Fees & Taxes NOT covered in our detailed costs in this site are:
- Consulate/Embassy Fees, stamps, to Get Approval for Legal Weddings (NOT symbolic) - Note: this must be paid direct to the consulates (e.g., U.S., Australians, Canadians) - typically these are 100 euros or so, but check with your consulate as to the cost - see contact information at bottom of page.
- " Room Tax" - these are paid directly to the hotel at check-out - in general,this is a few Euros per day/ per person.
- Music Taxes - modern music and dancing are taxed (e.g., 2019 costs for DJ & sound system are € 345.00 & Live Music (Band) is € 247.66). Note: The Bride & Groom will have to apply for the permit & pay online to the Music Tax office in advance. Note: Classical music is NOT taxed. This site does provide instructions as to how to pay this tax.