Getting married in a hotel in Nijmegen - Lent

"From the first meeting with our contact person at Van der Valk Hotel Nijmegen-Lent, we felt very welcome and there was plenty of cooperation with our wishes, with solutions being offered where necessary."

The hospitality and service were evident in the opportunity to visit the various spaces multiple times and get a feel for them, which made us feel quite at home on the big day. This certainly contributed to an unforgettable day!

On the day of the wedding, we didn't have to worry about anything ourselves as everything was arranged to perfection. There were also arrangements made for the children present, such as a crafting table and of course, treats.

After the wedding, we stayed overnight at the hotel and the next morning we were served a lavish breakfast in our room, which looked very festive.

Thank you for this fantastic and unforgettable day!

"In December 2019, my husband and I tied the knot. We chose Van der Valk Hotel Nijmegen-Lent as the location, where we held both the wedding ceremony and the reception.

Our wedding adventure started with an introductory meeting, during which we were also able to immediately view the banquet hall and ceremony hall. We instantly fell in love with hall 1, where the buffet area is hidden behind a flexible wall. This wall was moved aside once the buffet was ready, so our guests didn't notice the preparation and clearing of the buffet. When it turned out that we needed more space in the hall, this was resolved for us by adding an extra room to our banquet hall.

During the planning and organizing, I could always turn to Chantal with my questions, as all email communication went through her. Additionally, I could always indicate if I needed extra alignment moments in addition to our physical meetings.

I wasn't the easiest bride, everything was organized to perfection and I struggled to let go of everything on the day itself. However, I worried about nothing, Chantal and Koen and all the other colleagues made sure that the afternoon and evening went exactly as I had described it in our schedule! From the ceremony to the end of the party. They really listened during our preparatory conversations, that's why everything went so well!

I also received a lot of compliments from our guests about the live cooking arrangement! The buffet was so beautifully extensive, there was something for everyone. Food is very important in both our cultures, so it was nice to hear so many lovely compliments! Our guests with special dietary requirements were served a large plate with an extensive and varied menu. And the little ones who were hungry earlier were served their food earlier. So, there was extra personal attention for the guests who needed it!

All in all, we look back on a dream wedding. From the first introductory meeting, there has been full attention to our wishes and creating our dream wedding. Due to the good experience, we look forward to organizing our future parties at Van der Valk again. We would therefore recommend everyone to organize their wedding at Van der Valk Nijmegen Lent!

"Shortly after the marriage proposal, we started making plans for our wedding. We live in Nijmegen and didn't want to get married too far from home, as we have family members who live a bit further away from Nijmegen. We wanted them to be able to stay overnight, so a hotel that could also host events was high on our list."

Pieter had once attended an evening congress at Van der Valk Hotel Nijmegen-Lent. We started to research online and found that this location met almost all of our requirements. It was close by, they organize events, including weddings, there is the possibility to stay overnight, and it is also easily accessible by public transport (Nijmegen-Lent Station is right next to the hotel). For us, this immediately seemed like a good option, so we contacted the hotel by email.

We quickly received a message back that they were happy to help us, and we made an appointment at the hotel. With Lisette, who works in the sales department of the hotel, we discussed all the possibilities. At that time, we only had rough ideas, but we did get a good idea of what was possible! However, everything was subject to the current COVID-19 measures, which could change at any time.

In the following months, we started arranging a lot of other things, including a photographer, wedding venue, location for the photos, etc. We met a few more times at the hotel to further shape and detail the dinner buffet and the evening party. The communication was easy, we always received quick responses via email, and we also got along well physically at the hotel, which allowed us to quickly arrange many things.

The wedding date (October 1, 2021) was approaching and we had everything regarding the buffet and party planned out on paper. It all depended on what would be allowed or not allowed according to the COVID-19 regulations. That's why we also had a plan B (and plan C) in place for situations where fewer things would be allowed. During that period, we had to keep close communication and it went very well. In the end, we were lucky that, apart from having to stop at midnight and use the corona check app, there were no further restrictions, so the entire party, including the band, was possible!

We had a great wedding in the end, everything went according to plan. We were able to perfectly follow the pre-planned moments and times at the Van der Valk, there were no unexpected events that disrupted the day. The cake was delicious, the buffet was perfectly arranged, delicious and beautifully presented. Lisette also came by to check if everything was going well and to congratulate us. During dinner, the band was able to set up everything in the party room and when we finished eating, the party started there. The drinks were flowing, everyone was having a good time and there was plenty of dancing. For many, it was the first party in a long time, including for the band. At 00:00, the guests went to their rooms satisfied and we had the 'Suite in the Clouds', which is highly recommended for all future couples!

The next morning we had a nice breakfast buffet together with the guests who had stayed overnight. It was abundant and delicious. After everyone had checked out, they all went back home.

We couldn't have wished for a better location! After the first contact, we didn't think about looking for another location (as a backup) anymore. The contact was easy and pleasant, our wishes were heard, suggestions were made if we weren't sure. Van der Valk also contacted the band we had arranged to coordinate everything logistically, which ultimately all went smoothly.

So for all couples considering Van der Valk Hotel Nijmegen-Lent as a wedding venue: it is highly recommended! And even though we had the wedding ceremony somewhere else, that is also possible at Van der Valk.

You will never have to worry if everything is well organized, if the food will be delicious, or if there will be enough drinks, because it is guaranteed! We are happy that we chose this way and look back on a fantastic wedding that we would do all over again in exactly the same way!

"From the first contact with Van der Valk, we felt the personal attention and were able to shape our wedding dinner and drinks reception just the way we envisioned. They took away a lot of stress and made us feel confident that everything would turn out well. They truly delivered on this promise and we look back on a very special wedding and a carefree dinner. Our most beautiful memory was the farewell song and then going up in the elevator to the bridal suite with a phenomenal view."