# Getting Married in Denmark > Getting Married in Denmark (GMiD) helps international, intercultural, and LGBTQ+ couples get legally married in Denmark — widely regarded as the easiest country in Europe for foreigners to marry. We handle the whole journey: document review, the marriage application and approval with the Danish Agency of Family Law (AFL), booking a town hall, and coordinating the wedding day. 10,000+ couples over more than 10 years, with 1,800+ five-star reviews. ## Start here - [How to get married in Denmark — the full process](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/process/): The process in 5 clear steps — prepare documents, get AFL approval, book your town hall, and marry. - [Cost & packages](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/services-prices/): What getting married in Denmark costs — transparent packages for every situation, from essentials to full coordination. - [How to plan your wedding, with or without an agency](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/how-to-plan-your-marriage-in-denmark/): A step-by-step walkthrough of planning the wedding day itself. - [Reviews — 1,800+ five-star journeys](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/reviews/): What couples say after marrying with GMiD, across more than a decade. ## The application & your documents - [Documents & requirements checklist (2026)](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/required-documents-to-get-married-in-denmark/): The complete, current checklist — what you must have, what's optional, and what you don't need. - [Documents & legalisation (overview)](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/documentation/): How the documents, apostille legalisation, and your marriage certificate fit together, start to finish. - [The Danish Agency of Family Law (AFL)](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-agency-of-family-law/): What the AFL is, what it checks, how long it takes, and how to avoid delays. - [Do I need a visa to get married in Denmark?](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/do-i-need-a-visa-to-get-married-in-denmark/): How to check whether you need a visa for your wedding trip, by nationality and situation. - [Hague apostille & legalisation](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/hague-apostille-legalisation/): How to prove your marital status for a Danish marriage using apostille or legalisation. - [The Danish international marriage certificate](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-international-marriage-certificate/): The certificate you receive — valid and recognised worldwide — with an example copy. - [5 tips to get married in Denmark fast](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/5-tips-to-get-married-in-denmark-fast/): Practical tips for planning quickly, from documents to choosing the right venue. ## Where to marry — Danish town halls - [Danish town halls: how to choose where to marry](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/town-halls/): How to choose your location, how booking works, and what each town hall offers. - [The 6 best town halls to get married in Denmark](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/): Our recommended locations, compared side by side — they welcome over 15,000 foreign couples a year. - [Copenhagen City Hall](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/copenhagen/): The capital and most popular choice — perfect for a romantic or low-key elopement. - [Aarhus](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/aarhus/): Denmark's second-largest city and a hub of Danish culture on the Jutland peninsula. - [Odense](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/odense/): Denmark's third-largest city, rich in culture and history. - [Aalborg](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/getting-married-in-aalborg/): Denmark's fourth-largest city in northern Jutland, with its own airport. - [Frederiksberg](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/frederiksberg/): A charming, convenient choice bordering Copenhagen, minutes from Copenhagen Airport. - [Helsingør](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/helsingor/): A beautiful town hall close to Copenhagen but without the city bustle — home of Kronborg Castle. - [Roskilde](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/roskilde/): Historic cathedral city a short trip outside Copenhagen. - [Kolding & Christiansfeld](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/kolding-christianfeld/): Two venue options in southern Jutland, including UNESCO-listed Christiansfeld. - [Sønderborg](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/sonderborg/): A southern Jutland town within easy driving distance of the German border. - [Ribe (Esbjerg area)](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/esbjerg-and-ribe/): Denmark's oldest town, on the west coast close to the German border. - [Aabenraa](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/aabenraa/): A lively southern Jutland town full of character. - [Dragør](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/dragor/): A quaint fishing village just 6 km from Copenhagen Airport. - [Stevns](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/stevns/): A rural coastal setting still close to Copenhagen. - [The Old Church at Stevns](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/stevns-old-church/): An intimate, historic ceremony location near Copenhagen. - [Ringkøbing](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/ringkobing/): A historic 13th-century town on Jutland's west coast. - [Bornholm](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/bornholm/): Denmark's Baltic island jewel, a 40-minute flight from Copenhagen. - [Ærø](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/danish-town-halls/aero/): A scenic island with intimate charm — a uniquely special place to marry. - [Faroe Islands wedding & elopement guide](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/faroe-islands-wedding-or-elopement-requirements/): What a ceremony or elopement in the Faroe Islands looks and feels like, and its requirements. ## Why get married in Denmark - [Why get married in Denmark?](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/why-denmark/): The reasons and benefits at a glance — why 20,000+ foreign couples choose Denmark every year. - [The easiest country in Europe for foreigners to marry](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/easiest-country-to-get-married-for-foreigners/): Fast approval, few documents, no residency requirement — how Denmark compares to the rest of Europe. - [Benefits of getting married in Denmark](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/what-are-the-benefits-of-getting-married-in-denmark/): The real benefits — simple procedures, fast approval, beautiful venues — plus the honest downsides. - [When to marry in Denmark — season by season](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/when-to-marry-in-denmark/): The charm of winter, spring, summer, and autumn, and how to pick the best time. - [Do you need a wedding planner in Denmark?](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/is-wedding-planner-in-denmark-needed/): What a planner adds — coordination, less stress — and when it's worth it. ## Same-sex & LGBTQ+ weddings - [Same-sex marriage in Denmark: how to get married](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/lgbtq/): The legal process, the most welcoming town halls, and why couples worldwide choose Denmark. - [LGBTQ+ weddings in Denmark: history & pride](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/marriage-hub/lgbtq-weddings-in-denmark/): 70 years of Danish LGBTQ+ history, Pride, and why Denmark leads for same-sex couples. ## About GMiD - [About us](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/about-us/): We've helped more than 3,000 couples marry in Denmark, and have been hands-on in the Danish wedding industry since 2013. - [Press & media](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/press/): Where GMiD has been featured, including The Economist and major international publications. - [Customer feedback](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/customer-feedback/): A note from our director and a place for couples to share their experience. ## Optional - [German site (Auf Deutsch)](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/de/): GMiD for German-speaking couples — die Nr. 1 für internationale Paare. - [Wedding magazine — real couple stories](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/magazine/): Real weddings and couples' journeys from around the world. - [Cookie policy](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/cookie-policy/): How we use cookies on the site. - [Terms of service](https://gettingmarriedindenmark.com/terms-of-services/): The terms that apply when you use our service.