10 Reasons to Have Your Wedding in Prague

Your wedding should be beautiful and memorable. Choose Prague and it's done.

1. The atmosphere

Prague has an unrivalled atmosphere of charm and beauty owing to its cultural and architectural diversity. For anyone who appreciates European history, architecture or the arts, the Golden City and its 100 spires would make an inspiring backdrop for a dream wedding – and an unforgettable memory.

2. The venues

Because of its storied past as a major centre of European culture and history, Prague has a truly astounding variety of incredible locations ideal for staging your big day. From centuries-old churches and richly gilded  palaces, to fairy-tale gardens and fine-dining terraces, to lavish ballrooms and intimate boat rides, there is no shortage of options for both ceremonies and receptions.

3. The photo ops

Prague is easily one of the world’s most photogenic cities – and the number of visitors flocking to its cobbled streets each year is easy testament to that. Built on seven hills, there is a beautiful photo waiting to be taken  at every turn with landmarks such as Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, St. Vitus Cathedral or a gold-tipped tower forming a perfect backdrop for your personal historical event.

4. The value

While no expense should be spared when planning your big day, most couples don’t want to break the bank before embarking on the exciting journey of marriage. Fortunately, venues and services in Prague are still  considerably less expensive than those off ered in much of Western Europe and the United States, which means you and your loved one will have fewer limitations in realising your dreams. A wedding in Prague will take your breath away – not your life’s savings.

5. The location

Prague is known as the heart of Europe more than just fi guratively – take a look at a map, and you will see it is actually right at the centre of the Continent. Bordering Germany, Austria, Poland and Slovakia, the Czech Republic is within easy reach by air, rail or car from practically all of Europe, and Prague’s international airport welcomes regular flights from major destinations around the world.

6. The convenience

In addition to being located in the very heart of Europe, Prague has the benefi t of being compact and easily navigable. You and your guests will not spend frustrating hours in busy traffi c getting from one venue to another  or having to pay for expensive transfers. Prague‘s perfectly preserved historical centre, remarkable as it is for its size, is still an area that can be easily traversed on foot within an hour. Its intimate atmosphere, scenic setting and iconic landmarks at every turn will make your guests eager to explore the city on their own. Additionally, the legal process and paperwork required for getting married in Prague is straightforward, with no residency requirements.

7. No language barrier

As one would expect of any cosmopolitan capital, the companies, venues and restaurants in Prague are all well-versed in numerous world languages, in particular English, German and Russian, but increasingly in other languages as well. You will be able to communicate every request and detail for planning your wedding exactly the way you want it.

8. The experience & reliability

The companies, venues and restaurants across Prague that specialise in organising and hosting weddings are skilled at more than just languages. Some providers boast more than two decades of experience in navigating  the ins and outs of wedding planning, off ering a level of professionalism on par with any other city.

9. The variety

Whether your preferences run towards an intimate event for your nearest and dearest or a sumptuous aff air for several hundred guests, Prague is certain to have the perfect venue just for you. The variety extends also to cuisine; there are highly skilled catering companies and restaurants that off er a wide variety of world cuisines, most notably French, Italian, Indian, Japanese, kosher, Middle Eastern, Thai and, of course, Czech.

10. The talent

Thanks in no small part to its indelible beauty, Prague continues to attract large numbers of gift ed people from near and afar; their talent, vision and energy make it the inspiring city that it is. Due to Prague’s small size, however, it is quite easy to identify and engage the services of its very best talent – from musicians to photographers, chefs, florists and stylists. All of the wedding agencies listed in this guide work with many of the same fine professionals who are the very best in their fi eld in Prague; this means you will not need to settle for just good-enough.