Church wedding in Montenegro

Compact beauty

Montenegro is a very small country and if you set your mind to it, you can get around in just one day. However, there is a lot to see and enjoy in this part of the Balkans. In almost every village, even a small one, there is something of old architecture or an interesting monument. In addition, Montenegrins are hospitable people and are famous for their ability to tell stories about their country, small but proud and independent.
Despite the fact that most visitors prefer to spend their time on the beaches of Budva or Herceg Novi, there are plenty of entertainment and options for a pleasant and interesting pastime. The mountainous areas of the country offer horseback riding, somewhere bicycle rental services have started to appear. In many places there are fascinating hiking trails. Montenegro is famous for its unique castles, churches and temples. Most of them are Orthodox, as this is the main religion of the state. That is why it will be easy to get church wedding in Montenegro.

What time of year to visit?

Montenegro’s climate is determined by its landscape — the Adriatic on one side and mountain ranges on the other. On the coast there is no practical winter, but there is a lot of precipitation, and the air temperature can go down to minus five degrees. In the mountains in winter it can be as low as minus ten, but this is rare, although snow can lie for up to five months. The optimal time for a beautiful wedding ceremony will be the end of spring, when the air warms up to 15-20 degrees, in summer it is warm to plus 25 and the beginning of fall also has comfortable weather.

Where to hold church wedding?

Montenegro is an Orthodox country, so you can get church marriage in almost any church, even the smallest. In the most remote ones, the couple will not even be asked for baptismal documents, they will take your word for it. However, in order to make the ceremony memorable and become one of the most solemn moments in life, it is better to decide in advance where the wedding will take place.

Budva: Holy Trinity Church

The church is located in the old part of Budva, on Starogradska Square. Opposite the church is the Archaeological Museum, which serves as a landmark, although the church itself can be seen from afar. The architectural style of the church confirms its belonging to the traditional Byzantine style. The walls of the church are lined with alternating rows of white and red bricks. The building was built at the request of the Montenegrins themselves. The construction began at the end of the 18th century, and was completed at the beginning of the 19th century.
The interior decoration of the church was done by the Greek artist Naum Zetiri. The iconostasis painted by him has been preserved until now, having not suffered during the earthquake that destroyed the church in 1979. Today the church is open for visits and ceremonies, but it is better to make an appointment in advance.

Budva: Podmainje Monastery

It is one of the oldest buildings in Budva. Its completion dates back to the 15th century. The complex is located near the city center, on a certain elevation, thanks to which its terraces offer a magnificent view of the sea. Undoubtedly, this can be a decisive factor in the choice.

Herceg Novi: Savina Monastery

The monastery complex is located in a dense forest, a couple of kilometers from the center of Herceg Novi, on the shore of the Bay of Kotor. The monastery is considered the second most important in the country. Its construction, according to some sources, was completed by the middle of the 11th century, although no documentary evidence has been found. The monastery was named in honor of the first archbishop and saint of Montenegro — Sava.
On the territory of the complex there are the Great Church of the Assumption and the Small Church of the Assumption. A little further away stands the Church of St. Sava. The monastery is famous for its library, where more than five thousand ancient manuscripts are kept. In addition, the collection of icons of great masters, Russian, Italian and Cretan schools is known to the whole world.

Tivat: Church of Archangel Michael

The temple is located a couple of kilometers from the center of Tivat on the island of flowers, which got its name due to the abundance of vegetation. Once it was a whole monastery complex, of which only the Trinity Church and a small room with cells have been preserved. The complex was erected in the sixth century and was quite numerous. Today the Temple of Archangel Michael is served by five monks who conduct services and rituals.

Kotor: Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker/Thaumaturgus

The temple was built at the very beginning of the 20th century and today remains the only one in Kotor where services are held daily. At the same time, the temple looks very majestic outside and inside. The space of the temple is free, richly decorated with ancient icons and magnificent frescoes. The temple is characterized by the presence of two bell towers and a magnificent iconostasis. In the church itself there is a collection of icons, one of which is of special value — the icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary «Troeruchitsa».

Terms of church marriage

The church marriage in Montenegro differs little from another countries, so among the mandatory conditions:
— availability of a Baptismal certificate;
— the presence of a registered marriage;
— the presence of unmarried witnesses to each other;
— absence of valid church marriages of the couple.
Since the ceremony takes place abroad, passports will need to be provided for the issuance of the marriage certificate.

Marriage ceremony features

There are no special requirements for a church wedding in Montenegro. The young people will have to fast after midnight on the eve of the ceremony. Must necessarily on the day of the sacrament to stand the service, go to confession and communion.
In Montenegro, a huge number of monasteries, temples, churches and chapels, where couples can quietly get married without having to make arrangements for the ceremony several months in advance. In order to make your wedding without any difficulties, use the services of our company, which is engaged in the organization of turnkey wedding tours.