Practical Info
Here is a short guide to public transport, where to stay and dress code.
Parking & Shuttle
Parking
We have arranged parking at the parking lots and on the field of Hermoesestraat 11a. Additional street parking is available on the Hermoesestraat (see image below).
Shuttle
Guests who are arriving by train, our shuttle will be there to pick up at 4pm (Tiel Passewaaij). Guests staying in Tiel: your shuttle will be out front at 3:30pm.
The trains run every 1/2 hour, and the last one is at 11:55pm (TieL Passewaaij). You’ll be able to request a ride by asking our helpers at the bar, just know it takes a little over 10 min to drive to the station, so be sure to arrange it in time. For those stay at the hotel, simply request a ride at the next possible moment (but know it’s easiest to take groups together).
Public Transport & Getting Around the Netherlands
Train
Getting from Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam is really easy! The NS train system goes all over the country, and even to Belgium or Germany. There is a train station below the airport that will take you directly to Amsterdam or Utrecht. You will need to buy an airport train ticket at one of the yellow kiosks. If you plan to be out and about in the Netherlands, you can elect to get an “OV Chipkaart” at the airport NS kiosk (they’re a one-time €7 fee). But you can also pay for every ride you take, and simply check-in and check-out from all public transport with your credit/debit card (must have a chip, and cannot be American Express).
We recommend getting the app 9292 to plan your routes as it includes all methods: trains, buses, ferries, and trams.
Car Rental
You CAN rent a car at Schiphol Airport. But we honestly do not recommend this while you are in the Netherlands. Parking is extraordinarily expensive and limited, there’s great public transport, and Dutch city planning specifically limits cars within city limits. Also, Americans please note that European traffic, signage, and driving rules are very very different than those in the US (even if you have an automatic car).
Where to stay
Hotel Van der Valk Tiel
Laan van Westroijen 10, 4003 AZ Tiel, Netherlands.
Phone: +31 344 62 20 20.
Email: [email protected].
Website: https://www.hoteltiel.nl/en
Other accommodation is available in Tiel, but we will only be providing a shuttle service to the Van der Valk Hotel.
Important Note: Van der Valk only allows multi-night stays through their website. Click on this link to go to the special booking page for the night of the wedding.
Dress code
Midsummer Cocktail
Think fun and summery colors and bold patterns. Also note that it will be in the garden, so there’s some risk with very long dresses. For my Dutchies: this is not extremely formal, but it is fancy (no jeans, tshirts, or sneakers).
For more inspiration and examples see: pinterest.com/edeybrooks/edey-mathijs-wedding-dress-code/
