Wedding in Austria

Austria is a fabulously beautiful country with magnificent landscapes, snowy mountains, blue lakes with crystal clear water, rich history and interesting traditions. Every year tourists from all over the world come here. Young people who have decided to get married often get married in this country. You can get married at the Vienna City Hall or at the Vienna Registry Office.

How much does it cost to get married in Austria?

Taking into account our many years of experience, we can say that you should calculate:

10 to 20 guests — from 45,000 euros

20 to 30 guests — from 55,000 euros

etc. the cost increases in proportion to the number of people. You can find the cost of our services in the prices section.

Filing of documents

Working through a coordinator, the presence of a couple is not mandatory. The procedure itself takes little time. The bride and groom need to gather the papers and send them to the wedding coordinator. After the marriage ceremony, the young people receive a marriage certificate.

The application packet includes:

— foreign passports;

— birth certificates;

— parental consent if the girl or boy is under the age of majority;

— if one of the young people was married, a certificate of divorce or death of the spouse will be required.

Wedding in Austria: choosing a venue

Austria is an amazing country that is sure to have the perfect wedding venue. It is famous for its clear lakes, stunning mountain peaks, lush green meadows. In the country there are many ancient picturesque ruins, monumental castles with a thousand-year history, interesting palaces. It is possible to hold a wedding:

in the open-air mountains;
on blue-green lakes that take your breath away;
in an ancient castle or a luxurious palace.

Austria offers fabulous views, ancient architecture, magnificent nature and luxurious interiors.

The unforgettable Butterfly House

In the garden of the Hofsburg Palace is the Butterfly House, built in 1993. Everything is created here for the breeding of these beautiful creatures: 80% humidity and a temperature of 28 oC. The house occupies the premises of the Palm Pavilion. Hundreds of exotic butterflies fly here, including the legendary peacock-eye atlas.

The famous Ferris wheel

You have the opportunity to get married at a height of more than sixty meters! This wheel was built at the end of the eighteenth century. Climbing to the highest height, a stunning view of Vienna opens up before your eyes.

Belvedere Palace

Do you want a fairytale wedding? Then hold it at the Belvedere Palace, which is astonishing in its beauty. It is a unique place that attracts young people from all over the world. Imagine just such a picture: you are sitting in a carriage drawn by a trio of white horses. With each passing minute, you are getting closer to the ceremony site surrounded by lawn, flowers and beautiful plants. Isn’t it a fairy tale?

Schoenbrunn Castle

This is a particularly popular castle in Austria. Built in the time of kings, it allows you to hold a wedding on a royal level. The apartments are made in white and gold shades, looking expensive and luxurious.

Hofburg Castle

It was built as early as 1279. It is the winter residence of the Austrian Habsburgs. There are 2600 halls and rooms in the castle. The wedding is held in the room of Field Marshal Radetzky.

Danube Tower

It is located in Donaupark on the banks of the Danube. The Danube Tower was built in 1964. Its height is 252 meters. The marriage ceremony begins on the platform, which is completely glazed. From it, the whole of Vienna can be seen.

«Windobona.»

This ship was built in the late 80’s according to the sketch of a famous artist. It accommodates 240 people.

3 original ideas for a wedding in Austria

1. Mirabel Palace

This is a very popular wedding venue. Newlyweds come here especially to be united by the bonds of marriage and to take beautiful pictures. The palace is a monument to the feelings of a famous archbishop for a young girl. Marriage ceremonies are held in the marble hall. At one time Mozart himself used to play music here! The palace is located in the Mirabel Garden, where there are original sculptures and fountains. Newlyweds often order a carriage with white horses and an elegantly dressed coachman.

2. Moon Lake

This is the name of one of the most beautiful Austrian lakes Mondsee, which is located thirty kilometers from Salzburg. In the south-west is the six hundred meters high Dragon Rock. First of all, Mondsee is a crystal water with blue and blue shades, green dense forests, fresh air and rocky mountains, which keep in themselves secrets.

The wedding takes place in the castle, which used to be a monastery. There is everything for the celebration: restaurant, hotel, wedding hall.

The wedding ceremony takes place in ancient halls, the walls of which are decorated with original paintings. Lake, mountains, lush green vegetation — all this becomes a great background for a wedding photo shoot. The banquet is organized in the garden, restaurant or premises of Drachenwand. The Schloss Mondsee Hotel is also located here and offers different rooms for honeymooners and guests.

3. Lake Constance

It belongs to three countries at once — Switzerland, Germany and Austria. It is a large lake with a magnificent panoramic view. There is a restaurant Burgrestaurant Gebha, where you can hold a wedding in a small family circle. It is located on the mountain of the castle. The specialty of this place is a mysterious and unusual room in the tower, which accommodates up to 15 guests.

That’s interesting!

Austria, like other countries, has its own traditions:

the bride’s friends organize fireworks for her (in the morning);
weddings are not celebrated in December, as this month marks the beginning of Lent;
to make the future of the newlyweds bright, they break glasses for good luck;
no toastmaster is hired, his role is performed by friends of the groom;
the bride is kidnapped on a compulsory basis, and far away from the restaurant.

A wedding in Austria is something magical, fabulous and unexplainable. You can explore this country in more detail and choose the perfect wedding venue. There are wedding agencies, which for a certain fee will take on all the responsibilities of organizing the event: filing documents with the registry office, renting a place for the wedding and the celebration, decorating the premises, choosing flowers, etc.