Plate
€160
Hotel Avg
€190
Best Month
June
Airport Dist.
12km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Frankfurt
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Frankfurt, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Cosmopolitan modernity and medieval corners. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 7/10 in romanticism, Frankfurt offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt
Main advantages
- Unmatched international airport connectivity for guests arriving from all over the world.
- Great aesthetic contrast between ultramodern skyscrapers and restored medieval squares.
- Wide array of top-tier modern hotels and professional planning services.
Points to keep in mind
- Higher risk of summer showers compared to Southern European destinations.
- The financial district can feel less lively or empty outside of business weekdays.
The style in Frankfurt
Dominant Style
Modern Urban
Local Tradition
Opening toast with local apple cider (Apfelwein) in traditional ribbed glasses
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Frankfurt
Jumeirah Frankfurt Rooftop
Unmatched views over the urban skyline and cutting-edge cosmopolitan cuisine.
Villa Kennedy
Luxury hotel with a leafy central courtyard and historic neogothic halls.
Römer (Historic Town Hall)
Iconic medieval building hosting the official civil ceremonies.
Wedding traditions in Germany
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Polterabend
The night before the wedding guests smash porcelain at the couple's door. Cleaning it up together the next day symbolises facing problems as a team.
Hochzeitssuppe
Wedding soup: clear broth with tiny meatballs, noodles and vegetables. Traditional opening dish of the German banquet.
Sawing the log together
Right after the ceremony, the newlyweds saw a log together at the church exit. Another symbolic test of cooperation.
Geldgeschenke (cash gifts)
The main gift in Germany is cash, usually in envelopes or creative arrangements. Anglo-style gift lists are uncommon.
Legal requirements to marry in Germany
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Standesamt (civil registry)
Minimum notice
21 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Application (Anmeldung der Eheschließung) at the Standesamt of residence.
- Documents: passport, international birth certificate, residence certificate (Meldebescheinigung).
- Schedule the civil ceremony with the Standesbeamter; optional religious ceremony afterwards.
- Minimum 1 and up to 4 witnesses total.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Germany- Ehefähigkeitszeugnis (certificate of marital capacity) issued by your home country.
- Sworn German translation of every foreign-language document.
- Hague apostille on the birth certificate.
How to get there from Germany
Main airports
Rail
Deutsche Bahn (ICE)
Common departure points
Berlin · Munich · Hamburg · Frankfurt · Cologne
Typical vendors in Germany
What German couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Frankfurt
Precio medio: ~190€/noche
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Vuelos a Frankfurt
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Que hacer en Frankfurt
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
Is a civil wedding mandatory before a religious ceremony in Germany?
Yes, in Germany a civil registry ceremony (Standesamt) is the only legally binding marriage. The religious ceremony is ceremonial.
How is transport connectivity for guests flying from outside Europe?
Outstanding. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is one of the world's largest air hubs with direct flights to almost anywhere.
What is the typical cider served at weddings?
The traditional 'Apfelwein' is served in ribbed glasses called 'Geripptes', a local touch that international guests love.
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