Tsjerke is a wedding location in the village of Terherne in Friesland, built around a small waterside church, a garden, a jetty and the hotel 't Schippershuis. It offers all-inclusive wedding arrangements for 30 to 200 guests, from 14:30 to midnight, seven days a week all year. The venue's idea is that the whole village becomes the wedding location, with arrival, ceremony, dinner, party and an overnight stay all within walking or sailing distance.
Weddings and receptions
The All-in Wedding follows a set programme. The couple arrives by teak bridal boat, and the ceremony takes place at 15:00 in the church, led by a civil registrar or a minister, with music of the couple's choice. Afterwards the church bells ring, guests form a bubble-blowing line, and the toast and the cake follow. Congratulations and a high wine reception are held in the white-flowering garden, with bridal towers of snacks. The group then boards the venue's water taxi and sails to the dinner and party location, where a jetty cocktail precedes a three-course dinner of your choice. The day ends with a lounge or a dance party with a DJ at one of the party locations.
The Winter Wedding runs from October to March for the same group size. The couple arrives in a vintage wedding car, the ceremony is held in the church, and guests leave through a line of sparklers. A short walk leads to the hotel, where a fireplace warms the lounge for the toast, the cake and the reception. Dinner is served with winter table styling, and a party or overnight stays can be added.
Almost everything is included, with the exception of municipal fees, rings, wedding clothes, printing, hair and make-up. The bouquet and the wedding cake are part of the package, and the couple choose them from the venue's suppliers. The honeymoon suite with a bridal breakfast is included.
Rooms and capacities
The venue gives 30 to 200 guests for both arrangements. The spaces named on the site are the church, the garden, the jetty for dinner, a covered dinner terrace, a conservatory and the lounge or party locations. Capacities for each space are not published, so ask the team which combination fits your guest list.
Accommodation
Hotel 't Schippershuis is the venue's wedding hotel. Guests can stay overnight, which extends the wedding day to the next morning, and the honeymoon suite is part of the arrangement. The number of rooms is not stated on the pages consulted.
Catering
The three-course dinner is chosen by the couple, and the arrangement covers the toast, the cake, the high wine and bridal towers with snacks. Drinks are served on the barge trip and at the jetty cocktail. Details of menus and quotes are sent after you give your preferred date through the website.
History and setting
Terherne is a village on the water in Friesland. The church, small and atmospheric, is lit by candles, torches and fire baskets in winter, when dusk falls early.
Getting there
Tsjerke is at Buorren 46, 8493 LG Terherne. Contact is by telephone, also in the evening and at weekends, or through the website, which offers a no-obligation reservation and quote.
