Once you have received approval to get married in Denmark, it is easy to think the difficult part is over. In many ways, it is. Getting approval to get married in Denmark is a big step towards finally being able to get married.
But there is one part of the process that often surprises couples, which is actually finding an available wedding date at a city hall.
This is where many people suddenly feel stuck. They have the approval letter, they are ready to travel, and they want to book a ceremony quickly. Yet many city halls appear to be fully booked, especially in the most popular locations. For some couples, it can even feel like an impossible task.
Getting approval to marry in Denmark is one important step, but it does not automatically mean that your preferred city hall has an available date waiting for you. Denmark is popular because the marriage process is simpler and faster than in many other countries, which means a high number of international couples are all trying to book ceremonies in the same places and during the same periods.
That combination creates pressure on city hall calendars.
Many couples want the same thing. They want to get married quickly, at their preffered location and at their preffered time of the year. Understandably, they often look at the best-known and most popular options first. That is why availability can disappear very quickly.
The busiest period is generally from May to September. These months are considered high season, and there is strong competition for appointments throughout this part of the year. Fridays are also especially popular, as many couples prefer a Friday ceremony so they can celebrate over the weekend or travel home afterward without taking too much time off work. This makes Friday appointments some of the first to disappear. They same goes for appointments in the afternoon.
Summer is often the most difficult period of all. It is one of the most popular times of year for weddings in Denmark, thanks to the longer days, milder weather, and the chance to combine the ceremony with a romantic trip. At the same time, some city halls have fewer opening days during the summer months, and some may even close for periods due to holidays or reduced staffing. So while demand rises, availability can actually become more limited.
Many couples are surprised by how quickly dates disappear, especially in well-known towns and cities. Even though Denmark is known for efficient weddings, the most attractive appointments in high season are often booked very fast.
If you are hoping to get married in Copenhagen, you are far from alone.
Copenhagen is one of the most attractive wedding destinations in Denmark for international couples. It is easy to reach, full of charm, and well known abroad. The Copenhagen City Hall itself is iconic, and many couples naturally prefer the convenience and atmosphere of the capital. Unfortunately, the waiting times can be up to four months, and since couples have to get married within four months of receiving their approval letter, this can be a problem
But popularity comes with a downside. Because so many couples want Copenhagen, it can quickly become difficult to find an available city hall in or near the city. Even if you are flexible by a few days, the competition is often high.
This is where it helps to think beyond just one location. At Wedding Planner Denmark, we are in contact with city halls across the country. That means we can often help couples find a relatively quick solution when their first choice is fully booked. If you have an open mind about where in Denmark you get married, your chances of finding a good date improve significantly.
The most important thing is to stay flexible.
Being more open-minded about where and when you get married can make all the difference. A couple that is fixed on one city and one specific day will naturally face fewer options than a couple willing to consider a different town hall, a weekday ceremony, or a date outside the absolute peak season.
This does not mean you have to compromise on having a special day. Denmark offers many beautiful places to get married, not only in the capital but across the country.
At Wedding Planner Denmark, we also offer solutions for couples who want to move fast.
Our Urgent Wedding Service is designed for couples who already have their approval letter from Familieretshuset and would like to get married as quickly as possible. You simply contact us with your preferred date and language, and we begin the process of finding the best possible solution for you.
Because we work with city halls throughout Denmark, we are often able to help couples who feel they have run out of options.
Some couples know exactly what they want, and for them, Copenhagen is non-negotiable.
If that sounds like you, we also have an option tailored to that situation, which is the Copenhagen Express Service.
With this solution, you can get married at a location of your own choice in Copenhagen while a registrar from a city hall comes out to perform the ceremony for you. This means you do not have to rely on waiting for a standard ceremony slot at the city hall itself, which can help you avoid the long queue.
The service is particularly relevant for couples who want the Copenhagen experience but would prefer a more direct route. The Copenhagen-focused service also reflects the company’s existing emphasis on helping couples marry in the capital.
The only thing to keep in mind is that with this package, you will need to arrange the venue yourself, since the ceremony takes place at a location you have chosen.
If you have already received an approval letter from Danish Agency of Family Law (Familieretshuset) but cannot find an available wedding date at a Danish town hall, we can help.
Wedding Planner Denmark assists couples in finding an available ceremony date and reserving a time slot at a town hall in Denmark.
Feel free to contact us for more information.
