Getting married or registered partnership

Congratulations, you are getting married or entering into a civil partnership! A special and fun day. You don't want such an important step in your life to go by unnoticed. Whether you want an intimate, small, but nice moment or a sparkling and grandiose party. Heerlen offers you the perfect location and the ceremony that suits you both. Fully customized to your wishes.

The first steps to a beautiful day

  1. Determine your date and location in time to avoid disappointment. Especially during the summer months and on a special date.
  2. Report the proposed marriage or partnership to the municipality. You will then also choose a wedding officiant.
    Book your day
  3. Choose your name usage.

Wedding Officials

For the ceremony, the municipality has a team of enthusiastic extraordinary civil registrars (BABS), each with their own style. In an exploratory conversation with one of our officials, you can discuss exactly what is important to you during the ceremony. With your own personal story. For an unforgettable moment! 

Meet our wedding officiants:

  • Anne Rose Orbons

    It is important to me that the ceremony is yours and fits well. A characteristic of my weddings is that there is always room for humor, for unexpected events. It is a ceremony, but not a stiff affair.

  • Arris Matlega

    One thing I didn't want to miss after retiring is performing weddings or partnerships. What could be more beautiful than contributing to such a beautiful day in your life. Of course I do my best to meet your needs, gladly with a little humor.

  • Eva Tholen

    As BABS, I want to make your wedding day a personal and special day. I love people, their stories and the connection that love brings. My motto is "love and life should be celebrated" and I like to contribute to that.

  • Irma Bozon-Theunissen

    I am happy to contribute to this important moment. I am sincere and a good listener. In a conversation I like to hear your story and wishes to make this day unforgettable. I personally write and tell your beautiful love story. 

  • Loes Koenders

    Celebrating love is the greatest thing there is! That's what I thought when I became a wedding officiant. And as it turns out, so is Sun. Whether I see a couple for the first time in the wedding hall, or before their wedding day at the kitchen table to discuss all their wishes.

  • Marion van Laar-Veltrop

    I am a wedding officiant and event broker at the municipality, two dream jobs! When I'm not working, I enjoy beautiful walks, love to go on vacation and appreciate all happy moments. And preferably I share them with others!

  • Marjo Knibbeler

    Falling in love, taking on the world together. I think that is the most beautiful form of happiness. Happiness is often found in little things, if only you are willing to see them! You as a couple see this in each other and want to capture that. A future together.

  • Miek Cremers

    You have definitely dreamed of it for a long time, your upcoming wedding. I put you at the center of that day in a warm romantic ceremony surrounded by humor. You end up in a warm bath because of me. As icing on the cake, I write a poem that describes you.

  • Susan Hurenkamp

    I am honored to tell your love story. I am genuinely interested in people, enthusiastic, full of passion. Stylish and informal, I make something special of the ceremony; with humor where possible, a laugh and a tear when appropriate. Also in English!

  • Yvonne Driessen

    Your love story is the focus of the ceremony. Together, we create an experience that truly reflects who you are. Whether you choose a solemn, subdued atmosphere, or just a ceremony full of humor and creativity - anything is possible.

Locations

In Heerlen, it is possible to get married throughout the municipality. There are two municipal locations: the Heerlen Town Hall by the famous architect F. Peutz and Kasteel Hoensbroek, one of the most beautiful and largest castles in the Netherlands. 

Would you prefer to get married at another location in Heerlen? If so, please contact us by calling 045-5605040. 

Do you want to get married abroad? Then apply for a declaration to marry abroad. 

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