Get Married in Georgia: Planning, Photography & Video
Getting married in Georgia? Artmakers Studio helps coordinate your official marriage registration and wedding day in Tbilisi, with professional photography and video.
Let’s plan your marriage in Georgia
Artmakers Studio helps international couples plan their wedding-day experience in Tbilisi, with local coordination with legal experts, professional photography and videography. From a quiet celebration for two after official marriage registration to a small gathering with family, we help bring the details together and capture what matters.
Can foreigners get married in Georgia?
Yes, foreign citizens can register a civil marriage in Georgia, subject to eligibility and document requirements.
Both people must be at least 18 and attend registration personally, with two legally capable adult witnesses (don’t worry; we will provide them). Georgia’s authority defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Neither person may already be married.
Registration is available through Wedding Houses, Public Service Hall branches and territorial offices of the Public Service Development Agency.
For planning purposes, think of your trip in three parts: preparing for registration, enjoying your wedding day, and completing any document arrangements for use abroad.
Artmakers helps with wedding-day planning, coordination, photography and video. We will also refer you to our legal partners to perform civil registration for you.
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YOUR WEDDING IN GEORGIA IN 3 STEPS
1. TELL US YOUR PLANS
Start with a message
Share your preferred dates, nationalities and guest numbers. Tell us whether you need help coordinating official registration, photography, video or the whole wedding day.
2. PLAN THE DETAILS
Get the arrangements in place
We help coordinate your registration arrangements and plan your wedding-day schedule, photo locations and media coverage. You’ll know what to prepare and what’s included before booking.
3. GET MARRIED
Celebrate and let us capture it
Attend your official registration, then enjoy your celebration and portrait session. We coordinate the agreed details and capture your day with professional photography and video.
WHAT DOCUMENTS DO YOU NEED?
The official checklist includes:
A joint written application.
Identity documents for the couple and witnesses.
Proof that any previous marriage ended.
Evidence of lawful stay in Georgia for foreign citizens (valid passport with entry stamp).
Foreign-issued documents other than identity documents require legalization or apostille and notarized Georgian translation.
Contact us to confirm your individual requirements before travelling.
WHY GET MARRIED IN GEORGIA?
Quick registration, straightforward paperwork and low registration costs make Georgia an attractive choice for international couples. With the right documents prepared, the civil marriage process can fit into a short visit—leaving time to celebrate rather than spend your whole trip on formalities. Georgia offers a distinctive wedding destination: Tbilisi’s historic streets and wooden balconies, mountain landscapes, vineyards and Georgian food.
Before you book your wedding trip
A little preparation makes it easier to plan a comfortable schedule.
Check entry requirements for each of you
Treat entry into Georgia as a separate question from marriage registration. Check the rules for each person’s nationality, travel document and circumstances.
This is especially useful when you live in one country but hold a passport from another—for example, when travelling from Dubai as a foreign resident. Start with Georgia’s official travel guidance.
Check your documents before fixing the itinerary
Ask the registration authority what you need to bring and which documents require preparation before arrival.
Raise any previous marriage, name change or difference in spelling across documents early. If you travel with a document other than a standard passport, confirm its acceptability before booking.
Decide where you will use the marriage certificate
You may need the certificate in your country of nationality, your country of residence, or both. Identify the receiving authority and ask what it requires.
Leave time between the formalities and the flight home
Ask separately about registration, certificate preparation, translation and any authentication steps. Avoid assuming they will all be completed within the same appointment or day.
Start planning the experience, too
Think about whether you want photographs around the registration, a separate portrait session, video, or a small celebration afterwards.
You can begin this conversation with Artmakers before your official arrangements are finalized. Use the WhatsApp button on this page to start a chat.
Marriage certificates, apostilles and translations—explained simply
You may encounter several document terms while planning an international marriage. They describe different steps.
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Marriage certificate | The official document recording your registered marriage. |
| Apostille | A certificate authenticating a public document’s signature, the signer’s capacity and, where applicable, its seal or stamp for use under the Apostille Convention. |
| Legalization | An authentication process used where the applicable route requires it, which can involve government and consular certification. |
| Notarized translation | A translation accompanied by notarial certification. Ask the receiving authority which language and certification format it accepts. |
The process depends on the document and where it will be submitted.
An apostille does not automatically make a marriage recognized everywhere. It authenticates the document’s origin rather than deciding its legal effect in another country. Check recognition and any immigration-related requirements with the receiving authority or the qualified legal professional we provide.
How Artmakers helps bring your wedding day together
Your registration appointment is one part of the day. We help plan what happens around it so you have time to enjoy the experience.
Wedding-day planning and coordination
Tell us what you already have arranged and where you need help. We can discuss:
- A practical schedule around your registration arrangements.
- Photography and video coverage.
- Portrait locations and the route between them.
- Time for getting ready, changing clothes and celebrating.
- Guest considerations and personal moments you want included.
- Additional wedding-day details within the agreed scope.
We explain what we can coordinate and confirm the arrangements before booking.
Wedding photography
A short celebration can still have a complete photographic story: the anticipation, the people beside you, your first moments after registration and portraits together.
You can choose a dedicated wedding photoshoot or discuss coverage of more of the day. Photography during registration depends on the location’s permission and access arrangements.
Wedding videography
Video captures movement, expressions and voices that photographs cannot.
If you would like personal messages, an exchange of vows or words from family included, tell us during planning. We can discuss the time, setting and audio arrangements needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can we contact Artmakers before arranging registration?
Yes. Tell us your approximate dates, what you have in mind and what is still undecided. We can begin discussing the wedding-day plan and media coverage, then finalize timing as your arrangements become clear.
2. How long should we stay in Georgia?
Confirm the time needed for your official arrangements before deciding. Allow separately for any document work after registration and for the photography experience you want. We can help you decide whether the shoot fits around the appointment or deserves its own day.
3. Can you help us plan remotely?
Yes. We can discuss your wedding-day plans and media coverage before you arrive. Whether you are travelling from Iran, Russia, Dubai or elsewhere, share your dates, preferred communication language and any important details. We will confirm availability and the support we can provide.
4. We are travelling alone. Can we still have wedding photography and video?
Absolutely. We can plan an intimate experience for just the two of you, with time for portraits and the moments you want documented.
5. Can we book photography without video?
Yes. Tell us which coverage you want, and we will explain the available options and deliverables before booking.
6. Can we have a photoshoot after the official marriage?
Yes. The session can be on the same day or another day, depending on availability and your plans. You can also book us if your registration is already arranged.
7. Can you capture a personal vow exchange?
Yes. We can discuss a separate vow exchange as part of your photography or video coverage. Let us know whether guests will attend and whether you want your words recorded.
8. What if our registration time changes?
Let us know as soon as possible. We will check what adjustments are possible within availability and the booking terms. When the official timing is uncertain, a separate portrait session may be easier to plan.
9. Can you guarantee recognition of our marriage abroad?
No. Recognition and document acceptance are decisions for the relevant authorities. Artmakers’ services cover wedding-day planning, coordination, photography and videography.
10. Are you a law firm?
No, we’re not. Artmakers Studio provides wedding-day planning, coordination, photography and videography. The registration information on this page is general guidance, not legal advice. While we may recommend local legal experts to assist you with the official marriage registration process, make sure to confirm the requirements for your circumstances with the relevant authorities.