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The Notary is a hotel destination wedding venue in Brugge, Belgium, hosting 26 at dinner.

The Notary

BruggeVlaanderen, Belgium

The Notary is a historic building in Brugge with 9 suites, gardens, and a pool, set up for intimate weddings of up to 26 seated for dinner.

Guests
26 at dinner
Rooms
9 rooms
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Getting there
OSTabout 35 min by car

About the venue

The Notary is a historic building in Brugge with 9 suites, gardens, and a pool, set up for intimate weddings of up to 26 seated for dinner.

Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony in the gardens and continue with a reception indoors or outside, with in-house catering and an on-site bar handling the day.

Accommodation ranges from the two-guest Classical, Bohemian, Eclectic, Hermitage and Cloister Suites to the Family and Friends & Family Suites, which each sleep up to four.

The venue is wheelchair accessible, has parking on site, and sits roughly 35 minutes from Ostend-Bruges Airport (OST).

  • Historic building in Brugge with 9 suites, from two-guest Classical and Bohemian Suites to Family Suites sleeping four
  • Seated dining for up to 26 guests
  • Outdoor ceremonies in the gardens, with both indoor and outdoor reception options
  • In-house catering and an on-site bar

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
26 guests

Staying over

Rooms
9 rooms
Room types
12 listed

The ceremony

Outdoor ceremony
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
OST, 35 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can be seated for dinner?
The Notary seats up to 26 guests for a seated dinner, making it suited to small, intimate weddings.
Can we marry outdoors?
Yes. The venue has gardens and hosts outdoor ceremonies, and receptions can be held either outdoors or indoors.
How many rooms are available for our guests?
There are 9 suites on site. Options include the Earl, Morian, Belfry, Presidential Cloister and Presidential Hermitage Suites (up to 3 guests each), the Classical, Bohemian, Eclectic, Hermitage and Cloister Suites (up to 2 guests), and the Family and Friends & Family Suites (up to 4 guests).
Is catering provided by the venue?
Yes, catering is in-house, and there is a bar on site.
How do we get there, and is parking available?
The venue is about 35 minutes from Ostend-Bruges Airport (OST) and has parking on site. The property is also accessible.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 26 guests

    “For larger gatherings, the grand hall seats 26, and for more intimate gatherings our cozy dining room accommodates up to 12 guests, offering a refined and familiar ambiance.”
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  • Rooms: 9 rooms

    “The Notary isn’t a large-scale luxury hotel –⁠ it’s a converted 19th-century manor with just nine suites and a very particular sense of style.”
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  • Room types: 12 listed

    “Earl Suite”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “From intimate bridal showers in our lavish private salon to the grand spectacle of a fairytale ceremony in our stunning garden, every detail is meticulously curated to reflect your unique love story.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “With our in-house chef and dedicated team, we offer carefully curated menus and seamless service to ensure an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Additional amenities include a bar, outdoor seating, and electric vehicle charging station.”
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  • Nearest airport: OST, 35 min by car

    “The nearest airport is Ostend - Bruges International Airport, 29 km from the accommodation.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “On-site self parking available for a daily charge.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “All public areas are step-free.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “For larger gatherings, the grand hall seats 26, and for more intimate gatherings our cozy dining room accommodates up to 12 guests, offering a refined and familiar ambiance.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Whether you’re toasting in the intimate ambiance of our private salon and library or mingling beneath the evening sky on our terraces, our spaces set the stage for elegant gatherings.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “As one of the largest private gardens in Bruges, this lush oasis offers a peaceful retreat, where wild ducks bathe under fountains, swans glide along the canal, and vibrant flowers, fruit trees, and lush greenery surround the organic swimming pool, creating the perfect atmosphere for complete and full relaxation.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Step into our lush gardens with ponds, fountains, and hidden corners, where nature weaves its magic.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Enter a world of imagination and visual allure at The Notary, where storytelling comes to life in the charm of a 19th century city manor.”
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