Wedding venue costs in Loppersum: what to expect?

Questioner

The municipality of Loppersum charges €1,050.05 for a church wedding on Saturdays (6 different churches) and €1,239.25 for a non-church wedding, also on Saturdays (2 locations). Can a municipality charge a difference in cost between a church wedding and a non-church wedding?

Questioner

The cost may be related to the amount the building's owner wants to charge for its use. The church likely charges less than the owner of the other two locations.

Questioner

Yes, the municipality is allowed to charge different rates for wedding venues. The cost difference isn't based on religious beliefs, but apparently on the cost of the venue itself. However, the municipality is obligated to offer free wedding receptions, and I assume they comply with that obligation. The choice is then yours.