Plate
€150
Hotel Avg
€180
Best Month
May
Airport Dist.
8km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Valletta
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Valletta, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Baroque history and Mediterranean blue. 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, Valletta offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Valletta has excellent leisure infrastructure (7/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Valletta
Main advantages
- Spectacular Baroque architecture providing a natural backdrop with minimal decoration.
- Warm and sunny Mediterranean weather for most of the year.
- English is an official language, making vendor communication seamless.
Points to keep in mind
- Steep, cobbled streets that can present mobility challenges for some guests.
- Parking inside the walled city is extremely restricted.
The style in Valletta
Dominant Style
Maritime Historic
Local Tradition
Traditional Maltese boat (Dghajsa) ride after the ceremony
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Valletta
Palazzo Parisio
An 18th-century palace featuring Italianate gardens and gilded ballroom.
St. John Bastion
Outdoor venue perched on medieval walls overlooking the historic harbor.
The Phoenicia Malta
Classic luxury hotel at the gates of Valletta with grand gardens and scenic views.
Wedding traditions in Malta
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Maltese bridal wedding party
Children holding the bridal train and ring bearers are traditional features of religious Maltese weddings.
Sugar-coated almonds (Perlina)
White sugar-coated almonds are gifted to guests as a symbol of good luck and health.
Legal requirements to marry in Malta
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Malta Public Registry
Minimum notice
90 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Submit the marriage application at least 6 weeks before (maximum 3 months).
- Provide international birth certificates and single status declarations.
- Publication of marriage banns in the public registry.
- Signing of the marriage certificate in the presence of qualified witnesses.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Malta- Affidavit sworn before a commissioner for oaths in Malta.
- Certificate of no impediment (if applicable).
- Certified passport copies.
How to get there from Malta
Main airports
Rail
None (No railway service)
Common departure points
Valletta · Sliema · St. Julian's
Typical vendors in Malta
What Maltese couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Valletta
Precio medio: ~180€/noche
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Vuelos a Valletta
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Que hacer en Valletta
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 it easy for foreigners to marry in Valletta?
Yes, the Maltese Public Registry is well-experienced with destination weddings and accepts all paperwork in English.
When is the best season for a wedding here?
May is ideal as temperatures are pleasant and rainfall risks are low before the summer heat kicks in.
Is private transport required for guests in Valletta?
Valletta is very compact and highly walkable, meaning guests can easily walk between hotels and venues.
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