Natural beauty makes Bled Castle an ideal place for wedding. The lake, the castle, the boats, the island and the beautiful surroundings – these are the unique ingredients for very romantic spot to marry on the castle. Slovenia’s oldest castle perches at the top of a steep cliff above Lake Bled. The residence now houses a restaurant and a museum with exhibits that illustrate the historical development of the area around Lake Bled from the Bronze Age to the present. If you would like to get married in the church on Santa Maria Island you can have only a church ceremony.

Wedding in Predjama Castle

You will arrive at the entrance to Predjama Castle in a horse drawn carriage where you will be greeted by your guests. Waiting for you with your guests will be the host Erazem of Predjama and his Lady; Two knights in armour; Two guards with Halberds; Castle staff in costume; The Lady’s maid and local towns people also in costume. Everyone is now invited into the flower decorated castle where the string trio is playing and costumed staff disposed around the room. An old custom may be included where the bride cuts off a small lock of the grooms hair and weaves it into a wedding ribbon on a loom. The wedding ribbon is a symbol of the permanent presence of the husband, even when he is away.

In order to arrange your wedding in Slovenia you will need to send the following documents at least eight weeks before the date of the wedding. We will present them to the local officials who will then determine if your wedding may be conducted under Slovene law.

When you come to Slovenia please remember to bring the originals of any photocopied documents. Photocopies are enough to start the process but originals must be sighted by the local officials prior to the wedding day.

1. Valid passports of both the bride and groom (Photocopy)
2. Birth Certificates of both the bride and groom (must include the names of both parents)
3. If either the bride or groom is widowed they must produce a certified copy of the Death Certificate of their deceased spouse.
4. If either the bride or groom is divorced they must produce proof that the divorce has been legally sealed normally in the form of a Decree Absolute
5. Brides and grooms who are not Slovene nationals must produce a document which proves that they are eligible to marry in Slovenia and the marriage is forthwith valid. This is usually called a Certificate of No Impediment.
6. Basic details of the witnesses/bridesmaids/ushers – full name and role in wedding
7. Absolute agreement of the date and time the wedding is to take place. In addition to the above we will also require the following for the church wedding:
1. Baptismal Certificate issued from the Parish of your baptism (Protestant)
2. Certificate of Dismissal allowing you to marry outside your Parish (Catholic)
Visas
It is important to check your entry requirements to visit Slovenia as you may need a visa. For further information please contact your nearest Slovene embassy.