Meghan & Tim
12-07-2025

Meghan

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, I moved to Amsterdam in 2017 for a Master's in Human Movement Sciences at Vrije University. A planned one-year stay turned permanent with a PhD offer and meeting Tim. Alongside my PhD, I am a fitness instructor/personal trainer at Femmegym, play competitive volleyball, and enjoy baking in my rare downtime

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Tim

Born in Haarlem, Netherlands. Moved  from Haarlem to Amsterdam in 2016 where I studied Earth Sciences at the Vrije University. After years of playing soccer, I picked up volleyball as a new sport to try and that is where I met Meghan. Alongside my work at Stantec, I play (very non-competitive) basketball and enjoy playing (video)games.

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Our story

When Meghan moved from the US to the Netherlands, she loved the idea that she could still play competitive volleyball. Unsure of how the club system worked, she reached out to the university and was pointed to SVU, the student sports team. Tim, itching for a new challenge after years of soccer, joined SVU that same year. Meghan played on the top women’s team, while Tim was a rookie on the lowest men’s team.

Through some mutual friends (and liquid courage) we met during a gala organized by the volleyball club. Soon after, we found ourselves spending weekends together on the beach volleyball courts. Meghan was there to play, Tim was there to improve... and maybe sneak a few glances her way.

Six months later, Meghan moved in with Tim (18m², cozy!) after struggling to find student housing. In March 2019, we found our own place in Amsterdam West, and in 2021, welcomed our furbaby, Cooper!

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Wedding day program

For our day guests

We will spend the whole time at Buitenplaats Beeckestijn. We will warmly welcome you between 14:30 - 15:00, with the ceremony starting at 15:00. Let’s be honest we are not in our 20’s anymore so will wrap things up around 00:30. Please plan transportation accordingly. We will make sure you don’t go home on an empty stomach! ;)

Location:
Buitenplaats Beeckestijn
Rijksweg 134, 1981 LD Velsen-Zuid

For our evening guests

When you arrive follow the signs for the party in the Koetshuis. We will warmly welcome you at 20:30 and then get the party started at 21:00. Let’s be honest we are not in our 20’s anymore so will wrap things up around 00:30. Please plan transportation accordingly. We will make sure you don’t go home on an empty stomach! ;)

Location:
Buitenplaats Beeckestijn
Rijksweg 134, 1981 LD Velsen-Zuid

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Family and friends

Nina

Ceremoniemeester
‍Cousin of the groom

Mel

Witness / Maid of Honor
Twin of the bride

Izzy

Bridesmaid / PersonalAttendant
Friend of the bride

Dianne

Witness / Groomsman
Sister of the groom

Hobie

Groomsman
Friend of the groom

Dee-dee

Ceremony officiant
Friend of the bride & groom

Cooper

(potential) ring bearer
Furbaby of bride & groom

  Parents

Nick & Tammy
‍Parents of the bride
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‍Ruud & Marieke
‍Parents of the groom

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The photos

Meghan and Tim, congratulations!
And to all the guests, thank you for being so wonderfully yourselves in front of my camera. Nothing staged or posed—the photos you're about to see tell the real story of Meghan and Tim's wedding! 

Click on this text or on one of the photos below to view the gallery. 

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The master of ceremonies

Hi, I’m Nina Draaijer, and I have the privilege of being the “ceremoniemeester” for the wedding of my cousin, Tim and Meghan.

A "ceremoniemeester" is a Dutch term for someone who manages and coordinates a wedding or event, combining the roles of a master of ceremonies (MC) and day-of coordinator. As your ceremoniemeester, my role is to ensure that everything flows smoothly, allowing Tim and Meghan to focus entirely on celebrating their special day. From welcoming you all to keeping the schedule on track, I will be there to help things run seamlessly.

If you have any questions or need assistance at any point, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’m here to support you and make sure we all have an amazing day together!

My contact details:
Phone number: +31 6 37337147
Email address: ninadraaijer@gmail.com

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Practical information

Hotel options:

Eco Hotel Plantage Rococo
Address: Rijksweg 116, 1981 LD Velsen-Zuid
Phone: 023 221 0109

Bastion Hotel Haarlem Velsen
Address: Vlietweg 20, 2071 KW Santpoort-Noord
Phone: 023 538 7474

Camping Schoonenberg
Address: Driehuizerkerkweg 15-D, 1981 EH Velsen-Zuid
Phone: 06 54728699

Parking/transport to Buitenplaats Beeckestijn

1. Parking available on site

2. Public transport
a. Bus 382 from Amsterdam sloterdijk to Velsen Zuid Parkweg every 15min (45min)
b. Bus from Haarlem station -> Beverwijk -> Velsen Zuid Beeckestijn (48min)

Dietary wishes

You can easily submit all your dietary requirements in the RSVP form.

Social Media & photos

You can fully enjoy the day without worrying about taking photos, as we’ll have an incredible photographer there all day. Of course, don’t be shy to ask Bart if you would like a picture of yourself.
After the wedding, the photos taken by Bart will be available on this website! This will take some time, as the photos have to be both sorted and edited first.
If you do post on social media before we get around to it, don’t forget to tag us! And if you use one of Bart’s photos it, consider tagging him @ bart.rondeel.photography

Dresscode

Formal attire is encouraged - first and foremost don’t feel obliged to buy something. Feel free to rewear that suit or dress in your closet (despite what social media says). We love warm neutral colors so if you wanna match our color vibe see below for some inspiration. Beeckestijn has beautiful gardens and gravel walking paths - so ladies, leave your stilettos at home. Weather permitting, we hope to be outside during the ceremony, borrel, and dinner.

Speeches/skits

How wonderful that you are thinking of giving a speech on our big day! Please first contact Nina, our ceremoniemeester, before you start preparing and/or writing. She has an overview of the day and knows when there would be time for you and what is possible. It is totally fine if you want to prepare a speech in Dutch, but please consider providing an English translation to handout. (Meghan recommends using chatGPT for translations)

Language

To make sure everyone feels included, the ceremony will be in English. If any speeches are done in Dutch, we will try to provide an English translation. It is so special to us that our family and friends from across the world can join together and want to embrace both cultures. Feel free to converse in either Dutch or English with the bride and groom.

Gift ideas

Having you celebrate with us is the greatest gift we could ask for! For those who’d like to give something extra, we’ve put together a few gift options below. With guests traveling from near and far, we wanted to provide convenient options for everyone.

Our Wedding Album

Help us create a beautiful photo album to treasure forever. Bart will send the gift card to your home free of charge, and you can leave a personal message on it.

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our Honeymoon fund

Contribute to our honeymoon adventure! You can go the traditional route with an envelope or scan a QR code at the wedding.

Our registry

We’ve picked some sustainable items that we hope will last a lifetime together. Feel free to bring your gift on the day of the wedding or have it shipped to us ahead of time at our address.

Meghan & Tim Wedding
Egidiusstraat 28-1
Amsterdam 1055GV
The Netherlands

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Are you coming to the wedding?

Het bruidspaar is getrouwd, de bruiloft is voorbij.
Het RSVP formulier is daarom verwijderd.

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Suppliers involved

Wedding venue

Buitenplaats Beeckestijn

Photographer

Bart Rondeel

J.F. Kruse

110 Waite Ave. South
St. Cloud, MN 56301

Wedding dress

The Wedding Shoppe
1196 Grand Ave St. Paul, MN 55105

Stationary/graphics

Lienke Raben illustrations & design

  Groom’s suit

Roka

Videographer

Pitt Albert Visuals

Bart Rondeel Photography
(+31)(0)6 106 94 640
info@bartrondeel.com

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Personal approach
The choice for your photographer is a very personal one. In addition to the photographic style, the character and values ​​of the photographer are one of the most important criteria for making your choice. When I hire someone, I like a personal approach where communication and quality is of a high standard. It is for that reason that I also apply this method as a photographer myself.
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Photo: Roxy Sun
Before the wedding

You can expect this approach from me straight away. Call me, app me or e-mail me and you can always expect a response. I can often be found on the mat, the mountain bike and photographing at other weddings, so sometimes I won't be able to respond straight away, but I will get back to you as soon as I can.

So a personal approach is very important to me and that is why I also would like to get to know you as a couple. During our introduction meeting, it is therefore mainly about you guys. I want to know everything about you, because the more I know, the better I can capture the wedding day for you.
Have a look at the photo below. I knew that the bride had a special bond with her grandfather so I was constantly looking for the right time to capture that bond. This has become one of the most important photos for this bride.

Bride dancing with grandpa

Of course, we will also talk about the planning and how photography, and especially the portraits, can best be fitted into the schedule of your busy wedding day. I have all sorts of practical tips which you can use for your wedding. I would simply like to hear everything about the wedding day so together we can also make the photos to a great success.

You'll also get access to the online portal. Everything about our collaboration ends up in this online environment. During our introduction meeting, I can explain everything about the online portal.

In addition, you can always contact me during the preparations for questions or tips. Changes to the schedule can be communicated through the portal, I will see any changes you make instantly.
Shortly before the wedding we will schedule a call to go through all the details for the last time to make sure that I am aware of everything that will happen during your wedding day. And then the time has finally come!

Wedding balloon detail
During the wedding

Finally! After such a long time the special day has is finally there. You will be able to enjoy this day undisturbed. Me and everybody else who is involved in the organization of the wedding will make sure of that. It is for that reason that I always maintain close contact with the ceremony master and other people involved in the wedding to keep the organization as tight as possible.

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Photo: Eliza Dernovska

At the wedding, I am invisible when needed but present when necessary. For example, I will often work more in the background during the ceremony, but when taking a group shot of all the guests I will make sure everybody is visible and direct them accordingly. During the party, I will be partying with you on the dance floor. I can get much closer and people open up much more when I am part of the crowd, resulting in the best possible party photos.
Not in the mood for uncomfortable poses during the portrait shoot? Fortunately, me neither!
Think of this shoot as a nice walk in the park which I will capture in the most beautiful way. I will of course 'direct' you here and there to get the most best results, but I like movement in my photos, so I would encourage you to do whatever you feel like. Go crazy, laugh, have fun with each other and be yourself, that's how we will make sure these photos will become little pieces of art.
I will enjoy the wedding like any other guest that day. I love weddings because of their great atmosphere and happy people. I genuinely have a great time at your wedding.

After the wedding

The wedding is over, but for me, the work now really starts. After making the necessary backups, it is now up to me to ensure that all those photos are carefully selected and professionally retouched. I shoot thousands of photos in one day and not one of them will go unnoticed. I only select the very best and make sure that they ultimately come into their own in the retouching process by transforming them into my unique style.

I understand that you really can't wait to see the first photos and that's why I always make sure that a preview is ready for you in the online gallery within a week. That way the memories are still clear in your mind and you will experience all the moments again when you view the photos.
Because I pay a lot of attention to selecting and retouching, I need about 4 to 6 weeks to finally deliver all the photos to you via the online gallery. You can share the gallery with all friends and family, but you can also already start making the selection of favourites for your wedding album. When your favourites are submitted, I will design the album and finally upload the design to you again via the portal for approval. You can browse through the pages in your own time and let me know where you would like to see changes before the design is finally sent to the factory. Also, let me know which photo you would like as a print on your wall.

The delivery of the album will take a few weeks and after handing over the album and the print our collaboration will sadly be over. I would appreciate it very much if you would like to leave me some online reviews. Growth is hugely important to me and the best way to find out how my work and approach has been experienced is to ask my clients!

modern tools
Nowadays the internet is indispensable in our daily lives. Everyone owns a smartphone and is online nowadays. This is why I use the most modern tools to provide an experience for you as a wedding couple where convenience, clarity and style are paramount.
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the online portal

All the couples who book me as their wedding photographer receive a complete package. This includes access to the online portal. Not only is this a very cool and handy tool for you, but it's also software that I use on a daily bases and makes sure that all my services and communication run smoothly. In addition, the portal also includes an online gallery that is easy to share with friends and family and can be used to download the high res images, so you can store them yourself. Wonder what your album will look like? The design proofing function will help you to see the design and approve it online.

The gallery

An online environment where all your photos can be seen and can be shared with all friends and family after the wedding. In short, that's the gallery.
USB sticks are already old fashion these days. Technical developments are going forward so fast that the newest laptops no longer have a USB input anyway. Everything is connected to the internet and that is why the online gallery is so enormously valuable.
It is fast, simple, looks nice and very important nowadays, it works flawlessly on all devices. Details such as security and accessibility have also been thought through and photos can even be organised into different categories. Have a look below.

Trouwfotografie galerij voorbeeld

You get exclusive digital rights to be the only one to be able to download the files in high resolution and of course without my company logo. Also, you can decide which photos can be seen by friends and family. You may find some photos a bit too personal and you don't necessarily want to share them, you can easily hide these photos from others who visit the gallery.
The gallery also contains useful functions to select your favourites. This feature is most often used to pick your photos for the wedding album.

Are you interested in ordering prints? Then I can even create a prints gallery for you in which you can easily see what the photo looks like on the wall.

Bruidsfotografie print voorbeeld
Album design

After I have received your favourite photos selection through the gallery, I will start designing the album. The layout depends on the size of the album you choose. Photos really do come into their own when they are printed in large format, so I don't recommend selecting too many photos, it will look messy very quickly.

As soon as I have finished the first design you can review it via the portal in the design proofing section. You can browse through the pages and even make notations where you would like to see adjustments. After the requested adjustments, you can approve the design and it will be sent to the producer. Below is an example of a large album 35x35 cm in which the wedding couple asks to make the text slightly smaller.

Album Design proofing voorbeeld
communication tools

In addition to these parts of the portal, some formalities have also been considered. There is a page that shows all different album types and materials, there are forms to share some contact details with me (for example the ceremony master or contact details of the wedding venue) and there is a very useful form in which you can fill in the planning for the wedding day so there is never a misunderstanding about the schedule. Even the invoices can be viewed and downloaded.
And the best part, it's all online and available whenever you want!