Getting married in Europe: church, civil and symbolic ceremonies · 2027

Ceremonies & legal steps,
country by country.

What each kind of ceremony involves for couples who live abroad, which documents are usually asked for, and how the choice changes the timing and the light of the day. Always confirm the current rules with the local registry or your consulate.

14 guides. Written by the TrueWedStory team, documentary wedding photographers and filmmakers.

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Ceremonies & legal steps in Denmark

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Ceremonies & legal steps in Italy

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Ceremonies & legal steps in Spain

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Ceremonies & legal steps in Greece

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Ceremonies & legal steps in Portugal

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Ceremonies & legal steps in Austria

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Ceremonies & legal steps in Germany

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Ceremonies & legal steps in Croatia

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Ceremonies & legal steps in Iceland

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Ceremonies & legal steps in the Czech Republic

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Ceremonies & legal steps in Poland

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Ceremonies & legal steps in Montenegro

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