Top Danish islands for wedding elopements
Love is the experience of a lifetime, as is having an intimate wedding on the gorgeous Danish islands! Weddings are deeply personal, especially intimate weddings where you invite people who are closest to you. This, along with intimate weddings being much more cost-effective and easier to organise, makes having a small wedding extremely popular. Now imagine having an intimate wedding with the beautiful backdrop of the Danish islands... It's a truly remarkable and unforgettable experience! Denmark is one of my favourite countries for adventure weddings because it is full of history, beauty, culture and nature. In addition to this, the fact that its laws make it easy for international couples to get married there makes it one of the best countries for destination weddings. Pro tip: if you’re planning a wedding in Denmark, you might want to consider hiring a local wedding photographer - in Danish known as bryllupsfotograf.
Why Elope in Denmark?
Denmark is a Scandinavian country with around 406 different islands! Each island has its own characteristics, giving you a chance to not only see a different part of the plane but to experience something extraordinary! Denmark offers numerous scenic views and romantic locations for your wedding ceremony... one of the biggest reasons couples choose Denmark as their wedding destination is the easy legal process of getting married. As a wedding photographer and videographer having shot numerous weddings in the past, I would highly recommend consulting a wedding planner to help you with all the necessary arrangements as wedding planning on your own can be quite overwhelming and frustrating.
What are the popular elopement locations in Denmark?
Møn Island
Geocentric scientists say "Denmark was born here". Located in the south-eastern part of Denmark, this island is full of beautiful landscapes like meadows, ponds, steep hills and woodlands. Surrounded by White Cliffs, the Møn Island isperhaps one of the most impressive islands of Denmark and one of the most popular wedding destinations for international couples. The Møn Island climbs hundreds of meters above the level of the Baltic Sea and allows you to touch the character of million decades - Now that's IMPRESSIVE! This is definitely one of the best islands for intimate weddings in Denmark and will certainly rejuvenate you with its peaceful nature.
Lolland-Falster Island
Lolland and Falster are two separate islands that are joined by a narrow canal, therefore often said to be ‘one island’. These twin islands are full of adventure for nature lovers and offer countless photo opportunities for your wedding photography and videography. Located approximately 1.5hrs to the South of Copenhagen, these islands are truly picturesque with their rolling landscapes and medieval churches and feature memorable frescoes.
Bornholm Island
Another hidden gem in Denmark! Bornholm island is located within just a short ferry ride from Copenhagen and is referred to as one of the most ‘magical and quaint’ islands in Denmark.
Ærø island
Located within an hour ferry ride from the “real world”, Ærø island Is another popular destination that numerous couples select for their wedding elopements. Ærø island is known for its gentle rolling hills, the historic town of Ærøskøbing and breathtaking sea views in every direction that you look! Sounds magical right?
