A sunny day, a breathtaking view and friends and family to celebrate love. M. and N.’s wedding at the Marienlyst Strandhotel was a beautiful celebration that I loved photographing. As this was my first time shooting a wedding at the Marienlyst Strandhotel, I made sure to arrive early to take a look around and prepare.
I started by photographing the bride in a room with an incredible view and beautiful natural light that would make any wedding photographer smile from ear to ear. Then, it was time to pay the groom a visit, and as you can imagine, he was ready in two minutes. Once everyone was ready and looking good, it was time to wait for the bride where the ceremony would take place: outdoors and with a fantastic view of the sea. From there we could also enjoy the view of Kronborg Castle.
The bride looked very elegant in a modern dress by Solveig Lundbæk Brudekjoler . The back of the dress was simply stunning, with a v-cut and a huge bow. That bow was definitely the most photographed detail of this wedding, as I was completely obsessed with it.
The outdoor wedding ceremony lasted approximately thirty minutes and after the guests congratulated the lovebirds, we were able to escape for a few minutes and take some pictures at the seaside. Did I mention the view? It was sooo beautiful! 

outdoor civil wedding in copenhagen

In Copenhagen, in addition to the weddings celebrated in the beautiful Copenhagen City Hall, the commune organises open-air civil wedding ceremonies in different places around the city, such as: Amager Strand, ByOasen, Amaliehaven, among others.

I met Carlos and Yumara at the library garden minutes before their wedding ceremony began. They were accompanied by their parents and friends, who came from Spain to celebrate this very special day. After the quick wedding ceremony at the Royal Library Garden, we walked together through the streets of Copenhagen for a wedding photo shoot. The day was beautiful and everyone was radiant.

While I was photographing the two of them, Yumara asked me to photograph her bouquet, as the flowers in it had a very special meaning for them. They explained to me that earlier that year, they got pregnant, but unfortunately had a miscarriage. They had named the little girl they were expecting Dhalia, the name of the flower in the bouquet. When they told me this story, I got so emotional and started crying, and so did they. So you can imagine my joy when I received an email from Yumara last month, asking me to photograph a newborn session in May, as she was at the end of her pregnancy, expecting another baby.

I can’t wait to meet this sweet couple again and their long-awaited baby. And I’ll definitely post the result of this session here. But for now, enjoy the photos of this very special wedding.

from greenhouses in central copenhagen to sea view wedding venues in Tisvildeleje.

If you’re in the process of choosing a wedding venue in Copenhagen, you already know that budget, style, number of guests, location and availability will define where you’ll get married.
Copenhagen can surprise you with hidden gems in the heart of the city. Looking for something industrial-looking, or classic, historical or maybe more rustic? This city has you covered! And if you’re willing to leave the city and travel an hour or less, you’ll have some amazing wedding venues not far from Copenhagen.

Gemyse

This green oasis in Tivoli Gardens is picture-perfect. There you can host an open-air reception and lunch in the most beautiful greenhouse. You can also have your celebration at their restaurant, that will be reserved for you and your guests. On Saturdays, you’ll be able to have your first dance as husband and wife in the greenhouse during Tivoli’s fireworks.
As Gemyse is part of Nimb Hotel, you can combine your Copenhagen wedding reception with with a delightful stay.
If you’re having a quick civil wedding at Copenhagen City Hall, Gemyse can be the perfect location for a small reception, just a block away from City Hall.

Location: Tivoli

Capacity: up to 30 guests

Mielcke & Hurtigkarl
  

This elegant restaurant is located on the grounds of the Danish Royal Horticultural Society, a stunning garden in Frederiksberg. This place is a photographers dream. The gardens provide a perfect backdrop for an outdoor wedding ceremony. After the ceremony, guests can begin the celebrations with an open-air reception, enjoying a glass of champagne and a slice of cake.
If you’re getting married at Frederiksberg City Hall, Mielcke & Hurtigkarl is a great choice for a lunch reception just a few blocks away.

Location: Frederiksberg

Capacity: up to 50 dinning guests

Maven

Located in the city centre, this cozy and historical restaurant has different rooms for your wedding reception and it could fit up to 50 guests. Maven means “the stomach”. Locals named the place when Nikolaj Square was still home to butcher shops.

Location: Midtown

Capacity: up to 50 dinning guests

Gro Spiseri

This restaurant is a part of the ØsterGRO rooftop farm and its no food-waste concept goes back to when the garden was founded. Everything they grow goes to people who pre-pay for harvest bags, Following the same idea, guests in the restaurant pre-pay for their meal. This way their chefs only make food for those they know are joining for dinner, avoiding food waste. There you’ll dine in a lovely greenhouse, where you can fit up to 25 people.

Location: Østerbro

Capacity: up to 25 dinning guests

tribeca beer & pizzalab

If you’re looking for a more relaxed atmosphere, this informal restaurant located in Nørrebro is the perfect choice. Tribeca is great for a bigger reception, fitting up to 70 people.

Location: Nørrebro

Capacity: up to 70 dinning guests

Helenekilde badehotel

A hotel that looks like a home. A cozy and relaxed place, ready to welcome you and your loved ones. Located in Tisvildeleje, one of the most beautiful places in Denmark, you’ll be able to have an open-air wedding with stunning sea view. And if you’re lucky, you may be treated to a wonderful sunset.
You can book the entire hotel, with 28 rooms, just for you and your guests.

Location: Tisvildeleje

Capacity: up to 50 dinning guests

Slotssø Palæet

A classic and romantic wedding venue located in Hillerød. Here you can get married with a beautiful view to Frederiksborg Castle and its lake. Your guests can join you for a quick tour to the castle gardens before dinner is served. The sunset is a bonus. Slotssø Palæet fits up to 80 dinning guests.

Location: Hillerød

Capacity: up to 80 guests

getting married in stevns

Having said that, this was the only couple I photographed in Stevns Klint this year who decided not to elope. Instead, they brought about fifty guests from Germany with them.
Stevns is a great option for those looking for stunning nature. Besides, Stevns City Hall has more dates available for wedding ceremonies compared to Frederiksberg and Copenhagen City Hall. And you don’t necessarily have to get married at Stevns City Hall. You can have a registrar to accompany you to Stevns Klint, and have an open air wedding or a wedding in the old church, like Amir and Annett did. This link from the Municipality of Stevns will help international couples on how to get married in Stevns.

Stevns Klint unesco world heritage

In 2014, Stevns Klint became a UNESCO Wolrd Heritage Site. The reason is the fish clay layer in the cliff, that offers evidence of the impact of a meteorite about 65 million years ago, leading to the extinction of dinosaurs and half of life on Earth.
This is an absolutely beautiful and impressive place, with a breathtaking sea view. Amir and Annett couldn’t have chosen a better place to get married in Denmark. They also ordered the perfect weather for an open air wedding. After the civil wedding ceremony in the old church of Stevns Klint, we walked to a garden near the church where their friends arranged drinks and snacks.
After taking lots of group pictures with all their guests, it was time for a few wedding portraits and some time alone (well, not completely).

The whole day was a success, very well celebrated with family and friends. And I think I can speak for these lovebirds and say that sharing this day with so many special people was also freaking romantic! Whichever celebration suits you best, just enjoy it!

Every year, couples from all around the world come to Denmark to get married in Copenhagen. As a Copenhagen based wedding photographer, I get to photograph many civil weddings every year. So much so that I often hear my four year old daughter playing with her dolls saying “they are getting married at City Hall!”. Apparently, church weddings are not part of her imagination.

how can i get married outdoors in Copenhagen?

Usually, civil wedding ceremonies are held at the beautiful Copenhagen City Hall, but the municipality of Copenhagen also offers alternative wedding locations to those who wish to get married outdoors. Amager Strand, Bibliotekshaven, Byoasen, Amaliehaven. These are only a few options that couples can choose from. In this link of the Municipality of Copenhagen you can find out more about open air weddings.

open air wedding at amager Strand

Last summer, this beautiful couple, opted for a beach wedding in Copenhagen, at Amager Strand. This is the perfect choice for those who want to get married on the beach, but also want to have the hustle and bustle of the city close at hand.
After a week of rainy days, they were very lucky with the weather on their wedding day in Copenhagen. They had a beautiful civil wedding ceremony accompanied by their closest friends, all live streamed to their families at home. The bride looked stunning in her beautiful dress and her flawless hair and make up by Ger, a very talented makeup artist in Copenhagen. The wedding flowers by Fiol Blomster gave the final touch to the look.
Once the ceremony was over, we had about thirty minutes for group and wedding portraits before heading to the reception. One picture I absolutely love is the one with the bride and all her bridesmaids walking towards the camera. I love the pink colour palette, the flowers, the flowing dresses, and above all, I love how they look happy together. After this quick wedding photo shoot at Amager Strand, we headed to Radisson Collection Royal Hotel, where the wedding reception took place. With an incredible view to Copenhagen, they had cake and champagne followed by lunch. With friends and good food, the day couldn’t have ended better!

If you like my wedding photography style and would like to find out more about my wedding packages, contact me! I’ll be happy to answer your questions!

Wedding dress: Ime Sposa

Getting ready: Nimb Hotel