Plate
165 kr
Hotel Avg
210 kr
Best Month
July
Airport Dist.
40km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to SEK from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in StockholmComplete guide for your wedding in Stockholm
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Stockholm, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Sophisticated Nordic elegance in an archipelago of islands reflected on crystal-clear waters. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 8.6/10 in romanticism, Stockholm offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Stockholm 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 Stockholm
Main advantages
- Idyllic setting of islands and canals, perfect for waterfront weddings and wedding transfers on classic boats.
- Very high standards of design, floristry, and avant-garde Nordic decoration.
- Excellent English level throughout the population, simplifying all wedding planning tasks.
Points to keep in mind
- High cost of living, especially for alcohol and catering services.
- Short wedding season, concentrated almost exclusively in the summer months.
The style in Stockholm
Dominant Style
Nordic Elegant
Local Tradition
The traditional Swedish wedding toast with ice-cold schnapps ('nubbe') accompanied by short folk songs sung together ('snapsvisa') and a pre-wedding boat tour around the archipelago
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Stockholm
Stadshuset (Stockholm City Hall)
Iconic red-brick tower by the water, famous for hosting the Nobel Prize banquet.
Mosebacke Etablissement
Historic and stylish venue offering some of the best panoramic views of Stockholm's islands.
Djurgardsbrunn
A charming historic 18th-century inn surrounded by royal nature and canals right in the center.
Wedding traditions in Sweden
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Kissing the bride and groom
If the groom leaves the room, all men can kiss the bride. If the bride leaves, the women can kiss the groom.
Coins in the shoes
A gold coin from the father in the right shoe and a silver coin from the mother in the left, wishing they never lack money.
Speech-heavy reception
Swedish weddings are famous for multiple speeches from family and friends, coordinated by a designated 'Toastmaster'.
Bridal flower crown
Traditionally, brides wear crowns woven from myrtle or fresh wildflowers instead of a veil, especially during Midsummer.
Legal requirements to marry in Sweden
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket)
Minimum notice
30 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Apply for the investigation of impediments to marriage (Hindersprövning) form from Skatteverket.
- Submit passport copies and certificates of single status for both partners.
- Receive the approved certificate, which is valid for 4 months.
- Celebrate the wedding before an officiant licensed by the county administrative board.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Sweden- Valid passports.
- Official certificate of no impediment issued by the home country (with Swedish or English translation).
- Apostilled full birth certificates.
How to get there from Sweden
Main airports
Rail
SJ (Statens Järnvägar)
Common departure points
Stockholm · Gothenburg · Malmo · Uppsala
Typical vendors in Sweden
What Swedish couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Stockholm
Precio medio: ~210€/noche
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Vuelos a Stockholm
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Que hacer en Stockholm
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 a wedding in Stockholm cost?
The average plate price is around 165€. Hosting a wedding in Stockholm for 100 guests ranges between 28,000€ and 48,000€, due to costs associated with catering and alcohol in Sweden.
How does the legal process of marriage work in Sweden?
You must apply for a certificate of no impediment to marriage (Hindersprövning) with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket). The process takes a few weeks.
What is the weather like in Stockholm for summer weddings?
July is excellent. Days are extremely long (nearly 18 hours of daylight) with mild temperatures allowing outdoor events until late under crepuscular light.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to SEK from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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