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Why couples choose to plan a destination wedding in Germany
Countless reasons bring our couples to Germany to celebrate their destination wedding. And while the love stories are as unique as our couples, there are shared reasons why they choose Germany as the setting for their day.
THE EXPERIENCE
Natural beauty meets historic charms
Germany’s history is visible in the countless small castles scattered throughout the country - many still family-owned! Many venues are nestled amongst dramatic natural landscapes.
THE VENUES
Off-the-beaten path wedding destination
Still undiscovered by many international couples, Germany’s wedding culture is authentic and familial. Beautiful wedding venues await without the up charges of viral wedding destinations.
THE PRACTICALITIES
All-year-round wedding destination
Unlike other wedding destination in Europe, Germany’s charms are beloved year-round. Winter weddings in Germany hold a special atmosphere with snow-covered scenery and Christmas feeling.
TAILORED TO YOUR VISION & BUDGET
Customizable all-inclusive wedding packages for Germany
German settings for your wedding day
From southern Alps to the North Sea shores, Germany is full of beautiful places for your love story to unfold. Let us show you around.
BAVARIAN ALPS
Southern mountains
Just a few hours south of Munich, the buzzing cities give way to lakes, mountains, and small Bavarian villages nestled among the Alps. A little farther east, where Germany meets Austria, the fjord-like Berchtesgaden region calls to adventurous couples that feel most at home in nature.
CASTLE-DOTTED RIVER VALLEY
Romantic Rhine
The Rhine river weaves its way through some of Germany's most beautiful towns and vineyards. More than 60 castles are perched above the river valley - the highest concentration of castles in the world. Unsurprisingly, the Rhine has over the centuries inspired poets and painters alike, earning it its title of "Romantic Rhine".
The castles today open their doors to couples looking for a scenic place to celebrate their wedding in Germany - accompanied by a glass of the regional Riesling from the castles' own vineyards.
BERLIN, MUNICH & FRANKFURT
Urban spots
Germany’s capital city is creative, a little rough around the edges, and endlessly fascinating. Berlin welcomes you to explore its art and history, revel in the famed Berliner nightlife, and taste the international food scene surrounding your wedding.
In Munich the pace of life runs more tranquil. In this historic heart of Bavaria you will find a lively metropolis with an Alpine backdrop, and stately castles or lakes at the foot of mountains can become places to say your vows.
CASTLES & COBBLED STREETS
Fairytales on the Romantic Road
Travelling alongside the Romantic Road transports couples into Germany's real-life land of fairytales. Winding past 29, towns, and medieval fortresses, the stops along the route hold a wealth of charming wedding venues of all kinds.
At the southern-most tip of the trail, the Romantic Road culminates in its most impressive sight: A pearl-white castle amongst the mountains, a blue lake underneath, and the German Alps up above - Neuschwanstein Castle in the postcard-pretty town of Füssen. If this sight seems a little familiar, it's because it served as the real-life inspiration for the Disney castle.
BEERGARDENS & CO.
Quintessentially German
If you know where to look, you will encounter places to get married in Germany in the most unexpected places. A pink-hued library tucked away in an old monastery, with the town's Christmas Market taking place right underneath its windows. An 18th century theatre ruin hidden away in a castle's forest. Or an airy beer garden at Munich's riverside to dance the night away.
REAL WEDDINGS
A few of our German love stories
We are grateful to have been trusted by over 600 couples to plan their destination wedding in Europe. A little glimpse into some of our couples’ German celebrations.
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When to get married in Germany
Unlike other European wedding destinations, a wedding in Germany is popular all year round. White wonderland in winter or blooming meadows in summer - every season brings a distinct charm to your wedding day.
Late March - early May
Spring
The best time to catch the blooming meadows and newly blossomed gardens in Germany is in Spring. The temperatures can be anywhere from chilly to gently warm and spring rains bring a freshness to the country. Town celebrations take up with the first warm days and continue into the summer months. If you wish to get married outdoors in Germany, late spring is the best season for you.
Best for:
outdoor ceremonies
blooming gardens & fresh foliage
adventurous pre-wedding experiences
June - September
Summer
The sun sets late once summer arrives here in Germany, bringing with it the perfect setting for courtyard dinners, dancing on the terrace, and swimming in clear Alpine lakes. Summer also brings tourists and locals alike to popular spots around Germany so for couples seeking privacy, we recommend privatized venues like villas, castles, or mountain lodges.
Best for:
outdoor dinner & reception settings
wedding venues which offer shade
airy & light atmosphere
Oktober - November
Autumn
Germany in autumn carries a particular mood. September still clings to summer with its balmy weather and green leaves. The vineyards bring in this year’s harvest. Just moments later, in late autumn, fog begins hanging low, leaves that were green just a week ago now turn vibrant gold and red. Getting married in autumn is best for outdoor ceremonies (with an indoor backup plan), vineyard tastings, and castles overlooking the changing natural landscapes.
Best for:
dramatic outdoor settings
seasonal menus from the year's harvest
Oktoberfest and local versions of it
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Winter
Life slows down in winter here in Germany. As the stores close for the holidays, Christmas markets pop up in all towns, and the scent of mulled wine and sugared almonds fills the air. The winter months are best reserved for couples seeking a ‘hideaway’ atmosphere. Outdoor weddings are possible if you are prepared for snow.
Best for:
cozy indoor settings
snow-covered mountain backdrops
Christmas markets & mulled wine
Vanessza is your wedding planner in Germany
From the first message to the final toast, Vanessza will be your dedicated wedding planner in Germany. With German precision and genuine care, she handles all logistics, bookings, and vendor coordination - seamlessly turning your vision into reality.
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Wedding ceremony types in Germany
To give you more freedom in how you design your day, we recommend choosing a symbolic or religious wedding ceremony instead of a legally-binding one.
Civil
A civil ceremony is the only legally-binding ceremony type in Germany. It must take place at the registrar’s office, you need to prepare the required documents and you might need an interpreter present.
Religious
The common religious ceremony types in Germany are Catholic and Protestant. Churches and chapels are dotted throughout the country. Most castles also have a family chapel where you can marry.
Symbolic
A symbolic ceremony will give you full freedom of choice. From your location to the vows you speak. Our celebrant will guide you and help you create the ceremony that truly fits you as a couple.
Requirements for legal weddings in Germany
A legal wedding in Germany is possible but comes with bureaucratic effort. If you want to get legally married, we will guide you through the process.
Mandatory civil ceremony
In Germany, only a civil ceremony is recognized as legally valid. This means a religious, humanist, or any other non-civil wedding ceremony hold no legal standing.
Restricted venue choice
A civil ceremony must take place in an official location. Usually this is a Standesamt or registry office. There are beautiful historic spaces that are approved as registry locations, but these are popular and are booked out fast.
Required documents
Beyond the usual documents like passports and birth certificates, Germany requires a certificate of no impediment to marriage. All documents must be translated into German language.
Timeline for legal weddings
The specific timelines and requirements vary by registry office. You should plan a minimum of 6 months in advance, better a year. You might need to travel to Germany twice - once for registering your marriage and once for actually getting married.
APPROVED FOR LEGAL CEREMONIES
A few of our venues that are licensed for legal weddings
In the majority of cases, a legal s can only take place in certified locations like a town hall. A very few select venues hold a license for legal weddings on site.
Royal villa surrounded by fragrant gardens along Lake Como
Royal villa surrounded by fragrant gardens along Lake Como
Royal villa surrounded by fragrant gardens along Lake Como
Royal villa surrounded by fragrant gardens along Lake Como
Royal villa surrounded by fragrant gardens along Lake Como
UNMISTAKABLY YOURS
Elopement, intimate wedding, or vow renewal?
Whether you plan to elope to Germany with just the two of you, or sharing your wedding day with your closest family and friends present - the decision of your wedding type will have influence over your choice of venue and the feeling of your wedding day.
JUST FOR TWO
Elopement
In the original sense, an elopement means a wedding with just the two of you. But many of our couples bring a handful of guests to share in their elopement in Germany.
THE CLOSEST LOVED ONES
Microwedding
Often up to 60 guests, but in reality with any guest count - what makes a micro wedding in Germany special is the intimate feeling that focusses on connection and shared experiences.
RENEWED LOVE
Vow Renewal
Be it for your one-year anniversary, or after decades of marriage - renewing your vows in Germany is a special and meaningful way to reaffirm your vows to each other.
A single day or a full wedding week
More and more of our couples choose to spread their German wedding over several days - and we love planning these. From a single day to a full week of celebrating, we cannot wait to help bring your vision to life.
Ceremony only
For small groups that want to focus on the essentials, our couples often choose a half-day celebration: styling in the morning, a heartfelt ceremony, a photoshoot and a dinner.
Classic 1-day wedding
The classic German wedding: a full day to celebrate your story. Plenty of time for a drinks reception, speeches, and dancing to last well into the night.
2-day wedding
A long weekend or more of experiences that will become cherished memories for years to come. Welcome dinner, post-wedding brunch, and anything else you like.
3-day wedding or more
Weave in experiences into your wedding celebration that stretch beyond the wedding day itself. Leave space to come together and relax together with your loved ones.
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A timeline for your German wedding
While our weddings are as wonderfully varied as our couples themselves, many of our couples have chosen a timeline similar to this for their 1-day wedding in Italy. Traditionally, German weddings tend to start around noon or in the early hours of the afternoon.
11am: getting ready
Stylists arrive for the bride and her bridal party. The photographer begins taking getting-ready shots.
3pm: first looks
First looks with the parents, loved ones, and between the couple - captured by the photographer
4pm: ceremony
The musician plays your song, you walk down the aisle, and you exchange your vows to each other.
5pm: cocktail hour
The band begins playing and canapés & drinks are being brought out on trays.
5.30pm: group photos
The photographer gathers everyone for group photos in all the constellations you need.
6pm: couple photoshoot
The couple slips away for a photoshoot with golden light. Entertainment for the guests.
7.30pm: dinner
Everybody gathers for the seated dinner being served. Time for speeches by your loved ones.
9:30pm: first dance
Father-daughter and mother-son dances, and your first dance together ring in the night.
10pm: cake cutting
The wedding cake is brought out and cut by the couple. The staff takes over and serves to everyone.
Into the night: dancing
The DJ takes over and dancing lasts into the night. If not staying on site- taxis are called for guests.
UNMISTAKABLY YOURS
Creating your German wedding celebration
Your wishes form the blueprint for a wedding day that is unmistakably yours. Share your vision with us and let us work with you to bring it to life.
ALPINE VIEWS
Alpine summer
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GRAND & STATELY
Old-world luxury
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CENTURIES OF FLAVOUR
Vineyards of the valleys
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TANGIBLE HISTORY
Historic views
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THE FINANCIALS
Cost of a wedding in Germany
Your wedding budget should never feel like a guessing game. One of the first questions worth answering as you start planning: what does a wedding in Germany really cost?
Simple celebrations
$x - $x
The most intimate weddings and elopements for two that nonetheless include the essentials like photography and flowers, will start in this range.
Intimate weddings with guests
$x - $x
Celebrations with your loved ones up to a few dozens guests will begin in this price-range. Depending on the season and the region, prices vary significantly.
Weddings in popular spots
$x - $x
The most beloved venues in popular destination on summer weekends will come with a price point starting in this range - and vary widely in price.
RESPECT FOR YOUR BUDGET
Predictable wedding cost with our all-inclusive wedding packages for Germany
Experiences around your wedding in Germany
Adventurous couples will find a tapestry of experiences to explore in Germany. Tell us about yourselves and your wishes, and we will be delighted to show you the best ways to truly experience this beautiful destination that is our home.
CULINARY EXPERIENCES
Tastings & dining
While German culinary heritage certainly goes beyond beer, we love to recommend to at least once experience the flavours of Germany’s beer culture. German cuisine has a large focus on regionality and seasonality: experience the tastes of your region through food markets, tours or private dining experiences of your choice.
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
Seasonal festivities
The most famous German celebration is the Oktoberfest in Munich. But did you know that all of Germany celebrates similar celebrations on a smaller and more local scale? Wine and beer festivals happen all over the southern regions starting with the first warm days of spring. The German Christmas markets in December are a winter wonderland, with spiced wines, and sweet delicacies.
OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES
Hikes & nature
From the dense woods dotted with villages of the Black Forest region, down to the Alpine landscapes of southern Bavaria - Germany is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. For the adventurous amongst our couples, we recommend hikes and excursions in the Alps. But more leisurely activities like picnics and swims in clear lakes are equally beautiful.
WELLNESS EXPERIENCES
Saunas & thermal resorts
True German wellness culture must involve saunas. Cozy wellness hotels located in the mountains offer relaxing settings to enjoy both the surrounding nature, as well as spa-like activities with a German twist. A long tradition of thermal bathing is also well alive and loved in Germany.
BEYOND PRETZELS & BEER
German wedding cuisine
Get a taste of Germany during your stay and maybe even incorporated in your wedding menu.
ALWAYS TIME FOR CAKE
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Us Germans take our Kaffee & Kuchen time serious. It is usual in daily life to take some time for having coffee and cake around 4 pm. And we certainly make no exception on our wedding day. After the ceremony, we serve homemade-style cakes and pies along with coffee or secco for our guests to enjoy in a casual setting.
QUALITY BEER SINCE 1516
Serious about brewing
As you might have heard, Germany is famous for our beers. We have a long and proud brewing tradition and the Reinheitsgebot, the German beer purity law from 1516, is taken seriously to this day. It is no wonder that wedding parties will always have a good keg or two of local beer ready.
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Wedding traditions in Germany
German wedding culture values intimate celebrations with the nearest and dearest. The day is less about perfect presentation, and more about joyfully celebrating the transition into married life with the support and love of your community. Our wedding traditions reflect this philosophy. Weave in some of Germany’s beloved wedding traditions into your wedding day.
PRE-WEDDING TRADITIONS
Polterabend: Shards for good luck
The German Polterabend takes place the day before the wedding. The couple and their guests gather and - accompanied by lots of food and drinks - joyously smash cups, plates, and flower pots on the ground. The noise scares away the evil spirits, and the shards symbolize good luck in Germany.
CEREMONY TRADITIONS
Bridal chalice: drink for harmony
The bridal chalice is a delicately hand-crafted two-piece glass from which the bride and groom drink simultaneously during the wedding ceremony. Practiced since the renaissance, this tradition is a symbol of harmony for the newlyweds, and the chalice is kept as a cherished heirloom.
POST-WEDDING TRADITIONS
Veil dance: community & transition
At midnight the bride removes her veil and hands it to her guests. They hold it over the couple as the newlyweds share their first dance underneath, showing the protection and support from their loved ones, as well as the harmonious transition into married life.
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TRANSPORT
Getting around Germany
Travelling within Germany is easy and convenient.
Flying in
The main hubs for international travel are the Frankfurt Airport, Berlin Airport, or Munich Airport. If you are flying into Germany, chances are you will arrive in one of these cities. Airports in Germany are usually well connected by public transportation. You can catch a train to get to your final destination straight from the airport. Alternatively, rental cars or private pickups are also available.
Trains
A dense rail network covers Germany and allows easy travel by high-speed trains between all major cities. To reach smaller towns, you might have to change to regional trains and busses. All trains have a 1st class and 2nd class seats available, and a board restaurant can be found in most. Some routes in Europe operate night trains. Here you can book a private cabin and travel between countries while taking in the scenery outside the window.
Rental car
The easiest way to get around Germany without adhering to public transport schedules is to rent a car. German roads are well maintained and make travelling by car hassle-free. The German highway, or Autobahn, is famous for one reason: speed. Long stretches have no speed limit, so you are welcome to drive as fast as you want and can. Some of our couples in Germany rent a car simply to take advantage of this driving experience.
Scenic cruises & ferries
Exploring Germany from its rivers is the most leisurely way to get around the country. Legendary rivers like the Romantic Rhine or the Blue Danube gently wind their way between scenic landscapes and historic towns. River cruises are available on most of Germany's major rivers and range from short direct trips between major cities, to longer voyages that allow you to step of the boat and explore the towns along the route.
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Staying in Germany
Beyond hotels, Germany offers a beautiful selection of places to stay that are full of character.
Boutique hotels
While Germany has no shortage of world-famous hotels, we love to recommend charming boutique hotels to our couples. These are usually smaller, often privately owned, and boast a unique character - be it a historic charm or quietly luxurious modernity. If you are celebrating your wedding in Germany with guests and you want to stay with everyone on site, you might want to book a small boutique hotel where you can privatize all rooms.
Family castles
Not all castles in Germany are grand palaces. A great number are in fact small family castles where a few rooms are available to be booked as accommodation for you and your guests. Some castle owners have opted to leave the rooms in their historic state with centuries-old furnishings and decor that has been lovingly kept up and refurbished. More modernized castles provide all the comforts of an upscale hotel but with a nod to its history.
Mountain resorts
A uniquely Bavarian type of accommodation in Germany are mountain resorts. These hideaways are tucked in between the imposing mountain ranges of the Alps, and can range from small timbered lodges to sprawling chalet villages. Here you will often find a focus on tranquility and wellness, with most mountain resorts offering spa treatments on site.
Kind words from our couples
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Quick facts
The practicalities of Germany at a glance
What to expect when you travel to Germany for your wedding day.
Currency & paying
The currency in Germany is Euro. You can usually pay by card, but smaller German shops and cafés have a stubborn love for cash, so do keep some on hand.
Languages spoken
German is the official language, but English is widely spoken all across Germany. Closer to the neighbouring borders, Italian and French becomes common.
Major holidays
Most of Germany closes down in the days leading up to Christmas in December. Additionally, keep in mind that on Sundays almost all shops close, including grocery.
Tipping culture
Tipping about 10% in restaurants is common but not expected. For your wedding vendors, tipping at the end of the night is a nice gesture but not a requirement.
Germany compared to other European wedding destinations
How does Germany compare with other European destinations when it comes to getting married?
Cost
Germany is the least expensive of the German-speaking wedding destinations including Austria and Switzerland.
Venues
Germany shines with historic wedding venues like castles, as well as nature elopement spots such as the Bavarian Alps.
Best time to marry
Year-round! But for outdoor ceremonies we recommend the late spring or early autumn months for balmy weather.
Vibes
Authentic, warm, and beautifully unpretentious wedding celebrations that carry a sense of history and familiarity.
Vendors
Established but still nascent international wedding industry. Some might not always be familiar with the newest wedding trends.
Logistics
Very well connected with a strong rail network and great roads for driving. Most places are easy to reach and make travelling simple.
How to plan your wedding in Germany
Wedding packages are created to make destination wedding planning a breeze. With your local planner by your side, you get to focus on all the fun decisions while your planner takes care of the legwork for you.
Choose your venue + package
Tell us which venue captures your heart, or tell us your wishes and we will help you find one that fits.
Meet your planner & adjust your package
Vanessza will be in touch with you to create the wedding package and quote according to your wishes.
Decide on all the beautiful details
You shape your day to feel just right - choose floral, music, and all the beautiful details for our vendors.
Enjoy the day of your wedding
Relax the day of your wedding and focus on the two of you and your guests - we handle the rest.
A taster of our packages in Germany
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