Ceremony at Leiden City Hall and wedding party at the Hortus Botanicus
A packed wedding day in Leiden, with preparations at different locations, a ceremony at city hall, a boat ride through the canals, and a party at the Hortus Botanicus.
1/8/2025
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Date-checkI start the day in Leiden with Rudy, who’s getting ready at home surrounded by friends and family. Roosje is getting ready at the Steenhof Suites, where she booked a spacious room for the occasion. Their first look takes place just a short distance from the hotel, and right after that we take a walk through the city center for some wedding photos.
We arrive at Leiden City Hall right on time for the ceremony. By then, all the guests have gathered, and as soon as Roosje and Rudy are officially married, it’s time for a boat ride through the canals of Leiden.
We dock at the Hortus Botanicus, where the couple celebrates the rest of their wedding day. After a quick outfit change and a unique first dance, they kick off the party and keep dancing well into the night.
What a wonderfully busy day this was in Leiden — I love weddings where there’s so much going on! Thanks so much for having me, Roosje and Rudy!
Getting ready (Roosje): Steenhof Suites
Wedding venue: Hortus Botanicus Leiden

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