Pompstation is an official wedding venue, and that impressive 14-meter-high space in Amsterdam School style makes every ceremony a real wow. What was once a pumping station from 1912 is now a beautiful restaurant where you sit in a vintage Amsterdam vibe and can eat incredibly well. The terrace at Pompstation is what you would expect from a 'urban oasis' you could call it. Tucked away behind the robust industrial building, you will find this green haven with candlelight and plants everywhere. The large courtyard is naturally perfect for photos and drinks, and then simply partying on until the early hours at the same location. Everything under one roof – ceremony, dinner, party – ideal.

pumping station | Photo by By Mirte Photography

Ha! Evi is the place to go for all-things weddings. And that's how she gave the best tip of all: Mix & Match.

“The most beautiful weddings in Amsterdam are often those where you use the city as a backdrop and opt for a mix & match setup. Think: an intimate ceremony in a monumental building such as the Maritime Museum, Huis Bartolotti, the Gemeenlandshuis or the Schellingwouderkerk: all top locations with character. Afterwards, an atmospheric dinner at Entrepot, for example, and for the party, simply back to the first location. Or perhaps a third location! Everything is possible, nothing is required. It is precisely that combination of styles and atmospheres that makes the day so unique and unforgettable.”

The total renovation of the historic building on the Amsterdam Prinsengracht, built in 1665 and for many years the Amsterdam Palace of Justice, took over ten years. And recently became home to the Rosewood Hotel Amsterdam where you pay – after all, that renovation has to be earned back – a mere 1100 euros per room per night… And we admit: the hotel is gorgeous, super chic and the service is excellent. So if you have a lot of money and want to spend it, you will have an excellent wedding here.

The Ballroom is perfect for a show-stopping party or classic dinner with its long table, ornate features and sculptural chandeliers catching the light. The hotel is also very marble, very (reasonably) sad beige, a lot of art (yes!). You walk through Piet Oudolf's Garden and you join in Advocatuur, the hotel bar that pays tribute to the legal heritage of the building, we do! And the Asaya Spa of Rosewood Amsterdam is also worth mentioning.

Rosewood

Saying YES while enjoying organic bubbles in an orchard in your own country. In the Fruittuin van West, Amsterdam-west that isDe Fruittuin van West has now been officially designated as a wedding venue. And the nice thing is that this is an orchard that can be fully decorated, while still being surrounded by nature (a bit of a down-to-earth feel). Make it as romantic as you like. After 6:30 PM, you can also visit the garden café or the courtyard. Dinner is served here! Many a pizza-foliage You can come here, because they have their own clay oven where those delicious crispy pizzas slide right out of the oven. Chance of (unfortunately) somewhat bad weather covered. Literally, because the courtyard can be covered. This is perfect for those looking for a location in the middle of nature (yet a bit in the city). A perfect wedding in green glory with red apples on the trees.

Fruit garden of West

It is a fact that getting married costs a lot of money. Still, we want it to look great and also be well organised and our 'own' wedding planner Evi from By Evi Bespoke Events, came up with the solution for this. Kiss & Run at Rococo – a stylish wedding in a total package for a small price. The program all-in package for a Kiss & Run wedding comes to a total price of eight and a half thousand euros, based on 22 people: 20 guests plus the bridal couple. In addition, there are only the municipal costs to make the marriage official.

An unforgettable day for you and twenty guests at Plantage Rococo in Velsen-Zuid. You will spend a night together in one of the beautiful suites before or after the big day. MIDI flowers will provide beautiful flowers, a bridal bouquet, and a boutonnière. Photographer Liselotte from Captured by Lot will capture the day. And wedding planner Evi from By Evi Bespoke Events will be fully at your service during the preparations and on the day itself to ensure everything runs smoothly and to provide the day with stunning styling.

Kiss & Run at Rococo

One of the most (very, very, very) beautiful places in Amsterdam? The Hortus, of course. Ticket to the tropics but then in your own country/city. And you can simply get married there; it's not even that complicated. The wedding itself takes place at the very tip of the so-called Palm House in the afternoon, after 4:00 PM. You can also have your marriage solemnized in the café (with lots of plants!).

And there are still some spaces to get married. Or to eat. Or to have that party. And the Oranjerie is such a beautiful room. One that makes your jaw drop (a little). So. Beautiful. Provided it's well decorated of course. Tropical wedding in the summer? You can also sit around a campfire in the evening. There is one disadvantage: you are not allowed to play blaring music at your party because of the neighbors. We understand that, but it is still a shame.

Hortus Botanicus

You should definitely check out the "beer café," aka IJver, for your wedding. The owners of IJver, located on NDSM Square, in front of the massive event warehouse, are absolutely crazy about weddings. Ha! A rugged warehouse, and there's little that compliments a crisp white wedding dress (or suit!) better than that. A little about IJver: the business was founded by a couple of young hospitality entrepreneurs who have been doing well in the city for quite some time. Reinout, the man behind Bar Baarsch, Café Vrijdag, and Weesper, gathered friends and partners Sikko, Tim, Arne, and chef Herman. They pitched their plans for the venue to the city council, after which a renovation period of over four years followed. And so a thriving wedding venue was created: unique spaces for 5 to 1000 people, open 7 days a week, from morning to night, including catering and staff, professional lighting and sound systems, and parking right outside.

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