Houwerij

Houwerij, created by event manager Vera Kurpershoek, offers couples a personal, unconventional way to celebrate their love. Rather than following the fixed format of a wedding, a Houwerij lets each couple choose the values, promises and style that feel right for them. The celebration can suit partners who have lived together for years, have children, are marking an anniversary or registered partnership, or simply want to share their commitment with family and friends.

Vera works with couples to shape an event around their story and ideas. Her services include a custom-designed ceremony or a complete concept for the day, with attention to personal details and practical matters such as budget, venue, guest numbers and schedule. Celebrations can be intimate or large, simple or elaborate, and take place over a day or a weekend. A free introductory meeting helps establish the couple’s wishes before planning goes further. Drawing on more than ten years of professional event-management experience, Vera listens, advises, develops creative ideas and helps organize the celebration, so each Houwerij reflects the people at its heart.