Expect the unexpected as the 8th edition of Dîner en Blanc returns June 6 at a Baltimore location that will remain secret until the last minute.
Guests must wear all-white upscale attire and arrive as a pair for the French-style meal “infused with a touch of local flavour,” organizers wrote in a news release.
“Lively conversation, flowing champagne, and refined conviviality set the tone as the event celebrates reconnecting with friends, making new connections, and enjoying a magical night in a surprising city setting,” according to organizers.
With the $60 package, guests must bring their own table and chairs. All table elements must be white, including the chairs, tablecloth, and serviettes (cloth napkins).
For a little extra, guests can purchase the $82 package in which a table and chairs will be provided.
Guests should arrive at their departure point between 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., from which they will walk about 15 minutes (half a mile) to the event site. The event is scheduled to last from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with the dinner portion slated to begin after The Napkin Wave around 6 p.m.
Attendees can bring their own gourmet meal or pre-order a meal from catering company Rooted Rotisserie through the event’s online store.
No outside alcohol will be allowed, but guests can purchase wine and champagne through the e-store as well.
Any e-store purchases – including food, drinks, flower centerpieces, pre-styled tables, and a cigar lounge experience – must be made by 11:59 p.m. June 3.
Guests must be age 21 or older and must bring a valid ID.
No plastic or single-use glasses, dishes, or cutlery are allowed in order to maintain the event’s sustainability and elegance.
For more information, visit the Dîner en Blanc website.
