Why Look at Getting Married in Denmark

 

How, Why and Where are three common questions when we are trying to find out about something.  So we have made 3 blogs that answer those specific questions!  How to get married in Denmark, Where to marry in Denmark so in this blog we will explain why marry in Denmark.

So let me go through my list of reasons; (of course there are hundreds!)

The documents that are required to get married are Denmark are fewer than other countries making it the easiest country to get married in Europe. 

All Applicants need to provide the following documentation to get married in Denmark;

Marry AbroadValid Passports (the expiry date must allow for 3 months between the ceremony date and the expiration date).

Marry AbroadIf you are not living in your country of citizenship, a valid residence permit.

Marry AbroadIf you do not have visa free entrance to the Schengen Zone then a valid Schengen Visa with validity for the date of the ceremony.

Marry AbroadIf you are divorced, the original full and final divorce decree, this must be legalised within in accordance to the Hague Convention.

Marry AbroadIf you are a widow or widower, you must have an original death certificate legalised to with accordance to the Hague Convention.

All documents need to be in either English, German, or Danish.

 

That is all, no birth certificates and no martial status.. for the vast majority of our couples the documents you need to get married in Denmark are already to hand, making the time of first contact to the date of application a matter of days!

 

Making it even quicker to be able to see the wonderful registrars face as you go to get married!

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Get married in Denmark Copenhagen City Hall
Document presentation in Copenhagen City hall

 

Quick timescales..

We are the quickest, most responsive and effective agency there, and we are not simply saying that to grab attention, we are and we will move heaven and earth to stick to your timescales.. We listen to YOUR story and understand YOUR situation.. Allowing you to marry in as little as 2 weeks from application, so you can enjoy your day with no stress.. 

Since the reform in the Danish government in January 2019, the process is simple and easy.  There are no grey areas at to the documents that you need, all the applications are managed by a central government agency so it's easy to see where you are in the application process.  Once approved your 'permission to marry' is sent electronically to the town hall where you will be marrying and then you can book your appointment.  Granted if you are applying directly the channels of communication may not be a clear, and it is advisable to choose a reliable wedding planner to help you with the process.

 

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Copenhagen Wedding Photographer Aleks Jacobson
Stress free wedding in Denmark

 

Denmark is a progressive thinking country..

Denmark is well known for it's liberal thinking, it was the 12th country in the world to make same sex marriages legalChampioning the thinking of equality for all.  

It has become one of the easiest places to marry in the world allowing for International couples to marry with an uncomplicated list of documents needed to marry.  The ceremonies are non religious, yet fully legal.

 

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Same sex Wedding Denmark
Denmark was one of the first countries to allow same sex marriage

 

It is a beautiful country..

Denmark itself is a stunning country you have almost every landscape that you can wish for apart from mountains the highest point of land in Denmark is only 171metres high!  The coastline is amazing and the beaches are straight from a dramatic movie.  The country is made up of 406 islands the majority are uninhibited.

Copenhagen, and all the cities are cool, cosmopolitan, environmentally friendly and have historic tales from monuments that lead to great dinner table stories.

The smaller towns are stunning with often multi-coloured buildings still living their ancestory of fishing and crafts whilst remaining 'cool' and cultured.

Denmark still has 18 working lighthouses, these are all very important as except for the island of Bornholm, Denmark is located at the transition between North Sea and Baltic Sea which includes the Skagerrak and Kattegat waters.  Dangerous seas for the ships and boats that pass the shoreline frequently.

When thinking of where to choose to marry in Denmark please see the blog Town Halls In Denmark Which one is Right for you.  Some are city, some are coastal, some are on islands the choice is vast and you can have great fun choosing which one you want!

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Easiest place to get married in Denmark
Town Hall weddings in Denmark are near stunning UNESCO sites

 

The Danes are wonderful..

Everytime we hear from our couples after they have been married they say "it was so beautiful" and "everyone was so lovely and helpful".  These comments always make our hearts jump.  Getting married is nerve wracking, getting married abroad can be even more nerve wracking.  You are going to a foreign country, for a lot of people it's their first time in Denmark, not a lot of couples speak Danish so they will find themselves asking a lot of questions.  The Danish are always so helpful, see this blog from "Study in Denmark" that help explains the way of thinking of the Danes.  And always think of Hygge.

 

The History of the country..

Denmarks first writings are in 500ad, that is a long time ago and the history surrounding the country can be seen everywhere. Of course you have the Viking era that started in the 9th Centrury and can be seen in towns now such as Aarhusa walled city that has the most incredible Viking museum!  In the early 10th Century the Kingdom of Denmark was created and along with that came the castles and amazing sites that are now heritage sites.  There is so much history, and can be read about here.

 

Location...

Denmark is situated between Sweden and GermanyKastrup Airport which is just outside of the city centre is a major hub that accommodates long haul from all over the world and low cost airlines from all over Europe.  It welcomes flights for 20 hours in every 24 hour period.  In 2019 it hosted 33 million passengers.  Denmark is part of mainland Europe and there are international rail routes which link Denmark to all of Northern Europe and Germany.

 

Eco Friendly..

Denmark has forever been committed to sustainability and being green and although Copenhagen, the countires capital is slowly becoming one of the worlds most innovative city with regards to being eco friendly, the rest of the country is also equally as committed.  Naturkraft, they are so committed that in June of 2020 they are openning the worlds first sustainable theme park called  A theme park dedicated to the powers of nature is set to open on 50 hectares of former seabed right next to the city of Ringkøbing in West Jutland. Reportedly the world’s first such theme park, Naturkraft seeks to instil in its visitors a greater awareness and appreciation of the powers of nature – and encourage sustainable living.

There are so many wonderful reasons to marry in Denmark, from the romantic notions of the country to the practicalities of getting there, moving around once there, to the sensible reasons of quick stress free documents for your wedding! 

 

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External wedding ceremonies in Copenhagen
Get married on a Danish Island or a beach

 

Why wouldn't you marry there?  For a little visual inspiration, please see our pinterest board Getting Married in Denmark.

If you would like more information on how to get married in Denmark from an expert wedding planner in Copenhagen, and a free no obligation documents list – then please contact us anytime on [email protected] or +447934933356 or whats app +4571493483