The many reasons why you should
Marry in Denmark
The many reasons why you should
Marry in Denmark
MARRY IN DENMARK, THE WEDDING CAPITAL OF Europe
Why come to Denmark to get married in the first place, you might ask yourself. It’s after all only a small country with barely 6 million inhabitants who speak a language few outside the Nordic countries understand. You’ll be surprised.
Few countries manage to combine a modern and progressive lifestyle with traditional values as well as Denmark does. The Danish term ‘Hygge’ has become the known the world over as a synonym for a state contended coziness brought on by good food, warmth and friendly togetherness, among others. As for the presumed language barrier, the Danes belong to the foremost English-language speakers in the world. In addition, Denmark’s borders to Germany and long common history with the neighbour in the South have led to many Danish people speaking German as well.
Denmark has become Europe’s hotspot for weddings in recent years. Around every fifth wedding undertaken in the country involves an international couple. On this page, you will find some of the many reasons why Denmark has become so attractive to couples from all over the world, wanting to get married. You can also take a look at the weddings organised by our wedding planners to find out, how international couples experienced their nuptials in Denmark.
Limit the Hassle with the Paperwork to an Absolute Minimum
In many countries, being in love and wanting to get married is just not enough to hold a wedding ceremony. The list of documents required for a marriage license or similar pre-wedding procedures can be extensive. Sometimes you might find yourself at a loss what forms to submit – and where you get them from. in some countries, you even have to provide samples of your blood.
When you marry in Denmark, you can avoid most of the hassle, especially if you choose a wedding planner like Wedding on the Rocks. In most circumstances, a valid passport or ID-card together with a proof of address, such as a utility bill, is sufficient.
Submitting the paperwork becomes even less problematic, if you choose a wedding planner like us to organize your wedding. We take care of the entire registration. We also talk to the Danish authorities on your behalf.
For more information about how we can sort your documents when you wish to get married in Denmark, please one of our experienced wedding planners on the form below.
Get Married Quicker in Denmark
Next to the hassle with the paperwork, waiting for the wedding license or acceptance of the forms for your wedding ceremony can be annoying. In most countries, bureaucracy not only comes at a price, but also with a considerable wait.
It is not unheard of that couples have to wait for months to get the necessary paperwork signed off by bureaucrats. In the meantime, everything else has to be placed on hold.
When you marry in Denmark with the help of a wedding planner, this period of anxious limbo can be reduced to a mere ten days. This means, you can realistically marry in a little bit more than one week following your proposal.
But the ten-day-route only applies to applications submitted through wedding planners. Agencies like Wedding on the Rocks have been granted a fast-track access by the Danish government. If you want to elope and marry as fast as you can, contact one of our wedding planners below. Before you know it, you’ll be able to say your ‘I dos’.
Honour the Pioneers of Same-Sex Marriages
With regards to same-sex partnership rights, Denmark is the true world champion. As the first country in the world, the Danish government already in 1989 decided that same-sex couples should have the right to register for a civil partnership. Since 2012, same sex couples also have the right to get married in Denmark.
Denmark is also one of the countries, where the population heavily supports same-sex civil partnership and marriage rights. Almost 90% of Danes within all age groups or gender are in favour of same-sex couples having the same rights as everyone else.
Therefore, with regards to the paperwork and wedding documents, there are no other special circumstances for you to consider. You will have to supply exactly the same documents ahead of your wedding on Bornholm like any opposite-sex couple.
For more information about same-sex marriages and how we can help you with your wedding planning, please contact us on the form below.
Enjoy a Multilingual Wedding-Environment
In most countries in the world, you are only able to marry in the national language(s) as part of the official wedding ceremony. Also the ensuing paperwork before and after the wedding in most circumstances will only be offered in the language spoken where the ceremony takes place. Not so in Denmark.
If you should decide upon a ‘Danish’ wedding, you can choose between English, German and Danish as your officiating language. Also the paperwork legalizing your marriage will be in either of these languages, depending upon your requirements.
By receiving the necessary documents in a language you can understand, the paperwork will not only been made easier before your wedding, but also after the event. When you present your marriage certificate to your local authorities to register your new marital status, you’ll find that this process will go significantly faster.
Contact one of our wedding planners to receive more information about languages and document requirements for your wedding.
Denmark is a Great Place for Families
Despite being one of the most progressive countries in the world, traditions and family values are held high in Denmark. Children as well as the older generation take part in every event, whether it’s being private or public.
Therefore, when you get married in Denmark, and especially on Bornholm, you can be sure that everyone is being catered for.
If you need for example childcare during some parts of your wedding preparations, our wedding planners in Wedding on the Rocks will be able to supply you with a childminder. We are even able to find someone who will speak English or German, depending on your requirements.
Likewise, if you require special assistance with regards to access to your chosen wedding location, you will find that almost all of Bornholm’s beaches or landmarks have facilities for wheelchair users and those who find it hard to walk on uneven ground.
Weddings in Denmark are Recognized Internationally
Getting married in a foreign country is one thing. Having the resulting marriage accepted as legal in other countries, like the one you reside in, is quite another.
As a member state of the European Union, it’s obvious that a marriage completed in Denmark is considered legal across the block. Yet also globally, Danish marriage certificates will be accepted without further ado. This is despite requiring far less paperwork and documentation than elsewhere.
In most circumstances, your marriage certification will require an apostille. This official stamp verifies the authenticity of foreign documents. The addition of an apostille stamp to your marriage certificate will ensure that your nuptials are recognized almost all over the world.
Our wedding planners in Wedding on the Rocks will ensure that the Danish authorities add this stamp to your wedding certificate. After your nuptials, one of the certificates will be send to us. We will first pass it on to you after being absolutely sure that everything is in order and accepted anywhere you might wish to go in the world.
Denmark Prioritizes Sustainability, Even on Your Wedding Day
Sustainability and the preservation of nature, biodiversity and natural resources plays an increasingly larger part in everyday life for most people. Many couples about to be married therefore take the future of our planet into consideration when they start on the path to their life together. There is no better place to mark these intentions than getting married in Denmark.
Denmark ranks internationally as the most sustainable country of all. The nation started early on to take severe measures to save the planet. Swapping cars for bicycles, extensive recycling and the use of renewable energies are nowadays an integrated part of Danish everyday life and culture.
Within Denmark, Bornholm ranks as the most sustainable region. In less than ten years, the island aims to become completely self-sufficient. The energy supply already comes 100% from renewable sources and soon the island will be entirely free of waste due to extensive recycling efforts locally. If you wish to know more about sustainable weddings on Bornholm, please contact our wedding planners below.
Enjoy an Unforgettable Honeymoon in Denmark
When you first come from abroad to get married in Denmark, you might as well consider to enjoy your honeymoon in a country made for pleasure. It doesn’t matter if you are outdoorsy oriented, culinary interested or just want to relax on sandy beaches. Denmark, and especially Bornholm with its long coastline and diverse landscape, will satisfy any honeymooning newly-weds.
Romantic fishing villages, historic landmarks covering almost all centuries and unspoiled nature off the beaten track create exactly the right atmosphere for couples seeking peace and quiet as well as entertainment. Bornholm also is home to a vibrant art scene that settled here to begin with due to the special light inherent to the island.
If you wish to see more of Denmark, then Bornholm is very well connected to the rest of the country. Copenhagen is less than an hour’s flight away. A ferry service can take you not only to the Danish port of Køge, but also the Swedish town of Ystad and the German harbour in Sassnitz.
For more reasons or information on honeymoon ideas in Denmark, please contact our wedding planners on the form below.
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