Here is your complete Austria Wedding Guide. Find out all you need to know to plan your dream Wedding in the Austrian Alps.
Where
Austria is located in central Europe, sharing land borders with 8 countries: Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Liechtenstein, Germany, Italy, Switzerland. Austria is a short distance from all the European capitals and their currency is the Euro. It’s the home of the polka, Swarovski and Schrodinger…it’s a cultural capital in Europe.
Why
This is the perfect destination for couples looking for the best of both worlds – the city-based splendour and rich histories of Vienna and Salzburg, with jaw-dropping Alpine loveliness a mere stone’s throw away. Austria is full of phenomenal cultural heritage – they gave us Mozart, Schubert, Freud… Schwarzenegger! – and the people are warm and welcoming, the food is sumptuous and decadent.
Believe the song from the famous musical – the hills really are alive with the sound of music, and you won’t be able to get enough of those views!
Activities
When you’re choosing to have a destination wedding, it is so important to pick a country where your guests will be able to explore a little before and after your big day. And there is so much you can see and do in Austria! From the obvious winter wonderland adventuring of skiing and snowboarding to watching the fabulous traditional Austrian dancing.
Visiting the world famous white horses at the Spanish Riding School or sipping sumptuous Viennese hot chocolate in a cosy chalet are great options, or guests can cycle or hike across the alps, taking in the spectacular views and capturing that #nofilter view on camera!
This is definitely a country for foodies – you’ll find Weiner Schnitzel and Sacher Torte are delicacies that need sampling. And you cannot leave Austria without trying Mozartkugeln – a scrumdiddlyumtious sweet treat named after the famous composer!
Your wedding party will be spoiled for choice in the country renowned for being a cultural and adventurer’s paradise!
Travel
Flights to Innsbruck & Salzburg from London are regular and the best option to be in the heart of the Alps. Or if you’re not in a hurry, you can experience a beautiful rail journey to get to Austria: nipping across from London to Paris via the Eurostar, then to Zurich on the TGV, and finishing your travel with the Austrian Railjet train through the scenic Arlberg Pass to Vienna.
Facts
– The Austrian flag is one of the oldest national flags in the world.
– Austria has the oldest zoo in the world, Tiergarten Schönbrunn in Vienna, founded back in 1752.
– 62% of Austria is covered by the spectacularly beautiful Austrian Alps.
Wedding Ideas
The world is your oyster when it comes to weddings in Austria! With its range of breath-taking scenery, it is a country that is made for intimate destination weddings and elopements.
In the warmer months, you could say “I do” on a paddle steamer on one of the pristine lakes, or head to Tirol and step into the beautiful meadows for a peaceful ceremony surrounded by nature.
During the snow season, sip champagne and get married in a panoramic cable car, or you could wait until you’re up on the mountainside and ski to your intimate ceremony out in the snow. Allow your photographer to capture your special moments together in the glistening light, before heading back to the chalet for a fireside hot chocolate and Austrian feast!
There are endless schlosses and castles for the perfect fairy tale wedding in this country steeped in royal history – many of these grand buildings are from the Habsburg Monarchy – and you can officially exchange your vows in some of them. Take a short pony trap ride up to the gates and walk down the aisle with traditional edelweiss in your bouquet. Sounds heavenly, right?
Whatever your dreams are, with a Wedding Planner who specialises in Austrian elopements and intimate weddings, you can go beyond ordinary to create incredible memories for you and your entire wedding party.
I would love to speak to you if you’re planning an Intimate Destination Wedding in Austria – I’m an elopement planner with mountains of experience and I absolutely love working with adventurous couples who like to go “off piste”!
My bespoke destination wedding planning service in Austria covers a huge range of elements of your dream luxury wedding abroad, including wedding planning and on-the-day coordination by Nadia, photography, celebrant, florals, booking of activities and much more.
If you’re ready to embark on a truly unforgettable adventure and plan your wedding in Austria, get in touch!
– Nadia
All images by Austrian based Adventure Photographer Wild Connections.