Marriage

Before you can get married in Denmark, you must have a certificate of marital status.

A certificate of marital status is documentation that you meet the conditions in the Danish Act on the Formation and Dissolution of Marriage (Marriage Act).

You must apply for a certificate of marital status Agency of Family Law.

You or your partner:

• is not a Danish or Nordic citizen
• do not have permanent residence in Denmark
• do not have a right of permanent residence in Denmark pursuant to the Executive Order on EU Residence

Apply for a certificate of marital status Agency of Family Law

Get married in the Council Chamber at Fanø Town Hall or, weather permitting, in the beautiful courtyard.

Witnesses

If you wish, Fanø Municipality will make witnesses available.

How the wedding takes place

Fanø Municipality's marriage registrar oversees the official wedding ceremony accompanied by a wedding speech. Afterwards, there will be time to exchange rings and take wedding photos. The ceremony ends with the presentation of your marriage certificate.

Fee

There is no fee regarding being married at the Town Hall on the above dates.

Rice, confetti, and artificial flowers

It is forbidden to throw rice, confetti, artificial flowers, etc. in or in front of the Town Hall.

Wedding dates

Weddings take place on the third Saturday of each month and on the first Friday of April, May, June, July, August and September. Weddings start every day at 10 a.m.

Follow the link for possible wedding dates.

Get married at the old Navigation School, where talented sailors received their training in the old beautiful building.

Witnesses

For weddings at the old Navigation School, you yourself must provide two witnesses.

How the wedding takes place

Fanø Municipality's marriage registrar oversees the official wedding ceremony accompanied by a wedding speech. Afterwards, there is time to exchange rings and take wedding photos. The ceremony ends with the presentation of your marriage certificate. If you want to enjoy a drink after the wedding, it can of course be done. Please note that you must bring your own glasses, drinks, etc. and ensure clean-up.

Fee

The fee for weddings at the old Navigation School is DKK 720 in 2023 and DKK 750 in 2024. The amount is transferred to the municipality's account before the wedding, in agreement with the Marriage Office.

Access and parking

Please note that there are a few steps at the entrance and inside. We have both a ramp for wheelchairs and another entrance that can be used. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this.

The parking area is also used by the Medical Center, so please show consideration. There is a short distance to the Fanø Ferry area, where there are also parking spaces.

Rice, confetti, and artificial flowers

It is forbidden to throw rice, confetti, artificial flowers, etc. in or in front of the old Navigation School.

Wedding dates

The wedding dates are continuously planned based on demand. 

Follow the link for possible wedding dates.

Whether you are planning a wedding on the beach, in the garden, or on Kikkebjerg, we are prepared to carry out the official part of the wedding. You can choose to get married here:

• The bride and groom's home address - if you have an address on Fanø
• In the summer house
• Børsen, Sønderho
• The beach, Fanø Bad
• The beach, Rindby Beach
• The Maritime Bridge
• A place on Fanø you decide

How the wedding takes place

Fanø Municipality's marriage registrar will meet with you at the agreed place and time. After this, the marriage officiant presides over the official marriage ceremony, accompanied by a wedding speech. There is of course time to exchange rings and take wedding photos. The ceremony ends with the presentation of your marriage certificate.

Remember that the weather on Fanø can be harsh - it is therefore always a good idea to have an alternative wedding venue sheltered from rain and wind.

Fee

There is the following fee for weddings on Fanø:

Fee 2024:

• Nordby: DKK 1120
• Fanø Bad and Rindby: DKK 1680
• Sønderho: DKK 1680

The amount is transferred to the municipality's account before the wedding in agreement with the Marriage Office.

Rice, confetti, and artificial flowers

It is forbidden to throw rice, confetti, artificial flowers, release balloons etc. in Fanø's lovely nature.

Book a wedding

Book a wedding at Fanø Municipality