Whether you are travelling from abroad or already staying on the island, we are here to help guide you through the practical steps before your ceremony. Below you will find useful information about booking your wedding, legal requirements for non-Danish citizens, ceremony times, witnesses, locations, and what to expect on the day itself. We recommend reading through all sections carefully before contacting us, so we can help make your wedding experience on Bornholm as smooth and memorable as possible.
Nice to Know When Getting Married on Bornholm
Planning your wedding on Bornholm should feel simple, welcoming, and stress-free.
Requirements for Non-Danish citizens
Non-Danish citizens must obtain a Certificate of Marital Status from the Danish Agency of Family Law in order to marry in Denmark.
When applying for the certificate, please also pre-book a wedding date by contacting us at wedding@brk.dk or by phone at +45 56 92 00 00.
Availability and booking
The number of weddings is currently very high, and we do not offer cancellation slots. Currently the waiting time for a wedding ceremony is 3 months.
We therefore encourage you to pre-book your wedding date before applying through the Agency of Family Law.
Please let us know which date(s) would suit you and send us your full names for the booking.
When can we get married?
We perform wedding ceremonies at the Town Hall (Landemærket) at the following times:
- Tuesdays between 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Thursdays between 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Fridays between 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Do we need to bring our own witnesses?
Yes. At the moment, we cannot provide witnesses, so you must bring 2 yourselves.
Where does the ceremony take place?
Wedding ceremonies typically take place in the Marriage Ceremony Room next to the Municipal Council Chamber at Landemærket 26, 3700 Rønne, on the island of Bornholm. Bornholm can be reached by ferry or plane.
By arrangement — and for an additional fee — ceremonies can also be held outside the Town Hall. Please contact us for further information.
Who performs the ceremony?
The municipality has appointed marriage registrars who conduct the ceremonies.
Additional Information we need for the ceremony
Please let us know:
- Whether you will exchange rings
- Whether you will exchange personal vows
- The names and addresses of your 2 witnesses
How long does the ceremony take?
The civil wedding ceremony itself is short, but 30 minutes are allocated for each couple.
The marriage registrar will usually give a short speech, you will both say “yes” to marrying each other, and then the marriage documents are signed before you receive your marriage certificate. The certificate is multi-lingual and in Danish, English, French, German and Spanish.
Do we issue apostilles/legalisation?
No. Only The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark may provide your original marriage certificate. Their office is located in Copenhagen. For more information visit their website.
ID Verification for Non-Nordic Citizens
If you are getting married through the Municipality of Bornholm and do not have a CPR number from Denmark or another Nordic country, you must present your original identification documents. If you are not an EU citizen, you must also provide documentation of your legal stay in the Schengen Area.
You must appear in person at Citizen Service for ID verification no earlier than five working days and no later than one working day before your wedding. It is not possible to present the required documents on the day of the wedding. If your wedding takes place on a Monday, Saturday, or Sunday, you must complete the ID verification no later than the preceding Friday. Please note any public holidays or other days when Citizen Service is closed.
Appointments are mandatory. An appointment for ID verification can be booked either by the Wedding Office or by the couple using the following link:
Please use your email address when booking, as the system only accepts Danish phone numbers.
The documents must be presented in person. A partner, relative, friend, or wedding agency cannot submit them on your behalf.
Please visit Citizen Service Centre, Landemærket 26, 3700 Rønne, within the required timeframe. Please be aware that there may be a waiting time during the ID verification process.