Round celebration table with white linen, wine glasses and a gold candelabrum in a bright room at Château de la Motte

Weddings · Château de la Motte

Your story. An extraordinary setting.

Groot-GelmenHaspengouw · Belgium

Weddings

A day that is entirely yours.

From the first welcome to the final glass, a wedding is made of moments to treasure. Château de la Motte’s estate, greenery and event spaces provide the setting. Together, we will explore what suits your guests and wishes.

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Wedding couple in the square in front of Château de la Motte’s gate tower on a sunny day

A complimentary wedding tasting

For your wedding at Château de la Motte, we invite the couple to a complimentary wedding tasting. Enjoy a first taste of the day to come. Erik Wulms will arrange the timing and details with you.

From reception to celebration

Talk through each part of your day, from the reception and dinner to the evening celebration. We will tailor the spaces and layout to your programme.

A suite for the two of you

After your celebration, the wedding couple enjoys a complimentary overnight stay in one of our suites. A little more time to savour the day together. We will arrange the suite and overnight stay with you personally; rooms for your guests are discussed separately.

A wedding couple and their guests during a ceremony on the lawn at Château de la Motte
Your day starts with a first meeting.
Come and feel it for yourself

Picture it.
Your day, here.

A photograph tells you a lot. A walk around the estate tells you more. Come and meet Erik Wulms and discover which spaces feel right for your wedding.

  1. Explore togetherExplore the estate and available event spaces. We will talk through the options for your ceremony, reception, dinner and evening celebration.
  2. Discuss your plansA date, an initial guest list or simply an idea: your wishes are our starting point.
  3. A personal follow-upAfter our first meeting, we will agree what you need for a proposal that fits your plans.
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Send us your preferred times. Your appointment is confirmed once we have personally confirmed it with you.

Wedding vows on the estate

Greenery as your backdrop.
Your favourite people, close by.

A ceremony on the lawn or by the tower in front of the château. Then an aperitif in the courtyard and time for photographs around the estate. Together, we will choose the settings for your day, with an alternative for less favourable weather.

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A celebration to your taste

How would you like to
dine together?

The menu follows the rhythm of your day. We will discuss dishes, drinks and dietary requirements in a proposal tailored to you.

A seated dinner

A celebratory menu served in courses. Plenty of time to savour, talk and linger at the table together.

Standing dinner

Small dishes and the freedom to move between conversations. An easy-going way to spend the evening.

Barbecue or buffet

A relaxed meal with your guests. Together, we will choose the format and the right setting.

A real wedding day on the estate

A place to
fall in love with.

The château beside the water. Wedding vows among the greenery. A first glass with your favourite people. See a wedding day at Château de la Motte come to life.

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A day at Château de la Motte
The estate. The people. The moment.Film: Royal Rushes

From the first welcome to the final glass

So many moments. One beautiful day.

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Good to know

A few practical
answers.

All practical questions ↗
Can we come for a viewing first?+

Of course. Use ‘Arrange a wedding viewing’ to share a few preferred times. Erik Wulms will contact you to confirm the appointment and show you the estate and available event spaces.

How many guests can you accommodate?+

This depends on the room, layout and programme. Send us your expected guest numbers and we can advise you.

Is the wedding tasting complimentary for the couple?+

Yes. For your wedding, we offer the couple a complimentary wedding tasting. We will arrange the date and details personally.

Is an overnight stay included for the wedding couple?+

Yes. The wedding couple receives a complimentary overnight stay in one of our suites. We will arrange the suite and date personally.

Can our guests stay overnight too?+

There are 17 rooms at De Kleine Motte and another 46 rooms and suites at Château de Looz in Hoepertingen. Please tell us how many rooms you need in good time; guest bookings and availability are discussed separately.

Where can our wedding ceremony take place?+

Several locations on the estate are possible, including by the tower in front of the château and on the lawn in front of the brasserie. We will agree the layout, styling, sound and a poor-weather alternative in advance.

Can we take wedding photographs on the estate?+

Yes, you can take wedding photographs on the estate. Please agree the timing and locations with us in advance.

Can we choose a barbecue, buffet, standing dinner or seated dinner?+

Yes. A barbecue or buffet gives the day a relaxed feel; a standing dinner lets guests enjoy small dishes and move easily between conversations. A seated menu gives everyone time to linger together. We will tailor dishes, drinks and dietary arrangements to your guests.

Can we welcome our guests in the courtyard?+

In fine weather, you can enjoy an aperitif in the courtyard. We will arrange access, tables and parasols to suit your group.

Can we bring our own wine or champagne?+

This can be arranged, with a corkage charge. We will confirm the arrangements and fee in your proposal beforehand.

Can we bring our own caterer?+

Outside catering can be discussed. Please share your plans in advance so we can agree kitchen use, service and practical arrangements.

Is room hire charged separately?+

In many cases, there is no separate room hire charge. Your personal proposal will set out what applies to your chosen space and arrangements.

Can we pay for our celebration in instalments?+

Payment in instalments can be discussed. We will agree the payment schedule and terms together in advance.

Can you dress the tables for our celebration?+

We would be happy to discuss flowers, candlesticks and candles for the tables. We will also include your own decoration ideas in the arrangements.

Erik Wulms, your contact at Château de la Motte
Personal contact with Erik Wulms

A lovely plan
starts with a conversation.

A lunch, a stay or a special event. Tell me what you have in mind; I would be delighted to help.

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