Love, Marriage & Partnership

Enjoy your love life in the Netherlands: make connections, discover first-date etiquette, learn how to organize a wedding, and navigate change with ease.

How to meet single expats in the Netherlands

If you moved to the Netherlands and are looking to date, there are several ways to meet single expats and find your soul mate.

Newly married couple laughing as they're holding hands and walking in the pouring rain.

Dutch weddings: how to get married in the Netherlands

Tying the knot in the Netherlands? Discover how to plan a Dutch wedding and learn all about the requirements, processes, and paperwork.

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Dating in the Netherlands: finding love as an expat

Dating in the Netherlands? Bring ultra-direct honesty, a sense of humor, and maybe a waterproof jacket (you’ll definitely need all three).

Getting divorced in the Netherlands

Had enough? (Good for you!) Here’s what you need to know about filing for a divorce or dissolution in the Netherlands.

5 Dutch wedding traditions to incorporate on the big day

Getting married in the Netherlands is exciting, especially when it brings together multiple cultures. With an international couple, one half introduces traditions from their native country, while the other half incorporates wedding traditions from the Netherlands.