Get Married in Denmark Fast

If you need to get married quickly, Denmark remains one of the fastest and most reliable options in Europe. However, “fast” does not mean cutting corners. It means understanding the process, avoiding delays, and making smart choices at every stage.

Based on years of experience helping international couples, here are the five factors that genuinely determine how quickly you can get married in Denmark – and how to avoid the most common causes of delay.

How Long Does It Take to Get Married in Denmark?

For most couples, the key milestone is approval from the Agency of Family Law (AFL).
If your application is prepared correctly and submitted without errors, approval is typically issued within five working days.

This is where many couples lose time.

If the AFL has questions, missing documents, or inconsistencies, your application is paused and sent back for clarification. During busy periods, that follow-up review can take several weeks, which is why first-time approval is so important when working to a deadline, and is something we help with.

So how can a couple get married in Denmark fast?

Tip 1 – Work With an Experienced Wedding Agency

A reputable wedding agency does not “speed up” the legal process – instead, it prevents delays.

An experienced agency will:

Review your documents against current AFL requirements
Identify issues before submission
Handle communication with Danish authorities
Advise on realistic timelines and availability

While it may take a little time upfront to get documents exactly right, this significantly reduces the risk of rejection or long follow-up delays.

Tip 2 – Follow the Instructions Precisely

This step is often underestimated.

Even small issues – formatting, translations, missing dates, unclear images – can cause an application to be rejected or paused.

Wedding agencies work with:

The Agency of Family Law
Danish town halls
International couples with varied legal backgrounds

They know exactly what is accepted and what is not. It is normal to have some back and forth while documents are refined. This is not bureaucracy for its own sake – it is how you secure first time approval.

Tip 3 – Move Quickly as a Couple

A fast wedding is a collaborative effort.

When an agency requests information or revised documents, responding within 24 hours where possible keeps momentum. Delays usually happen when documents are provided slowly or in stages.

Once your application is submitted, the approval timeline is fixed. The faster work happens before submission, the sooner you reach that point.

Tip 4 – Be Flexible With Location

Town hall availability varies significantly across Denmark.

Some town halls:

Respond within one working day
Offer online booking
Have regular short-notice availability

Others:

Are booked weeks in advance
Respond slowly to date requests
Require a minimum gap between booking and ceremony

Tip 5 – Be Flexible With the Day of the Week

Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays are in highest demand.

Couples who can marry on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday usually have far more options and shorter waiting times.

This flexibility alone can reduce the timeline by weeks.

Summary – How to Get Married in Denmark Fast

If you are working to a tight timeframe, success comes down to five things:

Choosing expert guidance
Following instructions carefully
Responding quickly
Being flexible on location
Being flexible on dates

When these are in place, Denmark remains one of the fastest and most reliable countries in Europe to get married legally.

Ready to Get Started?

If you want to understand exactly what documents you need and how quickly your wedding could realistically take place, Marry Abroad Simply can provide a free, personalised documentation checklist and timeline advice.