Gabriel & Emily

We're Getting Married!

Welcome Family and Friends

We welcome all to join our epic journey as we look forward to our wedding day surrounded by amazing family and friends.

When

2026-03-28 00:00:00

Honeymoon

Mont-Blanc, Geneva, Switzerland

Wishlist

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• Flight from Austin to Paris

  Long-haul flights to get us from Austin to Paris at the start of the honeymoon, including the flexibility to choose good flight times and routes for travel with hiking gear.

• Paris airport transfer via rail

  Train/RER tickets from the airport into central Paris so we can drop bags and start exploring right away without waiting on a car service.

• Local transit in Paris

  Metro and bus rides for two days of getting around Paris efficiently—markets, neighborhoods, and a few must-see sights without overdoing walking.

• Dinner at Chez Fernand

  A classic Left Bank bistro dinner on our first night—simple French cooking, a relaxed atmosphere, and an easy walk back to the hotel.

• Hotel in Paris (2 nights)

  Two-night stay in the Saint-Germain/Left Bank area: a comfortable, walkable home base for our Paris days before we head to the Alps.

• Fun in Paris - admission to Sainte Chapelle cathedral

  Admission to Sainte-Chapelle to see its stained-glass windows in person!

• A little ~ratatouille~

  Our one 'dress up a little' Paris dinner—seasonal French cooking in Saint-Germain, with room for a bottle of wine or dessert if we feel like it.

• Flight from Paris to Geneva

  Short flight from Paris to Geneva so we can connect smoothly to Chamonix and start the Tour du Mont Blanc portion of the trip.

• Bus to Chamonix trail from Geneva airport

  Shared shuttle/bus transfer from Geneva Airport to Chamonix—an easy, direct way to get to the trailhead area without renting a car.

• Boutique hotel in Chamonix at the Grand Hotel des Alpes

  A comfortable boutique night in Chamonix before the hike—good sleep, a proper shower, and a calm start before A LOT of hiking.

• Checking bags for hike

  Checked bag fees for our hiking packs and gear (the unglamorous but necessary part of getting trekking equipment across the ocean).

• Hiking snacks and groceries!

  Grocery runs and trail snacks for the hike—picnic lunches, bakery stops, and the daily stash of good ol' raisins and peanuts for quick calories that keeps a trek fun.

• Hiking poles!

  Two sets of hiking poles to make sure our knees don't hate us by the end of the hike.

• Cable car from Les Houches to Bellevue Plateau

  Cable car from Les Houches up to Bellevue to skip a long road climb and start the hike with better views and less pavement.

• Lunch at Refuge de Miage

  Lunch at an early on-trail meal with a terrace view, plus drinks or dessert if the weather is good.

• Chalet Hotel Gai Soleil

  With a full day of hiking completed and 4 more to go we thought we'd need all the motivation we can manage. Spoiling ourselves with a warm meal and bed to reset before the big mileage coming up.

• Lunch at Refuge le Balme

  A mid-day break at a refuge near the trail —coffee, hot chocolate, or a small snack to refuel between climbs.

• Hotel in Les Chapieux

  Overnight lodging in the quiet Les Chapieux valley—simple comfort in a remote spot before the next big crossing.

• Hotel in Courmaeur

  One-night stay in Courmayeur, Italy—an easy base in town for dinner, supplies, and a good night's sleep.

• Mid-trip Laundry

  Lets face it – after three full days of hiking we likely stink. A laundry stop mid-trip so we can re-wear layers comfortably and keep our packs lighter for the rest of the hike.

• Lunch along the trail in Rifugio Bertone

  One of the best viewpoints early in the Italian section. Just a straightforward mountain-side lunch.

• Dinner at Chaley Val Ferret

  A heart meal after a long day of hiking at a lodge in Val Ferret

• Hotel at Chalet Val Ferret

  Overnight stay in Val Ferret—comfortable lodging in the valley so we can recover well for the Switzerland leg.

• Lunch at Alpage de la Puele

  Lunch at an alpage (mountain farm) along the route—simple food and local dairy in the alps.

• Hotel Spelndide Champex Lac

  Five day hiking complete! A restful night at Champex-Lac—lakeside lodging and a quieter stop to recharge after several big hiking days.

• Train from Champex Lax to Geneva

  Public transit back to Geneva (bus + train connections)—our return from the mountains to the city for the trips final night.

• Lake Geneva

  A short cruise on Lake Geneva—an easy way to see the shoreline, mountains, and the city from the water.

• Dinner in Geneva: Les Armures

  A traditional Geneva dinner – classic Swiss dishes in an old-town setting to celebrate the end of the trek.

• Geneva Hotel: Ruby Claure Hotel

  One-night stay in Geneva in a convenient, comfortable hotel—perfect for a final stroll and an early start for the flight home.

• Flights back home

  Flights home from Geneva to Austin to wrap up the honeymoon—bringing us back to the real world :)

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• Pásenla excelente. Sean felices.

  Mónica y Ricardo

• Dear Emily & Gabe, I'm so over joyed to celebrate this special day with you both. I wish you both a lifetime of love, happiness, good health and many more adventures. Te quiero mucho! Aunt Rosie

  Rose Bover

• Two of the BEST meals in my life were in France, one in Metz and one in Nice. I hope you have some memorable nourishment on this trip of a lifetime!

  Karin Lawson

• Congratulations! We so sorry we can’t be there to celebrate with you but so happy for the both of you! Love, Elena and Lydia

  Elena Lock

• Dear Emily and Gabe, Wishing you all the best on this fantastic honeymoon trip and beyond! I am so grateful to know you, Emily, and am just thrilled to help celebrate the two of you. Cheers!! Cristina and Daniel

  Cristina Hidrobo and family

• Best wishes Emily & Gabe! Congratulations! Love, Barb & Adrian

  Barbara & Adrian Hochstadt

• Have a grand ol time! Congratulations!! 😍😍

  Dany and Laura

• Emily and Gabe- We are overjoyed to celebrate your wedding day with you, and look forward to continuing to witness your happiness in the years to come. We love you! Aunt Donna and Cynthia

  Donna Maibusch and Cynthia Ellis

• Dear Emily & Gabo - we could not be happier for you!! We wish you a lifetime of love, adventure, good health, and much happiness!! Love, Victor, Ale, Babu, Andy and Paco

  Alexandra Jordan

• Emily & Gabe, So happy we got to share in your joy! The wedding was gorgeous, your friends and family absolutely lovely! We wish you a long, and beautiful marriage, full of happiness and love. Congrats! Love, Jason, Katie, Zelda, and Nova

  The Lewis Family

• Emily and Gabito, Thank you for inviting us to your beautiful and extraordinary wedding. A true culmination of aunique combination of your characters; Creative, Clever, Fun, Thoughtful, Genuine and so, so, so Kind. Blessings and safe travels on your well deserved Adventure! With love, Tom, Karla, Jordan, Carrie and Ian Young! :0)

  Karla Young