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A Casual, DIY Wedding at De Nieuwe Erf in Diessen, Netherlands

For their wedding, Amanda Ooijen (28 and a content marketer) and Jan Roeffen (29 and a human resources profe

For their wedding, Amanda Ooijen (28 and a content marketer) and Jan Roeffen (29 and a human resources professional) wanted to get away with their friends for the weekend. They hosted their wedding celebration at De Nieuwe Erf, a farmhouse in Diessen, a village at the border of the Netherlands and Belgium. The outdoor ceremony was decorated with simple, natural details. "We wanted a relaxed, country atmosphere," Amanda says. The altar area was set up with a birch wood wedding arch that was decorated with greenery and a wooden sign with the couple's monograms. The couple sat under this arch on a wooden bench during the ceremony. Amanda and Jan decorated the following reception with tons of pretty DIY details—everything from the hanging paper lanterns to the Polaroid-themed photo booth was made by Amanda and Jan. The newlyweds and their guests enjoyed a barbecue meal followed by a candy bar for dessert. Our favorite details? Amanda and Jan's chic wedding attire. Amanda wore a gorgeous modern ball gown with a lace bodice and a ruffled skirt. Jan wore a fitted blue suit with a light blue vest and a floral blue tie. After dancing all night, the newlyweds and their friends slept over at the farmhouse and enjoyed brunch together in the morning. Raisa Zwart Photography captured the day—see more, below.

Jan wore a modern blue suit with a light blue vest and a floral blue tie.
Amanda carried a simple bouquet made entirely of baby's breath.
Guests were greeted by a DIY ceremony sign posted on birch wood posts.
Amanda wore a strapless ball gown with a lace bodice and a ruffled skirt with lace details. "It was different from what I envisioned myself wearing, but when I tried it on I fell in love," she says. She wanted to look natural, so she styled her hair down and wore light makeup.
During the ceremony, Amanda and Jan sat on a wooden bench out of an arch made of birch wood. The arch was decorated with greenery and featured a sign with the couple's initials.
Dutch Spring Wedding First Kiss
Recessional at De Nieuwe Erf in Diessen, Netherlands
Wooden Wedding Welcome Sign
DIY Wooden Crate Decor
The ceiling of the patio where the festivities took place was strung with hanging paper lanterns and honeycomb balls as a whimsical touch.
At the reception, Amanda and Jan set up a oversize frame that resembled a Polaroid picture for the photo booth. They also provided their guests with speech-bubble props.
After the ceremony, Amanda and Jan had a casual barbecue meal for the reception at De Nieuwe Erf in Diessen, Netherlands. They wrote the menus on chalkboard easels.
Rustic Candy Bar Display
Casual Farmhouse Wedding Portrait