Plate
€150
Hotel Avg
€180
Best Month
June
Airport Dist.
95km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Bruges
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Bruges, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. A medieval fairy tale surrounded by romantic canals. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.7/10 in romanticism, Bruges offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Bruges has excellent leisure infrastructure (6.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Bruges
Main advantages
- Dreamy, perfectly preserved medieval architecture.
- Highly intimate and romantic atmosphere at night, free from daytime tour crowds.
- Excellent artisan chocolate and pastry for desserts and wedding favors.
Points to keep in mind
- Closest international airport is in Brussels (95 km away, approx. 1 hour by train or car).
- Variable maritime climate with light rain risk even in summer months.
The style in Bruges
Dominant Style
Medieval Romantic
Local Tradition
Night boat tour along the illuminated canals and a feast featuring Belgian trappist beer tasting and artisan chocolates
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Bruges
Hotel Duke's Palace Bruges
Former 15th-century residence of the Dukes of Burgundy, the only 5-star hotel in the center featuring an immense private garden.
Relais & Châteaux Hotel Heritage
19th-century mansion offering sophisticated classic luxury steps away from the main canal.
De Halve Maan Brewery
A working historic brewery ideal for a rustic-industrial Belgian style reception.
Wedding traditions in Belgium
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Bride's embroidered handkerchief
The bride carries an embroidered lace handkerchief with her name. After the wedding, it is framed and preserved, passed down through generations.
Tulips and chocolate fountains
Incorporating exquisite Belgian chocolates in dessert bars and seasonal Flemish tulip flower arrangements.
Legal requirements to marry in Belgium
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Municipal Civil Registry Office (Maison Communale / Stadhuis)
Minimum notice
14 days
Witnesses per spouse
2
Key steps
- Formally declare the marriage at the city hall of the municipality where at least one party resides.
- Submit apostilled birth and residency certificates officially translated.
- Publish the marriage bans 14 days prior to the wedding date.
- Celebrate the official civil marriage before the local registrar.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Belgium- Original valid passport.
- Apostilled birth certificate officially translated into Dutch or French depending on the municipality.
- Apostilled single status or marital capacity certificate translated officially.
- Official certificate of nationality.
How to get there from Belgium
Main airports
Rail
NMBS / SNCB (Ferrocarriles Belgas)
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · London · Paris · Geneva
Typical vendors in Belgium
What Belgian couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Bruges
Precio medio: ~180€/noche
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Vuelos a Bruges
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Que hacer en Bruges
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to get married in Bruges?
The average plate price is around 150€. Celebrating a complete wedding for 100 guests at the Duke's Palace or similar luxury venue ranges between 32,000€ and 55,000€.
When is the best time of year for a wedding in Bruges?
June is excellent. It enjoys mild temperatures, the longest days of the year, and the parks and canals are in full floral bloom.
What are the culinary advantages of marrying in Belgium?
In addition to high-end French-Flemish cuisine, you can incorporate premium Belgian chocolate fountains and a curated pairing with unique Belgian craft beers.
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