# Denmark Wedding

> Denmark Wedding (https://denmarkwedding.com/) plans legal civil weddings in Copenhagen, Denmark for international couples. It is run by Easy Weddings Denmark, part of A+A Media & Events (CVR 34283761), Applebys Plads 29, 3. tv, 1411 Copenhagen K, Denmark.

We handle the paperwork, book Copenhagen City Hall or an open-air location, and coordinate your day, so you can be legally married in Denmark, for most couples 4 to 8 weeks after first contacting us.

## Key facts
- How fast? Approval from the Danish Agency of Family Law (Familieretshuset) can take as little as five business days when documents are correct first time. Most couples are married 4 to 8 weeks after first contacting us.
- Residency? No residency in Denmark is required, and you can travel home the same day as your ceremony.
- Documents? Valid passports, a divorce decree if either of you was married before, and a visa where your nationality needs one. A signed declaration in the application covers your marital status.
- Languages? Ceremonies are held in English, Danish or German; certificates are available in several languages.
- Recognised? A Danish civil marriage is a legal marriage, and the certificate can be apostilled for use abroad.

## Pages
- [Home](https://denmarkwedding.com/): Marry legally in Denmark without residency. We handle your documents, Familieretshuset approval and Copenhagen City Hall date. From €290. Check your date.
- [Packages & prices](https://denmarkwedding.com/packages/): Compare 4 packages for getting married in Denmark: Essential €290, Complete €690, Priority €1,190, Premium €1,590. 25% VAT included. See what’s included.
- [How it works](https://denmarkwedding.com/how-it-works/): Marrying in Denmark as a foreigner in 3 steps: gather your documents, get Familieretshuset approval (from 5 business days) and pick your date. See how.
- [Services](https://denmarkwedding.com/services/): Everything for your legal wedding in Denmark: document checks, Familieretshuset application, City Hall booking, photographer, flowers and dinner. Plan it.
- [Venues](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/): Copenhagen City Hall, open-air ceremonies, town halls across Denmark and photo spots from Nyhavn to Kronborg and Ærø. Find the right place to say I do.
- [Inspiration](https://denmarkwedding.com/wedding-inspiration/): Real moments from weddings in Denmark: City Hall ceremonies, Nyhavn portraits, Copenhagen parks in every season and getting-ready details. Get inspired.
- [FAQ](https://denmarkwedding.com/faq/): Who can marry in Denmark, which documents you need, how long approval takes, the €282 AFL fee, witnesses and recognition abroad. Clear answers in one place.
- [Journal](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/): In-depth guides to marrying in Denmark: documents, Familieretshuset approval, City Hall tips, costs, photo spots and honeymoons, from our Copenhagen team.
- [About us](https://denmarkwedding.com/about/): Meet Nicholas Karvounis and the Copenhagen team behind Denmark Wedding and Easy Weddings Denmark: 15+ years helping couples from abroad marry legally.
- [Contact](https://denmarkwedding.com/contact/): Ask about dates for your Denmark wedding: call +45 50 56 19 77, WhatsApp +45 52 60 52 36 or email hello@denmarkwedding.com. We reply within 1 business day.
- [Copenhagen City Hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/copenhagen-city-hall/): Get married at Copenhagen City Hall: a legal civil ceremony in the historic wedding hall. We book your date and help with the paperwork. From €290.
- [Open-air ceremonies](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/open-air/): Marry outdoors in Copenhagen on selected days: the same legal civil ceremony as at City Hall, at an open-air spot of the city wedding office. Check your date.
- [Town halls](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/): No Copenhagen date free? Town halls across Denmark also marry international couples, often sooner. Compare our town hall guides and we book the right one.
- [Nyhavn](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/nyhavn/): Nyhavn, Copenhagen’s painted harbour, is the classic spot for wedding portraits after a City Hall ceremony. Walk, cycle or go by canal boat. Plan it with us.
- [Helsingør & Kronborg](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/kronborg/): Wedding portraits at Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Hamlet’s UNESCO castle by the sea, a short train ride north of Copenhagen. Add it to your wedding day.
- [Ærø island](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/aero/): Ærø is Denmark’s famous wedding island: colourful cottages, cobbled lanes and quiet beaches in the South Funen Archipelago. Plan your island wedding with us.

## Packages (tax and 25% VAT included)
- [Essential, €290](https://denmarkwedding.com/packages/#essential): Expert guidance while you handle the application yourself. Includes: Personal documentation list; Consultant advice and Q&A; Step-by-step document guidance; Assistance before and after approval; AFL application instructions; Wedding date and ceremony booking; Vendor recommendations; Accommodation and travel advice.
- [Complete, €690](https://denmarkwedding.com/packages/#complete): We process your application and talk to the authority for you. Includes: Personal documentation list; Step-by-step guide; Consultant support; AFL application processing; Direct communication with AFL; Wedding date and venue booking; Accommodation and travel tips; International marriage certificates; AFL fee included.
- [Priority, €1190](https://denmarkwedding.com/packages/#priority): Everything in Complete, with a private registrar and express processing when one is available. Includes: Everything in Complete; Private registrar and witnesses; Express processing, subject to registrar availability; Vendor recommendations.
- [Premium, €1590](https://denmarkwedding.com/packages/#premium): Everything in Complete, plus a photographer, hair and makeup. Includes: Everything in Complete; Professional photographer; Hair and makeup artist; AFL fee included; End-to-end coordination.
- AFL fee (€282): The Familieretshuset (AFL) processing fee of €282 is a mandatory government charge for every couple. It is included in Complete, Priority and Premium; with Essential you pay it to the authority yourself.

## Services
- [Documentation & Legalisation](https://denmarkwedding.com/services/#documentation): We prepare and pre-check every document with a personal checklist, then submit your application to Familieretshuset under power of attorney. Getting the file right first time is what makes a fast approval possible, so you avoid delays, rejections and repeat translations.
- [City Hall & Venue Booking](https://denmarkwedding.com/services/#city-hall): Say "I do" in the historic wedding hall of Copenhagen City Hall or at one of the open-air locations the Copenhagen wedding office offers on selected days. Outdoor ceremonies carry exactly the same legal formalities as ceremonies inside City Hall.
- [Ceremony Coordination](https://denmarkwedding.com/services/#ceremony): We liaise with the registrar, arrange witnesses if you need them, help with personal vows and plan timing and seating, so your ceremony runs calmly and on schedule whether it is just the two of you or a small group of guests.
- [Photography, Hair & Makeup](https://denmarkwedding.com/services/#photography): Our team’s favourite wedding photographer is Sla Karvounis Photography, and through our sister brand Artisti Weddings Abroad we also match you with filmmakers across Denmark. For your look on the day, Nordic Makeup Artist takes care of bridal makeup and hair. Many couples add a portrait walk through Nyhavn or the old town after the ceremony.
- [Reception & Dinner](https://denmarkwedding.com/services/#reception): From an intimate dinner for two to a celebration with family, we suggest restaurants and venues, handle décor, flowers, cake and seating, and coordinate suppliers so the celebration matches the elegance of the ceremony.
- [Travel & Accommodation](https://denmarkwedding.com/services/#travel): We help you plan flights, hotels, transfers and guest arrangements around your ceremony date, so the trip to Denmark is as smooth as the wedding itself, whether you stay one day or turn it into a honeymoon.

## How it works
1. Send your documents: Tell us your nationalities and preferred dates. Within 24 hours you receive a free personal document checklist; we pre-check everything before submission.
2. Approval & date: We file with Familieretshuset, track approval and book your ceremony at Copenhagen City Hall or an open-air location. Earlier dates are possible when a private registrar is available.
3. Your wedding day: Arrive in Copenhagen, say "I do" in English, Danish or German, and leave with your marriage certificate, legally married, as soon as the same day.

## Journal (in-depth guides)
- [How to get married in Denmark: the complete guide for international couples](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/how-to-get-married-in-denmark/) (Legal & documents, 2026-01-05): To get married in Denmark, you first apply to Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, with your passports and, if either of you was married before, a divorce decree or death certificate. With a correct file, approval can come in as little as five business days. You then book a civil ceremony at Copenhagen City Hall or another town hall, bring two witnesses and leave with your marriage certificate.
- [Documents needed to marry in Denmark: a clear checklist for couples from abroad](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/documents-needed-to-marry-in-denmark/) (Legal & documents, 2026-08-15): The documents needed to marry in Denmark are a valid passport for each partner, a final divorce decree or a former spouse's death certificate if either of you was married before, and, if your nationality requires it, a visa or residence permit. Some papers need an apostille or translation. A personal checklist confirms the exact list for your nationalities.
- [The Familieretshuset marriage application, step by step](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/familieretshuset-marriage-application/) (Legal & documents, 2026-05-29): The Familieretshuset marriage application is the online request couples from abroad send to the Danish Agency of Family Law before they can marry in Denmark. You upload your passports, plus a divorce decree or death certificate if either of you was married before, pay the €282 AFL fee and wait for the review. With a correct file, approval can come in as little as five business days, and then a municipality can marry you.
- [Apostille and legalisation of a Danish marriage certificate](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/apostille-danish-marriage-certificate/) (Legal & documents, 2026-03-12): An apostille on a Danish marriage certificate is an official certificate from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirming that your certificate is a genuine Danish public document. Countries that belong to the Hague Apostille Convention accept it without further checks. Countries outside the convention usually require legalisation instead, through the Ministry and then the country's embassy. Your home authority decides which one it needs.
- [Is a Danish marriage legally recognised in your home country?](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/is-a-danish-marriage-recognised-abroad/) (Legal & documents, 2026-10-20): Is a Danish marriage recognised abroad? In most countries, yes. A Danish civil marriage is a full legal marriage, and most countries accept a marriage that was valid where it took place. Recognition still depends on your home country's own law, and many authorities ask for the certificate with an apostille, sometimes with a translation. Your personal checklist confirms the steps for your nationality.
- [How US citizens marry in Denmark: documents, travel and recognition back home](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/marry-in-denmark-us-citizens/) (Legal & documents, 2026-08-03): Yes, US citizens marry in Denmark legally, most 4 to 8 weeks after first contacting us. You need valid passports and approval from Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law; your signed declaration in the application covers your marital status. No residency is required, US passport holders can usually visit Schengen visa-free for short stays, and approval can take as little as five business days when every document is right first time.
- [How UK citizens marry in Denmark: a calm guide to the paperwork and the day](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/marry-in-denmark-uk-citizens/) (Legal & documents, 2026-05-17): UK citizens marry in Denmark without any residency period and without a Danish connection. You need valid passports and approval from Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law; your signed declaration in the application covers your marital status. British passport holders can usually travel to Denmark visa-free for short stays, and approval can come in as little as five business days when the file is complete.
- [Indian couple marriage in Denmark: visas, documents and a legal civil wedding](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/marry-in-denmark-indian-couples/) (Legal & documents, 2026-02-28): An Indian couple marriage in Denmark is a legal civil marriage, open to Indian citizens without any residency period. You usually need valid passports, a Schengen visa or residence permit and approval from Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law. A signed declaration covers your marital status. Approval can take as little as five business days once documents are complete, and the ceremony can be held in English.
- [How Australians marry in Denmark, and what New Zealanders need to know too](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/marry-in-denmark-australians/) (Legal & documents, 2026-10-08): Australians marry in Denmark legally with no residency period and no Danish connection. You need valid passports and approval from Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law; your signed declaration in the application covers your marital status. Australian and New Zealand passport holders can usually visit Denmark visa-free for short stays, and approval can come in as little as five business days when the file is right first time.
- [Chinese couple marriage in Denmark: apostilles, visas and a legal civil ceremony](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/marry-in-denmark-chinese-couples/) (Legal & documents, 2026-07-22): A Chinese couple marriage in Denmark is a legal civil marriage, open to Chinese citizens with no residency period. You usually need valid passports, a Schengen visa or residence permit and approval from Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law. A signed declaration covers your marital status. Since China joined the Apostille Convention in November 2023, document certification has become simpler, and approval can take as little as five business days.
- [Filipino marriage in Denmark: a calm guide for Filipino couples](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/marry-in-denmark-filipino-couples/) (Legal & documents, 2026-05-05): A Filipino marriage in Denmark is open to two Filipino citizens or a Filipino marrying a partner of any other nationality. You usually need valid passports and a lawful stay in Denmark, often on a Schengen visa, plus apostilled Philippine Statistics Authority records only if a previous marriage has to be shown as ended. A signed declaration covers marital status. Familieretshuset approves the file, which can take as little as five business days.
- [Same-sex marriage in Denmark: a welcoming place to say “I do”](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/same-sex-marriage-in-denmark/) (Legal & documents, 2026-02-16): Same-sex marriage in Denmark has been legal since 2012, and foreign couples can marry here on exactly the same terms as everyone else. Neither of you needs to be Danish or live in Denmark. You need valid passports and a lawful stay, plus a divorce decree if either of you was married before, and Familieretshuset approval can take as little as five business days.
- [Do you need a visa to get married in Denmark?](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/visa-to-get-married-in-denmark/) (Legal & documents, 2026-09-26): Whether you need a visa to get married in Denmark depends on your passport. EU citizens and visa-exempt nationals, such as US, UK and Australian citizens, can usually marry during a visa-free short stay. Other nationalities normally need a Schengen visa or a residence permit. In every case you must be lawfully present in Denmark on the wedding day.
- [How to marry in Denmark after divorce or as a widow or widower](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/marry-in-denmark-after-divorce/) (Legal & documents, 2026-07-10): Yes, you can marry in Denmark after divorce or after losing a spouse. You need to prove that the earlier marriage has legally ended, usually with a final divorce decree or a death certificate, plus the earlier marriage certificate where requested, with apostilles and translations if needed. Familieretshuset reviews these papers, and approval can take as little as five business days when they are correct.
- [Wedding witnesses in Denmark: who can be one and what they do](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/wedding-witnesses-in-denmark/) (Legal & documents, 2026-04-23): A civil wedding in Denmark needs two witnesses who are present in person. At Copenhagen City Hall the city always provides two official witnesses, so bringing your own is optional; if you prefer friends or family, tell the registrar before the signing. Witnesses need no ID. They watch you both say yes, sign the register and take on no legal responsibility for your marriage.
- [Name change after a Danish marriage: how to take your new name home](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/name-change-after-marrying-in-denmark/) (Legal & documents, 2026-02-04): A name change after Danish marriage does not happen automatically at the ceremony. Your Danish marriage certificate records the names in your passports on the day you married. You then use that certificate, usually with an apostille, to update your name under your home country's rules: passport, identity card, bank and employer. The steps differ by nationality, so plan them before you travel.
- [How long does it take to get married in Denmark? A realistic timeline](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/how-long-to-get-married-in-denmark/) (Legal & documents, 2026-09-14): How long to get married in Denmark depends mostly on your documents. When the file is complete and correct first time, Familieretshuset approval can take as little as five business days, but most of our couples are married 4 to 8 weeks after first contacting us. An express date is possible only when a private registrar is available. Gathering apostilled papers at home is usually the slowest part.
- [Why get married in Denmark? The reasons couples from abroad choose it](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/why-couples-marry-in-denmark/) (Planning & budget, 2026-06-28): Why get married in Denmark? Because it combines a simple legal process with a beautiful setting. There is no residency period, approval from Familieretshuset can take as little as five business days, ceremonies are held in English, Danish or German, and the certificate can be apostilled for use abroad. Copenhagen adds historic venues, canals and an easy trip, and same-sex couples are equally welcome.
- [Denmark wedding cost: what you really pay to marry in Denmark](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/denmark-wedding-cost/) (Planning & budget, 2026-04-11): The Denmark wedding cost for the legal part starts at €572: our Essential package at €290 plus the €282 Familieretshuset (AFL) fee you pay yourselves. Complete costs €690, Priority €1,190 and Premium €1,590, each with the AFL fee, tax and 25% Danish VAT included. Your own travel, accommodation, home documents and any extras such as flowers or a dinner come on top.
- [Denmark vs Las Vegas wedding, or Gibraltar: where should you get married?](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/denmark-vs-las-vegas-vs-gibraltar/) (Planning & budget, 2026-01-23): In a Denmark vs Las Vegas wedding comparison, Las Vegas is famous for spontaneous chapel weddings, Gibraltar for quick civil ceremonies at a British-run register office, and Denmark for a clear, document-based legal process with no residency period. Denmark asks for more paperwork up front, but approval can take as little as five business days, the ceremony is held at a historic City Hall, and the certificate can be apostilled for use abroad.
- [The Denmark wedding checklist: from first idea to marriage certificate](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/denmark-wedding-checklist/) (Planning & budget, 2026-09-02): A Denmark wedding checklist has five stages: choose your dates and package, gather passports and any divorce or death certificates, get approval from Familieretshuset, travel to Denmark lawfully and attend a short civil ceremony with two witnesses, then apostille and register your certificate at home. Approval can take as little as five business days when every document is right first time, and most couples marry 4 to 8 weeks after first contacting us.
- [How to plan a wedding in Denmark from abroad, without travelling twice](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/plan-a-denmark-wedding-from-abroad/) (Planning & budget, 2026-06-16): You can plan a wedding in Denmark from abroad entirely online. The application to Familieretshuset is digital, there is no residency requirement, and documents are checked from scans before submission. You travel once, for the ceremony, as long as you are lawfully present in Denmark on the day. A local team can book the date, arrange witnesses and plan your stay while you stay at home.
- [The best time to get married in Denmark, season by season](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/best-time-to-get-married-in-denmark/) (Planning & budget, 2026-03-30): The best time to get married in Denmark for outdoor ceremonies and long, light evenings is late spring to early autumn, roughly May to September. Copenhagen City Hall marries couples all year, though, so spring and autumn bring quieter streets and soft light, while winter offers Christmas lights and the easiest choice of dates. The right season is the one that fits your style and your travel plans.
- [How to choose the right Denmark wedding package for the two of you](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/choosing-a-denmark-wedding-package/) (Planning & budget, 2026-01-11): Choose a Denmark wedding package by deciding who files the paperwork, how fast you need to marry and what you want on the day. Essential (€290) suits confident do-it-yourself couples who pay the €282 AFL fee themselves. Complete (€690) includes the fee and full processing. Priority (€1,190) adds a private registrar and, when available, express handling, and Premium (€1,590) adds a photographer, hair and makeup.
- [Planning a small wedding in Copenhagen with your closest guests](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/small-wedding-with-guests-in-copenhagen/) (Planning & budget, 2026-08-21): A small wedding in Copenhagen usually means a civil ceremony at Copenhagen City Hall with a handful of family and friends, followed by photos and a meal together. The wedding hall seats a small party, two of your guests can act as your witnesses, and every guest must be lawfully in Denmark. With good timing, the whole day fits into a relaxed afternoon in the old town.
- [Elope in Copenhagen: an intimate, legal wedding for two](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/elopement-in-copenhagen/) (Planning & budget, 2026-06-04): To elope in Copenhagen, you send your documents for approval by Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, then book a short civil ceremony, usually at Copenhagen City Hall. Approval can take as little as five business days when everything is correct first time, and most couples marry 4 to 8 weeks after first contacting us. You need two witnesses, and we can arrange them, so you can travel completely alone.
- [How to choose a wedding photographer in Copenhagen](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/wedding-photographer-copenhagen/) (Planning & budget, 2026-03-18): Choose a wedding photographer in Copenhagen by style first, then experience with civil ceremonies, then logistics. Look at full galleries rather than highlights, check that they know Copenhagen City Hall and the routes to Nyhavn, and agree hours, delivery and usage rights in writing. Two to three hours of coverage is enough for most small weddings. Our team’s favourite is Sla Karvounis Photography.
- [Danish marriage certificate next steps: what to do after your wedding](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/after-the-wedding-in-denmark/) (Planning & budget, 2026-10-26): The main Danish marriage certificate next steps are to check every detail on the day, have the certificate apostilled by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs if your country requires it, then register the marriage with your home authorities. After that you can update your name, passports and records. Your personal checklist confirms what your nationality needs.
- [Ten mistakes marrying in Denmark, and how to avoid every one](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/mistakes-when-marrying-in-denmark/) (Planning & budget, 2026-08-09): The most common mistakes marrying in Denmark are booking flights before approval, sending incomplete or inconsistent documents, overlooking visa rules, forgetting witnesses and underestimating the €282 AFL fee. Most are easy to avoid with a personal document checklist and a pre-check before submission. Correct documents first time are what make approval in as little as five business days possible.
- [Copenhagen City Hall wedding: everything you need to know](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/copenhagen-city-hall-wedding-guide/) (Venues & places, 2026-05-23): A Copenhagen City Hall wedding is a short, legal civil ceremony in the historic wedding hall of Copenhagen City Hall on Rådhuspladsen. Once Familieretshuset has approved your documents, the wedding office books your date, on a weekday or a Saturday morning. The ceremony lasts about fifteen minutes, is held in English, Danish or German, and you leave with your marriage certificate.
- [Outdoor weddings in Copenhagen and Denmark: how to say “I do” under the open sky](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/outdoor-wedding-in-copenhagen/) (Venues & places, 2026-03-06): Yes, you can have an outdoor wedding in Copenhagen. On selected days, mostly from late spring to early autumn, the Copenhagen wedding office holds civil ceremonies at open-air locations. A registrar leads the ceremony, two witnesses sign, and you receive the same Danish marriage certificate as after a City Hall wedding. Dates are limited, so request one early and keep an indoor plan B.
- [Nyhavn wedding photos: when to go, where to stand and how to plan the shoot](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/nyhavn-wedding-photos/) (Venues & places, 2026-10-14): For the best Nyhavn wedding photos, go early in the morning or at blue hour after sunset, when the quay is quieter and the light is soft. Start at the Kongens Nytorv end, where the painted houses line up behind you, then walk along the canal to the harbour front. Nyhavn is about 20 minutes on foot from Copenhagen City Hall, and no permit is needed for a couple and photographer.
- [The best wedding photo spots in Copenhagen, and how to link them into one easy route](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/best-wedding-photo-spots-copenhagen/) (Venues & places, 2026-07-28): The best wedding photo spots in Copenhagen are Copenhagen City Hall and Rådhuspladsen, the old town lanes off Strøget, Nyhavn, the canals of Christianshavn, the harbour front by the Royal Library, Amalienborg and the Marble Church, Kongens Have, the Botanical Garden, Kastellet and the Little Mermaid. Most sit within a short walk or ride of each other, so two or three fit easily into one afternoon.
- [Copenhagen gardens for wedding photos: the parks and green spaces we love for portraits](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/copenhagen-gardens-for-wedding-photos/) (Venues & places, 2026-05-11): For garden wedding photos in Copenhagen, our favourites are Kongens Have around Rosenborg Castle, the Botanical Garden with its lake and glass Palm House, Frederiksberg Have with its canals and Chinese pavilion, and the grassy ramparts of Kastellet. Each gives soft light and natural frames, and all are a short ride from Copenhagen City Hall. Some have rules for professional photography, which we check before your day.
- [Ærø wedding guide: how to marry on Denmark’s wedding island](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/aero-wedding-island-guide/) (Venues & places, 2026-02-22): An Ærø wedding is a legal civil ceremony with Ærø Municipality on a small island in the South Funen Archipelago, known as Denmark's wedding island. Familieretshuset approves your documents first, then the municipality marries you. Ferries sail from Svendborg and Faaborg in a little over an hour, and the trip from Copenhagen takes about three to four hours. Plan at least two nights on the island.
- [A wedding day trip to Kronborg and Helsingør: how to plan your Kronborg wedding photos](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/kronborg-helsingor-wedding-day-trip/) (Venues & places, 2026-10-02): Kronborg wedding photos are usually taken on a day trip after a civil ceremony. Most couples marry at Copenhagen City Hall in the morning, take the train about 45 km north to Helsingør, and spend the afternoon on the castle ramparts, by the moat and along the shore. A ceremony at Helsingør's town hall is also possible on request.
- [Town hall weddings outside Copenhagen: choosing a town hall wedding in Denmark beyond the capital](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/town-hall-weddings-outside-copenhagen/) (Venues & places, 2026-07-16): A town hall wedding in Denmark can take place in almost any municipality, not only Copenhagen. Once Familieretshuset has approved your documents, a local registrar can marry you in a coastal town, on an island or in an old market town, with exactly the same legal effect. Smaller town halls often offer an earlier date, a quieter room and a mini holiday around the ceremony.
- [A winter wedding in Copenhagen: light, hygge and Christmas magic](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/winter-wedding-in-copenhagen/) (Venues & places, 2026-04-29): A winter wedding in Copenhagen means a legal civil ceremony at City Hall, which marries couples all year, followed by short, golden daylight, candlelit evenings and, in December, Christmas lights and markets. Plan the ceremony for late morning or early afternoon, take portraits before the early sunset, and use the blue hour for glowing street and harbour photos.
- [A summer wedding in Denmark: long days and bright nights](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/summer-wedding-in-denmark/) (Venues & places, 2026-02-10): A summer wedding in Denmark gives you mild weather, very long days and light evenings for photos. Ceremonies take place at Copenhagen City Hall, at a town hall elsewhere, or on selected days at an open-air location. Summer dates are the first to fill, so start your documents early and give us a travel window rather than one fixed day.
- [What to wear to a civil wedding in Denmark: outfits, shoes and layers for every season](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/what-to-wear-civil-wedding-denmark/) (Style & inspiration, 2026-09-20): Wondering what to wear to a civil wedding in Denmark? There is no legal dress code, so a full gown, a short dress, a suit or a jumpsuit are all fine. The practical points matter more: shoes that cope with stone steps and cobbles, a layer for wind off the water, and an outfit that travels well in your hand luggage.
- [Bridal makeup in Copenhagen: planning hair and makeup that last all day](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/bridal-hair-and-makeup-copenhagen/) (Style & inspiration, 2026-07-04): For bridal makeup in Copenhagen, most couples book a local hair and makeup artist who comes to their hotel on the wedding morning. Plan a trial or video consultation beforehand, allow plenty of time, and choose a long-wearing, natural look that copes with wind, showers and soft Nordic light. Our Premium package includes a hair and makeup artist, and we can add one to any other package.
- [Your wedding bouquet in Copenhagen: seasonal flowers, styles and planning](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/wedding-flowers-copenhagen/) (Style & inspiration, 2026-04-17): The easiest way to get a wedding bouquet in Copenhagen is to order it from a local florist and have it delivered to your hotel on the morning of the ceremony. Choose flowers that are in season in Denmark, keep the bouquet compact enough to hold while you sign the register, and avoid flying fresh flowers in from home. We can coordinate the whole order for you.
- [Wedding rings for a destination wedding: choosing them and travelling with them to Denmark](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/wedding-rings-destination-wedding/) (Style & inspiration, 2026-01-29): For a destination wedding, choose and size your wedding rings well before you travel, so engraving and adjustments are finished in time. Carry them in your hand luggage, never in checked bags, keep your receipts, and decide in advance who holds them at the ceremony. In Denmark, rings are not a legal requirement, but you are welcome to exchange them during the civil ceremony.
- [Danish wedding traditions you can borrow for your own day](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/danish-wedding-traditions/) (Style & inspiration, 2026-09-08): The best-known Danish wedding traditions are playful ones from the celebration: guests clink glasses so the couple kiss standing on their chairs, stamp their feet so they kiss under the table, cut the toes off the groom's socks after the bridal waltz, and share a tall almond cake called kransekage. Most happen at the dinner, so you can borrow them wherever you celebrate.
- [Scandinavian wedding style: simple, natural and timeless ideas for your day](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/scandinavian-wedding-style/) (Style & inspiration, 2026-06-22): Scandinavian wedding style is simple, natural and calm: clean-lined outfits, a soft palette drawn from the landscape, seasonal flowers and greenery, natural materials like linen and wood, and plenty of candlelight. It focuses on a few good things rather than many decorations, and on time with the people you love. It suits a short civil ceremony in Copenhagen perfectly.
- [How to celebrate your wedding in Copenhagen after the ceremony](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/celebrate-after-the-ceremony-copenhagen/) (Style & inspiration, 2026-04-05): The simplest way to celebrate your wedding in Copenhagen is to walk straight out of the ceremony and into the city: portraits on the way to Nyhavn, a toast by the water, a canal boat past the palaces and a long dinner with the people who came. A City Hall ceremony takes about fifteen minutes, so the rest of the day is yours to shape.
- [Honeymoon in Denmark: ideas from Copenhagen to the islands](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/honeymoon-in-denmark/) (Travel & honeymoon, 2026-01-17): A honeymoon in Denmark works beautifully straight after a Copenhagen wedding: there are no long transfers, trains and ferries are easy, and the country changes from royal city to sandy coast within an hour or two. Most couples spend a few days in Copenhagen, then add a slower chapter by the sea, on an island such as Ærø or Bornholm, or at the northern tip of Skagen.
- [Three days in Copenhagen: a wedding trip itinerary](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/three-days-in-copenhagen-wedding-trip/) (Travel & honeymoon, 2026-08-27): A good Copenhagen wedding trip itinerary uses three days: arrive and settle in on day one, marry at Copenhagen City Hall and celebrate on day two, then explore palaces, canals and gardens or take a day trip on day three. Three days give you a buffer for flight delays, time to rest before the ceremony and a full day as newlyweds before you fly home.
- [Where to stay in Copenhagen for your wedding: a guide by neighbourhood](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/where-to-stay-in-copenhagen-for-your-wedding/) (Travel & honeymoon, 2026-06-10): For a Copenhagen wedding, stay in or near the inner city, within walking distance of Copenhagen City Hall, so the wedding morning is simple and photos in the old town and Nyhavn are close by. Couples who prefer a calmer base choose leafy Frederiksberg, canal-side Christianshavn or quiet Østerbro, all well connected. Pick the area first, then a room with good light and space to get ready.
- [Travelling with a wedding dress and suit: flying to Denmark stress-free](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/travelling-with-a-wedding-dress/) (Travel & honeymoon, 2026-03-24): When travelling with a wedding dress to Denmark, carry it on board in a breathable garment bag rather than checking it in, and ask your airline about its cabin baggage rules before you fly. Fold it carefully with acid-free tissue, keep the suit, shoes and rings in hand luggage too, and plan to steam out any creases once you reach Copenhagen. Arriving a day early gives you time to fix anything.
- [The Words of Your Copenhagen City Hall Wedding Ceremony](https://denmarkwedding.com/journal/copenhagen-city-hall-wedding-ceremony-words/) (Venues & places, 2026-11-07): At a Copenhagen City Hall wedding the registrar welcomes you, asks for your full names, gives a short speech about marriage, then confirms your wish to marry before the authorities. Each of you is asked if you take the other as your spouse and answers yes. You may exchange rings, and the registrar declares you legally married. It takes about fifteen minutes.

## Town hall weddings, municipality by municipality
- [Getting married at Albertslund town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/albertslund/): You can get married in Albertslund once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Albertslund Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Albertslund suits couples who want a quiet suburban wedding close to the capital.
- [Getting married at Allerød town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/alleroed/): You can get married in Allerød once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Allerød Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Allerød suits couples who like woodland and lakes in North Zealand and a calm, small-town setting.
- [Getting married at Ballerup town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/ballerup/): You can get married in Ballerup once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Ballerup Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Ballerup suits couples who want a practical, well-connected suburb and a celebration in the capital afterwards.
- [Getting married at Bornholm town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/bornholm/): You can get married on Bornholm once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Bornholm Municipality leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Bornholm suits couples who want a Baltic island wedding with castle ruins, rocks and harbours.
- [Getting married at Brøndby town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/broendby/): You can get married in Brøndby once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Brøndby Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Brøndby suits couples who want a relaxed suburban wedding with the coast of Køge Bay nearby.
- [Getting married at Dragør town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/dragoer/): You can get married in Dragør once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Dragør Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Dragør suits couples who want a historic harbour village by the Øresund, close to the airport and the city.
- [Getting married at Egedal town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/egedal/): You can get married in Egedal once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Egedal Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Egedal suits couples who prefer a calm, green setting on the edge of the capital region.
- [Getting married at Fredensborg town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/fredensborg/): You can get married in Fredensborg once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Fredensborg Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Fredensborg suits couples who want a royal palace town with lake and coast on the doorstep.
- [Getting married at Frederiksberg town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/frederiksberg/): You can get married in Frederiksberg once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Frederiksberg Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Frederiksberg suits couples who want green gardens and elegant streets right next to the city centre.
- [Getting married at Frederikssund town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/frederikssund/): You can get married in Frederikssund once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Frederikssund Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Frederikssund suits couples who want a fjord town with water views and a relaxed pace.
- [Getting married at Furesø town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/furesoe/): You can get married in Furesø once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Furesø Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Furesø suits couples who love lakes and woodland close to the capital.
- [Getting married at Gentofte town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/gentofte/): You can get married in Gentofte once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Gentofte Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Gentofte suits couples who want a coastal, leafy setting with beaches and harbours just north of the city.
- [Getting married at Gladsaxe town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/gladsaxe/): You can get married in Gladsaxe once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Gladsaxe Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Gladsaxe suits couples who want a practical suburb with lakes and modern architecture, close to the capital.
- [Getting married at Glostrup town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/glostrup/): You can get married in Glostrup once Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, has approved your marriage. A registrar from Glostrup Municipality then leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Glostrup suits couples who want a simple ceremony just west of the capital.
- [Getting married at Gribskov town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/gribskov/): You can get married in Gribskov once Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, has approved your marriage. A registrar from Gribskov Municipality then leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Gribskov suits couples who want forest, beach and fishing harbour in North Zealand.
- [Getting married at Halsnæs town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/halsnaes/): You can get married in Halsnæs once Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, has approved your marriage. A registrar from Halsnæs Municipality then leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Halsnæs suits couples who want a peninsula of harbours, beaches and water in North Zealand.
- [Getting married at Helsingør town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/helsingoer/): You can get married in Helsingør once Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, has approved your marriage. A registrar from Helsingør Municipality then leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Helsingør suits couples who want Kronborg Castle, the Øresund waterfront and a medieval old town.
- [Getting married at Herlev town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/herlev/): You can get married in Herlev once Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, has approved your marriage. A registrar from Herlev Municipality then leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Herlev suits couples who want a plain, well-connected ceremony and a city day afterwards.
- [Getting married at Hillerød town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/hilleroed/): You can get married in Hillerød once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Hillerød Municipality leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Hillerød suits couples who want Frederiksborg Castle for photos, a short train ride from the capital.
- [Getting married at Hvidovre town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/hvidovre/): You can get married in Hvidovre once Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, has approved your marriage. A registrar from Hvidovre Municipality then leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Hvidovre suits couples who want a straightforward ceremony right next to the capital.
- [Getting married at Høje-Taastrup town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/hoeje-taastrup/): You can get married in Høje-Taastrup once Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, has approved your marriage. A registrar from Høje-Taastrup Municipality then leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. It suits couples who like a well-connected, unfussy setting west of the capital.
- [Getting married at Hørsholm town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/hoersholm/): You can get married in Hørsholm once Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, has approved your marriage. A registrar from Hørsholm Municipality then leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Hørsholm suits couples who want a leafy, coastal setting on the Øresund north of the capital.
- [Getting married at Ishøj town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/ishoej/): You can get married in Ishøj once Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, has approved your marriage. A registrar from Ishøj Municipality then leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Ishøj suits couples who like a seaside setting and modern art close to the capital.
- [Getting married at Lyngby-Taarbæk town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/lyngby-taarbaek/): You can get married in Lyngby-Taarbæk once Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, has approved your marriage. A registrar from Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality then leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. It suits couples who like palace gardens, lakes and a lively university town.
- [Getting married at Rudersdal town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/rudersdal/): You can get married in Rudersdal once Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, has approved your marriage. A registrar from Rudersdal Municipality then leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Rudersdal suits couples who want woods, lakes and a quiet stretch of the Øresund coast.
- [Getting married at Rødovre town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/roedovre/): You can get married in Rødovre once Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, has approved your marriage. A registrar from Rødovre Municipality then leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Rødovre suits couples who love Danish modernist design.
- [Getting married at Tårnby town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/taarnby/): You can get married in Tårnby once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Tårnby Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Tårnby suits couples who want a wedding right beside Copenhagen Airport on the island of Amager.
- [Getting married at Vallensbæk town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/vallensbaek/): You can get married in Vallensbæk once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Vallensbæk Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Vallensbæk suits couples who want a quiet suburb with beach and meadow scenery just southwest of Copenhagen.
- [Getting married at Faxe town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/faxe/): You can get married in Faxe once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Faxe Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Faxe suits couples who want a quiet South Zealand setting with a famous limestone quarry and coastline nearby.
- [Getting married at Greve town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/greve/): You can get married in Greve once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Greve Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Greve suits couples who want a beach-side municipality on Køge Bay, just south of Copenhagen.
- [Getting married at Guldborgsund town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/guldborgsund/): You can get married in Guldborgsund once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Guldborgsund Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Guldborgsund suits couples who want the island of Falster, with its long beaches, countryside and the town of Nykøbing Falster.
- [Getting married at Holbæk town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/holbaek/): You can get married in Holbæk once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Holbæk Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Holbæk suits couples who want a relaxed fjord town in West Zealand instead of the capital.
- [Getting married at Kalundborg town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/kalundborg/): You can get married in Kalundborg once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Kalundborg Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Kalundborg suits couples who want a medieval church and a fjord harbour town in West Zealand.
- [Getting married at Køge town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/koege/): You can get married in Køge once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Køge Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Køge suits couples who want a historic market town and harbour on Køge Bay, within easy reach of the capital.
- [Getting married at Lejre town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/lejre/): You can get married in Lejre once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Lejre Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Lejre suits couples who want legend, parkland and countryside near Roskilde Fjord and Copenhagen.
- [Getting married at Lolland town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/lolland/): You can get married in Lolland once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Lolland Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Lolland suits couples who want a quiet island with lakes, farmland and Maribo as its charming centre.
- [Getting married at Næstved town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/naestved/): You can get married in Næstved once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Næstved Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Næstved suits couples who want a historic South Zealand town with castles, forest and river scenery close by.
- [Getting married at Odsherred town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/odsherred/): You can get married in Odsherred once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Odsherred Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Odsherred suits couples who want beaches, hills and a seaside peninsula in North West Zealand.
- [Getting married at Ringsted town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/ringsted/): You can get married in Ringsted once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Ringsted Municipality leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Ringsted suits couples who want a historic Zealand town with a medieval royal church.
- [Getting married at Roskilde town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/roskilde/): You can get married in Roskilde once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Roskilde Municipality leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Roskilde suits couples who want a cathedral city and a fjord setting, close to the capital.
- [Getting married at Slagelse town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/slagelse/): You can get married in Slagelse once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Slagelse Municipality leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Slagelse suits couples who want West Zealand, Viking history and the Great Belt coast.
- [Getting married at Solrød town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/solroed/): You can get married in Solrød once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Solrød Municipality leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Solrød suits couples who want a seaside setting close to the capital.
- [Getting married at Sorø town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/soroe/): You can get married in Sorø once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Sorø Municipality leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Sorø suits couples who want a quiet lakeside town with historic buildings.
- [Getting married at Stevns town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/stevns/): You can get married in Stevns once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Stevns Municipality leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Stevns suits couples who dream of white chalk cliffs and open sea views.
- [Getting married at Vordingborg town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/vordingborg/): You can get married in Vordingborg once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Vordingborg Municipality leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Vordingborg suits couples who want a medieval castle ruin and the south Zealand coast.
- [Getting married at Aabenraa town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/aabenraa/): You can get married in Aabenraa once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Aabenraa Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Aabenraa suits couples who want a fjord-side town in Southern Jutland, close to the German border.
- [Getting married at Assens town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/assens/): You can get married in Assens once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Assens Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Assens suits couples who want a quiet harbour town on the west coast of Funen.
- [Getting married at Billund town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/billund/): You can get married in Billund once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Billund Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Billund suits couples who want an easy arrival by air and a playful, family-friendly town.
- [Getting married at Esbjerg town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/esbjerg/): You can get married in Esbjerg once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Esbjerg Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Esbjerg suits couples who want the wide North Sea coast of West Jutland as their backdrop.
- [Getting married at Faaborg-Midtfyn town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/faaborg-midtfyn/): You can get married in Faaborg-Midtfyn once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Faaborg-Midtfyn Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. It suits couples who love the South Funen countryside, a harbour town and a fairy-tale castle.
- [Getting married at Fanø town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/fanoe/): You can get married on Fanø once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Fanø Municipality leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Fanø suits couples who want a North Sea island with wide beaches and thatched cottages.
- [Getting married at Fredericia town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/fredericia/): You can get married in Fredericia once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Fredericia Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Fredericia suits couples who want a historic fortress town on the Little Belt with easy rail links.
- [Getting married at Haderslev town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/haderslev/): You can get married in Haderslev once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Haderslev Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Haderslev suits couples who want a cathedral town with a lake and a fjord in Southern Jutland.
- [Getting married at Kerteminde town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/kerteminde/): You can get married in Kerteminde once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Kerteminde Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Kerteminde suits couples who want a charming harbour town on the north-east coast of Funen.
- [Getting married at Kolding town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/kolding/): You can get married in Kolding once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Kolding Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Kolding suits couples who like a castle, a fjord and a lively small city, with availability checked by us for your dates.
- [Getting married at Langeland town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/langeland/): You can get married on Langeland once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Langeland Municipality leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Langeland suits couples who want a long, quiet island in the South Funen archipelago.
- [Getting married at Middelfart town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/middelfart/): You can get married in Middelfart once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Middelfart Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Middelfart suits couples who like water views on the Little Belt, with dates checked by us.
- [Getting married at Nordfyn town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/nordfyn/): You can get married in Nordfyn once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Nordfyn Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Nordfyn suits couples who want a quiet corner of Funen with countryside and the Kattegat coast.
- [Getting married at Nyborg town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/nyborg/): You can get married in Nyborg once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Nyborg Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Nyborg suits couples who like a medieval castle, old ramparts and a gateway to Funen.
- [Getting married at Odense town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/odense/): You can get married in Odense once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Odense Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Odense, the city of Hans Christian Andersen on Funen, suits couples who want a fairy-tale story behind their wedding.
- [Getting married at Svendborg town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/svendborg/): You can get married in Svendborg once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Svendborg Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Svendborg suits couples who want a harbour town on the South Funen coast, with sailing ships, islands and sea light.
- [Getting married at Sønderborg town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/soenderborg/): You can get married in Sønderborg once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Sønderborg Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Sønderborg suits couples who want a castle on the water on the island of Als.
- [Getting married at Tønder town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/toender/): You can get married in Tønder once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Tønder Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Tønder suits couples who want marshland, old merchant houses and the Wadden Sea close by.
- [Getting married at Varde town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/varde/): You can get married in Varde once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Varde Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Varde suits couples who want the river, dunes and North Sea beaches of West Jutland.
- [Getting married at Vejen town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/vejen/): You can get married in Vejen once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Vejen Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Vejen suits couples who want a quiet inland Jutland town as a base for exploring the south-west.
- [Getting married at Vejle town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/vejle/): You can get married in Vejle once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Vejle Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Vejle suits couples who like a fjord setting, modern harbour architecture and green hills around the town.
- [Getting married at Aarhus town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/aarhus/): You can get married in Aarhus once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Aarhus Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Aarhus, Denmark's second city, suits couples who want culture, a harbour and beaches in one place, with dates checked by us.
- [Getting married at Favrskov town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/favrskov/): You can get married in Favrskov once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Favrskov Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Favrskov suits couples who want a quieter, green setting close to Aarhus.
- [Getting married at Hedensted town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/hedensted/): You can get married in Hedensted once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Hedensted Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Hedensted suits couples who want east Jutland countryside with beaches on the Kattegat nearby.
- [Getting married at Herning town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/herning/): You can get married in Herning once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Herning Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Herning suits couples who like contemporary art, wide west Jutland landscapes and a modern, uncomplicated town.
- [Getting married at Holstebro town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/holstebro/): You can get married in Holstebro once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Holstebro Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Holstebro suits couples who love art, theatre and a quiet west Jutland setting by the river Storå.
- [Getting married at Horsens town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/horsens/): You can get married in Horsens once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Horsens Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Horsens suits couples who want a lively fjord city in East Jutland, and we check dates for you first.
- [Getting married at Ikast-Brande town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/ikast-brande/): You can get married in Ikast-Brande once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Ikast-Brande Municipality performs a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. It suits couples who want a quiet Central Jutland setting of heath, forest and small towns.
- [Getting married at Lemvig town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/lemvig/): You can get married in Lemvig once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Lemvig Municipality performs a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Lemvig suits couples who want the wild coast and fjord light of West Jutland.
- [Getting married at Norddjurs town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/norddjurs/): You can get married in Norddjurs once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Norddjurs Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Norddjurs suits couples who want the beaches and countryside of northern Djursland.
- [Getting married at Odder town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/odder/): You can get married in Odder once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Odder Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Odder suits couples who want a small East Jutland town with coast and woods, just south of Aarhus.
- [Getting married at Randers town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/randers/): You can get married in Randers once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Randers Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Randers suits couples who want a historic river town in East Jutland, close to Aarhus.
- [Getting married at Ringkøbing-Skjern town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/ringkoebing-skjern/): You can get married in Ringkøbing-Skjern once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. It suits couples who want fjord, dunes and the North Sea.
- [Getting married at Samsø town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/samsoe/): You can get married on Samsø once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Samsø Municipality leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Samsø suits couples who want a small, green Kattegat island.
- [Getting married at Silkeborg town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/silkeborg/): You can get married in Silkeborg once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Silkeborg Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Silkeborg suits couples who want lakes, forest and river scenery in the heart of Jutland.
- [Getting married at Skanderborg town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/skanderborg/): You can get married in Skanderborg once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Skanderborg Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Skanderborg suits couples who want a lakeside town with woods and hills.
- [Getting married at Skive town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/skive/): You can get married in Skive once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Skive Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Skive suits couples who want fjord views, a medieval castle and island scenery nearby.
- [Getting married at Struer town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/struer/): You can get married in Struer once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Struer Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Struer suits couples who want a quiet fjord-side town in West Jutland with design heritage.
- [Getting married at Syddjurs town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/syddjurs/): You can get married in Syddjurs once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Syddjurs Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Syddjurs suits couples who want Ebeltoft, hills and sea on the Djursland peninsula.
- [Getting married at Viborg town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/viborg/): You can get married in Viborg once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Viborg Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Viborg suits couples who want an old cathedral city beside lakes in the heart of Jutland.
- [Getting married at Aalborg town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/aalborg/): Couples from abroad can get married in Aalborg once Familieretshuset has approved the marriage. A registrar from Aalborg Municipality then performs a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, with two witnesses, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Aalborg suits couples who want a lively city on the Limfjord with its own airport.
- [Getting married at Brønderslev town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/broenderslev/): You can get married in Brønderslev once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Brønderslev Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, with two witnesses, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Brønderslev suits couples who want a quiet North Jutland town with forest and countryside nearby.
- [Getting married at Frederikshavn town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/frederikshavn/): You can get married in Frederikshavn once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Frederikshavn Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, with two witnesses, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Frederikshavn suits couples who want the Kattegat coast and the far north of Jutland.
- [Getting married at Hjørring town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/hjoerring/): You can get married in Hjørring once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Hjørring Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Hjørring suits couples who want the dunes and North Sea coast of Vendsyssel for their photos.
- [Getting married at Jammerbugt town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/jammerbugt/): Couples from abroad can get married in Jammerbugt once Familieretshuset has approved the marriage. A registrar from Jammerbugt Municipality then leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, with two witnesses, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Jammerbugt suits couples who want North Sea beaches and dunes.
- [Getting married at Læsø town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/laesoe/): You can get married on Læsø once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Læsø Municipality leads a short civil ceremony in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Læsø suits couples who want a tiny, remote Kattegat island.
- [Getting married at Mariagerfjord town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/mariagerfjord/): You can get married in Mariagerfjord once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Mariagerfjord Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, with two witnesses signing, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Mariagerfjord suits couples who like a fjord setting and the small rose town of Mariager.
- [Getting married at Morsø town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/morsoe/): You can get married in Morsø once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Morsø Municipality, which covers the island of Mors in the Limfjord, leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, with two witnesses, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Morsø suits couples who want an island setting.
- [Getting married at Rebild town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/rebild/): Couples from abroad can get married in Rebild once Familieretshuset has approved the marriage. A registrar from Rebild Municipality then leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, with two witnesses, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Rebild suits couples who want hills, heath and forest, close to Aalborg.
- [Getting married at Thisted town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/thisted/): Couples from abroad can get married in Thisted once Familieretshuset has approved the marriage. A registrar from Thisted Municipality then leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, with two witnesses, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Thisted suits couples drawn to Thy, its wild coast and its national park.
- [Getting married at Vesthimmerland town hall](https://denmarkwedding.com/venues/town-halls/vesthimmerland/): You can get married in Vesthimmerland once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Vesthimmerland Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, with two witnesses, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Vesthimmerland suits couples who want calm countryside and the Limfjord, within reach of Aalborg.

## FAQ
### Can foreigners get married in Denmark?
Yes. Denmark is one of the easiest countries in Europe for international couples to marry in, which is why couples from all over the world choose it every week. Neither of you needs to be Danish, live in Denmark or belong to a church, and there is no minimum stay before the wedding. What you do need is approval from the Danish Agency of Family Law (Familieretshuset) before the ceremony, and you must be lawfully present in Denmark on the day, visa-free or with a Schengen visa or residence permit if your passport requires one. Same-sex couples marry on exactly the same terms.

### How long does it take to get married in Denmark?
When your documents are complete and correct, Familieretshuset can approve your application in as little as five business days. Most couples are married 4 to 8 weeks after they first contact us, which leaves comfortable time to gather papers, book flights and settle on a date. The most common delays come from missing or untranslated documents, which is why we pre-check every page before it is submitted. A faster express date is possible only when a private registrar is available, so if your timeline is tight, tell us your dates early and we will say honestly what is realistic.

### What documents do we need to marry in Denmark?
For most couples the list is short: a valid passport for each of you and, depending on your nationality, a visa or residence permit for the Schengen area. If either of you has been married before, add the final divorce decree or the former spouse's death certificate, and if you have children together, their birth certificates. Documents must be in English, German, Danish, Norwegian or Swedish, or come with a certified translation, and some need an apostille. Your signed declaration in the application covers your marital status. Within 24 hours of your enquiry you receive a free personal checklist for your exact situation.

### Is a Danish marriage legally recognised in my country?
A Danish civil marriage is a full, legally binding marriage, not a symbolic ceremony, and it is recognised in most countries worldwide. Your marriage certificate is multilingual, with the same text in Danish, English, German, French and Spanish, and it can be apostilled, which is how most countries register a marriage that took place abroad. After the wedding you usually register the marriage with the authorities in your home country, often through your embassy or local registry office. We explain the registration steps for your nationality, so you know what to do before you even travel.

### Where can we get married in Denmark?
Most ceremonies take place in the historic wedding hall of Copenhagen City Hall, an elegant room in one of the finest buildings in Scandinavia, right in the centre of the city. On selected days the Copenhagen wedding office also holds ceremonies at open-air locations, which carry exactly the same legal formalities as ceremonies inside City Hall. Smaller town halls elsewhere in Denmark can sometimes offer an earlier date if Copenhagen is fully booked. After the ceremony, many couples walk to Nyhavn, the old town or the royal gardens for portraits. Our venues page compares every option.

### In which languages can the ceremony be held?
Civil ceremonies in Copenhagen are held in English, Danish or German, and you choose the language when the date is booked. Danish law requires that both of you understand what the registrar says, so pick the language you are both comfortable in. If you would rather hear the ceremony in another language, you can bring your own interpreter, as the city does not provide one. Afterwards you receive two multilingual marriage certificates, each with the same text in Danish, English, German, French and Spanish, which many authorities abroad accept without a separate translation.

### Do we need witnesses?
Yes, every civil marriage in Denmark needs two witnesses, but you do not have to bring your own. At Copenhagen City Hall the city always has two official witnesses ready, so couples who travel alone are fully covered. If you would like two of your guests to be your witnesses instead, simply tell the registrar before the signing. Witnesses do not need to show any ID, and they do not need to be Danish or speak Danish. At other venues and with a private registrar, we arrange witnesses for you whenever you need them.

### Can we leave Denmark on the day of the wedding?
Yes. Denmark has no residency requirement, so you can fly in, marry and fly home the same day if your schedule needs it. Most couples still plan at least one night, because the ceremony is only part of the experience: there are portraits in the old town, dinner by the harbour and time to enjoy Copenhagen as newlyweds. If neither of you has a Danish or Nordic personal number, City Hall also checks your ID in person one to five working days before the wedding, so plan to be in Copenhagen at least one weekday before the ceremony.

### How much does a wedding in Denmark cost?
Our packages cost €290 (Essential), €690 (Complete), €1,190 (Priority) and €1,590 (Premium), all including tax and 25% Danish VAT. The mandatory Familieretshuset (AFL) fee of €282 is included in every package except Essential, where you pay it yourself. There are no hidden fees and no surprises on the day. Your other costs are your own choices: flights, hotel, rings, outfits and any celebration afterwards. Many couples find that a legal wedding in Denmark, including a weekend in Copenhagen, costs far less than a traditional wedding at home.

### What is the AFL fee?
The AFL fee is the €282 processing charge the Danish Agency of Family Law (Familieretshuset) takes for every marriage application by couples who do not live in Denmark. It is a government fee, not our fee, and it is paid when the application is submitted. Familieretshuset uses it to review your documents and confirm that you are free to marry. It is included in our Complete, Priority and Premium packages, so there is nothing extra to arrange. With the Essential package you file the application yourself and pay the fee directly.

### Which wedding package should we choose?
Essential suits couples who want expert guidance but prefer to file the application themselves. Complete is the stress-free choice for most couples: we pre-check your documents, process the application with Familieretshuset, include the AFL fee and book your City Hall date. Priority adds a private registrar and witnesses and express processing, subject to the registrar's availability, which helps when time is short. Premium includes everything in Priority and also takes care of your photos and your look on the day, with a photographer and a hair and makeup artist. If you are unsure, tell us your dates and we will recommend one.

### Is photography included in the packages?
A professional photographer and a hair and makeup artist are included in the Premium package, so your ceremony, your first portraits and your look are covered in one booking. With the other packages, photography and makeup can be added at any time. We recommend photographers and filmmakers through our sister brand Artisti Weddings Abroad, matched to your style, whether that is candid, editorial or cinematic. Many couples add a portrait walk through Nyhavn, the old town or the royal gardens straight after the ceremony, when the light and the mood are at their best.

### Who is behind Denmark Wedding?
Denmark Wedding is run by Easy Weddings Denmark, part of A+A Media & Events, a Copenhagen company at Applebys Plads 29. Our consultants have guided international couples through the Danish marriage process for years, from the first document checklist to the moment you sign the register. Our sister brands are Denmark Wedding Agency and Artisti Weddings Abroad, which helps couples with photography, film and styling. You deal with one small team that knows Familieretshuset and Copenhagen City Hall well, answers in English or German and is with you on the day.

## Contact
- Phone (Wedding planning): +45 50 56 19 77
- Phone (Documents & applications): +45 52 60 52 36
- Email: hello@denmarkwedding.com
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/4552605236
- Address: Applebys Plads 29, 3. tv, 1411 Copenhagen K, Denmark
- Company: A+A Media & Events, CVR 34283761
- Enquiry form: https://denmarkwedding.com/contact/#contact

## Related
- [Easy Weddings Denmark](https://www.easyweddingsdenmark.com/)
- [Artisti Weddings Abroad](https://artistiweddings.com/)
- [Denmark Wedding Agency](https://www.denmarkwedding.agency/)

Last updated: 2026-11-07