Some days deserve to be savoured, not rushed through.

You look at each other. You say yes. The people who matter most are gathered around you. Glasses are raised, food is shared, stories are told, and at some point, the music starts. At Noorderlicht, the entire day can unfold in one place.

Located along the IJ on the NDSM Wharf, Noorderlicht is an official wedding venue, meaning you can hold your ceremony here too. Afterwards, there is plenty of space for drinks, a long dinner table, a celebration on the terrace or an evening that finds its own rhythm.

Intimate and personal, or a celebration with everyone

From a small ceremony with your closest friends and family to a wedding with up to 500 guests, there is no set format you have to follow. Together, we’ll explore what feels right for you, the venue and the day you have in mind.

We have been hosting weddings at Noorderlicht for years. And we have celebrated our own wedding here too. That means we know that a beautiful day is about more than just the ceremony, dinner or music. It is also about the calm before everyone arrives. That first drink together. The people who unexpectedly find themselves sharing a table. The moment when the evening feels like it has only just begun.

A day that reflects you

Perhaps your day starts with a ceremony by the water, followed by champagne on the terrace. Maybe everyone gathers around long tables for dinner, you take a boat trip across the IJ, or the evening turns into a celebration filled with music and dancing. We’ll help you plan the flow and layout of the day, bringing every moment together into one seamless celebration.

Flowers that make the venue your own

For couples who would like to bring flowers into their celebration, we work with a floral artist. Together, you can explore the atmosphere, colours and flowers that suit your style. From decorating the venue and terrace to a bridal bouquet, buttonholes and flowers for your hair, the floral artist will be happy to create a personal proposal.

Everything around the day

Planning a wedding also means thinking about how everyone will get there, where your guests will stay and what happens after the ceremony. We are happy to help arrange transport, hotels, boat trips and all the other details that make your day complete.

Our personal approach and hands-on guidance have allowed us to help many couples create a day to remember. We do so with care, direct communication and plenty of room for what matters most to you.

Come as you are

Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll think along with you and put together a proposal that suits your plans, your guests and the way you want to celebrate. Come as you are. We’ll figure out the rest together.