Wedding Location

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West Flanders

West Flanders offers three very different atmospheres: a venue on the seafront in Knokke or Ostend, a historic building in a city such as Bruges or Kortrijk, or a rural estate in the polders. Consider which setting best suits your celebration.

Venue hire in coastal towns such as Knokke and Ostend is often fully booked during the high season (summer), partly due to tourism. Consider a date outside the summer months for more choice, or start your search well in advance if you do opt for the high season.

Decide on your budget before visiting a function venue in West Flanders. Find out exactly what is included in the hire price, as this varies greatly between a castle estate inland and a venue on the seafront.

Think about how many guests you want to invite. Inland estates often have space for a large marquee in the garden, whilst venues in coastal towns may be more compact.

Think in advance about exactly what you want to find out during your visit to a function venue in West Flanders, for example regarding parking or an alternative in case of bad weather. Our article with 35 practical questions will help you make sure you don’t forget anything.

West Flanders offers venues on the coast with sea views, historic buildings in cities of art such as Bruges and Kortrijk, and estates with castles or large gardens in the Westhoek and the rural Leie region. This variety makes the province suitable for a wide range of celebrations, from an intimate dinner to a large wedding reception.

On the coast, your guests will find art museums, shopping streets and a stroll along the seafront promenade. Further inland, you can explore the historical heritage of the Westhoek, such as First World War memorial sites, or sample local specialities. This way, you can turn your wedding weekend into a comprehensive journey of discovery for guests travelling from afar.

Wedding venues on the coast and in the main towns are easily accessible by train or the coastal tram, which runs the entire length of the coastline. A wedding venue in the inland areas of West Flanders is usually best reached by car. Most wedding venues have ample parking facilities.

For a function venue in West Flanders, expect a hire price of between 750 and 7,300 euros, excluding food and drink. If you opt for an exclusive or multi-day package, for example at a castle estate, this can run to around 35,000 euros, also excluding food and drink. Check with each venue to find out exactly what is included in the hire price. Curious about the total cost of a wedding? Read more in this article.

Yes, function venues on the coast in particular are often fully booked up to a year in advance during the high season due to tourism. Consider booking early, or choose a date outside the summer months for greater availability.

Yes, the coastal region of West Flanders attracts many international visitors every year and is therefore well equipped with restaurants, accommodation and multilingual service. This makes the province a practical choice if some of your guests are coming from outside Belgium.