This article was provided by White - Prague Wedding Agency.

Prague is a romantic city and can accommodate destination weddings, renewals of vows, symbolic weddings, elopements…

The variety on offer and the still-reasonable costs make Prague an excellent place to tie the knot. Civil or religious ceremonies, garden weddings, exchanging your vows in a romantic castle or chateau; all can be done in Prague or its immediate surroundings.

White - Prague Wedding Agency (www.destination-wedding.cz) specializes in arranging destination weddings.

1. WHAT'S THE APPEAL OF GETTING MARRIED IN PRAGUE?

Prague offers an unparalleled quality of services and a friendly atmosphere and people, and all of this in the heart of Europe, which makes the city one of the most romantic European destinations.

Prague offers gourmet cuisine, top-level accommodation services and historical and natural beauties that are hard to find anywhere else.

Another of Prague's big draws are the photographic opportunities. Imagine your wedding photo on Charles Bridge with Prague Castle in the background...

One further advantage of Prague that has to be mentioned are the price levels. A marriage in Prague is reasonably priced compared to any other developed European location.

2. HOW DIFFICULT IS IT?

It's not that difficult but it's better to have an agency who can advise clients where and how to obtain the necessary legal documents. Also the agency ensures that the marriage will be legally valid in your home country!

List of necessary legal documents:
Civil and religious weddings in the Czech Republic are fully recognized by the respective legal systems of every nationality around the world.

Generally required documents from the country of your origin are:

• Birth certificate

• "Decree Absolute" divorce papers (if appropriate)

• Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (Legal document certifying the applicants' capacity to marry and certifying that no legal impediment exists and that they are free to marry.) These documents are required in order to guarantee that the marriage entered into in the Czech Republic will also be recognized by law in the foreign applicant's native country.

All documents mentioned above which are issued in your country of origin must be legalized with an "apostille" government stamp that certifies the documents for use in the Czech Republic.

No residency requirements
Most Czech government offices open on Mondays and Wednesdays, therefore you are requested to arrive in Prague at least three working days prior to the wedding day in order to complete the administration.

3. HOW CAN A WEDDING COORDINATOR ASSIST IN ENSURING THE DAY GOES SMOOTHLY?

The wedding planner will assist you with selecting a celebration venue and with any extras (e.g., flowers, decoration, transportation, favors) in order to fulfill your wedding dreams. A wedding coordinator will ensure your vision is realized and your wedding day runs smoothly.

A wedding planner based in Prague will know the local market well and be able to recommends reliable high-quality suppliers. Your wedding coordinator should also have very good relationships with representatives of local ceremony venues, castles, chateaus and top restaurants.

4. CAN YOU RECOMMEND A FEW POPULAR LOCATIONS IN PRAGUE?

Top Wedding Venues in the Czech Republic

The Old Town Hall (Staroměstská radnice) dates back to 1338 and is located in Old Town Square, one of the world's most recognizable squares, right in the heart of historical Prague. This impressive Gothic building -- famous for its astrological clock -- provides a wonderful setting for a memorable wedding day.

The New Town Hall (Novoměstská radnice) is part of a Gothic complex built between 1377 and 1418. It is located in Prague's biggest square which was founded by Emperor Charles IV as the main center of the city's New Town. This beautiful town hall provides an ideal venue for fairly large ceremonies.

The monumental St. Nicholas Church, designed by K. I. Dietzenhofer, was completed in 1735. The imposing white facade of this Baroque church simply gleams in the corner of Old Town Square, hit by the sun during the day and lit by strong white lights at night. This impressive Protestant church with its marvelous interiors provides a truly stunning setting for any memorable wedding.

• Capacity - seating for approximately 80 guests
• Latest possible ceremony time is 12 noon
• The ceremony is conducted in Czech and translated into English

Mcely chateau is the former rural manor of the aristocratic Thurn-Taxis family, which is today a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

The chateau is "the most luxurious boutique hotel in the Czech Republic," according to Dolce Vita magazine, and was the 2006 winner of a "Best of Realty” award, in the hotel category -- it's just an hour from the center of Prague, in the middle of the legendary St. George Forest. For more information, please see www.mychateauwedding.com.

The magnificent Hluboká castle was completed in 19th century in the romantic late Gothic style, inspired by England's Windsor Castle.

The complex is surrounded by a well-kept English-style park which provides the perfect backdrop to one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic. Hluboká is a two-hour drive from Prague, in charming South Bohemia and attracts dozens of lucky couples for their special day every year.


Contact Details
White - Prague Wedding Agency
Korunní dvůr 1A
Korunní 104
120 00 Prague 2
Czech Republic
Tel.: (+420) 608 012 118
Email: info@destination-wedding.cz
Websites: www.destination-wedding.cz/, www.mychateauwedding.com/

This article was provided by White - Prague Wedding Agency.