Destination Weddings

Poland

12 Venues
At a glance

Marrying in Poland

Poland surprises couples with fairytale castles, manor houses and Kraku00f3w's old town, all at prices well below Western Europe. It is an easy short flight, which keeps guest numbers high.

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Best timeMay to Sep

Warm days and long summer evenings

Flight time2.5 hours

Direct to Kraku00f3w from Gatwick

VisaNo visa

UK visitors up to 90 days in any 180, Schengen rules

Legal weddingLegally binding

At a civil registry office, with a certificate of legal capacity to marry and sworn Polish translations. Allow one month

Top tipFile early

The one month wait starts when you file at the registry office, so lodge papers early or via a planner

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

Explore Poland by area

Krakow2 venues · Boutique, VineyardExplore the area →Warsaw4 venues · Grand, HistoricExplore the area →

12 venues in Poland

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your Poland wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
    • Book your venue and planner
    • Check the legal route and who confirms it
    • Hold a block of rooms for guests
  3. 9 months
    • Send save the dates
    • Share flight options with guests
    • Lock in your best month and time of day
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner