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About ceremonies

White - Prague Wedding Agency allows you to select your ideal ceremony type and choose the venue that meets best your wedding dreams.
We offer a basic package for each venue to leave you the opportunity to tailor the rest of the big day to match your dreams.

White - Prague Wedding Agency can organize the following ceremonies for you:

Civil Wedding

Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic and in the very heart of central Europe offers many beautiful locations for a legally-binding civil ceremony. We invite you to view different wedding settings from majestic Prague Town Halls to magical romantic Castles. You can then choose the perfect ceremony venue according to your style and expectations.

Facts for the legally-binding civil ceremony in Prague, Czech Republic:

• The civil ceremony can be conducted by a Mayor, Deputy Mayor or authorized member of the municipal council.
• The civil ceremony takes place in a Registry Office or in a licensed venue
• The bride and groom have to submit the required legal documents prior the wedding ceremony
• The ceremony lasts about 20-30 minutes
• It contains no religious elements or anything with a religious connotation
• By law, two witnesses are required.
• The ceremony is performed in Czech.
• The presence of an officially authorized court interpreter is required, if either the bride or groom does not speak Czech.
• The ceremony follows Czech civil code after which the couple exchange personal marriage vows.

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Protestant Wedding

Protestant ceremonies are legally valid in Czech Republic. You are welcomed to explore the most beautiful, historical churches and venues available for your protestant wedding in Prague and in the surrounding areas.

Facts for legally valid protestant ceremony in Czech Republic:

• The Bride and Groom have to submit the required legal documents prior to the protestant wedding ceremony
• For protestant weddings, there are specific regulations that couples must comply with. (please contact us for more details)
• Protestant ceremony can be performed for divorced people
• The ceremony lasts about 30 minutes
• Two witnesses are required by the law
• The ceremony is usually performed in English by the priest
• It is essential to arrive 3 working days prior to the wedding date to visit local offices and finish up paperwork.

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Catholic Wedding

Catholic ceremonies are legally valid in Czech Republic. You are welcomed to explore the most beautiful, historical churches and venues available for your Catholic wedding in Prague and in the surrounding areas.

Facts for legally valid catholic ceremony in Czech Republic:

• The Bride and Groom have to submit the required legal documents prior to the catholic wedding ceremony
• For catholic weddings, there are specific regulations that couples must comply with (please contact us for more details)
• Catholic ceremonies cannot be performed for divorced people, irrespective of whether the previous marriage was held in church or in registrar office.
• The ceremony lasts about 30 minutes without a holy mass, and about one hour with a holy mass.
• Two witnesses are required by the law
• The ceremony is usually performed in English by a catholic priest
• It is essential to arrive 3 working days prior to the wedding date to visit local offices and finish up paperwork.

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Symbolic Wedding

The Symbolic ceremony has recently become popular especially for those couples who prefer not to worry about completing legal documents for their destination wedding. This type of ceremony is not legally binding but the ceremony follows the same procedures as a normal wedding, so guests do not even have to notice it. This means you can get legally married in your home country and then enjoy the freedom to personalize your dream destination wedding; the choices are only limited by your imagination!

Facts about Symbolic ceremony in Prague, Czech Republic:

• The ceremony is not legally binding.
• There is an endless choice of spectacular, romantic venues since there are no legal restrictions.
• The ceremony can be fully personalized using favorite songs, personal vows, poetry or religious elements.
• A keepsake Symbolic Marriage Certificate is signed during the ceremony by the couple and two witnesses (the certificate is not legally binding).
• The symbolic wedding is usually performed by a Celebrant in English, or, upon request, in the native language of the Bride & Groom, or even by a family member.
• No requirements to arrive 2 - 3 days prior the ceremony as usually requested, you can arrive the night before your big day.

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Vow Renewal

The Vow Renewal is a beautiful way for already married couple to re-affirm their love for one another. Wedding vows are precious expressions of the ongoing love in their marriage. With no legal restrictions, the ceremony can take place virtually anywhere in Prague, one of the most romantic cities in Europe that can make this cherishable moment even more unforgettable.

Facts about Vow Renewal Ceremony in Prague, Czech Republic:

• The ceremony is not legally binding
• It is requested by already married couples
• An endless choice of spectacular, romantic venues since there are no legal restrictions
• Ceremony can be fully personalized by reading original marriage vows, or a favorite song or poem.
• The Vow Renewal ceremony is usually perform by a Celebrant in English, or, upon request, in the native language of the married couple, or even by a family member.
• A Keepsake Vow Renewal Certificate is signed during the ceremony by the couple and two witnesses.
• Arrival only the night before the memorable day

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For more information and prices please inquire with White - Prague Wedding Agency.

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