Planning guide · Updated 2026Cost of getting married in Prague
What you will actually pay, from the paperwork to the photographer
The short answer: the legal side of a Prague wedding is surprisingly affordable. The official fees are around €80–120, plus a ceremony fee if you marry at a register office like the Old Town Hall. Most of your budget goes on the venue, food and drink, and the people you choose to work with: photographer, planner, flowers and music.
I have photographed weddings in Prague since 2018, many of them for couples who planned everything from abroad. Here is what each part costs, what changes the price, and where you can save.
Step 1
Legal wedding costs
Foreigners can legally marry in the Czech Republic. You pay an administrative fee, and if you marry at a popular register office like the Old Town Hall, a fee for the ceremony itself. Your documents must be officially translated into Czech, and if neither of you speaks Czech, an official interpreter attends the ceremony.
| What | Approx. cost |
|---|---|
| Administrative fee, one of you without permanent residence in Czechia | ≈ €80 (2,000 CZK) |
| Administrative fee, neither of you with permanent residence in Czechia | ≈ €120 (3,000 CZK) |
| Ceremony at the Old Town Hall (Prague 1), Thursday or Friday* | ≈ €160 (4,000 CZK) |
| Tuesday or Saturday surcharge at the Old Town Hall* | + ≈ €40 (1,000 CZK) |
| Official interpreter at the ceremony* | ≈ €80 (2,000 CZK) |
| Foreign police certificate (non-EU citizens)* | ≈ €48 (1,200 CZK) |
| Official translations and apostilles | Depends on your country and number of documents |
| Optional: an agency handles all the paperwork for you* | ≈ €1,000 (EU) / €1,200 (non-EU) (25,000 / 30,000 CZK) |
Administrative fees as published by the Prague 3 municipal office. Items marked * are the prices listed by a Prague wedding agency in 2026; register offices and agencies set their own fees, so always check the current price for your date. Euro amounts are approximate, based on the prices in Czech crowns.
Step 2
Or keep it simple: a symbolic ceremony
Many international couples sign the legal papers at home and then have a symbolic ceremony in Prague. There is no Czech paperwork, no translations and no interpreter, and you can hold the ceremony wherever and in whatever language you like: a château garden, a vineyard above the city or a quiet corner of Malá Strana.
It costs you the officiant or celebrant and the venue, and it often saves weeks of document stress.
Step 3
Wedding photography in Prague
These are my 2026 collections. With every collection you get your first photos within 48 hours and the full edited gallery within 4 weeks.
| What | Approx. cost |
|---|---|
| Shorter wedding day, 8 hours | From €1,800 |
| Basic: 10 hours, 1 photographer, 500+ images | €2,000 |
| Premium: 12 hours, 600+ images, plus a 3-hour couple session | €2,500 |
| Deluxe: 12 hours, 2 photographers, 800+ images, session and fine art album | €3,900 |
| Engagement or couple session, 3 hours | €450 (€300 with a wedding) |
| Extra coverage | €100 per hour per photographer |
Step 4
Venue, food and everything else
This is where budgets differ the most, so instead of guessing numbers, here is what drives the price:
Venue. A palace or château with exclusive hire costs more than a restaurant room. Saturdays in summer are the most expensive days.
Food and drink. Usually priced per guest, so your guest list is the biggest lever on your budget.
Planner. Full planning costs more than day-of coordination, but for couples abroad a good planner saves time, stress and often money.
Flowers, music, video, hair and make-up, transport. Ask for quotes early for popular dates. I am happy to recommend people I trust.
Save money
Five ways to spend less without it showing
1. Choose a Friday or weekday. Venues and vendors often have better availability and prices.
2. Think about spring or autumn. April, May, September and October have lovely light and are easier to book than July and August.
3. Keep it to one location. Ceremony and dinner in the same place saves transport and hours of coverage.
4. Invite fewer people. A smaller wedding in a beautiful venue often feels more special, and costs less per head than you expect.
5. Consider an elopement. Just the two of you, or a handful of guests, a ceremony at sunrise and portraits around the city before it wakes up.
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Questions
Questions couples ask me
Is it expensive to get married in Prague?
The legal fees are low, around €80–120 plus the ceremony fee. The total depends mainly on your venue, guest count and the vendors you choose.
Can foreigners legally get married in Prague?
Yes. You need documents such as a birth certificate, a passport and proof that you are free to marry, translated into Czech, and for some countries an apostille. Your local register office or a Prague wedding agency can confirm exactly what you need.
Do we need an interpreter?
If neither of you speaks Czech, an official interpreter attends the legal ceremony. A symbolic ceremony can be held in any language.
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Prague?
My collections start from €1,800 for 8 hours, and full-day coverage is €2,000 to €3,900 depending on hours, second photographer and album.
When should we book?
For Saturdays between May and September, many couples book 9–12 months ahead. Weekdays and quieter months are easier to find.
More venues
Venues I photograph
Villa Richter
Prague Castle vineyard
Château Mcely
50 minutes from Prague
Bon Repos
45 minutes from PragueSources: administrative fees from the Prague 3 municipal office; Old Town Hall, interpreter, police certificate and paperwork prices as listed by PragueWeddings (checked October 2026).
Let’s talk
Planning your Prague wedding?
Send me your date and venue. I will tell you if I am available and happily share what I know about planning from abroad.