Vows in Two Languages, Love in One.

On a crisp March day in Haarlem, Sasha and Maarten celebrated a special milestone—exactly one year since they first met. Sasha, a Ukrainian woman, and Maarten, a Dutch man, quickly realized they were meant to be. To mark their first anniversary, they chose to say “I do” in an intimate ceremony that beautifully blended their cultures and backgrounds.

The ceremony took place in the heart of Haarlem, a city rich in charm and history. While Sasha’s family couldn’t be there in person, they joined the celebration via WhatsApp, witnessing the heartfelt moment from afar. In a touching gesture, Maarten read his vows in Ukrainian, expressing his deep love and commitment to Sasha. She, in turn, vowed to stand by him on their journey together.

After the ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests enjoyed a celebratory toast in Haarlem’s city center, raising their glasses in joy and excitement. We then took a brief trip to a nearby Dutch forest, where the peaceful beauty of nature became the perfect backdrop for their wedding portraits, capturing their love in a series of raw and intimate moments.

The celebration continued at Landgoed Tespelduyn, a cozy restaurant in Noordwijkerhout. The reception was filled with heartfelt toasts, small gifts, and shared memories. Love and warmth filled the air as friends and family celebrated Sasha and Maarten’s union.

As the evening came to a close, I left the couple to enjoy the rest of their night, surrounded by their loved ones. Their wedding was a simple yet deeply meaningful celebration of love—the perfect beginning to a new chapter in their lives together.

Ceremony Location – Haarlem
Reception Venue – Landgoed Tespelduyn