Welcome to your wedding
A loving ceremony, exactly as you have envisioned. Memories, experiences and emotional moments; everything comes together. Let’s make it unforgettable.
I close my eyes and see you sitting in front of me, holding hands, beautifully dressed and a little nervous for what’s next. I soothe your worries – let’s begin. Begin with sharing the words that reflexs your love. A story so unique, so special, so truly yours. A story that simply must be told. I notice that your shoulders relax, slowly you lean back, take a deep breath and ready for what’s coming…
Welcome at your weddingday
What can you expect from me?
Meaningful ceremony
A unique celebration of your love, surrounded by all your loved ones. Intimate, grand, or somewhere in between – your wishes are at the heart of it all.
Ceremonial or legal wedding
Whether it’s a ceremonial ‘I do’ or an official wedding ceremony, I’ll guide you every step of the way, explore all the possibilities and create a moment that truly reflects who you are.
Multilingual ceremonies
The ceremony can be held in Dutch or English – and even (partly) in Spanish if you like – fully tailored to you and your (international) guests.
Wedding coordinator/MC
On your wedding day, you want all your guests to fully enjoy and not being bothered by organisational issues. That’s why I’m happy to offer my support as your MC. You can hand over all tasks and responsibilities to me, and I’ll take care of everything on the day itself.
The wedding ceremony
The ceremony is the heart of your wedding day; the moment you say the “I do’s”, exchange vows and sign the certificate of love, together wth your best man and maid of honor.
Kids attenting the wedding? Great! Ofcourse I can make a certificate for them to sign as well.
Any – other language speaking- guests present? Let’s see what we can do for them to understand the ceremony as much as possible.
Together we can make it unforgetabble.
A ceremonial wedding can take place anywhere – whether in the Netherlands or abroad – and can be created entirely according to your wishes. This form of commitment is not the same as a legal marriage. A legal binded marriage can only be performed by an official registrar (a BABS in Dutch), and it involves official fees (leges).
Getting married ceremonial
Many couples choose to have a (free) legal marriage at the town hall and then, at a different moment, celebrate with a ceremony led by a ceremonial speaker. Someone who takes the time to truly honour their love with meaningful words.
The beauty of a ceremonial wedding is that we’re not bound by location, time limits, or municipal regulations. We take our time and create your dream ceremony together: heartfelt music, beautiful words, and a sparkling “I do.”
If you’d like me to also perform the legal part of the marriage, that’s often possible through a one-day registrary as wedding officiant (BABS for one day).
Just let me know during our (non-binding) introductory meeting so we can explore the possibilities together in the municipality where you’ll be getting married.
Together we make it unforgettable
We’ll be in touch frequently, and I travel all across the country to visit you at home for a special conversation about love, passions, quirks, similarities – and your differences too. We’ll fine-tune every detail, so reserve enough time in your calander, because I truly want to know everything!
Transforming your love into words does not happen over night. Want to know how this works? Read further for a sneak peak…
♥ A no-obligation introduction: how lovely to see and speak to each other for a moment! Preferably in person, somewhere in or around ’t Gooi/Amsterdam/Utrecht so you can get a real sense of who I am.
Not possible? Then we’ll meet online!;
♥ Do we connect and you choose me? Wow- how wonderful! Together, we’ll start building your dream ceremony and stay in close contact throughout the process;
♥ Homework time—let’s get to it! You’ll receive three booklets filled with questions about you as a couple and as individuals.
♥ Six to eight weeks before the wedding, I’ll visit you and together we’ll fine-tune every last detail;
♥ Time to involve your family and/or friends for extra insights, juicy details and lovely stories (only if you’d like, of course). Don’t worry – I know what I can/cannot use!
♥ Pouring love into words – that’s my job! I’ll write an unforgettable speech straight from the heart.
Costs of the ceremony – money talk
€ 895,- incl. VAT
excl. travel expences – € 0,35 p/km.
Would you like me to perform the legal marriage? Than additional costs are applicable. Let’s explore the possibilities together and see what would be the best option for you.
Would you like me to be your wedding coordinator/MC of the day? That would be amazing! Let’s get in touch and see what you’re looking for and what I can offer you.
We are so incredibly grateful that Maayke led our ceremony! From the very first moment, it felt right. Maayke truly took the time to get to know us, thought along with us every step of the way, and was always there whenever we needed her.
During the ceremony, she managed to touch not only us, but all of our guests -with the perfect balance of humor and emotion. With her warm voice, radiant smile, and natural way of speaking, she captivated everyone from start to finish.
We laughed, we cried, and above all, we deeply enjoyed every moment.
Afterwards, we received so many compliments about her! Many guests even thought Maayke was a close friend or family member, because the story she told was so personal and full of love.
Maayke made our day truly unforgettable. She is a true professional with a big heart, and we would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.
Hi, ik ben Maayke
and together with my love Eelco and our kids we live in Huizen. I cherish a life filled with meaningful moments, kind-hearted people, and stories that touch the soul. I believe in the power of genuine connection and telling real stories-big or small- as long as they come from the heart.
Words of love, for unforgettable moments.
I’d love to dive into your love story and change it into words.
Shall we go?