Get married in a special place
If you dream about getting married in a truly special place, you will find unique locations throughout Esbjerg Municipality. Whether you are planning a wedding on the beach, in the garden, at sea or somewhere entirely different, we are ready to conduct the official part of the wedding ceremony.
Wedding on the beach, Esbjerg
For example, you can choose to get married at
- Your home address (in Esbjerg Municipality)
Contact the Wedding Office to hear more about the range of beautiful and unique places we have to offer.
Get married at special events
Are you looking for something special? We offer couples the chance to get married at special events, such as Tall Ships Races in Esbjerg, the annual Tulip Festival in Ribe (May/June) or in connection with other special events.
Get married at sea
If you want to get married at sea, our wedding registrars are available to perform the wedding ceremony on the water, but you must arrange a ship or other sea vessel.
If a ceremony at sea is for you, read more about the requirements on the Procedure page. You are also welcome to contact the Wedding Office and we can find a suitable solution together.
How the wedding ceremony takes place
It is very important to us that your wedding take place in accordance with your wishes. One of our registrars will conduct the official part of the ceremony, accompanied by a wedding speech on love and marriage. Afterwards, there will be time to exchange rings and to take wedding photos. The ceremony ends with the presentation of your marriage certificate.
Wedding in Esbjerg
In Esbjerg, ceremonies take place at the Gamle Ting- og Arresthus (The Old City Hall & Jailhouse), a beautiful building towering 30 meters towards the sky.
Wedding in Ribe
In Ribe, weddings are held in the beautiful and historic premises of The Old Town Hall. The building is over 500 years old and has a lovely atmosphere.
The practical matters
To get married, there are a number of practical matters to settle before the wedding can take place.