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België · Brugge, Gent en Antwerpen

Trouwen in Vlaanderen

Vlaanderen is de bruiloft in een oude stad op rijafstand van Nederland, Noord-Frankrijk en het Ruhrgebied: Brugge voor de ansichtkaart, Gent voor de energie van een studentenstad met een kasteel in het midden, Antwerpen voor de mode, de dokken en het diner. Historische zalen, gildehuizen, abdijrefters en kleine stadskastelen herbergen formele diners binnen baksteen en natuursteen die in elk weer mooi op de foto komen, en dat telt in een land waar de weersverwachting een gerucht is. Een half uur buiten elke stad verandert het landschap in boomgaarden, hoeves en omgrachte buitenhuizen in het Hageland en Haspengouw.

Het past bij stellen met gasten verspreid over de Lage Landen, Frankrijk en Groot-Brittannië, want vrijwel iedereen kan met de trein komen en niemand hoeft te vliegen. Het eten is een echte reden om ervoor te kiezen: Vlaamse cateraars werken op hoog niveau tegen prijzen onder die van Parijs of Amsterdam, en de bierkaart kan in haar eentje een hele receptie dragen. Wat stellen verrast, is hoe compact de goede zalen zijn, en hoe ver vooruit zaterdagen in de historische centra vergeven zijn.

Beste maanden
Mei tot september, met eind april voor de bloesem in de boomgaarden
Prijsklasse
Middensegment · Reken op gangbare Europese prijzen: de locatie neemt een flink deel van het budget, maar overheerst het niet.
Stijl
Historische stad · Kasteel · Platteland · Boomgaarden · Alles op loopafstand

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    De toegang tot de historische centra is op plekken beperkt door lage-emissiezones en autovrije straten. Controleer de toegangsregels van de locatie voor leveranciers en waar een bus mag stoppen.

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    Beschermde zalen en abdijen beperken kaarsen, bevestigingen en opbouwtijden. Vraag om de huisregels en het laatst toegestane muziekuur voordat jullie iets tekenen.

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    Zaterdagen in de centra van Brugge en Gent zijn meer dan een jaar vooruit vergeven, en weekenden met stadsevenementen blokkeren data. Kijk in de evenementenkalender van de gemeente voordat jullie de datum vastleggen.

Ernaartoe komen

Brussels Airport ligt op minder dan een uur van alle drie de steden, en hogesnelheidstreinen uit Londen, Parijs, Amsterdam en Keulen stoppen in Brussel en Antwerpen, dus de meeste gasten kunnen zonder vliegtuig komen. Binnenlandse treinen verbinden Brugge, Gent en Antwerpen meerdere keren per uur, en de historische centra zijn te belopen, waardoor één centraal hotelcluster en een korte wandeling het makkelijkste plan is dat jullie kunnen publiceren. Reken voor locaties in het boomgaardenland op taxi's of een bus, want het openbaar vervoer op het platteland is 's avonds dun.

Voordat je iemand iets belooft

Buitenlandse stellen ronden het juridische huwelijk meestal thuis af en houden hier een symbolische of kerkelijke ceremonie. Waar een burgerlijke ceremonie buiten het gemeentehuis überhaupt mogelijk is, hangt dat ervan af of de gemeente die plek formeel als trouwlocatie heeft aangewezen, en verschillen de voorwaarden, documenten, kosten en eventuele woon- of meldingseisen per nationaliteit, per gemeente en door de tijd heen. Niets hiervan is juridisch advies: bevestig de actuele situatie bij het gemeentehuis van de gemeente waar jullie willen trouwen en bij jullie eigen instanties voordat jullie iets boeken.

Trouwregels verschillen per land, per regio en zelfs per gemeente, en ze veranderen. Zie dit als oriëntatie, niet als juridisch advies: controleer de papieren bij de plaatselijke autoriteit én bij je eigen gemeente voordat je iets boekt.

Onderzochte locaties

52 trouwlocaties in Vlaanderen

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  • castle

    Kasteel d'Ursel

    Capaciteit
    not published (chairs for max 150 and 14 tables are included in the hire)
    Prijs
    room hire for private individuals: vestibule en spiegelzaal EUR 1,950; grote salon EUR 600; bibliotheek EUR 300; kelder EUR 750

    An 18th-century provincial castle at Hingene near Bornem whose mirror hall and salons are hired room by room at a published rate card, which makes budgeting unusually predictable. Two hard limits to plan around: the castle always closes at midnight and dance parties are not allowed, so this suits a ceremony and dinner rather than a late reception.

  • historic hall

    Faculty Club

    Capaciteit
    Zaal Infirmerie up to 200 guests; smaller salons for intimate groups
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    Event halls inside Leuven's UNESCO-listed Groot Begijnhof, with a 13th-century infirmary hall and a walled courtyard garden a short walk from the station. The adjoining Sint-Jan-de-Doper church is only available to KU Leuven students and staff, so confirm your ceremony location separately.

  • event estate

    Waerboom

    Capaciteit
    dinner formats for under 30, 40-70, 70-140, 140-260 and 160-280 guests
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A large party estate with its own hotel in Groot-Bijgaarden, five minutes outside Brussels, laid out in several halls so the guest count decides the room rather than the other way round. Parking for 400 cars makes it a practical pick for a big, dispersed guest list.

  • former priory

    Priorij Corsendonk

    Capaciteit
    total capacity of 180 guests across the function rooms
    Prijs
    not published — the site offers a downloadable wedding guide and menu calculators instead

    A restored medieval priory in Oud-Turnhout that combines ceremony, dinner and hotel rooms on one domain, useful when many guests travel in. Ask how the published menu calculators translate into a full quote before comparing it with all-in venues.

  • castle

    Kasteel van Ingelmunster

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A protected West Flanders castle between Kortrijk and Bruges, restored inside for stylish seated events. Neither capacity nor rates are published, so request both in writing early and check what the hire includes beyond the rooms.

  • country estate

    De Heerlijckyt van Elsmeren

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    EUR 12,900 incl. VAT for hire of the whole domain and all rooms, Friday 19:00 to Sunday 14:00

    A restored historic estate in 30 hectares of grounds at Geetbets, on the Flemish Brabant–Limburg border, hired as a whole for a full weekend rather than a single evening. Food runs through the estate's own caterer, Nori, so confirm what the weekend rate covers beyond the buildings.

  • castle

    Kasteel van Brasschaat

    Capaciteit
    per hall, as published: Vijverzaal up to 600, Lentezaal up to 200, Armand up to 200
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A castle north of Antwerp with seven halls and pond-side terraces, one of the few Flemish castles that genuinely takes a very large guest list. Catering is tied to the in-house partner J&M Catering, so an outside caterer is unlikely to be possible; ask which figure is a seated dinner and which a standing reception.

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    Salons De Romree

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    An authentic square farmstead at Grimbergen, roughly ten minutes from Brussels, with several halls of different sizes plus an orchard and gardens over the protected Maalbeek valley. Ask which hall your guest count lands in before agreeing a menu, since neither capacities nor rates are published.

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    De Commanderie

    Capaciteit
    up to 300 guests for a seated dinner; up to 500 for a walking dinner or reception
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A large purpose-built party hall at Maldegem, between Bruges and Ghent, sized for seated dinners of up to 300 and receptions of up to 500. A practical rather than historic setting, so plan on decoration if you want atmosphere from the room itself.

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    Hostellerie Klokhof

    Capaciteit
    up to 450 persons
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A characterful square farmhouse turned hotel-restaurant on the edge of Kortrijk, with event halls and ten rooms so the couple and close family can stay on site. Only ten rooms, so book the rest of the accommodation in town early if many guests travel in.

  • event hall

    Ten Dauwe

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — the site advertises an all-in formula with "geen verborgen extra kosten"

    A party hall at Aalter, between Ghent and Bruges, that takes ceremony, reception and evening celebration at one address. It advertises an all-in formula, so ask for the written package list to see exactly which staff, drinks and hours are included.

  • historic salons

    Salons Van Dijck

    Capaciteit
    10 to 500 guests — Balzaal up to 500, Mockenborg up to 140, Historisch salon 40
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    Sixteenth-century ballrooms in the centre of Mechelen, restored and run as a city party venue with rooms scaling from a forty-seat salon to a five-hundred-guest ballroom. A city-centre address, so check loading, parking and the closing hour before you commit to a late party.

  • castle

    Kasteel van Moerkerke

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A castle with several halls and three hectares of grounds at Moerkerke near Damme, a short drive from Bruges, offering ceremonies in the castle gardens. Neither capacity nor rates are published, so ask which hall matches your guest count and what the hire covers.

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    Afrikapaleis

    Capaciteit
    Historische Balzaal 250 banquet / 400 reception; Wintertuin 80 / 200; Hobe-zaal 40 / 80
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A grand former colonial palace on the Paleizenlaan at Tervuren, on the green edge of Brussels, let only as a whole rather than room by room. A protected building in a park setting, so confirm what may be fixed, hung or amplified inside before planning the styling.

  • castle farm

    Kasteelhoeve Wange

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A restored castle farm at Wange near Landen in eastern Flemish Brabant, used for everything from intimate receptions to large gatherings in an authentic rural setting. Nothing is published on capacity or rates, so ask for both in writing along with what the site includes in the way of kitchen and sanitary facilities.

  • restored farmhouse

    Kattebroek

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A renovated farmhouse in green Flemish Brabant at Dilbeek, just west of Brussels, with several halls plus a winter garden for smaller gatherings. Menus come from an in-house chef, so an external caterer is unlikely; ask which halls and outdoor areas are usable in your season.

  • farmhouse estate

    Cachecour

    Capaciteit
    50 to 300 guests
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A renovated 13th-century farmhouse with an adjoining villa inside the 400-hectare Kelchterhoef nature reserve at Houthalen-Helchteren, taking 50 to 300 guests indoors and out. Catering is run by the house team, and the reserve setting means checking access, parking and any noise limits for the evening.

  • castle

    Kasteel Engelhof

    Capaciteit
    Bar and Floreffe room: 75 guests seated, up to 120 standing
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A Limburg castle estate at Houthalen-Helchteren with a bar, the Floreffe room and a tithe barn, suited to a mid-size wedding rather than a very large one. Wedding detail is handled by email rather than published, so ask for a written capacity and price breakdown per room.

  • event hall

    Hof ter Zielbeek

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A family-run party venue at Puurs-Sint-Amands, between Antwerp and Mechelen, with a dedicated wedding offer covering ceremony, dinner and dessert buffets. Neither capacity nor rates are published, so establish the maximum seated number and the closing hour at first contact.

  • event hall

    La Vida Events

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — hall-only hire and full-service catering are both offered

    A large event hall on the Mechelsesteenweg at Lier that will do either a full catered wedding or a bare hall hire, which gives couples on a tighter budget a route in. Ask which of the two formulas a quote refers to, because the inclusions differ substantially.

  • event hall

    Eventroom

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — the site describes a personalised all-in service

    A blank-canvas hall at Sint-Amands north of Mechelen that supplies nine ready-made decoration themes, so styling does not need a separate designer. Capacity and rates are quote-only, so confirm the seated maximum and what the all-in formula actually covers.

  • castle farm restaurant

    Braemhof

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A restaurant with event rooms in the grounds of the Braemkasteel at Gentbrugge, inside the Ghent city limits, which suits a wedding lunch or dinner close to town. It is primarily a restaurant, so check whether exclusive use and a late evening party are possible on your date.

  • event venue

    Krekelhof

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A modern party venue with rustic detailing in the Pajottenland countryside west of Brussels, offering tailored wedding formulas rather than fixed packages. Because nothing is published, ask for a written formula with guest numbers, timings and inclusions before comparing venues.

  • event venue

    Listwaar

    Capaciteit
    parties up to 300 guests; the smaller bar area takes groups up to 40
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A converted car workshop at Oud-Heverlee just south of Leuven, run as a grand-café-style hall with a two-level terrace and space for up to 300 guests. Ceremony, catering and music can all be arranged in house, so ask what is bundled and what is charged separately.

  • event venue

    De Glazen Toren

    Capaciteit
    up to 100 guests seated or 120 standing
    Prijs
    not published — an all-in formula covering catering, service, decoration and cleanup; quote on request

    A small hall with a garden and covered terrace at Affligem, between Brussels and Aalst, taking 100 seated or 120 standing, which fits couples who want a compact guest list. Cooking is done in house as part of an all-in formula, so an external caterer is not the model here.

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    Hotel Lodewijk van Male

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A third-generation family hotel-restaurant with a banqueting hall on the Maalse Steenweg at Sint-Kruis, on the eastern edge of Bruges, where rooms and reception sit at one address. Nothing is published on size or rates, so ask for the seated maximum and a room-block price alongside the menu.

  • castle

    Kasteel Wurfeld

    Capaciteit
    not published (two event rooms, Carlton and Waldorf)
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A castle in a 2.5-hectare private park at Maaseik in eastern Limburg, with two event rooms for ceremony and dinner. It sits well away from the main Flemish cities, so factor in guest travel and check what accommodation exists nearby.

  • golf club

    Domein Witbos

    Capaciteit
    Lounge: max 70 seated at table, or 100 for a reception; halls of 600-3,000 m2
    Prijs
    not published — quote on request

    A golf domain at Noorderwijk near Herentals in the Antwerp Kempen, pairing a 70-seat lounge with very large event halls, so it covers both an intimate dinner and a several-hundred-guest party. The big halls are plain volumes rather than finished rooms, so budget for decoration and check what furniture is included.

  • estate hotel

    Corsendonk Hooge Heyde

    Capaciteit
    event hall up to 150 guests
    Prijs
    not published — the site offers a downloadable wedding guide and menu formulas instead

    A boutique hotel in woodland near Kasterlee in the Kempen, with a 150-guest hall, guest rooms and wellness on the same site for couples who want a stay-over wedding. Ask how the gastronomic and barbecue formulas price out at your guest count before assuming the all-in figure.

  • castle farm

    Alta Ripa

    Capaciteit
    50 to 1,000 guests
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    An authentic castle farm on a five-hectare wooded domain at Oud-Turnhout, with two halls, glass orangeries and terraces covering guest counts from 50 to 1,000. The range is wide, so pin down which hall and which outdoor areas your quote assumes before comparing prices.

  • farm estate

    Speghelhof by HEAT

    Capaciteit
    up to 130 seated in the barn, more with an additional tent
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A restored West Flanders hoeve with garden, courtyard and meadow, let to one party per day, so ceremony, dinner and evening all stay on the same site. Catering is by the in-house HEAT team rather than a caterer of your choosing, so confirm early that the fixed food arrangement works for you.

  • castle

    Kasteel van Kapellen

    Capaciteit
    tot 150 personen seated diner; tot 300 personen seated diner voor zeer grote trouwfeest; recepties 50-600
    Prijs
    "Er bestaat geen standaard prijslijst voor de huur van het kasteel" — quote on request after a site visit

    A restored 19th-century castle north of Antwerp in a four-hectare park, workable for anything from a small chapel ceremony to a large seated dinner. Because there is no rate card, ask what the quote covers at your guest count and season before comparing it with fixed-price venues.

  • castle

    Kasteel Coninxdonck

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A city castle in Gentbrugge with light-filled period rooms opening straight onto the castle gardens, which suits couples who want a Ghent address without leaving town. Catering runs through the venue's own partners, so check whether an external caterer is possible before you fall for a menu elsewhere.

  • brewery hall

    Brouwerij Haeseveld

    Capaciteit
    up to 200 guests depending on the setup
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A brewery event hall on the northern edge of Ghent with green outdoor space, indoor and outdoor ceremony options and in-house technical kit. Rates are quote-only and catering comes via partner kitchens, so ask which partners are available on your date.

  • abbey barn

    Tiendschuur Herkenrode

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A restored tithe barn on the Herkenrode abbey site outside Hasselt, suited to couples who want a historic Limburg setting for ceremony, reception and dinner in one place. The venue sits within a protected heritage domain, so check what is allowed for outdoor music, lighting and decoration.

  • country estate

    Botanic Experience

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A garden estate at Oostkamp just south of Bruges with an event hall plus luxury accommodation on site, which works well when guests travel in. Unusually for the region you may bring your own caterer and decorator, so budget for coordinating those suppliers yourself.

  • townhouse

    Alix – Maison d'Amis

    Capaciteit
    van 15 tot 200 gasten
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A historic townhouse with a walled garden minutes from central Ghent, flexible enough for a 15-guest lunch or a 200-guest reception. Packages are tailored rather than listed, so ask for a written breakdown of what the hire covers versus what is charged per head.

  • industrial hall

    La Brugeoise

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A former factory hall near Bruges station, useful for couples who want an industrial city setting rather than a castle or a hoeve. The space is raw and large, so budget separately for heating, lighting, furniture and a caterer from the venue's partner list.

  • villa

    De Venkel

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — the venue states it does not work with standard price lists

    A belle-epoque villa with several halls at Kortenberg, between Brussels and Leuven, which suits couples wanting a Flemish Brabant address with easy motorway access. The owner quotes personally rather than publishing rates, so ask for the offer in writing with the per-head items itemised.

  • castle farm

    Domein Fonteinhof

    Capaciteit
    up to 300 guests for a seated dinner, up to 500 for a dance event; parking for around 200 cars
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    An authentic castle farm on seven hectares between Tongeren and Borgloon that keeps ceremony, dinner, party and eleven guest rooms on one site, so it handles large Limburg weddings well. Confirm whether the rooms are included in the hire or booked separately.

  • farm estate

    Het Goed van Gothem

    Capaciteit
    50 - 300 personen
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A restored 17th-century vierkantshoeve among the Haspengouw fruit orchards at Heers, with several halls of different character for a rural Limburg wedding. Catering and coordination run through the venue's partner, so check how much freedom you have over menu and suppliers.

  • country estate

    Domein Martinus

    Capaciteit
    a large party for 700 people
    Prijs
    not published — the site refers to a PDF with all-in packages, rates given on request

    A green estate at Halle-Zoersel about fifteen minutes from Antwerp, one of the few Flemish venues that can genuinely take a very large guest list. Ask for the all-in package PDF early, since the published capacity is the maximum rather than a comfortable seated figure.

  • castle

    Kasteel ter Leyen

    Capaciteit
    not published; the castle sleeps 24 in fixed beds
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A moated castle at Boekhoute in the Meetjesland, hired privately so a couple can run a whole wedding weekend with guests sleeping on site. Caterer and layout are the couple's choice, which means more freedom but also more coordination work than an all-in venue.

  • castle

    Domein St.-Hubert

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    An art-deco castle domain at Ronse in the Flemish Ardennes, with garden and central hall options for the ceremony and a wine cellar for the reception. It sits in a hilly rural area away from rail links, so plan guest transport and check the parking arrangement.

  • event hall

    De Groene Jager

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A wedding and event venue on the Bredabaan at Brasschaat, north of Antwerp, presented as workable for both intimate ceremonies and larger receptions. Neither capacity nor rates are published, so ask for figures for your exact guest count before shortlisting it.

  • country venue

    Openhuis

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A rural West Flanders venue at Staden that states it deliberately limits the number of weddings it takes each year, so couples get close attention but dates go early. Nothing is published on size or rates, so open with your guest count and budget on the first call.

  • barn

    't Groot Schardauw

    Capaciteit
    ruimte voor kleine of grotere gezelschappen tot 100 personen
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    The converted barn of an 18th-century farmstead at Sint-Eloois-Winkel near Kortrijk, a good fit for a wedding of up to a hundred guests that wants rustic character without a castle budget. The published ceiling of 100 is firm, so it drops out quickly if your list grows.

  • community hall

    OC 't Centrum

    Capaciteit
    250 zitplaatsen; tot 300 gasten
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A straightforward community hall at Sint-Lenaarts in the Antwerp Kempen, worth a look for couples who want a large guest list on a modest budget rather than a heritage setting. Ask which caterers and drinks suppliers you are obliged to use, since that usually drives the real cost at venues of this type.

  • castle restaurant

    La Rivée

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A restaurant in the renovated Kasteel Ter Borcht at Meulebeke, suited to couples who want the food to lead and are happy with a seated celebration in a historic hall. Catering is in-house only, so check whether the banquet hall is let exclusively on your date or shared with the restaurant.

  • castle estate

    Wolvenbos

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    A large wooded castle estate at Kapellen north of Antwerp, described by the venue as workable from an intimate gathering up to a party of a couple of hundred guests. No figures are published, so ask for a seated-dinner number and confirm what happens to the outdoor areas in bad weather.

  • estate

    Hof ten Damme

    Capaciteit
    Orangerie 100 diners / 200 reception; Grote zaal 110 diners / 150 reception; Salons 24 / 75; gardens 220 reception
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    An estate at Kallo near Beveren-Waas with several rooms published at clearly different sizes, which makes it easy to match a room to your guest count. Catering is in-house, so ask how the kitchen handles dietary requirements and whether the gardens are included in the hire.

  • estate

    Hof Van Beatrijs

    Capaciteit
    not published
    Prijs
    not published — ask for the brochure

    An estate with event halls and an abbey-style walled garden at Lier, giving a natural break between the ceremony and the party without moving guests off site. Rates are quote-only, so ask what the hire covers and how late music is allowed to run.

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