Let's plan your wedding
Every unforgettable wedding begins with a conversation. Share your vision with us, and your own wedding planner will craft a bespoke proposal shaped entirely around your wishes.
No quote forms. No dropdown menus. Just a conversation, the beginning of something extraordinary.
Tell us your preferred date, guest count and the waters you're drawn to, the UNESCO canal ring, the IJ or the Vecht, and whether you envision the ceremony aboard or on land. This helps your wedding planner shape the first conversation from the very start.
How may we reach you?
Choose whatever feels most natural to you. Either way, your message reaches your wedding planner personally.
We respond within 24 hours, personally, never automated, always from Elise herself.
Your own wedding planner
Every enquiry is handled personally by one dedicated wedding planner, from the very first conversation to the moment your last guest steps off the boat. During a forty-to-sixty-minute introductory conversation, you'll discuss your preferred date, guest count, waters and the form of your ceremony together, after which Elise proposes the vessel and route best suited to your vision. In the meantime, take a look at our vessels or be inspired by our experiences.
"Every couple has their own story. My role is to translate your vision into an unforgettable wedding experience on Amsterdam's most beautiful waters. I look forward to getting to know you."
Elise Rijkes combines an eye for detail with a warm, personal presence. At Waterbruiloft.com, she is your sole point of contact throughout the entire planning journey, from your first conversation to your last dance on board. View her profile on LinkedIn.
- Personal attention
- Fifteen years of experience
- Creative collaboration
- One dedicated contact
Three steps to your proposal
Share your vision
Send us your preferred date, guest count, a favoured stretch of water, and whether the ceremony takes place aboard or ashore. We respond within 24 hours.
An introductory conversation
In forty to sixty minutes, by phone, video or aboard, we discuss atmosphere, vessel and route, and answer every question you may have.
Receive your proposal
Within 24 hours, a detailed, personal wedding plan awaits: vessel, route, timeline and an indication of the investment for your fully curated wedding day.
Considered, never standard
One dedicated wedding planner
From first conversation to final toast, one trusted face orchestrating every detail for you.
Entirely bespoke
No packages to choose from. Every wedding is designed for you, starting from a blank page.
Transparent communication
Honest pricing, clear planning, short lines of contact. Never a surprise, only the delightful ones.
Luxurious hospitality
From welcome drink to final farewell, every detail is considered, every guest feels seen.
Answers to what's on your mind
Have a question we haven't covered here? Feel free to include it in your message. Elise answers personally.
Within 24 hours, often sooner. Every message is read and answered personally by your wedding planner, along with an initial bespoke wedding plan.
Popular Saturdays in high season are typically reserved well over a year ahead. Weekday dates or the low season often have shorter lead times available, feel free to reach out to discuss current availability.
Yes. After the introductory conversation, we can hold a date for you for an agreed period, so you can decide with peace of mind.
Upon confirming your proposal, we request a deposit; the terms surrounding deposits and any cancellation are clearly set out in the agreement you review together with Elise.
Yes, an official wedding ceremony aboard is possible. We're happy to help think through the registrar, the seating and the exact moment on the water.
Within our fleet of fourteen vessels, several options offer good accessibility. Let us know early in the conversation, so we can factor this into the choice of vessel.
Let's create something beautiful together
Every unforgettable wedding begins with a conversation. We'd love to hear your ideas and help translate them into an extraordinary celebration on Amsterdam's historic waters.