Plate
200 kr.
Hotel Avg
220 kr.
Best Month
July
Airport Dist.
10km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to DKK from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in CopenhagenComplete guide for your wedding in Copenhagen
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Copenhagen, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Danish elegance under the charm of coastal hygge, historic canals, and royal castles. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 8.5/10 in romanticism, Copenhagen offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Copenhagen has excellent leisure infrastructure (8/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Copenhagen
Main advantages
- Extremely simple and fast marriage laws for foreigners, making it the wedding capital of Europe.
- Clean, orderly coastal urban environment with exceptionally high safety and civic standards.
- World-class culinary scene led by the New Nordic Cuisine movement.
Points to keep in mind
- High local prices driven by the high standard of living and national VAT rate.
- Winter weather brings very short, cold days, restricting outdoor weddings to the summer months.
The style in Copenhagen
Dominant Style
Nordic Minimalism and Historic Elegance
Local Tradition
Arrival of the couple by traditional wooden canal boat and a toast with artisanal Danish snaps
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Copenhagen
Nimb Hotel (Tivoli)
A fairytale Moorish-style palace located inside the famous Tivoli Gardens, offering refined contemporary luxury.
Kokkedal Castle
A spectacular renaissance castle located just outside the city, surrounded by an immense tree-lined park.
Langelinie Pavillonen
Iconic modernist venue located along the waterfront with direct views of the harbor and the Little Mermaid.
Wedding traditions in Denmark
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Socks with a hole
During the wedding dance, guests lift the groom and cut the tips of his socks as a symbolic tradition of fidelity.
Kisses under the table
When guests stamp their feet or clink glasses, the couple must kiss under the table or standing on top of their chairs.
The 'Skal' toast
A traditional collective toast where guests lock eyes in an orderly fashion before and after drinking to the couple's health.
Customised songs
It is customary for family or friends to print custom lyric sheets about the couple and lead a collective sing-along during the banquet.
Legal requirements to marry in Denmark
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Agency of Family Law (Aegteskabsafdelingen)
Minimum notice
14 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Submit the online application to the Danish Agency of Family Law.
- Upload valid passports and proof of legal entry/residence (Schengen).
- Pay the official government application processing fee.
- Celebrate the civil ceremony at the chosen town hall (kommune) upon approval.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Denmark- Certificate of marital status from home country (if applicable).
- Apostilled divorce decree if previously married.
- Valid passports for both spouses.
How to get there from Denmark
Main airports
Rail
DSB Train System
Common departure points
Copenhagen · Aarhus · Malmo · Hamburg
Typical vendors in Denmark
What Danish couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Copenhagen
Precio medio: ~220€/noche
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Vuelos a Copenhagen
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Que hacer en Copenhagen
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 Copenhagen?
The average plate price is 200€. Celebrating a designer wedding for 100 guests in Copenhagen typically costs between 40,000€ and 68,000€.
Why is Denmark so popular for international weddings?
Because of its lack of bureaucracy. It allows quick civil marriages for non-residents in a few days, requiring only passports and proof of legal entry into the Schengen area.
What is the best time of year to visit Copenhagen?
July is spectacular, offering warm temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and extremely long days where golden hour lasts past 9:30 PM.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to DKK from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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