Copenhagen · Frederiksberg · North Zealand
Get married in Copenhagen, without the guesswork
English-speaking venues, photographers and planners — plus honest answers on paperwork and town hall availability.
454 vendors · Free for couples
No residency needed
Couples of almost any nationality can marry in Denmark on a tourist visit.
Approval in about a week
The Agency of Family Law aims to process complete applications in around 5 working days.
Ceremony in 5 minutes
Civil ceremonies are short, in English, and you get an international certificate.
01
The Directory
02
Where to say I do
Copenhagen
North Zealand
Looking for a ceremony slot? Compare town halls near Copenhagen →
03
Top-rated vendors
04
The Journal
Updated 12 October 2026
How to Get Married in Denmark as a Foreigner (2026 Guide)
The Danish marriage process for international couples, step by step — eligibility, documents, the DKK 2,100 fee, approval times and booking a town hall.
Updated 12 October 2026
Copenhagen City Hall Wedding Guide (2026 Rules for Foreigners)
How to book a wedding at Copenhagen City Hall as an international couple — the new resident quota, wait times, what happens on the day, and alternatives when it's full.
Updated 12 October 2026
What a Wedding in Copenhagen Really Costs (2026 Prices)
Realistic 2026 budgets for a Copenhagen elopement, a small city hall wedding and a full celebration — fees, photographers, venues and the extras couples forget.
Updated 12 October 2026
Eloping in Copenhagen — The Complete 2026 Guide
How to plan a Copenhagen elopement: timing, town halls, outdoor ceremonies, photographers, where to stay and what to do after you say "I do".
Updated 12 October 2026
The Best Wedding Photo Spots in Copenhagen
Twelve photo locations for Copenhagen elopements and city hall weddings — from Nyhavn and the King's Garden to Christianshavn's canals and Frederiksberg Gardens.
Updated 12 October 2026
Same-Sex Marriage in Denmark for International Couples
Denmark was the first country to recognise same-sex partnerships and has had marriage equality since 2012. How LGBTQ+ couples from abroad can marry in Copenhagen.
For vendors
Reach couples flying in to get married
Thousands of international couples marry in Denmark every year. Claim your free listing, or get featured at the top of your category.