Wedding in Bruges

Bruges is a fabulous city, one of the most picturesque and oldest in Europe. Wherever you click your camera, you’ll get a beautiful photo. Small streets paved with stone, colored houses, narrow canals, humpback bridges — all this beckons and attracts tourists. Bruges is also considered to be the most chocolate city in Europe. Do you want to hold a wedding here? Then find out about interesting places where you can celebrate your marriage ceremony brightly and unforgettably.

How much does a wedding in Bruges cost?

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

10 to 20 guests — from 40,000 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.

Conditions for marriage in Bruges

According to the laws of the country, the main conditions for marriage are:
— The voluntary consent of the persons who want to get married;
— the minimum age of a girl and a boy is 18 years;
— marriage is not concluded between: full and half brothers/sisters, close relatives, adoptive parents and adopted children, people who are already married.
Marriage by foreigners in Belgium is possible if:
— one of the couple has lived in Belgium for more than three months. This can be proved by receipts for housing or airfare;
— the girl or boy has Belgian nationality at the time of the marriage.
Young people need to bring documents to the municipality to prove that they can get married in the territory.

Wedding in the old town

It is under the protection of UNESCO. It is a very colorful and beautiful city, which keeps centuries-old legends and secrets. Thanks to its rich history, many sights have been preserved here. Houses were once built of red brick with wooden facades. They look nice and unusual. In the past, many houses were decorated with statues of people, birds and animals. They had turrets and weathervanes. Today you can often see openwork curtains and warm light in the evenings from the windows. All this creates a special atmosphere in Bruges. Any wedding photo will turn out colorful and bright.

A photo shoot on the Burg Platz

The oldest buildings in the city are located in the square called Burg. Here you will find the old Town Hall, which was built many years ago. It is made in the Gothic style and looks simply superb. Next to it there is a small chapel, made in Romanesque style. The interior of the Town Hall deserves special attention. It is a must see for your eyes. At one time, the courthouses were used as a residence, where counts and their families lived. Statues of famous people, unique paintings, ancient coats of arms have survived to our times.

Marriage at Our Lady of the Virgin Mary Church

This church is the most important church in Bruges. It was built many years ago. Its height is more than 120 meters. There is a unique creation here — a statue of the Virgin and Child. It was created in the early sixteenth century by the famous artist Michelangelo. The statue is also called the Madonna of Bruges. Special attention requires the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, which was built many years ago from ordinary bricks. Despite this, it looks luxurious inside. The walls of the cathedral are decorated with paintings and icons by famous artists, including VanHeck, Kwelling and Memling.

Romantic boat trip

Bruges is famous for its large number of gray canals. Not only tourists but also honeymooners swim along them. With the help of boats you can get to places that are impossible to reach by other means. Photos in a boat against the background of the ancient city turn out vivid, memorable and bright.

Lake of Love

It is a piece by piece lake where swans have been bred since the 15th century. It is believed that if lovers swear their love on the bridge near the lake, their love will be eternal. It is a very romantic, beautiful and well-maintained place surrounded by a green park.

Choosing a restaurant in Bruges

Bruges is famous for its large number of restaurants and cafes that welcome guests right on the Market Square and in the very center of the city. The choice of one or another place will depend on the preferences of newlyweds and their financial possibilities. There are establishments of different levels, both expensive and luxurious, and cheaper and modest.
Walking along small cobblestone streets, you will meet restaurants with traditional Belgian dishes. Chocolate is especially popular in Bruges. There are countless kinds of it here. Among traditional dishes the thick fish soup and fried potatoes with mussels are the most popular. Since the city is washed by the waters of the North Sea, you can always find fresh seafood here. They make very tasty wedding dishes.

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Gambrinus

This bar is located on the street «Philipstockstraat». Here beer lovers can try their favorite beverage. The bar sells about 400 varieties.
De Orangerie
The famous Belgian hotel De Orangerie won an award for the best breakfasts served with champagne. Guests order themselves how and how the eggs should be cooked. In summer, guests dine and drink tea on the terrace, and in winter they sit in the living room with unusual oak panels.

Het Kapittel

Want to surprise your family with a creative menu? Then celebrate your wedding at Het Kapittel restaurant. It will delight you and your guests with original culinary dishes, an unusual menu and fresh products.

De Linde

One of the most famous Belgian restaurants serving beer and coffee, light snacks, dinners and buffet-style breakfasts. The specialty of this place is the panoramic view of medieval Bruges. The restaurant has a large, cozy and well-heated terrace. It is open from March to November. Here you can hold a wedding celebration and get great photos. A romantic atmosphere will be ensured!