Getting married at Greve town hall

By the Denmark Wedding team 7 November 2026

The short answer

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.

Greve at a glance

Region: Region Zealand, on Køge Bay south of Copenhagen
Approval: Familieretshuset, the same for every municipality
Ceremony: Civil, led by a municipal registrar, with two witnesses
Setting: Beach, marina and coastal park
From Copenhagen: Under an hour by S-train or car
Photo spots: Greve Strand, the marina, the Køge Bay coastal park

Can couples from abroad get married in Greve?

Yes, in principle. Couples who live outside Denmark can marry in Greve once Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, has approved their documents. After that, the municipality's registrar performs a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, with two witnesses aged 18 or over.

Danish marriage law is national, so Greve follows the same rules as Copenhagen, and the marriage is legally the same. Not every Danish town hall offers dates to couples from abroad, and availability changes through the year, so we check Greve for your dates and suggest a nearby town hall if it is full. If you are new to the process, see our guide on how to get married in Denmark.

Why would a couple choose Greve for a civil wedding?

Greve is a coastal municipality on Køge Bay, south of Copenhagen, and couples choose it for the sea. The long sandy beach at Greve Strand, a marina and an artificial coastal park make it one of the best beach settings within easy reach of the capital.

The Køge Bay coastline offers wide views and a relaxed holiday feel, even though Copenhagen is close. Behind the shore, quieter villages and fields give you a calm backdrop away from the waterfront if you prefer green to blue.

A long public beach and marina on Køge Bay
Simple access from Copenhagen by S-train
Sunset and sea views for relaxed portraits
Easy to combine with Køge and its old town

How do you get to Greve from Copenhagen?

Greve is on the S-train line towards Køge, so the journey from central Copenhagen takes under an hour by train or car. Guests can travel without a vehicle, which makes the day simple to organise.

Couples often combine Greve with an afternoon in nearby Køge. See our article on town hall weddings outside Copenhagen, or contact our team and we check Greve for your dates.

Written by the Denmark Wedding team. Town hall rules and dates change, so we confirm the details for your date before you book. Questions? Ask us directly.

Questions and answers

Marrying in Greve: what couples ask

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Can we have beach photos after the ceremony in Greve?

Yes, the beach and coastal park are public places that suit relaxed portraits. Some places have their own rules for professional photography, which we check before the day, and we plan around the weather.

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Is a wedding in Greve legally valid outside Denmark?

Yes. A civil marriage in Greve is a full Danish marriage, exactly like one in Copenhagen. You receive a Danish marriage certificate, which can be issued in a multilingual format and legalised with an apostille if your home country asks for one.

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Do we need to live in Greve to marry there?

No residency is required by Danish law, but each municipality decides whether it offers dates to couples from abroad. Availability changes during the year, so we check Greve for your dates first. Most couples marry 4 to 8 weeks after first contacting us.

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Do we need to bring our own witnesses to in Greve?

Every civil marriage in Denmark needs two witnesses, but you do not have to bring them. If you travel alone, we arrange two witnesses for your ceremony in Greve. If you would rather ask two of your guests, they do not need to be Danish or speak Danish.

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What documents do we need to marry in Greve?

The same as anywhere in Denmark: 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. Familieretshuset approves your papers before the wedding, and we send you a free checklist for your exact situation.

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Can the ceremony in Greve be held in English?

Danish law requires that you both understand what the registrar says, so the ceremony is held in a language you both follow. Many town halls marry couples in English and some in German; we confirm which languages Greve offers for your date before you book. You can also bring your own interpreter.

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Can our guests come to the ceremony in Greve?

Yes, guests are welcome. Ceremony rooms differ in size from one town hall to the next, so tell us how many people you are bringing and we confirm the space with the municipality before you book.