Le Diner en Blanc-Richmond Returns This Summer

RICHMOND, Va. - May 16, 2018 - PRLog -- Once again this year, the elegant white wave of dinner guests will invade one of the most prestigious public locations of the city. Le Dîner en Blanc returns to Richmond, on Saturday, July 7, 2018! For this second edition, more than 1200 revelers are awaited at a new and secret location. Last year's inaugural très chic picnic attracted over 1000 cultural enthusiasts for a memorable evening at the Science Museum of Virginia.

This annual secret affair, promises to be another unforgettable evening of elegance, beauty, and magic, as it takes over another public space whose location is only revealed minutes prior to the commencement of the event!

"We are excited to once again to create a one of a kind experience that brings together food, friends, and the beauty of Richmond in a way our city has never seen", says Enjoli Moon, returning co-host of Le Dîner en Blanc – Richmond. "For the second annual Le Dîner en Blanc, we have once again searched the city high and low to find a venue that will 'wow' and render this night magical as we welcome guests from Richmond and along the east coast."

Registration to participate in this unique experience happens in three stages: Phase 1 is for members who attended the previous year; Phase 2 is for new members who are referred by Phase I attendees; Phase 3 is for people who signed up on the waiting list via the official website at richmond.dinerenblanc.com/register.

Launched in Paris 30 years ago with 200 friends, the original essence of Le Dîner en Blanc remains; friendship, elegance, and gallantry. Now, with close to 120,000 revelers around the world annually, this event is an exciting platform for participants to exhibit their fashion sense, showcase their fine taste for design and elegance, and share their culinary delights.

To maintain the uniqueness of Le Dîner en Blanc as well as staying true to tradition, guests must observe certain requirements and follow a few key rules:

Once confirmed, each guest's participation becomes mandatory, regardless of weather conditions.

• Dress code:  elegant and white only.  Originality is encouraged as long as it is stylish and tasteful.
• Table setting:  all white!
• Champagne and/or wine. *Beer and hard liquor are prohibited.

• Due to this year's venue, Richmond alcohol laws/regulations state that guests cannot bring their own alcohol. Guests wishing to enjoy wine or Champagne must reserve online through the Dîner en Blanc's e-store.

• To ensure that the location secret is kept undisclosed until last minute, guests meet at assigned departure location and are escorted by Dîner en Blanc volunteer.

• In order to leave the event location as clean as when they arrived, guests are required to leave with all their belongings, leftovers and litter.

Guests must bring

• A table, two white chairs, white tablecloth.
• A picnic basket comprising fine food and proper stemware and white dinnerware.

• A catered picnic basket option, which can be picked up at the site, will be available for those who do not wish to pack their own. Guests wishing to do so must reserve online through Dîner en Blanc website during the initial ticket registration.

For full details on the event's rules and regulations, please visit richmond.dinerenblanc.com.

Le Dîner en Blanc – Richmond gratefully acknowledges Chloe Wine and Tesla as official local partners for the return of Le Dîner en Blanc in Richmond and, Luxury Retreats as the 2018 Le Dîner en Blanc US national partner.

About the Hosts of Le Dîner en Blanc - Richmond

Le Dîner en Blanc - Richmond co-hosts Ayana Obika, Christine Wansleben, and Enjoli Moon joined forces in 2016 to begin planning Richmond's first ever Le Diner en Blanc event which debuted in 2017 to a sold-out crowd. All three women have established backgrounds in hospitality and event planning and are excited to use their expertise to bring this international experience to their beautiful city, annually.

About Le Dîner en Blanc

2018 marks the 30th anniversary of Le Dîner en Blanc de Paris! Launched in Paris in 1988 by François Pasquier and a handful of friends, Le Dîner en Blanc has become a worldwide epicurean phenomenon. Le Dîner en Blanc - Paris now attracts over 10,000 people each year. What was a "friends and word-of-mouth only" event, has grown into an international sensation celebrated on six continents. While the technology behind the event may have changed over the years, the principles fuelling this fantastic event have not: guests continue to gather at a secret location for the sole purpose of sharing a gourmet meal with good friends in one of their city's most beautiful public spaces. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Dîner en Blanc International is responsible for developing this secret posh picnic in close to 80 cities in 30 countries around the world. Each event is headed by passionate local organizers who fell in love with the concept and wanted to bring it to their city, giving this rendezvous a local flair. For more info, photos and videos of Le Dîner en Blanc events from around the world, visit dinerenblanc.com.

About Luxury Retreats

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Enjoli Moon – p. 804.349.2798 – e. rmedia@ichmond.dinerenblanc.com (mailto:richmond@dinerenblanc.com)