Additional information

Account

You will receive an invoice from the castle with the following structure:
– rent of the castle
– possible surcharges: torches, extra hours of hostess, etc.
– the caterer’s account
– 10% storage over the account of the caterer
– drink (after-calculation or drink arrangements)
– settlement of the 1st and 2nd deposit
After receiving the invoice, we expect it to be paid within 14 days.

Option

If you already have a certain date in mind, there is the option to take an option for 3 weeks. This option gives you the assurance that on this date, Kasteel Groot Buggenum, will be reserved for you. If you decide to record your date, we ask you to pay a deposit of € 250, – within 14 days after confirming the option. See our “Terms and Conditions” at the bottom of the Home page.

Confirmation

If Castle Groot Buggenum has won your heart and you want to make a final reservation, we will send you a written confirmation of your reservation in 2-fold. Please return 1 copy signed in an enclosed envelope with the written confirmation. We also ask you, after signing, to transfer the deposit of € 250 to our bank account within 14 days.

Approximately 4 weeks before your event, you will receive a written request from us to transfer approximately 75% of the expected total invoice (incl. Invoice caterer) to the bank account of Castle Groot Buggenum no later than 14 days before your event. Approximately 3 weeks after your event you can then see your final invoice, in which the 1st and 2nd deposit have been deducted. See our “Terms and Conditions” at the bottom of the Home page.

Religious Marriage

If you are considering marrying religiously on the same day as the legal marriage, you can, for example, visit the St. Severinus Church of Grathem (T: 0475-453737, Monday morning between 9.30-11.00) after the legal marriage at Kasteel Groot Buggenum. or the church or chapel “Onder de Linden” in Thorn (T: 0475-561410, Monday or Thursday morning between 10.30 am – 12.00). Your stay at the Castle will then be interrupted for about 1.5 hours, after which you will return to Kasteel Groot Buggenum for the rest of your wedding party.

Wedding ceremony in the front garden or pavilion “De Kruidentuin”
Very special is the possibility to marry outside in good weather. For an outdoor wedding or in the “De Kruidentuin” a surcharge of € 100, – is calculated.

Extra employee

The remuneration for the hostess is included in the rent of the castle. Depending on your wishes and the number of guests, it may be necessary to use an extra employee for 1 or more hours. For this we charge € 29.50 per hour.

White doves

Unfortunately we can not allow the release of pigeons at the castle, provided by a professional company (pigeons are guaranteed to fly back home).

Balloons decoration

As a festive decoration for your wedding you can use balloons decoration. We are happy to advise you about the possibilities.

Confetti or Rice

It is not allowed to sprinkle confetti, petals or rice in the castle. Outside the castle it is only allowed to sprinkle rose petals.

Fireworks

Pop fireworks are not allowed, it is on the one hand prohibited by law and on the other hand the castle is next to a protected nature reserve (possibly possible if by a professional company and with written permission from the Municipality of Leudal). Also the release of Chinese greeting balloons is not allowed in connection with fire hazard. A good alternative is for example Bengali fire or fagot stars.

Children

We request you to keep small children under supervision. Inside are many very precious and fragile antique objects. Parents are liable for any damage. Outside are ponds and fountains and there is a moat around the castle, with all the associated dangers. We can not take responsibility for this.

Elevator

We do not have a lift in the castle. If you want to use the Helmut Hentrich Room, it is not available for people in wheelchairs. To access the castle via the platform on the ground floor, we have a wheelchair track. Pavilion De Kruidentuin is wheelchair-friendly, including an adapted toilet.

Guided tour

Tip! During your stay we can also arrange a guided tour through expert guides. Often an unexpected element in your party program, which will be much appreciated by many. A tour lasts 45-60 minutes. The costs per guide are € 25, – and 1 guide can show up to 15 people.

Catering

Kasteel Groot Buggenum has selected a number of catering companies to cater for the parties at the Castle. A request to use the services of a caterer other than the caterers selected by us can only be discussed after approval by the board of Kasteel Groot Buggenum.

Arriving earlier

If a wedding couple wants to come sooner, for photos, changing clothes, etc. then that is of course possible. The price for this is € 29.50 per extra hour of hostess.

Music

Music is part of a party. During the day you can play the music you want via our music installation and make it audible where your guests are staying; in the castle, the “herb garden”, but also in our courtyard. You can play your own music via CD, USB stick or laptop. The evening party is usually provided professionally musically by live musicians or DJs. A maximum of 91 Decibel is allowed in the “De Kruidentuin” party room. You should take this into account when choosing a suitable DJ or Band. If you want to use smoke machines, please report in advance in connection with switching off the fire detectors.

Flower decorations

The Castle is standard equipped with floral decorations in the various rooms. If you want more or if you have special requirements, further agreements can be made.

Torches

To give the castle atmosphere an extra dimension, we can place flares along the driveway. Price € 75, -.

Hotels

There are various accommodation options in the vicinity:

* Hotel “De Kanteneer”, Rijksweg 2, 6097 NK Heel, T: 0475-453520, W: www.kanteneer.nl

* Fletcher Hotel “La Ville Blanche”, Hoogstraat 2, 6017 AR Thorn, T: 0475-562341, W: www.villeblanche.nl

* Hotel “De Oranjerie”, Kloosterwandplein 12-16, 6041 JA Roermond, T: 0475-391491, W: www.valk.com

* Hotel “Het Arresthuis”, Pollartstraat 7, 6041 GC Roermond, T: 0475-870870, W: www.hetarresthuis.nl