Town hall weddings · Capital Region (Hovedstaden)

Getting married at Hvidovre town hall

By the Denmark Wedding team 7 November 2026

The short answer

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.

Hvidovre at a glance

Region: Capital Region of Denmark, on the southwest edge of Copenhagen
Approval: Familieretshuset, the same for every municipality
Ceremony: Civil, led by a municipal registrar, with two witnesses
From Copenhagen: Borders the city, a short trip by train, bus or car
Typical timeline: Most couples marry 4 to 8 weeks after first contact

Can couples from abroad get married in Hvidovre?

Yes, once Familieretshuset has approved your documents, the registrar of Hvidovre Municipality can perform the ceremony, subject to the dates and languages the town hall offers at the time. Not every Danish town hall offers dates to couples from abroad, and availability changes, so we check Hvidovre for your dates before you plan around it.

The law is the same everywhere in Denmark. Our guide to documents needed to marry in Denmark lists what Familieretshuset expects, whichever town hall you choose.

Why would you choose Hvidovre for a civil wedding?

Hvidovre is a residential municipality that touches the southwestern edge of Copenhagen, so it is one of the closest alternatives to the capital's own city hall. It is a practical choice for couples who want a short, personal ceremony and a simple journey rather than a postcard setting.

A calm suburban ceremony with a very short trip from central Copenhagen
Easy to stay in the city and travel out for the ceremony only
A good fallback if the busiest town halls have no free dates

After the ceremony, most couples head back into the city for photos and dinner. See our ideas for celebrating after the ceremony in Copenhagen.

How do you plan a wedding in Hvidovre with us?

Send us your nationalities, your travel window and your guest numbers, and we reply with your free document checklist. Once Familieretshuset has approved, we request a date with Hvidovre and confirm the ceremony language and room.

Two witnesses aged 18 or over are required, and we can arrange them. Bring your passports. Compare our packages or contact our team when you are ready.

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 Hvidovre: what couples ask

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Is a wedding in Hvidovre legally valid outside Denmark?

Yes. A civil marriage in Hvidovre is a full Danish marriage, exactly like one in Copenhagen. The Danish certificate 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 Hvidovre to marry there?

No residency is required by Danish law, but each municipality decides whether it offers dates to couples from abroad. Availability changes, so we check Hvidovre for your dates first and suggest a nearby town hall if it is full.

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Can our guests come to the ceremony in Hvidovre?

Yes, family and friends are welcome. Ceremony rooms vary in size, so tell us your guest numbers at the start and we confirm the space with the municipality.

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

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 Hvidovre. 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 Hvidovre?

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 Hvidovre 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 Hvidovre offers for your date before you book. You can also bring your own interpreter.

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Can same-sex couples marry in Hvidovre?

Yes. Same-sex couples marry in Hvidovre on exactly the same terms as any other couple, with the same approval from Familieretshuset and the same Danish marriage certificate afterwards.