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Married in an Austrian winter wonderland © FleurP |
A wedding and honeymoon in Austria guarantees historic venues
and beautiful scenery, from palaces and cathedrals in Vienna to the
snow-capped mountains of the Alps. There are many resorts, hotels
and villas to accommodate wedding couples and guests, and the warm
hospitality of the Austrian people makes a wedding and honeymoon
here even more enjoyable. Summers are warm and sunny in Austria and
winters provide beautiful snowy scenery, making this a romantic
wedding and honeymoon destination all year.
Wedding and Honeymoon things to see and do
Wedding and honeymoon couples in Austria are bound to find
many things to see and do. While in Vienna,
the Spanish Riding School's Lipizzaner horses put on an elegant
show, as do performers at the Vienna State Opera. The
Sound of Music was filmed in Salzburg
and there are numerous tours of the film locations for movie buffs
to enjoy. The 11th century Hohensalzburg Fortress, also in
Salzburg, is a must-see for couples interested in history, while
the prospect of skiing on the majestic
Alpine slopes will definitely entice sports enthusiasts. For a
country often covered in snow, the warmth of this destination is
both surprising and inviting for wedding or honeymoon couples.
Austria Wedding Formalities
Only civil marriage is legal in Austria (although couples
may also have a religious ceremony) and they are performed at the
Registrar's Office in Standesamt, Vienna. Applications can be made
in person or by mail and and submitted documents (birth
certificates, parents' marriage certificates, certificate of single
status) must be in German or accompanied by a certified German
translation. Passports are also advisable for foreigners as proof
of their country of residence. For more information, see
Weddings
Abroad or The
Honeymoon.