PLEASE JOIN US TO CELEBRATE

Mia Ryan & Sam Jorden
23 August 2025
Antwerp, Belgium

The Wedding

SATURDAY 23 AUGUST
Join us at the historic Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp in Belgium.

We fell in love with this hotel during our first visit to Antwerp and can't wait to celebrate with you there!

What began as a 15th-century monastery has been thoughtfully transformed into a stunning venue that beautifully blends historic architecture with contemporary design.

Wedding Schedule

Ceremony
3:30 - 5:00

Join us in the garden of the Botanic Sanctuary for an intimate summer wedding on the lawn.

Cocktail Hour
5:00 - 7:00

Gather around in the garden for some music, canapés, and a cocktail (or two).

Dinner & Dancing
7:00 - Late

We will move inside the historic chapel for the reception, including dinner by the property’s Michelin-starred chef.

The Wedding Weekend

We warmly invite you to be part of our extended celebration, if your travel schedule permits —your presence throughout the weekend means the world to us.

FRIDAY
Welcome Drinks

For those who are already in town, we will be hosting an early evening of Belgian beers and snacks in the historic center of Antwerp. If you’re traveling with children, they are welcome to join!

Location TBD

SATURDAY
Wedding

The ceremony and reception will take place on the grounds of the Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp. Guests to arrive at the hotel at 3:30PM, ceremony will begin shortly after. We kindly ask that this be a child-free celebration.

Botanic Sanctuary
Leopoldstraat 26, 2000 Antwerpen

SUNDAY
Farewell Pizza

To close out the weekend (and prepare for our return back to New York), we will be hosting a family-friendly pizza brunch starting at 11:30am at a hidden gem on a peaceful square in the city centre.

Joe’s Pizza, Beer & Wine
Frans Halsplein 1, 2000 Antwerpen

Will you be joining us?

We kindly request your formal RSVP via the link below by 1 May.

All your questions, answered.

  • Antwerp is a design-centric city with a range of hotels and Airbnbs for any taste. We’ve visited quite a few times and have put a few recommendations together on the Travel Resources page.

  • Antwerp is best accessed by train. For specific recommendations based on where you are coming from, visit our Travel Resources page.

  • Dress for a European summer wedding! Weather permitting, our ceremony and cocktails will be on the lawn.

  • It’s worth noting that we’ve encountered quite a few bars, restaurants and shops in Antwerp that don’t accept credit or debit card. Consider bringing some Euros if you plan on exploring the city a bit.

  • We kindly request that the main event on Saturday is a child-free celebration. Kids are very welcome during Friday and Sunday get-togethers.

  • All our guests are traveling from afar to celebrate with us.

    We have set up a honeymoon fund on our Travel Resources page if you wish to contribute, but please know your presence in Antwerp is more than enough.