Vaumarcus. These are shared (guests of the same gender only — no single rooms). Please indicate your interest in the RSVP — spaces are very limited and allocated on a first-come basis.
Shuttle Service
We will run a shuttle bus between Neuchâtel Place Pury and Château de Vaumarcus on Saturday 22 August 2026.
All guests who would like to use the shuttle to the venue should be at the bus stop at 15:45 sharp.
Return shuttles from Vaumarcus to Neuchâtel Place Pury will depart hourly at 22:00, 23:00, 00:00, 01:00, 02:00, and 03:00.
All guests who would like to use the shuttle to the venue should be at the bus stop at 15:45 sharp.
Return shuttles from Vaumarcus to Neuchâtel Place Pury will depart hourly at 22:00, 23:00, 00:00, 01:00, 02:00, and 03:00.
✈️ Getting There
By car
Parking space is available right next to Château de Vaumarcus.
By train
Switzerland's rail network is world-class. Book via sbb.ch. Consider a Swiss Travel Pass if exploring the country.
By plane
Zurich Airport (ZRH) — direct train to Neuchâtel, ~2h.
Geneva Airport (GVA) — one connection, ~2.5h to Neuchâtel.
Basel EuroAirport (BSL) — bus from the airport to Basel SBB, then a direct train to Neuchâtel, ~2h.
Geneva Airport (GVA) — one connection, ~2.5h to Neuchâtel.
Basel EuroAirport (BSL) — bus from the airport to Basel SBB, then a direct train to Neuchâtel, ~2h.
Kindly reply by 19 April 2026
RSVP
Let us know you're coming — we can't wait to celebrate with you.
You're on the list!
Thank you — we'll be in touch with more details as the date approaches.
📅 Add to your calendar
Questions?
We've covered the most common ones below — or ask our concierge chatbot.
More than anything, we are looking forward to celebrating with you. If you have not chosen a gift yet and would like to contribute, we would be very grateful for a financial contribution towards our future household together.
The easiest way is by bank transfer to our Swiss IBAN below. For international guests, if you also use Revolut, you can alternatively send it through our Revolut link.
Swiss IBAN: Lisa Dratva (Rosenbühlstrasse 33, 8044 Zürich), IBAN: CH58 0070 0110 0024 5376 4, BC: 700, BIC: ZKBKCHZZ80A.
Revolut: revolut.me/lmdlmd
Reference: Wedding gift, your name
The easiest way is by bank transfer to our Swiss IBAN below. For international guests, if you also use Revolut, you can alternatively send it through our Revolut link.
Swiss IBAN: Lisa Dratva (Rosenbühlstrasse 33, 8044 Zürich), IBAN: CH58 0070 0110 0024 5376 4, BC: 700, BIC: ZKBKCHZZ80A.
Revolut: revolut.me/lmdlmd
Reference: Wedding gift, your name
Exciting!! Please get in touch with us by 10 August so we can make sure there is time for it in the schedule.
Not at all — each event is completely independent. Many guests will come to just one. Please RSVP specifying which event(s) you'll join so we can plan accordingly.
Please RSVP by 19 April 2026.
Guests are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs for both events. We'll provide recommendations and logistical support wherever we can — but flights, hotels, and transport are at guests' own expense. For Switzerland, we do have a small number of very simple accommodation spots near Château de Vaumarcus — see the accommodation section for details.
Yes, of course! Please mention any children attending in the notes field of the RSVP form.
Yes! Please join it through this link to stay updated on the program, events, etc.
EU and Swiss passport holders: No visa required for stays up to 30 days — you can enter Mongolia without a visa.
Other nationalities: Check whether you need a visa and apply online via the Electronic Visa Application System. Apply at least 3 weeks before travel. We can provide a supporting invitation letter on request — just ask.
Other nationalities: Check whether you need a visa and apply online via the Electronic Visa Application System. Apply at least 3 weeks before travel. We can provide a supporting invitation letter on request — just ask.
Ceremony (Wedding Palace & Monastery): Please dress elegantly and respectfully to honour the traditional nature of the ceremony. Traditional Mongolian dress (deel) is encouraged and celebrated.
Afternoon celebration: Once the formal ceremony concludes, guests are free to change into more relaxed and open outfits for the celebration.
Colour: By tradition, black is not appropriate for the ceremony. Any other colour is perfectly fine — and lively, bright colours are highly appreciated!
Afternoon celebration: Once the formal ceremony concludes, guests are free to change into more relaxed and open outfits for the celebration.
Colour: By tradition, black is not appropriate for the ceremony. Any other colour is perfectly fine — and lively, bright colours are highly appreciated!
We recommend arriving on Tuesday 28 July at the latest, so you have time to settle in before the 9am ceremony start on Wednesday. Given flight durations from Europe, plan your journey carefully — most European flights transit through Seoul, Beijing, Frankfurt, Moscow, or Istanbul.
After the ceremony, we're organising a two-day group trip (Friday 31 July – Saturday 1 August) in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. Activities include fishing, horse riding, visiting the Genghis Khan statue, hiking, and sleeping in gers. Everyone returns to Ulaanbaatar on Saturday evening. It's fully optional — indicate your interest in the RSVP form.
We're very happy to celebrate this special day with you! We'll be organising transfers and accommodation in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park from 29 to 30 July (celebration only) or 29 July to 1 August (celebration + group trip), according to your selection in the RSVP. Guests will cover their accommodation and the optional group trip, and we'll be in touch again with more details once the bookings have been finalised.
The shuttle to Château de Vaumarcus will depart from Neuchâtel Place Pury on Saturday 22 August 2026. All guests who would like to use the shuttle to the venue should be at the bus stop at 15:45 sharp.
Return shuttles from Vaumarcus to Neuchâtel Place Pury will depart at:
22:00 (arrives approx. 22:20)
23:00 (arrives approx. 23:20)
00:00 (arrives approx. 00:20)
01:00 (arrives approx. 01:20)
02:00 (arrives approx. 02:20)
03:00 (arrives approx. 03:20)
Return shuttles from Vaumarcus to Neuchâtel Place Pury will depart at:
22:00 (arrives approx. 22:20)
23:00 (arrives approx. 23:20)
00:00 (arrives approx. 00:20)
01:00 (arrives approx. 01:20)
02:00 (arrives approx. 02:20)
03:00 (arrives approx. 03:20)
We have a very small number of simple accommodation spots within 20 minutes' walk of Château de Vaumarcus. Spaces are shared — same gender only, no private rooms. Spaces are extremely limited. Indicate your interest in the RSVP and we'll allocate on a first-come basis. For all others, we strongly recommend booking in Neuchâtel early.
Vaumarcus is easily reachable by car — there is parking available next to the Château. We will also organise a shuttle bus from Neuchâtel city centre.
From Zurich (ZRH): Direct train to Neuchâtel (~2h), then shuttle or taxi to Vaumarcus.
From Geneva (GVA): Train to Neuchâtel with one connection (~2.5h), then shuttle or taxi.
Book trains via sbb.ch.
From Zurich (ZRH): Direct train to Neuchâtel (~2h), then shuttle or taxi to Vaumarcus.
From Geneva (GVA): Train to Neuchâtel with one connection (~2.5h), then shuttle or taxi.
Book trains via sbb.ch.