The Journal

Everything we’ve learned about marrying in Denmark — kept up to date as the rules change.

Red, orange and green townhouses around Gråbrødretorv square in the old town — Photo: Mahlum · Public domain

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.

The glass-roofed central hall inside Copenhagen City Hall, hung with Danish flags — Photo: Jorge Láscar · CC BY 2.0

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.

Restaurant terraces under umbrellas along Nyhavn’s coloured houses — Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0

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.

Small boats and sailing yachts on a sunny Copenhagen canal — Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0

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".

Wooden ships and coloured townhouses reflected in Nyhavn canal at sunset — Photo: Moahim · CC BY-SA 4.0

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.

Copenhagen City Hall on City Hall Square during Copenhagen Pride — Photo: News Oresund · CC BY 2.0

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.

Old harbourside buildings at Asiatisk Plads, home of Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Photo: Chad Kainz · CC BY 2.0

Updated 12 October 2026

How to Get an Apostille on a Danish Marriage Certificate

When you need an apostille, who issues it (only the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs), how to order it online, and e-Apostilles for digitally signed certificates.