Receiving approval to marry in Denmark should feel like the final major hurdle has been cleared. But what happens if you have your approved marriage licence and then discover that you cannot find an available ceremony appointment?
This is a problem some couples are currently facing. Availability at Danish town halls can be limited, and having approval to marry does not automatically mean that a suitable ceremony date will be available within the timeframe you need.
The good news is that an approved licence does not necessarily mean you have to wait weeks for an appointment.
Why Is It Difficult to Find a Wedding Date in Denmark?
Denmark is extremely popular with international couples, particularly those looking for a straightforward legal marriage. That popularity inevitably places pressure on ceremony availability.
Individual town halls have their own schedules and capacity. You may therefore have a valid marriage licence but find that your kommune does not have a suitable appointment within the required date range.
For couples who have already arranged travel, have an important deadline or simply do not want to delay their marriage, this can be extremely frustrating.
What Can You Do If You Already Have Marriage Approval?
If you have already been granted your marriage licence, Marry Abroad Simply offers a Denmark Pre-Approved Wedding Service specifically for couples struggling to secure their ceremony.
Rather than beginning the marriage application process again, the service focuses on arranging the wedding itself.
Your ceremony can be conducted by a Copenhagen City Hall registrar at Copenhagen City Hall or, subject to availability, at a central Copenhagen location – or by a private registrar from another kommune at another external location, faster than a standard town hall wedding is available or on dates where there are no standard ceremonies.
Importantly, these ceremonies are still a legally-binding marriage and are conducted by the same registrars, and you receive the same international marriage certificates and documentation.
How Quickly Could You Get Married?
Depending on availability, a wedding can potentially be arranged in as little as 72 hours from the issue of your marriage licence.
There are indoor ceremony options as well as seasonal outdoor locations, giving couples greater flexibility when the conventional City Hall route does not provide the availability they need.
This can be particularly helpful if your licence is assigned to a kommune that has no suitable appointments within your required timeframe.
What Does the Pre-Approved Wedding Service Include?
The service costs €995 and is designed to take care of the practical arrangements once you already have approval.
It includes the booking and coordination of your wedding date and venue, a Copenhagen City Hall registrar, two international marriage certificates and witnesses where required.
Couples can choose between an indoor venue or a seasonal outdoor ceremony location, subject to availability. Concierge wedding support and all applicable taxes are also included, along with a celebratory bottle of Cava for indoor ceremonies.
Already Approved? You Still Have Options
If you already have permission to marry in Denmark but cannot find a ceremony appointment, do not assume that your only option is to keep checking town hall availability and waiting for a space to appear.
The important distinction is that your approval and your ceremony booking are two separate stages. Once you have approval, there may be other ways to arrange the legal ceremony within the timeframe you need.
Marry Abroad Simply’s Denmark Pre-Approved Wedding Service has been created specifically for couples in this position.
If you already hold an approved Danish marriage licence, speak to the team about your licence, preferred dates and current situation. They can check the available options and help you secure your legal wedding without an unnecessary delay.
