Plate
120 Kč
Hotel Avg
140 Kč
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
15km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to CZK from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in PragueComplete guide for your wedding in Prague
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Prague, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. The gothic and baroque romance of a hundred historic spires. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.6/10 in romanticism, Prague offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Prague 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 Prague
Main advantages
- One of the most romantic and monumental cities in the world with moderate service rates.
- Excellent baroque palaces and historic terraced gardens with elevated views.
- Easy accessibility and a highly walkable historic city center.
Points to keep in mind
- Heavy tourist crowds during high season in the main central points.
- Legal bureaucracy for foreigners requires translating all documents into Czech.
The style in Prague
Dominant Style
Royal Palace
Local Tradition
Sunrise photoshoot on the Charles Bridge and a toast with traditional herbal liqueur Becherovka
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Prague
Vrtba Garden (Vrtbovská zahrada)
Terraced baroque garden considered one of the most beautiful in Central Europe, offering iconic views of Prague's red roofs.
Lobkowicz Palace
The only privately-owned palace in the Prague Castle complex, featuring lavish halls and historic artwork.
Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel
A former 13th-century Augustinian monastery in Malá Strana converted into a sublime luxury hotel with quiet courtyards.
Wedding traditions in Czech Republic
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Sweeping broken plates
Upon arriving at the reception, a plate is broken at the couple's feet and they must sweep the shards together to prove they will work as a team.
Sharing noodle soup
The bride and groom are wrapped in a single sheet and must feed each other traditional Czech noodle soup using one spoon.
Legal requirements to marry in Czech Republic
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Local Civil Registry Office (Matrika)
Minimum notice
30 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Submit a formal marriage application at the Civil Registry Office (Matrika) of the corresponding municipal district.
- Provide all required official documents legalized and translated into Czech by a sworn translator.
- Attend the civil ceremony presided by the mayor or registrar with a court interpreter if either party does not speak Czech.
- Sign the official civil marriage registry.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Czech Republic- Original valid passport.
- Apostilled birth certificate officially translated into Czech.
- Apostilled certificate of single status or marriage capacity issued within 6 months and translated.
- Official border police certificate of legal stay in the country obtained a few days before the ceremony.
How to get there from Czech Republic
Main airports
Rail
České dráhy (Ferrocarriles Checos)
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · London · Paris · Frankfurt
Typical vendors in Czech Republic
What Czech couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Prague
Precio medio: ~140€/noche
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Vuelos a Prague
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Que hacer en Prague
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 Prague?
The average plate price is around 120€. A full gala wedding for 100 guests in a historic palace ranges between 25,000€ and 45,000€.
When is the best time for a wedding in Prague?
September is excellent. The autumn weather is mild and dry, summer crowds disperse, and the light for photography is soft and golden.
Is it mandatory to translate documents into Czech?
Yes. For the civil marriage to be legally binding, all foreign documents must be officially translated into Czech by a certified translator registered in the Czech Republic and bear the Hague Apostille.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to CZK from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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