Tue, 9 February 2010
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Expats Brett Magun and Nicole Kuys are planning their dream wedding in Amsterdam
As Kuys and Magun discussed their fantasy wedding, they quickly learned that many Dutch couples view marriage with a degree of indifference, placing more emphasis on buying a house together or having a child.
Initial research however proved this fact to work in their favour. Encouraged by reasonable fees the international couple jumped into the planning of a magical wedding.
Now two months from the date, they are expat experts – overflowing with advise on masterminding the ultimate nuptial celebration in your Dutch home away from home.
You’re thinking flowers, first dances and cake cutting, but there are several pre-party steps that you must take to be legally betrothed in the Netherlands. The process can involve intensive paperwork and is generally an all around inconvenient experience. Having recently completed the arduous process Kuys suggests, “taking care of the legal marriage in your home country and having the party in Amsterdam.” If this is not an option for you, the Burgerzaken van de Dienst Binnenstad should be the first stop on your list. Here you will be able to ask all of your burning questions (how do we? when should we? where will we? can we?).
Pick up the extremely useful Huwelijksdata Gids or Marriage Guide — which lists lots of vendors in addition to practical information — while visiting. The Burgerzaken is located in Amsterdam at Amstel 1. You can also attempt to obtain information by phone 020-5524275 (English will be spoken) between the very specific hours of 10-11 and 2pm-3pm hrs or by email at burgerzaken@binnenstad.amsterdam.nl. Good luck!
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