Last August I was at metro Square Victoria OAC. I was hot and sweaty and let's just say rather unkempt. The metro pulled in, the doors opened and out swarmed some of the most beautiful, poised, well-dressed people I've ever laid eyes on. Every last one of them, from the 20-year-old college kid to the 90-year-old man with his cane, was dressed head to toe in white. Not ivory, not off-white. Crisp, cool white. Ah yes, it was that time of year. I was getting a tiny glimpse into what the incredibly chic Dîner En Blanc Montreal party must be like. And I've never wanted to use the word 'dapper' more. Dîner en Blanc might be the most anticipated party of the year, with a waiting list of thousands, it is also the most exclusive. And it's back in Montreal August 22nd. Thousands of party-goers, dressed only in white, descend on a public Montreal space to dine and dance (but with the utmost decorum) at what is heralded as a "chic picnic." View this post on Instagram Un peu de #nostalgie de notre tout premier #dinerenblancmontreal - étiez-vous parmi nous? Quels fûrent vos plus vibrants souvenirs de cette soirée? ------ A little #nostalgia of our very first #debmtl - were you there? What was your most memorable moment? #debmontreal #dinerenblanc #dînerenblanc #memories #makingmemories #souvenirs #quaistjacques #montreal #montrealmoments #momentsmontréalais #momentsmontreal A post shared by Diner en Blanc Montreal (@dinerenblancmontreal) on Jun 16, 2017 at 6:42am PDT The rules are as strict as the guest list: guests must dress in all white, with no exceptions. The party encourages ingenuity and creativity, couture not Halloween. View this post on Instagram Êtes-vous prêt pour le 10ieme anniversaire du #dinerenblancmtl ? Are you ready for the 10th anniversary of le #DinerenBlancMontreal ? #debmtl #DEBMtl2018 #10YearsofDEBmtl #dinerenblanc #dinerenblancmtl2018 #areyouready #montrealevent #montrealevents A post shared by Diner en Blanc Montreal (@dinerenblancmontreal) on Feb 25, 2018 at 7:26am PST A square folding table, measuring exactly between 28 and 32 inches (71 and 81 cm) and two white folding chairs must be brought, along with a white picnic basket, white table cloth and napkins and everything one would need to set a high-society table. READ MORE: The U.S. Is Now Keeping Track Of The Personal Information Of Canadians Who Cross The Border Though it's not a competition, a lot of thought and detail go into creating a visually perfect table. Everything about this event is focused on a love of beauty and style. And that right there is what makes it so magical. Posted by Dîner en Blanc de Montréal on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 The location is kept hidden from guests until mere moments before the event. There are only three methods for getting an invite: 1. By being part of the Hosts or Leaders’ personal network and getting invited by them, 2. By knowing someone who is already registered and having them sponsor you, 3. Or signing up to the waiting list....and crossing your fingers The organizers of Dîner En Blanc will be announcing the menus for this year's event on their site. Click here for this news and everything else you need to know. Here's everything you need to know. WHAT: Dîner En Blanc WHEN: August 22nd WHERE: Guests will receive the secret location shortly before the event
