{"id":24962,"date":"2024-01-18T14:04:51","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T12:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gettingmarriedindenmark.com\/?page_id=24962"},"modified":"2025-12-11T12:00:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:00:31","slug":"when-to-marry-in-denmark","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gettingmarriedindenmark.com\/de\/hochzeits-hub\/when-to-marry-in-denmark\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Marry in Denmark; Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is important to remember is that if you are hoping to have your wedding during a very specific time of year; for example, you really want to get married in the summertime, or maybe you\u2019d like a December wedding perhaps, these are both very popular choices for a lot of couples coming to Denmark to get married.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

So, with this in mind, you should start the process of applying for your marriage approval, well in advance (no more than 4 months prior) to ensure that you get a wedding during the season that you desire.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Read on to find out more information about what to expect during each of the seasons, why each one is equally as lovely and wonderful as the next, and also things you might need to be aware of that you might not have already considered!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A Danish Wedding in Spring<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What are the main advantages of a springtime wedding in Denmark?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • Symbolic new start in a couple\u2019s relationship<\/span><\/li>
  • Longer days<\/span><\/li>
  • Less chance of inclement weather<\/span><\/li>
  • Flowers in bloom\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
  • Restaurants & cafes in smaller towns start to open again after the winter<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Springtime is a much-loved time of year. After the long, dark, wet and sometimes harsh winters that many of us experience, those first signs of spring bring that long desired ray of hope, that the warmer and longer days will be upon us again soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    Those first spring flowers, the sun when it shines on your face again, the buds starting to appear on the trees, and the birds starting to sing as the dawn breaks. It\u2019s a magical time of year and a wonder to behold every single time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    So, it\u2019s no surprise that a lot of people choose to get married in Denmark during the springtime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    That symbol of a new beginning, or new chapter in a couple\u2019s life together does not go unnoticed and from April onwards the town halls start to see an increase in the number of couples securing their wedding dates there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    Another wonderful thing about spring in Denmark is that those restaurants who reduced their open times during the winter will start to open up again, meaning the choices available for couples to celebrate with a post wedding drink or dinner increases!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    What are the main disadvantages of a spring wedding in Denmark?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    • The weather can still be quite cool<\/span><\/li>
    • The town halls are starting to get busier<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      • The weather can still be quite cool<\/span><\/li>
      • The town halls are starting to get busier<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Yes, the rain starts to become less frequent and yes, the days are getting longer but, the warmth can sometimes take longer than you might think to return to the sun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

        The sun will be shining more but it can still feel unexpectedly cold on some days. This can, and sometimes does, catch those springtime couples out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

        So, if you choose to come to Denmark in the spring, make sure to pack layers, just in case!<\/span><\/p>

        It\u2019s also worth bearing in mind that the town halls start to get busier in springtime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

        At Copenhagen city hall for example, the amount of time you\u2019ll need to wait for the next available ceremony appointments will start increasing, so getting in touch in plenty of time to get your marriage application approved is advised, especially if you have your heart set on a springtime wedding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        When to get started for a spring wedding in Denmark?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        If you are dead set on a specific date or you\u2019re limited in the amount of time you\u2019re able to spend in Denmark (for, say visa reasons for example), then we always recommend getting started as soon as possible. This is true for any time of the year. If you\u2019re a little more relaxed, then there is no real rush.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

        On average though, if you\u2019re hoping for a wedding in say April \/ May, then contacting us in the new year (or even in December to get ahead of the curve) would be our recommendation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

        This forward planning also applies to any particularly popular dates – for example Valentine\u2019s Day, or dates that are funky or unique – such as 24.02.24! These days always get booked up quickly, so for any specific date, getting in touch with as much time as possible is always recommended to avoid disappointment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        A Danish Wedding in Summer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        What are the main advantages of a summer wedding in Denmark?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        • The warmer weather<\/span><\/li>
        • The choice of things to see and do<\/span><\/li>
        • The amazing energy Denmark has in the summertime<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Ok, so it\u2019s pretty obvious that the summertime will be one of the more popular times couples come to Denmark to get married here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

          It\u2019s a Nordic country so of course, the winters are really, really cold and the days are super short. This makes the summer times a very special time in Denmark.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

          Obviously, the warmer weather means that couples have to worry less about the possibility of it raining on their wedding day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

          The warmer weather also means that being able to spend time outdoors is a totally viable option – a picnic in the park, slowly wandering through the quaint and gorgeous streets while you soak up the atmosphere and culture, a boat tour along the canal, exploring one of the many castles and its grounds, sitting and eating a meal outside while the world passes you by. The options and choices are endless.<\/span><\/p>

          And you\u2019ll find this buzz wherever you go in Denmark, even in the smaller towns or islands. It has a wonderful energy in the summertime and is a fabulous place to be – you can\u2019t help but smile and have a good time! And as a result, the summer is a great time to get married in Denmark. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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          What are the main disadvantages of a summer wedding in Denmark?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          • It\u2019s an extremely popular time of year to get married<\/span><\/li>
          • The town halls get booked up very quickly<\/span><\/li>
          • The AFL staff take summer holidays.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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            So, yes as discussed above, you can see that the summertime is a truly wonderful option, for great reasons, if you\u2019re a couple trying to decide when the best time is to get married in Denmark.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

            However, given it is the summertime, it\u2019s worth bearing in mind that even the Danish Agency of Family Law staff need time off for holidays (yes really)! \ud83d\ude09\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

            This means that the number of staff processing marriage applications significantly decreases as they take their annual leave.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

            While the AFL will still respond to applications within the stated 5 working days, if for any reason they ask questions or request further information, these applications are unfortunately not then dealt with swiftly, adding a potential 2 month minimum to your application approval wait time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

            On top of this, some of the town halls also close for their summer holidays, some a week, some several weeks which means this, combined with the sheer number of couples applying for a summer wedding, summertime dates become very booked up very, very quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

            This of course can lead to disappointment if couples have a very specific date in mind and they haven\u2019t applied for their marriage approval in enough time to accommodate these factors. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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            When to get started for a summer wedding in Denmark?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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            Summer weddings in Denmark are incredibly popular. The town hall ceremony appointments get booked up very quickly, especially at the \u2018main\u2019 town halls, such as Copenhagen City Hall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

            If you are thinking you\u2019d love a summer wedding, then we recommend starting the process in plenty of time. Your approval can be issued for a maximum of 4 months, so to avoid disappointment starting around 4.5 months ahead of your ideal wedding date means you can get the whole \u2018boring\u2019 administrative process out of the way in a relaxed, non stressful way, securing a date in plenty of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

            Which is exactly how planning your wedding date should be – relaxed, straightforward and dare we even say it – FUN! \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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            A Danish Wedding in Autumn<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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            What are the main advantages of an autumn wedding in Denmark?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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