How do you run away secretly with your partner to celebrate your love? From a destination wedding 2 stay in NL, a low-key ceremony to a secret elopement wedding with or without witnesses, here’s how to do it as non-citizens!
Eloping is a lovely way to spend quality time together. You don’t have to tell anyone about your Dutch plans. However, planning a legal elopement wedding with a low-key ceremony as non-citizens differs from your UK, US, CA or EU country of origin.
Imagine if you and your partner are a resident of Holland, a legal marriage can take place. Otherwise, as non-residents opt for a low-key ceremony without paperwork, then tell the world, ‘we eloped’. Ready to join the club? Here’s romantic places to elope to in NL.
Secret Elopement Wedding For The Two of Us!
Are your parents happy/unhappy with your choice of partner? Do you want to spare their feelings? Secret elopement a family affair and invite them along. Kristaphoto.com
BOAT WEDDING | WEESP
wesopa.nl
Weesp is the location for easy-going couples who want to stop parents interfering with elopement wedding destination plans. Say your personal vows on board a boat at an idyllic spot in Weesp.
Amsterdam the home of mock weddings | pexels-andrew-hawkes
CEREMONIAL WEDDING | DEN HELDER
zeevantijd.com
A secret elopement wedding is a marriage without legal binding. Stay at home couples enjoy a low-key ceremony with or without a celebrant, priest or witnesses. Read private vows to each other in the absence of onlookers.
ELOPEMENT WEDDING | ERMELO
heerlickheijdvanermelo.nl
Add a special touch to your elopement wedding at the Heerlickheijd van Ermelo. This luxurious hotel and wellness centre surrounded by the veluwe national park is perfect for nature-loving couples. Take the opportunity to have some quality time together!
Feel anxious and unhappy about your special elopement in Holland? Give yourselves a treat and book a luxurious weekend away!
DESTINATION ELOPING WEDDING | RIJSBERGEN
De Hazelhof
Experience a low-key ceremony at the De Hazelhof. It’s a beautiful English garden setting for an elopement wedding. Celebrate your love in a tranquil and luscious green location that every couple wants to elope to style!
Picties Photography
ELOPEMENT WEDDING OFFICANT | ROTTERDAM
www.theboathousekralingen.nl
An elopement wedding officiant can help you create the ceremony you want at The Boathouse Kralingen. If you are troublemakers seeking a thrill enjoy this unexplored beach location for a secret getaway for 2.
Are you distracted by your parents views on your spur-of-the-moment marriage? Picties Photography
ELOPEMENT PACKAGE FOR TWO | EINDHOVEN
www.dehuyskamergilze.nl
Eloping to the De Huyskamer Gilze Eindhoven provides you a dream day. Take advantage of the elopement wedding package for two and stay at a nearby bed & breakfast accommodation.
ELOPEMENT WEDDING BUDGET | MAASTRICHT
www.kasteeldehoogenweerth.nl
Sitting comfortably on the river Maas is www.kasteeldehoogenwerth.nl. This venue is ideal for jet-setting couples wanting to host an elopement wedding with low-key ceremony in a luxurious surrounding. Skip an Airbnb or private mansion and book this location!
ELOPEMENT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | UTRECHT
www.kasteeldehaar.nl
As an out-going couple your elopement wedding destination pictures don’t require you to wear Dutch clogs, pick a few tulips or go cheese tasting. Why not, head off to Kasteel de Haar for an afternoon elopement wedding shoot. The costs are €195 per hour.
KASTEEL MAURICK VUGHT | DEN BOSCH
Packages for elopement wedding costs can be found at Castle Maurick on the river of the Dommel near Vught within distance of Den Bosch. Perhaps you want an exclusive venue. Imagine saying, “YES” here, It costs more but it’s worth it!
Just elope and sneak off to say ‘we do’ – a quick runaway marriage for 2!
LEGAL WEDDING STUFF | DE KEUKENHOF
kasteelkeukenhof.nl
Elopement weddings for authentic couples are exciting at Kasteel Keukenhof. Do you want a legal wedding to be valid abroad? Get the relevant paperwork at the register office and deal with the practicalities and legalities. Arrange a tailor-made event at the flowering park setting.
QUICK RUNAWAY MARRIAGES | VELUWE
Landgoed Rhederoord.nl – Veluwe
Quick runaway marriages are spontaneous elopement weddings for couples who don’t crave the limelight. From Sure Thing Wedding Chapel – Las Vegas to Gretna Green – Scotland and the Veluwe, you can remain tight-lipped about eloping and your getaway!
Rosanne & Ricardo: Shhh…. Keep it a super-secret surprise a secluded spot in Amsterdam.
SECRET WEDDING DATE | HOLLUM FRIESLAND
Many lovebirds like you fantasize about exchanging promises of love in a sweet garden, serene beach or in a lake view room. Plan an elopement to surprising Hollum Friesland. Choose for an off-peak elopement wedding date or month.
WADDENEILANDEN (WADDEN ISLANDS)
The Waddeneilanden (Dutch Wadden Islands): Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland en Schiermonnikoog is the place for nature-loving couples. Planning a low-key ceremony in one of Holland’s elopement wedding destinations is a must-see. Westcordhotels.com
Full bloom of flowers at the Keukenhof garden.
WEDDING VENUE | AMSTERDAM – SOUTH
Conservatorium Hotel
Luxury couples who want laid-back elopement weddings can head to Conservatorium Hotel. It’s the ideal hot spot to elope to. Go for it!
WEDDING VENUE | AMSTERDAM – CENTRE
The Secret Chapel
Private Mansions offer eloping couples magical and extraordinary places for a romantic adventure for two. From The Secret Chapel, Mayer Manor to the Grand Farm House you’re spoilt for choice.
Zolderkerk Museum Ons Lieve Heer Op Solder ©RebekkaMell
WEDDING WEATHER | SCHEVENINGEN-DEN HAAG
Grand Hotel Amrâth Kurhaus
The perfect elopements for colourful couples require perfect weather. Plan an outdoor wedding affair at the Grand Hotel Amrâth Kurhaus. Located on the beach front you’ll have shelter from the storms, rain and marry in secret without entertaining guests.
Elopement wedding? Take family & friends along for the ride! De Hazelhof
WEDDING AT THE PRINSENHOF | GRONINGEN
Hotel Prinsenhof has elopement wedding package deals. If you’re a busy couple with a lot on your plate, a big work and social schedule, you don’t have time for a massive wedding. Eloping to this destination completes your dreams!
WITNESSES FOR A SMALL WEDDING | DRENTHE
A quick stress-free elopement sounds romantic but perhaps you want witnesses or guests at your intimate wedding? If you are worried about disappointing family & friends. Ask 1 or 2 witnesses to attend (even more). Give them the privilege of being part of your special day!
Celebrate your love? It’s not obligatory to invite mum & dad to an eloping or secret wedding! pexels-rodnae-productions
Packages for elopement wedding destinations in Holland
To elope means to jet-off on a secret wedding. It’s an intimate wedding, teeny tiny marriage or low-key ceremony conducted by a celebrant, family member or passerby. In fact, it’s a stripped-back wedding for just the two of us!
TULIPS OF AMSTERDAM WEDDING
One last thing….Many of you eloping couples dream of being surrounded by tulips, dahlia’s and beautiful flowers during the destination wedding. However, I must burst your bubble, as the event is held outside. Your chosen location must apply for a special license. An alternative option is: Book Castle Keukenhof Hotel, arrange a trip to the tulip fields or go to the tulip festival and have photo’s taken! Thereafter, plan the ceremony.
Over to you…
Please leave your thoughts in the comment box below.
An elopement wedding or secret wedding ceremony sounds exciting. I would definitely consider it. Thanks for shining a light on this new trend.
Hi Imojen, Thanks for your comment about an elopement wedding. When you’ve made a decision to get hitched, you know where to find me. My lips are sealed. Have a great day!