Schuilkerk de Hoop

Getting married at Schuilkerk De Hoop: a monumental wedding venue in Diemen near Amsterdam
Your vows in a hidden piece of history
Getting married in a place that your guests will not soon forget? Schuilkerk De Hoop in Diemen surprises as soon as you step inside. Behind the simple façade awaits a bright, richly decorated church interior with a special history. This official wedding venue of the municipality of Diemen is located near Amsterdam. The monumental church offers space for your ceremony, reception, drinks, and dinner. This way, your wedding day gets an intimate setting with history, character, and atmosphere.

A historical wedding venue in Diemen
Schuilkerk De Hoop was built in 1786-1787. At that time, the church was not allowed to be recognizable as a church from the outside. As a result, the façade remained simple. Inside, you will discover a clear church layout and a rich interior. After a major fire in 1990, the building was at risk of being lost. Thanks to various initiatives, the church was preserved. Stadsherstel restored the national monument in 1997 and returned its original appearance. Today, that history forms the backdrop for your wedding day. You can feel that this building has been bringing people together for centuries.

This is what your wedding day could look like
Your guests arrive at the modest façade of De Hoop. Once inside, the image changes completely. The bright church interior serves as the backdrop for your ceremony. After the vows, there is time to toast together. In nice weather, this can also be done outside on the terrace or courtyard. Do you want to stay for dinner afterward? The church can accommodate a dinner for up to 80 people. The 60 m² balcony provides additional possibilities. For example, use it as a reception area for a drink before dinner. This way, different moments of your wedding day can each have their own atmosphere.

Capacity and possibilities
Schuilkerk De Hoop has a church space of 140 m² and a balcony of 60 m². The venue offers various setups:

• Reception for up to 175 people
• Concert setup for up to 110 people
• Dinner for up to 80 people
• 60 m² balcony for reception or extra audience seats
• Terrace and courtyard for an outdoor moment in nice weather

Discuss the desired ceremony and party setup with the team for your wedding. This way, you will know in advance which layout fits your number of guests.

From ceremony to drinks and dinner
The strength of Schuilkerk De Hoop lies in the different atmospheres within one monument. Start with a ceremony in the historic church interior. The available piano and good acoustics provide opportunities for live music during important moments. Afterwards, your guests will move to the balcony or, in nice weather, outside. For dinner, everyone returns to the church space. Tables, lighting, and the historic interior then give the space a completely different appearance. This way, a new decor naturally emerges throughout the day, without losing the character of the venue.

Practically getting married near Amsterdam
Schuilkerk De Hoop is located in Diemen, next to the Amsterdam Watergraafsmeer. The venue is near the A10 and is therefore easily accessible by car. Tram line 19 stops at the door. The building has modern facilities that are important on a wedding day. There is heating and sanitary facilities. There are also amenities for a caterer. A small office can be used as a dressing room. Convenient when you or other involved parties want to retreat during the day.

A wedding venue with a special story
During the restoration, not only was the historical appearance restored. Behind walls, ceilings, windows, and doors, advanced sound-insulating structures were also installed. The acoustics are also used for chamber music concerts. The Friends of De Hoop have been organizing their own concert series here since 1999. The church is also used for music and film recordings. This way, you choose a wedding venue where history and contemporary use come together.

Getting married and contributing to the preservation of heritage
A wedding at Schuilkerk De Hoop has an extra meaning. With your choice of this venue, you contribute to the maintenance of the monument and the preservation of cultural heritage in Amsterdam and its surroundings. So here, you are not only celebrating a new chapter together. For one day, you step into a story that has been written since the eighteenth century.

Do you want to find out if Schuilkerk De Hoop is suitable for your wedding day? Schedule a viewing or request a quote directly via the form on the right side.