Wedding in Luhačovice — A Romantic Venue for Your Special Day
Imagine the day when you say your “I do” surrounded by Art Nouveau architecture, the scent of mineral springs, and the whisper of centuries-old trees in the spa park. A wedding in Luhačovice isn’t just a ceremony — it’s an experience that will leave a lasting impression on you and your guests for life. This Moravian spa town, nestled in the valley of the White Carpathians, offers something that few places in the Czech Republic can: a combination of unique architecture, romantic nature, healing traditions, and hospitality that has been at home in Moravia since time immemorial. If you dream of your romantic spa wedding having true soul, you’ve come to the right place.
Luhačovice is more than just a spa town. It’s a place where history meets elegance, where every lane breathes stories, and where even the most discerning wedding couple will find the backdrop they’ve been dreaming of. Whether you long for a ceremonial service in an Art Nouveau hall or an intimate vow of love by a forest lake, Luhačovice offers both — and so much more. Let’s explore together why a Moravian wedding, specifically in Luhačovice, is one of the best decisions you can make for your special day.
Why Choose Luhačovice as Your Wedding Destination
Luhačovice has become one of the most sought-after wedding destinations in Moravia in recent years, and not by coincidence. The town welcomes dozens of wedding couples annually from across the Czech Republic and abroad. What makes Luhačovice such an exceptional Moravian wedding venue? Why are more and more couples choosing this Luhačovice wedding location as the backdrop for their most important day?
Jurkovič architecture as a living backdrop. The buildings by architect Dušan Jurkovič, created at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, are among the most beautiful examples of folk Art Nouveau in all of Central Europe. Carved wooden ornaments, colourful luxfers, and folkloric motifs create an environment that is both ceremonial and intimately Moravian. No other architect has given a single town such an unmistakable character.
The healing atmosphere of mineral springs. In Luhačovice, you’ll find over ten mineral springs whose waters are among the most effective in Europe thanks to their high mineral content and excellent carbonation. A walk amongst the springs on your wedding day is not only romantic but also symbolic — as if you’re beginning your life together at the source of health and strength.
The nature of the White Carpathians within reach. Luhačovice lies at the foot of the White Carpathians Protected Landscape Area, surrounded by forests, meadows, and picturesque hills. This natural scenery provides the perfect backdrop for wedding photography and moments of tranquillity before or after the ceremony.
Moravian hospitality and gastronomy. Moravia has always celebrated with gusto and from the heart. Luhačovice offers a rich selection of restaurants and hotel facilities where your guests will be cared for with complete attention. From traditional Moravian specialities through modern gastronomy to select Moravian wines — no wedding guest will feel shortchanged here.
The Most Beautiful Wedding Locations in Luhačovice
Choosing the venue for your wedding ceremony is one of the most important decisions in the entire planning process. Luhačovice offers a diverse palette of locations, each with its own character and charm. The town is prepared to perform marriages almost 360 days a year, not only in the town hall’s ceremony room but also at numerous other locations upon the couple’s request.
Jurkovič House — An Art Nouveau Gem for an Unforgettable Ceremony
Jurkovič House, originally called Jan’s House, was created between 1901 and 1902 by reconstructing an older classicist building according to Dušan Jurkovič’s design. This two-storey building in the folk Art Nouveau style is decorated with a series of wooden architectural elements inspired by the folk architecture of Slovácko and Valašsko. Rays of sunlight break through glass cassettes on the staircases, fall on carved beams in the interior, and shine in dozens of colours of wooden ornaments.
Polygonal staircase halls lined with Falconiere-type luxfers give the space an ethereal atmosphere that transforms into pure magic in wedding photographs. Today it serves as a four-star spa hotel, making it possible to combine the ceremony with additional programme.
Spa Colonnade — Outdoor Ceremony with Elegance
The colonnade, naturally the centre of spa life, is one of the most popular venues for outdoor wedding ceremonies in Luhačovice. Built in the mid-20th century according to architect Oskar Poříska’s design and extensively reconstructed in 2018–2019, it offers an elegant space that is open and airy yet ceremonial.
Imagine walking through the colonnade in your wedding dress, your future partner by your side, whilst a gentle breeze carrying the scent of spa flowers flows around you. The colonnade’s colonnade creates a natural frame for the ceremony, whilst fountains murmur in the background and the spa park’s greenery complements the overall atmosphere. It’s a place where classical elegance meets natural beauty.
Lake of Love — A Wedding Shrouded in Legend
Not far from the centre of Luhačovice, hidden in woodland, lies a small water reservoir measuring approximately 30 by 60 metres, known as the Lake of Love. This place is shrouded in romantic legends that make it perhaps the most symbolic wedding location in the entire region.
According to one legend, a young man and woman from different social classes once met on the lake’s shore, whose love was forbidden. Their feelings were so strong that they decided to flee together and live their own story. Another tale says that anyone who dips their left index finger into the lake’s water will have luck in love, marital fidelity, and devotion. It’s also said that couples who kiss on the lake’s shore will stay together forever.
A wedding ceremony at the Lake of Love is an experience for those seeking an intimate, natural, and symbolically charged location. Surrounded by mature trees, with the lake’s surface reflecting the sky, you’ll speak your vows in an environment that itself tells the story of love’s power. The path to the lake follows the Obora cycle path and is a pleasant walk that can be part of the entire wedding day.
Spa Park — Ceremony Under Tree Canopies
The expansive spa park is the heart of Luhačovice. Its maintained flower beds, mature trees, benches, and fountains create an environment where you can tie the knot in any season. In spring, you’ll be surrounded by blooming magnolias and cherry trees, in summer shaded by linden and oak canopies, in autumn the park burns with colours, and in winter snow-covered paths give the ceremony a fairy-tale atmosphere.
The park also contains a bandstand, which is another popular venue for wedding ceremonies. Its romantic location amidst greenery and proximity to mineral springs makes it an ideal choice for couples wanting to combine an outdoor ceremony with the accessibility of spa centre facilities.
Luhačovice Dam — Sunset as a Wedding Gift
Luhačovice Dam (also Pozlovice Dam) is a valley reservoir on the Šťávnica stream, built between 1913–1930, and a popular destination for walks at the foot of the White Carpathians. For wedding couples, it offers a unique opportunity — a ceremony or at least wedding photography at sunset. When sunbeams break on the water’s surface and the White Carpathian hills are bathed in golden light, photographs are created that need no editing. Some hotels around the dam, such as Hotel Vega situated directly above it, offer spaces for wedding receptions with views over the water.
Registry Office and Formal Matters — How to Go About It
Every wedding, however romantic, has its practical side. Formal matters need to be sorted well in advance so your special day proceeds without complications.
Contact for Luhačovice Registry Office
The registry office is located at Luhačovice Town Hall, at nám. 28. října 543. The contact person is Ing. Magdalena Soldánová, whom you can reach on telephone number 577 197 416 or email soldanova@luhacovice.eu.
Office hours: Monday and Wednesday 7:30–12:00 and 13:00–17:00, other days by prior telephone arrangement.
Wedding Ceremony Dates
Luhačovice Town Council has designated the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 to 14:00 as the regular time for wedding ceremonies in the office’s ceremony room. Weddings are not held during Easter holidays (Friday to Monday), during elections, or on Christmas holidays. However, the town is prepared to perform marriages at other suitable locations almost year-round by arrangement with the registry office.
Required Documents
For marriage you will need:
- Completed marriage questionnaire (available at the registry office)
- Valid identity cards of both partners
- Birth certificates of both partners
- Final divorce decree from previous marriage (if either partner is divorced)
- Death certificate of deceased spouse (if either partner is widowed)
- Proof of citizenship (can be replaced by valid identity card or passport)
If you’re planning a ceremony outside the ceremony room — for example at the Lake of Love, in the spa park, or at the colonnade — you must submit an application for permission to marry at another suitable location. You can process this application directly at the registry office, and we recommend submitting it at least three months before your planned wedding date.
Outdoor Versus Indoor Wedding — What to Choose
Deciding between an outdoor and indoor ceremony is one of the most common dilemmas for every wedding couple. In Luhačovice, you have the advantage that both options are truly exceptional.
Outdoor Ceremony
Luhačovice is tailor-made for outdoor weddings. The colonnade, spa park, bandstand, spring surroundings, Lake of Love, or space by the dam — all offer natural backdrops that no interior can replicate. An outdoor ceremony has an unmistakable atmosphere — rustling leaves, birdsong, and nature’s fragrance become part of your vow.
Tips for outdoor weddings in Luhačovice:
- Always have a Plan B prepared for adverse weather — most hotels in the area will offer alternative indoor spaces
- Consider the season — May, June, and September offer pleasant temperatures without summer heat
- Ensure sufficient seating for elderly guests
- Don’t forget sound system — voices easily get lost in nature
- Inform guests in advance about terrain so they choose appropriate footwear
Indoor Ceremony
The town hall’s ceremony room offers dignified and ceremonial surroundings for a traditional wedding. Art Nouveau interiors of Jurkovič House or elegant halls of spa hotels like Augustinian House, Hotel Alexandria, or Hotel Pohoda provide facilities that are weather-independent and offer comfort for all guests.
Advantages of indoor ceremonies:
- Weather independence — no stress about forecasts
- Better acoustics for music and speeches
- Air conditioning in summer months, heating in winter
- Easier logistics for transitioning from ceremony to reception
- More intimate atmosphere for smaller weddings
Many couples choose a compromise variant — ceremony outdoors and reception indoors, or vice versa. Luhačovice enables this flexibility thanks to the proximity of outdoor locations and hotel facilities.
Wedding Reception — Where to Take Your Guests
After the ceremonial “I do” comes the most joyful part of the wedding day — celebration with family and friends. Luhačovice offers a wide selection of restaurants and hotel facilities where you can arrange wedding receptions for various sized parties.
Hotel Restaurants
- Hotel Harmonie — has a restaurant and day bar with capacity for 60 people inside. In summer months, you can use terraces with capacity up to 200 people, making it an ideal choice for larger weddings
- Wellness Hotel Pohoda — restaurant with capacity for 146 people, divided into three sections. Flexible space arrangement allows customisation exactly according to your vision
- Hotel Alexandria — French restaurant with elegant surroundings, suitable for ceremonial receptions emphasising gastronomic experience
- Augustinian House — offers spaces for fairy-tale weddings with capacity suitable for medium-sized celebrations
- Hotel Vega — situated above Luhačovice Dam, offers spaces for wedding ceremonies and receptions with views over the water
Independent Restaurants
- Restaurace Rimini — specialises amongst other things in organising private events and wedding receptions with excellent cuisine
- Other restaurants in Luhačovice centre offer capacities from 40 to 130 guests with the possibility of closing a private salon
Practical tip: When choosing a reception venue, consider the distance from the ceremony location. In Luhačovice, most locations are within walking distance, which is a huge advantage — you don’t need to arrange guest transport between ceremony and restaurant. If you’re planning an outdoor ceremony, for example at the Lake of Love, bear in mind that the journey back to the centre takes approximately 20–30 minutes on foot.
Accommodation for Wedding Guests — Hotel Vincent as Your Base
One of the biggest challenges when organising a wedding outside your home town is arranging accommodation for guests. In Luhačovice, you can choose from dozens of hotels and guesthouses, but if you’re looking for a place that offers a combination of comfort, accessibility, and personal approach, Hotel Vincent is worth considering.
Why Hotel Vincent for Wedding Guests
Hotel Vincent is located in a quiet part of Luhačovice, near Radostova sports hall and the castle. It offers 13 rooms of various sizes — from single to quadruple — and also a large family apartment for up to 6 people. For couples who appreciate privacy, there’s also a separate 1+1 apartment of 45 m2, located just 500 metres from the main building.
What Hotel Vincent offers wedding guests:
- Self check-in for late arrivals — not all guests arrive at the same time. Thanks to the self-service system, you don’t need to stress about late arrivals. Guests can check themselves in even if they arrive late in the evening after a long journey
- Parking — for guests arriving by car, there’s parking available directly at the hotel. You’ll particularly appreciate this for guests travelling from greater distances
- Self-service bar — the hotel has a bar stocked with drinks and refreshments where guests can help themselves
- Shared kitchen — for preparing breakfast or light meals, which is practical especially the morning after the wedding
- Own coffee roastery — the hotel owners run a speciality coffee roastery and offer guided tastings. This can be great entertainment the day before or after the wedding
- Free Wi-Fi and TV in all rooms
From Hotel Vincent to the spa centre is approximately 15–20 minutes’ pleasant walk, which is the ideal distance — close enough to be in the centre of action, yet far enough for peaceful sleep after a demanding wedding day.
Contact for accommodation reservations:
- Email: ahoj@vincentluhacovice.cz
- Telephone: +420 720 072 780
- Online booking: vincentluhacovice.cz/rezervace-ubytovani/
We recommend booking accommodation for wedding guests as early as possible, ideally immediately after setting the wedding date. Luhačovice is a popular tourist destination and capacity fills up quickly, especially during summer season.
Pre-Wedding and Post-Wedding Programme — Make the Most of Luhačovice
A wedding in Luhačovice doesn’t have to be just about one day. The spa town offers so many possibilities that it’s worth arriving at least a day early and staying a day longer. This creates a whole weekend experience from your wedding that you and your guests will remember.
Hen/Stag Party — Wellness and Relaxation
Forget noisy bars and wild parties. A hen/stag party in Luhačovice can have a completely different form — and all the more beautiful for it. The spa town offers numerous wellness facilities where the bride with her girlfriends (or groom with friends) can enjoy an afternoon full of relaxation.
- Private wellness — several hotels offer private wellness zones that can be reserved exclusively for your group
- Spa treatments — carbon dioxide baths, massages, wraps, and other treatments are tradition in Luhačovice. Why not enjoy them just before the wedding?
- Girls’ trip — spa hotels offer special packages for groups that include wellness, gastronomy, and bespoke programme
- Guided wine tasting — Luhačovice lies in the heart of the Moravian wine region. Tasting local wines can be a great part of the hen/stag programme
Day Before Wedding — Spring Walk and Final Preparations
The day before the wedding is usually full of nerves and final preparations. In Luhačovice, however, you can transform this day into a pleasant ritual. Take a walk along the mineral springs route — the small spa circuit will take you past the most important ones.
Stop at Vincentka spring, taste the healing water from Ottovka, walk around Aloiska, and draw strength from the earth’s natural wealth. This walk is not only a pleasant way to calm the mind but also a beautiful tradition — you’re drinking water from the land that will host you on your wedding day.
The evening before the wedding you can spend in the peaceful environment of Hotel Vincent, where you can prepare a drink at the bar, sit with your closest ones, and sleep before the big day in the quiet that the peaceful part of Luhačovice offers.
Day After Wedding — Brunch, Relaxation and Time Together
The morning after the wedding doesn’t have to mean a quick departure. Use Hotel Vincent’s shared kitchen to prepare brunch for your nearest and dearest, or head to one of the local cafés. A slow morning with coffee from the local roastery and sharing experiences from the previous day — these are moments that are an inseparable part of the perfect wedding.
In the afternoon, you can then set out with guests for a walk to the dam, cycle along the surrounding paths, or enjoy final relaxation in wellness. Guests depart rested and fulfilled, not exhausted and tired.
Weddings in Different Seasons
Each season gives Luhačovice a different character and different charm. Your choice of season will influence not only your wedding’s atmosphere but also practical matters like location choice, wardrobe, or menu.
Spring — Nature’s Awakening, Love’s Awakening
Spring in Luhačovice is magnificent. The spa park gradually dresses in flowers — magnolias, cherry blossoms, tulips, and daffodils create a colour palette that’s absolutely ideal for wedding photography. Temperatures are pleasant but not hot, and nature around you literally pulses with life.
A spring wedding in Luhačovice symbolises new beginnings. Just as nature awakens to new life, you too are beginning a new chapter. May and June are among the most popular months, so we recommend booking your date and accommodation well in advance.
Summer — Outdoor Ceremonies in Full Glory
Summer is the season for outdoor weddings. Long warm days, clear skies, and fresh park greenery create ideal conditions for ceremonies under the open sky. In Luhačovice, summer is also associated with a rich cultural programme — concerts at the colonnade, theatrical performances, and spa festivals can enliven your guests’ stay.
For summer weddings, consider providing shade for guests (parasols, shelters), plenty of drinks, and possibly air-conditioned space for rest. July and August can be very warm, so consider a ceremony in the late afternoon when temperatures drop and light is most beautiful for photography.
Autumn — Colours, Wine and Romance
Autumn transforms Luhačovice into a palette of warm colours — gold, orange, red, and brown create a backdrop that’s absolutely magical for wedding photography. Autumn light is soft and warm, ideal for portrait photography. And moreover — autumn is wine harvest time in Moravia, so your wedding reception can be enriched with fresh burčák and young wines.
An autumn wedding in Luhačovice is the choice for couples who appreciate romance, tranquillity, and colours. September and October offer stable weather with pleasant temperatures, lower tourist traffic, and often more advantageous accommodation and service prices.
Winter — Intimate Atmosphere and Fairy-tale Backdrops
A winter wedding in Luhačovice has its unmistakable charm. Snow-covered Jurkovič buildings, frozen dam, silence of the spa park covered in snow, and smoke rising from chimneys — all this creates an atmosphere like from a fairy tale. A winter wedding is by its nature more intimate, chamber-like, and focused on what’s most important — the love of two people.
Practically, a winter wedding in Luhačovice is ideal for smaller parties. The ceremony takes place indoors — in the ceremony room, hotel chapel, or Art Nouveau hall — and reception in one of the cosy restaurants with a fireplace. After the ceremony, you can take a short walk through the snow-covered park for a few winter wedding portraits and then return to warmth for hot chocolate or mulled wine.
Photogenic Places for Wedding Photography
Luhačovice is paradise for wedding photographers. The town offers such diversity of backdrops in such a small space that during one afternoon you can photograph dozens of different shots without having to travel far.
Best Locations for Wedding Photos
- Spa Colonnade — the colonnade creates a natural architectural frame. Great for symmetrical compositions and group photographs. Morning hours offer soft light and empty colonnade
- Jurkovič Buildings — wooden ornaments, coloured luxfers, and folkloric details give photographs unrepeatable character. Every detail is photographically interesting — from carved beams to glass cassettes on staircases
- Lake of Love — water surface reflecting trees and sky creates romantic backdrops. Ideal for couple portraits. Most beautiful in evening light
- Luhačovice Dam — panoramic shots with water surface and White Carpathian hills in the background. Sunset over the dam is one of the most photogenic scenes in the entire region
- Spa Park — tree avenues, maintained flower beds, fountains, and benches offer dozens of different backgrounds within one location. The park is beautiful in every season
- Mineral Spring Surroundings — Ottovka, Vincentka, or Aloiska springs offer unique backdrops you’ll only find in Luhačovice. Historic spring pavilions add spa elegance to photographs
- Villa Alpine Rose — another Jurkovič building with distinctive architectural elements that’s a popular backdrop for wedding photographers
- Bandstand — romantic building in the middle of the park, ideal for portraits with green background
Tip from photographers: Plan the so-called “golden hour” with your photographer — the hour before sunset when light is warmest and most flattering. In Luhačovice, this is the ideal time to head to the dam or park. Morning hours (shortly after sunrise) are also great for shooting at the colonnade or Jurkovič buildings when locations are empty and light has magical quality.
Practical Tips and Checklist for Wedding in Luhačovice
So nothing escapes you, we’ve prepared a practical overview of steps that need to be taken.
12–6 Months in Advance
- Contact Luhačovice registry office (tel. 577 197 416) and check available dates
- Reserve ceremony location — especially outdoor locations need to be secured in advance
- Choose and book restaurant for wedding reception
- Arrange accommodation for wedding guests — contact Hotel Vincent on +420 720 072 780 or email ahoj@vincentluhacovice.cz
- Approach wedding photographer — the best are booked a year ahead
- If planning ceremony outside ceremony room, submit application for permission at registry office
6–3 Months in Advance
- Prepare all necessary documents for registry office
- Arrange wedding reception menu and conduct tasting
- Arrange music or DJ for reception
- Order wedding invitations and send them out
- Choose floral decoration — local florists know the specifics of individual locations
- Plan pre-wedding and post-wedding day programme
- Book any wellness treatments for hen/stag party
3–1 Month in Advance
- Confirm all bookings — accommodation, restaurant, photographer, music
- Prepare wedding day timeline
- Plan wedding photography route with photographer
- Arrange wedding cake
- Prepare Plan B for adverse weather
- Inform guests about programme, accommodation, and practical matters
Last Week
- Visit all venues personally — ceremony location, restaurant, photographer’s route
- Confirm final guest count with restaurant
- Prepare your vows if planning your own
- Sort small details — rings, bouquet, accessories
- Rest — a walk through the spa park and tasting mineral springs will help calm nerves
Important Contacts
- Luhačovice Registry Office: 577 197 416, soldanova@luhacovice.eu
- Hotel Vincent — accommodation: +420 720 072 780, ahoj@vincentluhacovice.cz
- Online accommodation booking: vincentluhacovice.cz/rezervace-ubytovani/
Why Choose Luhačovice Instead of Prague or a Castle
Prague, medieval castles, palace gardens — these are classic wedding destinations that most couples think of first. But try to pause for a moment and think about what you actually expect from your wedding day. If you’re looking for authenticity instead of tourist attraction, tranquillity instead of hustle, and genuine experience instead of mere backdrop, Luhačovice is the right choice.
Luhačovice versus Prague
Prague is beautiful, there’s no doubt about that. But a Prague wedding means battling tourist crowds, complicated logistics, high prices, and traffic stress. In Luhačovice, everything is different. The town is compact, everything is within walking distance, and the atmosphere is peaceful and intimate. Your guests won’t be queuing on Charles Bridge — they’ll be strolling through the spa park, tasting mineral waters, and relaxing.
Pricewise, Luhačovice is significantly more accessible than Prague. For the same budget, you get more space, better services, and more personal approach. And moreover — whilst Prague wedding locations are often booked months ahead, in Luhačovice you have greater flexibility in choosing your date.
Luhačovice versus Castle or Palace
A castle or palace wedding undoubtedly has its romantic appeal. But reality is often less fairy-tale-like — cold stone halls, limited facilities, difficult accessibility for elderly guests, and strict heritage management rules. In Luhačovice, you get historic atmosphere (Jurkovič buildings are cultural monuments) combined with modern comfort of spa hotels. A romantic spa wedding also adds a dimension no castle can offer — wellness, relaxation, and care for body and soul in one.
What Makes Luhačovice Truly Unique
- Compactness — all key locations are within walking distance, no complicated transfers
- Multi-day experience — thanks to the town’s spa character, the wedding becomes a weekend stay full of relaxation and programme
- Accessibility — Luhačovice is easily accessible from Brno (90 minutes), Ostrava (2 hours), and Prague (3.5 hours by car)
- Unique architecture — Jurkovič buildings can’t be found anywhere else in the world