Jan Helge & Laura

Decorative laurel wreath

Groom & Bride

Jan - The Groom

Hi, I'm Jan. [Add your personal story here - how you met Laura, what you love about her, your journey together, and what this wedding means to you.]

Jan

Laura - The Bride

Hi, I'm Laura. [Add your personal story here - how you met Jan, what you love about him, your journey together, and what this wedding means to you.]

Laura

Wedding Events

Wedding Party

We couldn't imagine a better place to celebrate with you than Schloss Herten — a beautiful moated castle surrounded by water, trees, and just the right amount of fairytale atmosphere. Hidden in a peaceful park in Herten, this historic castle offers elegant rooms, lovely gardens, and plenty of space for hugs, laughter, dancing, and raising a glass (or two). We're so excited to share this special place with you and can't wait to celebrate together in such a magical setting.

Schloss Herten - Wedding Venue

Dresscode - Castle Chic

Dress Code – Expanded Guidance: Castle Chic — Elegant, formal attire inspired by a historic castle setting. Choose an outfit that feels refined and timeless, perfect for the romantic atmosphere of stone halls, candlelight, and classic architecture. Colour inspiration includes jewel tones, warm neutrals, soft pastels, muted florals, or classic black—think Downton Abbey elegance meets a European Schloss.

Castle Chic Dress Code Examples

Polterabend (Optional)

  • Near Schloss Herten, Herten NRW, Germany

For those arriving early, we'd love to gather informally for pizza on Friday evening near Herten. Details will be shared here closer to the date. A Polterabend is a traditional German pre-wedding gathering where friends and family come together for a relaxed evening before the big day. Guests symbolically break porcelain for good luck, while the couple cleans up together to represent teamwork in marriage. It is informal, cheerful, and focused on celebrating with food, laughter, and good company.

Traditional German Polterabend celebration

Sunday Morning Breakfast (Optional)

  • Near Schloss Herten, Herten NRW, Germany

Join us for a relaxed English-style breakfast with coffee on Sunday morning. It will be a cozy and informal way to wind down the weekend together. Perfect for one last chat before we say our goodbyes.

English-style breakfast spread

Travel & Accommodation

Location

Our wedding celebration takes place at the beautiful Schloss Herten, a historic water castle set in a scenic park in Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia, located in the northern part of the Ruhrgebiet. For convenient parking, a large, well-lit and video-monitored public lot is available at the nearby LWL-Klinik, just a short 4–5 minute walk from the castle entrance.

The castle is located in the industrial heart of Germany, offering a wide range of nearby hotels and holiday apartments, many of which can be booked easily via Booking.com or Airbnb.

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Groomsmen & Bridesmaids

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