JOIN US FOR THE WEDDING OF JARIN & LINDSAY
AMSTERDAM
THE NETHERLANDS
APRIL 18, 2026
APRIL 17, 2026
THE WELCOME DINNER
JOIN US FOR DINNER BEFORE THE WEDDING
CAPITAL KITCHEN
6:30 TO 10:00 IN THE EVENING
APRIL 18, 2026
THE WEDDING CEREMONY
AMSTEL HOTEL
STARTING AT 2:30 IN THE AFTERNOON
APRIL 18, 2026
THE FUN
JOIN US AFTER THE WEDDING CEREMONY
FOR DRINKS, DINNER AND DANCING!
HERE ARE SOME TRAVEL TIPS TO GET YOU HERE WITH EASE
GETTING FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE HOTELS
AMSTERDAM AIRPORT SCHIPOL (AMS)
~35 MINUTES TO THE AMSTEL
VIA PUBLIC TRANSIT
Make your way to the train hall just inside the exit at the airport. Look for the hip-height stands to "tap in" -- this is your 'ticket' for the trip. Use your credit or debit card or apple pay and "tap in" -- a green light and ding means it worked. Take the train towards Centraal Station (often Platform 3). Ride one stop to Station Lelylaan (lay•lee•lahn). Exit the train and go downstairs. Tap out with the same debit or credit card at the gates.
Look for the trams to the left of the exit. Board Tram 1 "Plantage Parklaan" -- remember to tap-in inside the entrance of the tram with your credit or debit card.
For Hyatt Regency, ride 11 stops to Roestersstraat. Remember to tap out with your same credit or debit card! Turn right exiting the tram, and walk to the intersection. Hyatt is across the street on the left.
For Hotel Arena, ride 11 stops to Roestersstraat. Remember to tap out with your same credit or debit card! Turn right off the tram, then left onto Sarphatistraat. Walk about two blocks and turn right onto Korte's-Gravesanderstraat, go across the canal and past the next intersection. Hotel Arena is on your left.
WHERE TO STAY
STAY NEARBY
HYATT REGENCY
STAY PARK-SIDE
HOTEL ARENA
STAY LIKE A LOCAL
AIRBNB
Lindsay's curated list of Amsterdam Airbnbs (many have been booked, but I've updated with what's available)
If you plan to stay longer (more than 7 days), another great option is staycove.com
THINGS TO KNOW:
WEATHER
In short: unpredictable.
Weather in Amsterdam, especially in the Spring, is widely all over the place. There's a good likelihood it will either be raining sideways or beautifully sunny, and anything in between! We recommend you bring layers (including waterproof layers), check the weather shortly before packing, and plan accordingly. Our wedding will have indoor and outdoor options, just in case! (A good, reliable app here is Buienradar)
DRESS CODE
Wedding: Formal / Black tie (let's get fancy!)
This typically means suits & ties (or tuxedos if you're feeling extra fancy) for the gentlemen (or ladies! Lindsay loves a power suit) with dress shoes; ladies -- let's see your favorite long, formal dresses. Keep in mind weather and have layers.
The Welcome Dinner will be cocktail attire.
KIDDOS
Adults only, please!
We love kids and would love to have fun with yours (and honestly, all your doggos, too). However, we want YOU to have the most fun, so we kindly ask parents with young children to find childcare for the night. If you plan to travel with your kids, let us know if we can help you find local childcare.
GETTING AROUND
Best is public transit & walking
Public transit in Amsterdam is wonderful. For metro and trams, just remember to tap in and tap out with your credit/debit card. When you enter the tram, there's a scanner right at the door, using apple pay or tapping with your credit/debit card is easiest. A green light and ding means it worked! Repeat this process when you're getting off the tram.
We do not recommend renting a car unless you plan to travel outside of Amsterdam.
CASH OR CARD
Card is easy!
By far the majority of shops in Amsterdam take credit/debit card. Some euros on hand doesn't hurt, but isn't absolutely necessary. There are very few places that only accept Dutch debit cards or cash (euros) -- these are often older, local businesses like hardware stores and tailors.
As of early April: 1 USD = 0.87 Euro.
OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
Stores:
Grocery stores: Jumbo, Albert Hein.
Target equivalent: HEMA for home goods and basic clothing necessities; Kruidvat for personal items.
Language: while Dutch is the language in The Netherlands, almost everyone here speaks English.
THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS FOR SHARING IN OUR SPECIAL DAY
TRAVELING TO AMSTERDAM FOR OUR WEDDING IS MORE THAN WE CAN ASK FOR.
IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND AND FEEL COMPELLED TO SEND A GIFT, PLEASE FIND OUR REGISTRY BELOW:
FUN THINGS TO DO WHILE YOU'RE HERE
CANAL TOUR
Enjoy a tour around part of what makes Amsterdam so unique - the canals! We've enjoyed boat tours with Those Dam Boat Guys as well as with Flagship Amsterdam.
EXPLORE BY BIKE
When we first moved to Amsterdam, Jarin had to go to Malaysia for work for a week, so Lindsay decided to do a bike tour to see more of the city. She signed up for Bill's Bike Tour through Airbnb, and loved the experience! Learn about Amsterdam, the Dutch, the Architecture, the chocolate, and more! Added bonus, Bill is joined by Pip - his pup! While we recommend Bill's (and have it linked), there are many bike tours to choose from.
TULIP SEASON
While every year is different, April 18th is right around tulip season in Amsterdam! There are tons of tulip fields around Amsterdam you can explore - but we recommend you plan in advance since this is quite popular!
ENJOY LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Amsterdam has some great food. Some of our favorites:
Foodhallen for everything yummy
Italian: Gustatio (chefs kiss)
Pizza: Norma (delicious Nepoletana pizza you won't find on your own)
Lunch: De Plantage or Cafe de Jaren
Indian: Neetu Dhaba
Indonesian: Sampurna (take a group & get a reservation!)
Drinks with a view: LuminAir
EXPLORE BY FOOT
Take a stroll through through the "central park" of Amsterdam -- Vondelpark! On a nice day, this park will be full of locals and tourists enjoying some sunshine. Grab a drink and a bite at one of the two restaurants (our fav is Groot Melkhuis -- for the view & vibes).
MUSEUMS, ZOOS, GARDENS
Amsterdam has so many amazing museums to visit, but they can book up so get tickets in advance! Some local favorites are Rijks Museum, the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, and Amsterdam Museum. It also worth seeing Artis (Amsterdam's Zoo) and Hortus Botanics (the botanical gardens).