Municipal wedding locations in The Hague
In The Hague there are 3 municipal locations where you can get married or enter into a civil partnership. You can get married at a municipal location for a fee or for free.
You can get married or enter into a civil partnership at 3 municipal offices. The ceremony lasts a maximum of 45 minutes. This block of time lasts from the moment the wedding couple enters the room until they are congratulated. For a free or simplified wedding the ceremony lasts 10 minutes.
About the location
The wedding hall on the Spui offers an enchanting atmosphere. There is a reception room in a similar design.
Details
- The wedding hall has space for 80 people.
- You will get 5 parking cards. You will then be allowed to park close to the location.
- You can bring and play your own music.
- You are permitted to livestream the ceremony for the people who are not able to attend. You need to arrange this yourself.
- The room is customised for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.
- Also see the rules for the wedding locations.
Times and fees
| Day | Fees in 2024 |
|---|---|
| Monday from 10.30 to 18.00 hrs. | € 559.95 |
| Tuesday from 12.00 to 18.00 hrs. | € 559.95 |
| Wednesday from 9.00 to 18.00 hrs. | € 559.95 |
| Thursday from 9.00 to 18.00 hrs. | € 559.95 |
| Friday from 9.00 to 18.00 hrs. | € 681.45 |
You can pay in cash or use a bank card at City Hall Spui.
Address
Trouwlocatie Centrum
Spui 70
2511 BT Den Haag
About the location
The Groenmarkt wedding hall is the former city hall of the municipality. You and your partner can say ‘I do’ in this 16th-century building. The reception room is the oldest room in the building: the old aldermen’s hall or ‘vierschaar’.
Details
- The wedding hall has space for 75 people, including 27 seats.
- You will get 5 parking cards. You will then be allowed to park close to the location.
- You can bring and play your own music.
- You are permitted to livestream the ceremony for the people who are not able to attend. You need to arrange this yourself.
- There is no Wi-Fi at the location.
- Also see the rules for the wedding locations.
Times and fees
| Day | Fees in 2024 |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday from 9.00 to 18.00 hrs. | € 777.25 |
| Thursday as of 18.00 to 21.00 hrs. | € 945.55 |
| Friday from 9.00 to 18.00 hrs. | € 832.10 |
| Friday as of 18.00 to 21.00 hrs. | € 1,000.40 |
| Saturday from 9.00 to 18.00 hrs. | € 1,529 |
| Saturday from 18.00 to 21.00 hrs. | € 1,697.30 |
| Sunday from 9.00 to 18.00 hrs. | € 1,755 |
| Sunday as of 18.00 to 21.00 hrs. | € 1,923.30 |
Address and contact
Trouwlocatie Groenmarkt
Grote Halstraat 1
2513 AX Den Haag
Would you like to visit this wedding location? If so, send an email with your name and telephone number to: Begin link: servicedeskfacilitair@denhaag.nl, end link. . The municipality will then contact you.
About the location
The wedding hall on the Leyweg has a modern design.
Details
- The wedding hall has space for 65 people, including 40 seats.
- You will get 3 parking cards. You will then be allowed to park close to the location.
- You can bring and play your own music.
- You are permitted to livestream the ceremony for the people who are not able to attend. You need to arrange this yourself.
- Also see the rules for the wedding locations.
Times and fees
| Day | Fees in 2024 |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday from 9.00 to 18.00 hrs. | € 559.95 |
| Friday from 9.00 to 18.00 hrs. | € 681.45 |
You can only use a bank card at the Leyweg City Office. Unfortunately it is not possible to pay with a credit card.
Address
Trouwlocatie Escamp
Leyweg 813
2545 HA Den Haag
You can arrange a simplified or free wedding or civil partnership at the Centrum wedding hall. You will then have a modest ceremony lasting 10 minutes. The free and simplified ceremony are both popular. Book a time slot well in advance.
Times:
- Monday at 9.30 and 10.00 hrs.
- Tuesday at 9.00, 9.30, 10.00, 10.30, 11.00 and 11.30 hrs.
The civil registrar will not give a speech during a simplified ceremony. The civil registrar will also not contact you beforehand. You will not get any parking cards and you will not be able to play any music.
- Times: Monday at 9.00 and 9.15 hrs.
- People who may attend: maximum of 10 people. For example: the wedding couple, the civil registrar, 2 to 4 witnesses, 2 extra guests if desired and a photographer.
- Fees: free
The civil registrar will not give a speech during a free ceremony. The civil registrar will also not contact you beforehand. You will not get any parking cards and you will not be able to play any music.
To reschedule or cancel send an email to Begin link: trouwen@denhaag.nl, end link. . Include your personal information and the reference number (2 letters, 2 numbers) you received in an email after you registered your intended marriage or civil partnership. Include a copy of your identification and bank card.
The 1st time you reschedule a wedding, it is free. The 2nd time you pay a fee of € 171.05. Do you want to cancel your wedding? This is free until a maximum of 6 weeks before the ceremony. After this the municipality will charge you all the fees you owe. This will also happen if you do not appear at the ceremony.
- Would you like to get married or enter into a partnership? Then you first need to Begin link: Register an intended marriage or civil partnership, end link. at the municipality. You can go to this page to see which wedding dates are available.
- When you reserve your municipal wedding location at a municipal counter you will need to pay right away. When you make a reservation online, you will receive an invoice by email.
- You must be at the wedding location 15 minutes before the ceremony.
There are a number of rules at the municipal wedding locations:
- You may not eat and drink at the locations.
- Pets are not permitted inside. Guide dogs are allowed.
- It is not permitted to release balloons, throw confetti or rice or blow bubbles. You are also not allowed to light firecrackers.
- The municipality advises against releasing doves at wedding ceremonies. This can put the welfare of these animals at risk.