Mar 14 • 07:45 UTC 🇨🇿 Czechia Aktuálně.cz

Wedding tourism on the rise. Prague is becoming a lucrative place for foreign ceremonies

Prague is experiencing a notable increase in demand from foreign couples seeking to get married, with many summer dates already fully booked.

Prague has seen a significant increase in interest from foreigners wanting to get married, with many of the city's marriage offices reporting that their summer appointment slots are nearly or completely full. This heightened interest is especially pronounced in the first district of Prague, where officials state that the local marriage office cannot meet all the requests due to overwhelming demand. Couples are increasingly opting for simpler ceremonies, often wanting to avoid lengthy speeches and preferring intimate gatherings with only witnesses present.

The trend of wedding tourism is not limited to the historical center of Prague, as neighboring districts like Prague 3 and Prague 5 are also experiencing this surge in interest. In Prague 3, officials have noted a marked increase in marriage requests, particularly from foreign nationals, with appointment slots filled through June and heavily booked leading into the summer wedding season, extending into September.

This growing appreciation for weddings in Prague reflects a broader trend in destination weddings, where couples choose picturesque and culturally rich cities for their ceremonies. As demand continues to rise, the city's marriage offices may need to consider expanding their resources to accommodate the increasing number of couples wishing to tie the knot in the Czech capital, which could significantly impact local tourism and related businesses.

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