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Wedding traditions of Prague

Prague has the Old Town Hall, a Gothic setting where civil weddings are held in a historic hall.

Czech couples marry in civil ceremonies at a town hall or a licensed castle, and church weddings are chosen by fewer. The Czech Republic has registered partnerships for same-sex couples, but not marriage, as of 2026.

Prague: Views from Petřín, Prague
Photo: Deror_avi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A wedding here

Many couples marry at the Old Town Hall by the astronomical clock. The bride and groom leave through a gate of guests who may throw rice or lentils for fortune.

Folk customs

In some villages the bride's hat is taken off in an old custom, and the girls of the village tie a cord at the gate. Beer, goulash and wedding cakes called svatebni kolace are served.

Wedding customs of Prague

Also part of it, and being written: Wedding (Czech wedding customs.), Svatebni kolace (Wedding pastries.), Same-sex partnership in the Czech Republic (Registered partnership only as of 2026.), Rice throwing (A blessing of luck.).

A wedding trail idea for Prague

  1. Old Town Hall The most requested civil venue.
  2. Charles Bridge A bridge for photographs.
  3. Zbraslav Castle A castle used for receptions.
About this page

Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.

KindRiteVowBetrothalGift customAttireAdornmentPerformanceFeast customBlessingPlayFamily roleSettingModern
StageFinding a matchEngagement and betrothalThe weeks beforeThe eveProcession and arrivalThe ceremonyThe wedding feastReception, dance and giftsAfter the wedding
🇨🇿 Prague, CzechiaRegistered partnership in the Czech Republicregistrované partnerství The legal framework for same-sex couples in Czechia that grants marriage-like rights without the title of marriage.Modern · Engagement and betrothal

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The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.

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