Sunday

• Departure from the USA

Monday

• Arrival at Cologne/Bonn Airport

• Transfer by bus to the hotel in Königswinter and to Schloss Arenfels

• Time to relax and unwind

• Afternoon: Group excursion to Drachenfels with a scenic train ride to the summit

• Evening: Welcome dinner or BBQ at Schloss Arenfels – a chance for all guests to get to know each other

• Return to hotel

Tuesday

• Morning: Pick-up from Königswinter for breakfast at Schloss Arenfels

• Cable car ride in Koblenz across the Rhine to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

• Guided tour of Ehrenbreitstein

• Afternoon: Explore the city of Koblenz, including the Old Town

• Return to Schloss Arenfels in the late afternoon

• Evening: BBQ at Schloss Arenfels

• Return to hotel

Wednesday

• Breakfast at Schloss Arenfels

• Guided tour of Cologne Cathedral

• Stroll through the Old Town and across the Hohenzollern Bridge

• Optional visit to the Chocolate Museum or the Fragrance Museum

• Afternoon: Walking tour of Bonn’s historic city center

• Optional visits: Beethoven House or Poppelsdorf Palace

• Free time for shopping or coffee

• Evening: “Build Your Own Burger” dinner at Schloss Arenfels

• Optional: Bonfire at the castle

Thursday

• Breakfast at Schloss Arenfels

• Cogwheel train ride to the castle ruins

• Visit to Schloss Drachenburg

• Lunch break at Schloss Arenfels

• Afternoon split activities:

  • Bride & female guests: Afternoon Tea + Flower Crown Workshop

  • Groom & male guests: Whiskey Tasting or Escape Room in Bonn

• Evening: Dinner at a recommended local restaurant or a private dinner

Friday

• Breakfast at Schloss Arenfels

• Morning: Creative activities at the castle

  • Guestbook station

  • DIY photo booth

  • Children’s craft program

• 1:30 PM: Wedding ceremony rehearsal

  • Location: Ceremony venue (e.g., Schloss garden)

  • Participants: Couple, officiant, bridal party, parents, coordinator

  • Full run-through of ceremony (entrance, music, vows, recessional)

• 3:30 PM: Coffee break & mini workshop

  • Location: Courtyard or Winter Garden

  • Small treats, coffee, and tea

  • Optional: Write-a-letter station & mini mailbox for well wishes

• Evening: Pizza night or elegant group dinner

  • Optional: Surprise video greetings from friends/family in the USA

Saturday – Wedding Day

• Morning: Getting Ready

  • Breakfast at the castle

  • Bridal styling, photo session, relaxed brunch

• 3:00 PM: Wedding Ceremony in the Schloss garden

  • Champagne reception

  • Vows & ring exchange

• Evening: Wedding Reception at the castle

  • Multi-course dinner

  • Speeches & first dance

  • DJ/Band & dancing until late

  • Midnight snacks

  • Optional: Fireworks over the Rhine

Sunday – Farewell

• Morning: Farewell Brunch at Schloss Arenfels with Rhine views

  • Goodbye gifts for guests

• Afternoon: Shuttle transfer to Cologne/Bonn Airport

• Option for guests to extend their stay