# How to Elope in Georgia (the Country) in 2026: Venues, Costs and the Outdoor Registrar

Source: https://glampingtago.ge/blog/elopement-in-georgia · Updated 2026-11-09 · Glamping Tago

## TL;DR

- Registration is free at a Public Service Hall on weekdays; a ceremony costs 75 GEL at a Justice House branch or community centre, 135 GEL (weekdays) or 225 GEL (weekends) at a Wedding House, and 255 GEL for a registrar at your own venue (Decree No. 373).
- Foreigners need two passports, proof of legal entry and two adult witnesses; the law sets no waiting period, so couples can sign the evening of the day they file.
- 2026 agency prices in Georgia: a wedding for two from about $850, a turnkey outdoor registration $990 to $1,980, a mountain elopement package $1,800 to $3,355.
- A weekend date always means a paid ceremony, and Adjara has had no wedding palace since February 2026, so couples there sign at a Public Service Hall on a weekday or bring the registrar to the venue.
- Glamping Tago in the mountains of Adjara, about 2 hours from Batumi, books the whole camp to one wedding at a time: made for weddings of about 30 guests, everyone sleeping on site, from 3,258 GEL a night (April) to 6,035 GEL (July-August).

Two foreigners can marry in Georgia (the country) in a day: registration is free on weekdays, a registrar comes to your venue for 255 GEL, and agency elopements start at about $850 in 2026. Here is where to say the vows, the Adjara photo spots, what it costs and which small venues you can book whole.

Eloping in Georgia (the country in the Caucasus) takes one working morning: two passports, proof of legal entry and two adult witnesses at a Public Service Hall, and you can sign the same evening. The counter registration is free, a registrar who comes out to your own venue costs 255 GEL, and in 2026 agency packages for a couple start at about $850, with mountain elopements at $1,800 to $3,355.

Glamping Tago is a boutique glamping venue in Tago village, Khulo, in the mountains of Adjara, about 2 hours by car from Batumi. It is the right choice for a micro wedding of about 30 guests who want the whole place to themselves for a weekend, with everyone sleeping on site and the registrar on the meadow. A couple on their own books a tent and marries at the camp or at one of the photo spots on the road up from Batumi.

This guide covers the three ways couples do it, the rules that agency pages get wrong, what each option costs in 2026, the best photo spots in the Adjara mountains and the small venues you can actually have to yourselves. For every document and the apostille rules country by country, read our full guide on [how to get married in Georgia as a foreigner](/blog/how-to-get-married-in-georgia-as-a-foreigner).

## What does eloping in Georgia (the country) involve?

A legal elopement is a civil registration by the [Public Service Development Agency](https://sda.gov.ge/en/products/marriage-registration/) plus whatever ceremony you want around it. There is no residency requirement and no waiting period in the law, so couples fly in, file and sign within a day or two ([Legal.ge](https://legal.ge/en/service/family-law-en/marriage-of-foreign-nationals-in-georgia-complete-documentation-package-en)).

There are three ways to do it:

- **Sign at the registry, celebrate somewhere else.** Register at a Public Service Hall on a weekday (free at the counter, 75 GEL with a short ceremony in a Justice House branch), then hold a symbolic ceremony at Gergeti, by a lake or on a mountain meadow. The cheapest and most flexible way.
- **Bring the registrar to you.** A registrar comes to your venue for 255 GEL and the marriage is legally binding on the spot. The ceremony is the real one, not a re-enactment.
- **Hold a micro wedding weekend.** 10 to 30 guests, two or three nights in one place, the registrar on site and a long dinner. This is where the venue choice matters most, because most hotels do not give a small group the whole place.

Georgia registered 10,006 marriages in the first half of 2026, 1,144 of them in Adjara ([Georgia Today](https://georgiatoday.ge/georgia-registers-10006-marriages-and-6095-divorces-in-first-half-of-2026/)).

> **Good to know:** Georgia registers only marriages between a man and a woman, and both partners must be 18 or older ([Public Service Development Agency](https://sda.gov.ge/en/products/marriage-registration/)). Same-sex couples cannot marry there ([Georgia Expats](https://georgiaexpats.com/guides/getting-married/)).

## Which venue fits you?

For a couple alone, any registry office and a good photo spot will do. For a small wedding with guests, the questions that decide it are whether you get the place to yourselves and whether everyone sleeps under one roof.

| Venue | Whole venue for your group | Guests sleep on site | Ceremony outdoors in nature | Private for 2-3 days | Drive | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glamping Tago, Adjara mountains | Yes, one wedding at a time | 33 beds | Meadow facing the mountains | Yes, 2 nights recommended | 92 km from Batumi, about 2 h | About 30 guests |
| Eco House Merisi, Adjara mountains | Only with a full hotel buyout | 12 cottages and 3 villas | Open-air platform, 100 m² covered backup | Only with a buyout | 52.6 km from Batumi | Up to 60 guests |
| Castello Mare, Black Sea coast | No, a hotel with other guests | Yes, hotel rooms | Cliff terraces above the sea | No | North of Batumi on the coast | About 250 guests |
| Rooms Kazbegi, Stepantsminda | No, 156-room hotel | Yes, hotel rooms | Views of Kazbek from the grounds | No | 155 km from Tbilisi, about 3 h | 300 m² hall plus three 60 m² halls |
| Lopota Lake Resort, Kakheti | No, 310-room resort | Yes, resort rooms | By the lake | No | 115 km from Tbilisi, about 2 h | 310 rooms |
| Registry plus Gergeti or Jvari | No | No | A photo stop, not a venue | No | Kazbegi 3 h or Mtskheta 30 min from Tbilisi | You and your witnesses |

### Glamping Tago (our venue), Adjara

- **Where:** Village Tago, Khulo municipality, in the mountains of Adjara, at 1,200 m. About 92 km and 2 hours from Batumi, 87.4 km from Batumi airport; the climb up from Khulo is a 4x4 road.
- **Capacity:** made for weddings of about 30 guests and retreats of up to 30 people; the whole place belongs to one group. 33 sleep on site in 12 Lotus Belle tents and a nine-bed dormitory dome.
- **Price from (2026):** the whole camp costs 3,258 GEL a night in April, 3,711 GEL in May, 5,041 GEL in June and September, 6,035 GEL in July and August and 3,646 GEL in October, food and extras on top ([organiser page](https://glampingtago.ge/weddings/organizer-info)).
- **Season:** the camp is open from 1 April to the end of October, and the whole camp can be booked for a wedding in every month of that season.

We take one wedding at a time: you book the whole camp, and it closes to other guests for your weekend. In 2025 and 2026 we hosted weddings of 17, 24, 27, 35 and 38 guests, which is the size the place is best at. Our guests' reviews talk about the view first, and many call the place romantic. The registrar comes up to the camp for the 255 GEL state fee, the ceremony is on the meadow facing the mountains, and the 150 m² event tent on its deck takes the dinner, or the ceremony when it rains.

Meals are cooked in Yurtalicious, the yurt restaurant on site: a Mountain Supra dinner at 85 GEL a guest, a Euro-Georgian buffet at 125 GEL or the Signature menu at 215 GEL (from 30 guests). The kitchen is vegetarian; meat comes from the BBQ live station at 45 GEL a guest. Your own wine or spirits cost 15 GEL a bottle in corkage. The handmade arch is 1,500 GEL, a bouquet 150 to 600 GEL, a local photographer from 800 GEL for the full day, and hair and make-up for the bride 400 GEL including the trip from Batumi. The evening sauna is included for everyone staying. Music stays outside until midnight, then the party moves into the yurt.

Just the two of you? The whole-camp booking is for weddings with guests. A couple on their own books a regular tent ([today's prices](https://glampingtago.ge/book?from=blog_text)), an agency files the registrar application, and we give you the ceremony spot and help coordinate on the day. Most guests book a stay one to two weeks ahead; the registrar application is what needs the longer lead time.

> **Glamping Tago** (Village Tago, Khulo municipality (Adjara)) - our venue
> Our venue: one wedding at a time, with weddings of 17 to 38 guests in 2025 and 2026. Meals come from Yurtalicious, the yurt restaurant on site.
> Price: 3,258 GEL a night for the whole camp (April 2026) · Capacity: About 30 guests; 33 beds on site · Season: Weddings May to mid-October · Google 4.9 (650)
> Pros: The whole camp for your group only, one wedding at a time; 33 beds on site, so everyone sleeps at the camp; Registrar on the meadow for the 255 GEL state fee; Kitchen, event team and planner on site
> Cons: The climb from Khulo is a 4x4 road; we arrange the transfer; Closed November to March; weddings May to mid-October; Vegetarian kitchen; meat only from the BBQ station; Tents rather than hotel rooms, and cold mountain nights (tents heated)
> [website](https://wedding.glampingtago.ge/) · phone +995 555 56 24 83 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJCWibuR1PXUARUTua5xy7clc)

## How does the legal registration work, and can a registrar come outdoors?

You file a joint application at a Public Service Hall (the Justice House) with your passports, proof of legal entry and two witnesses, and you sign the same day or at the date and place you chose. Yes, a registrar comes to almost any venue in Georgia for 255 GEL under [Decree No. 373](https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/5524359/0), and that outdoor ceremony is legally binding.

A same-day registration runs like this:

1. Arrive at a Public Service Hall before noon, Monday to Friday. The Tbilisi and Batumi halls open 9:00 to 18:00 on weekdays.
2. File the joint application at the civil acts counter with both passports, your entry stamps and both witnesses.
3. Wait for the approval SMS, usually 4 to 5 hours later; the ceremony follows the same evening, often after 17:00 ([vow.legal](https://vow.legal/knowledgebase/marriage-registration-day-georgia-what-expect-how-prepare)). Filed in advance, the SMS arrives the evening before. It goes to a Georgian number, so buy a local SIM on arrival (about 18 GEL, [T-Zh](https://t-j.ru/geogria-wedding/)) or give your agency's number.
4. The ceremony takes 15 to 30 minutes and is held in Georgian, so bring an interpreter or an agency ([vow.legal](https://vow.legal/knowledgebase/where-marriage-registration-ceremony-georgia-all-options)).
5. You leave with a Georgian marriage certificate. Apostille and translation follow (see the costs table).

Bring both passports, both witnesses with their passports, the notarised translations and a way to pay the ceremony fee on the day.

You both sign in person: marriage by proxy is not allowed. A representative with a power of attorney can file the application for you before you land. In the April to October season, registry offices ask for at least 3 days' notice for an outdoor registrar when you file in person, and about 2 weeks when an agency files for you ([vow.legal](https://vow.legal/knowledgebase/marriage-registration-day-georgia-what-expect-how-prepare)). The date, time and address go into the application and are hard to change later, so plan the rain option at the same address.

> **Watch out:** the free registration is a weekday service. A Saturday or Sunday date always means a paid ceremony: 75 GEL at the Tbilisi Central Public Service Hall, 225 GEL at a Wedding House or 255 GEL for a registrar at your venue, applied for at least a day ahead ([GetMarried.ge](https://getmarried.ge/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-married-in-georgia/)).

> **Public Service Hall Tbilisi (Justice House)** (Right bank, Tbilisi)
> The Justice House where most foreign couples file and sign, Monday to Friday 9:00-18:00, closed at weekends. October 2026 reviews are mixed: some praise fast service, others describe crowds and long waits, so come at 9:00.
> Price: Free registration; 75 GEL with a ceremony · Season: All year, Monday to Friday · Google 4.6 (4148)
> [website](https://psh.gov.ge/) · phone +995 32 240 54 05 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJdQJW4uMMREAR_LcK1iD5YTE)

Adjara has had no wedding palace since 25 February 2026, when the Government of Adjara began demolishing the wedding hall at the central entrance to [Batumi Boulevard](https://boulevard.gov.ge/en/news/batumis-bulvarshi-qortsinebis-sakhlis-demontaji-daitsko/474). On 10 July 2026 the [Ministry of Justice](https://justice.gov.ge/?m=articles&id=L12aG1mqnv&lang=2) presented the design of a new wedding palace on the New Boulevard, next to Lech and Maria Kaczyński Park, with no date for the start of construction or the opening ([Georgia Times](https://georgiatimes.ge/en/articles/batumi-wedding-palace-zags-kaczynski-park)). Batumi has two Public Service Halls: No. 1 at 7 Sherif Khimshiashvili St and No. 2 in the Batumi Central station building at 3 Odisei Dimitriadi St ([Doberi](https://doberi.ge/en/move/public-service-hall)). Hall No. 1 also opens 10:00 to 17:00 at weekends, but only for a limited set of services, so file on a weekday or book the 255 GEL registrar at your venue.

> **Batumi Public Service Hall** (18 Pirosmani St, Batumi (Adjara))
> Where Batumi couples register since the wedding palace closed in February 2026. Weekdays 9:00-18:00; hall No. 1 also opens weekends 10:00-17:00 for limited services.
> Price: Free registration · Season: All year, Monday to Friday · Google 4.6 (705)
> [website](https://psh.gov.ge/) · phone +995 32 240 54 05 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJY7pEYXSGZ0AR1calaQ9cYFw)

For a wedding in upper Adjara, the nearest Public Service Hall is the Khulo Public Service Hall (Justice House) at 5b Queen Tamar St in Khulo ([NAPR](https://www.napr.gov.ge/en/page/service-centers/houses-of-justice)), 8.7 km below Glamping Tago. The Khulo Community Center, open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 18:00, handles everyday state services in the town. For a ceremony at the camp you do not go down at all: the registrar comes up for the 255 GEL fee, and most of our ceremonies are registered within 24 hours.

> **Khulo Community Center** (Khulo township (Adjara))
> Khulo's community centre, open Monday to Friday 9:00-18:00, for everyday state services in the town. An official office with only 4 Google reviews.
> Google 5 (4)
> [website](https://psh.gov.ge/) · phone +995 32 240 10 10 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJvSLBIeRPXUARcbW3c5E-rhA)

## What documents do you need, and which rules do agencies get wrong?

Two passports, proof that you are in Georgia legally (the entry stamp) and two adult witnesses with ID. There is no certificate of no impediment and no birth certificate: you declare yourselves that nothing stops the marriage ([Legal.ge](https://legal.ge/en/service/family-law-en/marriage-of-foreign-nationals-in-georgia-complete-documentation-package-en)).

- **Witnesses:** two legally capable adults must attend, as the [official page](https://sda.gov.ge/en/products/marriage-registration/) says. They can be of any citizenship. Georgian-citizen witnesses need no translation; foreign witnesses bring passports, translated if the names are not in Latin letters ([WeddingVibe](https://weddingvibe.com/blog/marriage-registration-in-georgia-a-complete-guide-to-documents-and-procedures/)). Agencies provide witnesses if you come alone.
- **Passport translation:** the Public Service Development Agency may accept a passport without a Georgian translation when the names are printed in Latin letters. Many agencies and our own [organiser page](https://glampingtago.ge/weddings/organizer-info) still ask for a notarised Georgian translation. At about 40 GEL a passport ([T-Zh](https://t-j.ru/geogria-wedding/)), it is cheap protection against a wasted morning.
- **If you were married before:** the divorce decree or death certificate must be apostilled or legalised in the country that issued it, with a notarised Georgian translation. The passport is the only foreign document without that rule.
- **Travel insurance:** since 1 January 2026, [Decree No. 602](https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/6728816) requires most foreign visitors, children included on their own policy, to hold health and accident insurance of at least 30,000 GEL for the whole stay ([Georgia Today](https://georgiatoday.ge/nine-months-into-mandatory-tourist-insurance-visitors-are-still-getting-the-same-four-things-wrong/)). It is an entry rule, not a marriage document, but you cannot get to the registry without entering first.

> **Watch out:** a single-status certificate is not on the official list. Couples spend weeks and money getting one because a travel blog told them to.

## Where should you elope: Adjara, Kazbegi, Kakheti or Tbilisi?

Adjara gives you the sea and the mountains within 2 hours of Batumi airport, and the only venues in this guide you can book whole. Kazbegi is for Mount Kazbek and Gergeti, 3 hours north of Tbilisi. Kakheti is for wine estates and lakes, about 2 hours east. Tbilisi and Mtskheta suit a same-day city elopement.

### Batumi and the Adjara mountains

Batumi is the gateway: the airport, the Public Service Halls for the paperwork, the Black Sea for photos, and the mountains within 2 hours. Inland the summer is cooler and greener than in Tbilisi or Kakheti: at Glamping Tago, at 1,200 m, June days usually reach about 24°C. The honest downside is rain, so every outdoor plan here needs a covered option.

Eco House Merisi sits in the Merisi valley, 52.6 km from Batumi by road, and is open all year. It is not on the road to Glamping Tago but up its own side valley from Keda. It offers a full hotel buyout, ceremonies and dinners for up to 60 guests, and a 100 m² covered backup if it rains; every wedding is priced individually.

> **Eco House Merisi** (Silibauri, Merisi valley, Keda (Adjara))
> The other Adjara mountain venue a small wedding can have to itself, 52.6 km from Batumi up its own side valley from Keda.
> Capacity: Up to 60 at ceremonies and dinners · Google 4.9 (1672)
> Pros: Full hotel buyout available; Ceremonies and dinners for up to 60 guests; 12 cottages and 3 villas; Open all year, with a 100 m² covered backup
> Cons: Shared with other hotel guests unless you pay for a buyout; No public wedding prices; every quote is individual; Up a separate side valley, not on the road to Tago
> [website](https://ecohousemerisi.com/wedding-in-georgia/) · phone +995 557 21 71 77 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJwRAkzM5fXUARj4hAxj5oCak)

Hotel Chateau Iveri is a winery hotel in Varjanisi, Keda, right on the Batumi to Khulo road. It works as a dinner or a night on the way up, or for guests who prefer a hotel room to a tent.

> **Hotel Chateau Iveri** (Varjanisi, Keda (Adjara))
> A winery hotel right on the Batumi to Tago road, for a dinner or a night on the way up, or for guests who want a hotel room.
> Google 4.7 (297)
> Pros: On the Batumi to Tago road, a 1 km detour; Own wine, tastings and a kitchen masterclass; Rooms with balconies over the valley
> Cons: Two August 2026 reviews criticise the restaurant food; A hotel shared with other guests; At 295 m, a valley setting rather than the high mountains
> [website](https://chateauiveri.ge/) · phone +995 599 71 62 63 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJhQ1e74ZdXUARosk_efxaS-g)

Castello Mare is the coastal option: a resort on the cliff at Tsikhisdziri, north of Batumi (the opposite direction from the mountains), with room for about 250 guests. You share it with other hotel guests, and several October 2026 reviews complain about the all-inclusive food, so taste the banquet menu before you sign.

> **Castello Mare Hotel & Wellness Resort** (Tsikhisdziri, Black Sea coast (Adjara))
> The sea option in Adjara, on the coast north of Batumi, listed for its cliff terraces above the sea.
> Capacity: About 250 guests · Google 4.6 (1464)
> Pros: Cliff terraces above the Black Sea; Three buildings, room for about 250 guests; Spa with seawater pools for the day after; On the coast north of Batumi
> Cons: A hotel shared with other guests, not a buyout; Peak season June to September is its busiest; In the opposite direction from the Adjara mountains; Several October 2026 reviews complain about the all-inclusive food
> phone +995 422 21 28 28 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJPaFkxe17XUARzb5BmLVCRp8)

The Batumi Botanical Garden on the Green Cape is the classic sea-view photo location after a registry signing in Batumi. It is large and hilly: plan 2 to 3 hours.

> **Batumi Botanical Garden** (Green Cape, north of Batumi (Adjara))
> The classic sea-view photo location after a Batumi signing. Open 9:00-20:00; plan 2 to 3 hours, it is large and hilly.
> Google 4.7 (20732)
> [website](http://bbg.ge/) · phone +995 422 27 00 33 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJCWtmW2h9XUARjppv0ZFeej8)

Chateau Milisi, a winery hotel near Batumi, is a separate trip off the mountain road. Several autumn 2026 reviews complain about smoky, unclean rooms and a poor breakfast.

> **Chateau Milisi** (Milisi, Keda (Adjara))
> A winery hotel for up to 120 guests near Batumi. Listed for completeness, with the honest cons.
> Capacity: Up to 120 guests · Google 4.3 (214)
> Pros: Own winery with 20+ wines; Pool and sauna; Up to 120 guests
> Cons: Several autumn 2026 reviews complain about smoky, unclean rooms; A side trip off the road to the mountains
> [website](https://chateaumilisi.ge/) · phone +995 557 08 08 10 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJkWjoCSX1Z0ARUidgPKjLfIY)

### Kazbegi and Gudauri

Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) is 154 km from Tbilisi on the Military Highway: about 3 hours by car or driver, 3 to 3.5 hours by marshrutka ([Georgia Journeys](https://georgiajourneys.com/best-time-to-visit-kazbegi-a-seasonal-guide-for-your-georgia-trip/)). The marshrutka leaves Didube station for 20 GEL; a GoTrip driver costs from 210 GEL a car ([The Georgian Guide](https://thegeorgianguide.com/destinations/kazbegi-stepantsminda-guide/)). Ananuri Fortress and Gudauri are on the way; Truso and the Abudelauri lakes are separate trips.

Rooms Kazbegi is the best-known wedding hotel in Kazbegi: 156 rooms, front rooms facing Kazbek and Gergeti, a 300 m² Grand Conference Hall and three 60 m² halls. It is a busy hotel, not a private venue, and several October 2026 reviews call it overpriced and describe rude restaurant service and small rooms, so book it for the view and check the room category. Private en-suite guesthouse rooms in Stepantsminda cost 180 to 280 GEL a night in peak summer ([Georgia Journeys](https://georgiajourneys.com/best-time-to-visit-kazbegi-a-seasonal-guide-for-your-georgia-trip/)).

> **Rooms Kazbegi** (Stepantsminda (Kazbegi))
> The best-known Kazbegi wedding hotel, with front rooms facing Kazbek and Gergeti. Not recommended: its reviews from the past year average under 4 stars.
> Capacity: 156 rooms · Google 4.5 (5592)
> Pros: Front rooms face Mount Kazbek and Gergeti; 300 m² hall and three 60 m² halls; Pool, spa and restaurant on site
> Cons: 156-room hotel shared with other guests; Many October 2026 reviews mention slow service and small rooms; About 3 hours from Tbilisi on the Military Highway
> [website](https://roomshotels.com/hotel/kazbegi/) · phone +995 32 271 00 99 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJP2ViFvcMREAR1pj01B_1XTc)

Gergeti Trinity Church stands at 2,170 m above Stepantsminda. It is a photo stop, not a ceremony venue. The walk up takes about an hour and a quarter, or you ride up in a 4x4 for about 20 GEL a seat ([The Georgian Guide](https://thegeorgianguide.com/destinations/kazbegi-stepantsminda-guide/)). It is an active church: women cover their heads and wear a skirt or dress that covers the knees, so bring a scarf for the bride ([Georgia Journeys](https://georgiajourneys.com/gergeti-trinity-church-guide-how-to-visit-georgias-iconic-landmark/)). Up here September days reach 14 to 17°C and nights fall to about 6°C, so bring a coat for the photos.

> **Gergeti Trinity Church** (Above Stepantsminda (Kazbegi))
> The photo everyone wants, at 2,170 m. Free; come at 9:00 or in the evening, dress code applies and drones are banned.
> Price: Free · Google 4.8 (10628)
> [website](https://georgia.travel/gergeti-trinity-church) · phone +995 598 97 89 98 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ0YBzoSA1RUARKFcD7kzQxFU)

Gudauri, at about 2,000 m and 119 km from Tbilisi, is a ski resort that works as a summer base on the way to Kazbegi. Gudauri Lodge has 121 rooms and suites, ski-in, ski-out in winter.

> **Gudauri Lodge** (Gudauri, Military Highway)
> A base at 2,000 m on the way to Kazbegi, 119 km from Tbilisi. 2026 reviews praise the staff.
> Google 4.3 (904)
> Pros: 121 rooms and suites at 2,000 m; Ski-in, ski-out in winter; On the Tbilisi to Kazbegi road
> Cons: A ski hotel shared with other guests; Stepantsminda and Gergeti are further north on the same road
> [website](https://gudaurilodge.com/) · phone +995 32 220 06 00 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJy_eBzlApRUARDoKCctW1uKo)

Marco Polo Hotel Gudauri (123 rooms and 3 chalets, open since 1988) is on the same road, a large ski hotel you share with other groups.

> **Marco Polo Hotel Gudauri** (Gudauri, Military Highway)
> A Gudauri hotel since 1988, listed with its honest cons.
> Google 4.3 (2455)
> Pros: 123 rooms and 3 chalets, open since 1988; On the Tbilisi to Kazbegi road
> Cons: A large ski hotel shared with other groups; Stepantsminda and Gergeti are further north on the same road
> [website](https://marcopolo.ge/) · phone +995 32 220 29 00 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJTyJfgv4oRUARo8vZ3y4Lp6s)

Ananuri Fortress sits right on the drive north and is the usual first photo stop.

> **Ananuri Fortress** (Ananuri, Military Highway)
> The first photo stop on the drive north, a 0.3 km detour. Free entry; parking 5 GEL.
> Price: Free · Google 4.6 (16217)
> [website](http://www.heritagesites.ge/) · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJy4IxzJL6REARjpHtdHy_8N4)

The Truso Valley starts at Kobi, 22 km from Stepantsminda: mineral springs, travertine terraces and abandoned villages, reached by 4x4, on horseback or on foot ([Georgia Travel](https://georgia.travel/truso-valley)). It is a half-day trip, not a roadside stop.

> **Truso Valley** (From Kobi, Kazbegi municipality)
> A half-day trip by 4x4, horse or on foot from Kobi, 22 km from Stepantsminda, for a wild photo session.
> Google 4.9 (91)
> [website](https://georgia.travel/truso-valley) · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJWZk4sKrTWkAR7l4pNEm3NgQ)

The Abudelauri lakes in Khevsureti are a separate expedition: the paved road ends at Roshka, then a 7 km trail leads to the green and blue lakes, and the white lake lies above 2,800 m, 1.5 km further ([Georgia Travel](https://georgia.travel/abudelauri-lakes)).

> **Abudelauri White Lake** (Roshka, Khevsureti)
> A separate expedition from Roshka, above 2,800 m: 7 km on foot or horseback plus 1.5 km to the white lake.
> Season: Summer; frozen by late October · Google 4.9 (125)
> [website](https://georgia.travel/abudelauri-lakes) · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJdXhdtRM5RUARWEWJajeO4WY)

### Kakheti: lakes and wine

Kakheti is 2 hours east of Tbilisi and suits couples who want a wine estate or a lake. [Shu Wedding](https://shuwedd.com/price/shu-elopement-wedding/) sells a Lopota Lake wedding from $3,500 and a Kvareli Lake wedding from $3,000, and [Lotus Wedding](https://lotus-wedding.com/prices/) a Kvareli lake wedding for two from $4,850.

Lopota Lake Resort & Spa has 310 rooms across 16 buildings on the lake near Napareuli, 115 km from Tbilisi. It is a big family resort, so you share the grounds.

> **Lopota Lake Resort & Spa** (Napareuli, Telavi (Kakheti))
> The Kakheti lake resort that agencies use for lakeside elopements, 117 km from Tbilisi.
> Capacity: 310 rooms · Google 4.4 (2785)
> Pros: Lakeside ceremony spots and a pier; 310 rooms, so every guest stays on site; About 2 hours from Tbilisi
> Cons: A big family resort shared with other guests; Far from Batumi and the west coast
> [website](https://lopotaresort.com/) · phone +995 32 240 04 00 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJEfkgp0HIRUARiHcbv4vtIPM)

Kabadoni is a boutique hotel in the centre of Sighnaghi, with a terrace facing the Caucasus. Sighnaghi has its own Wedding House, and the town walls make the photos.

> **Kabadoni** (Sighnaghi (Kakheti))
> A boutique hotel in central Sighnaghi, 111 km from Tbilisi. 2026 reviews praise the breakfast, the views and the staff.
> Google 4.5 (495)
> Pros: Terrace facing the Caucasus; In the centre of Sighnaghi, near the registry; Pool and spa
> Cons: A town hotel shared with other guests; About 2 hours from Tbilisi (111 km)
> [website](http://www.kabadoni.ge/) · phone +995 32 224 04 00 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ___mFJ2MRkARTCZ1-GvZZNg)

Kvareli Lake Resort has 100 rooms in two buildings on Lake Kvareli, with indoor and outdoor pools and a wellness centre. It is a resort you share with other guests, so a small wedding is one group among many.

> **Kvareli Lake Resort** (Kvareli (Kakheti))
> A 100-room lake resort open since 2010, with recent reviews averaging 4.8.
> Google 4.6 (1769)
> Pros: 100 rooms on Lake Kvareli; Indoor and outdoor pools and a wellness centre; Views of the Caucasus
> Cons: Shared with other resort guests; A 100-room resort, not a private venue; 151 km east of Tbilisi, far from Adjara
> [website](https://www.kvarelilakeresort.ge/) · phone +995 32 230 50 90 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJcSWrFw3YRUARKO42ttubs6k)

### Tbilisi and Mtskheta

Tbilisi is the easiest place to marry fast: the city has three ceremonial Wedding Houses ([Eventive](https://eventive.ge/en/get-married-in-georgia-foreigner-guide/)), and you pick the hall, date and time when you file. The Tbilisi Public Service Hall uses an electronic queue, and the certificate usually comes before the end of the working day ([Wedding in Georgia](https://www.wedding-in-georgia.com/post/marriage-registration-at-tbilisi-public-service-hall-for-foreigners)). June to August brings 28 to 33°C in Tbilisi ([WedInGeorgia](https://wedingeorgia.com/en/blog/how-to-get-married-in-georgia)), so city ceremonies are easier in spring or autumn.

Jvari Monastery, on the hill above Mtskheta, is about 30 minutes from the Tbilisi Public Service Hall: the classic photo stop after a morning registration.

> **Jvari Monastery** (Above Mtskheta)
> A 6th-century monastery 22.9 km from the Tbilisi Public Service Hall. Open 9:30-17:30; dress code applies.
> Price: Free · Google 4.8 (12124)
> [website](https://georgia.travel/jvari-monastery) · phone +995 555 34 64 38 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJkeAL-BJvREARGxZe0Q1B_dY)

## Where are the best elopement photo spots in the Adjara mountains?

On the 92 km road from Batumi to Glamping Tago you pass a waterfall, two stone arch bridges and a gorge, and above it lie Green Lake and the Goderdzi pass. Shoot the venue on the wedding day, the waterfall and bridges on the drive up, and give Green Lake or Khikhani their own morning.

| Spot | From Batumi | On the way to Tago? | Walk | Best time | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glamping Tago ridge and meadow | About 92 km, 2 h | On site | None | Last hour before sunset | None |
| Makhuntseti waterfall and Queen Tamar bridge | 32.7 km | Yes | About 5 min | Early morning or evening | None |
| Dandalo bridge | On the Batumi to Khulo road | Yes | Short | Morning or evening | None |
| Purtio bridge | Near Zamleti, before Khulo | Yes, adds about 5 km | Stairs down from the road | Dry days, quiet | None |
| Nika photo park | About 2 h | No, adds 8.3 km | None | 12:00 to 19:00 | Entry ticket |
| Mirveti waterfall | 22.2 km | No, separate valley | 5 to 15 min | Morning | None |
| Green Lake (2,058 m) | Over Khulo | 39.9 km beyond Tago | From the car park | Morning, before the fog | None |
| Khikhani Fortress (2,236 m) | 113.5 km | No, side valley from Khulo | 1 to 3 h up | Morning | Border Police permit |

### Makhuntseti waterfall and the Queen Tamar bridge

The waterfall is 32.7 km from Batumi's old bus station, right off the road to Khulo. Entry is free and parking costs 1 to 2 GEL; minibus 77 from the old bus station at 1 Mayakovsky St takes about 40 minutes, and you ask the driver to stop at the arch bridge ([Travel Batumi](https://travel-batumi.com/batumi/vodopad-makhuntseti/)). It is busy at midday and on summer weekends, so come early in the morning or near evening ([Madloba](https://madloba.info/en/blog/sights-of-georgia/stone-arch-bridges-adjara)).

> **Makhuntseti Waterfall** (Zeda Makhuntseti, Keda (Adjara))
> The best-known waterfall on the road from Batumi to the mountains, free and open round the clock.
> Season: May to October · Google 4.6 (11209)
> Pros: 32.7 km from Batumi, just off the main road; Free, parking 1-2 GEL; Minibus 77 from Batumi, about 40 min
> Cons: Crowded at midday and on summer weekends; No railings on the nearby bridge
> [website](https://georgia.travel/makhuntseti-waterfall) · phone +995 577 22 52 89 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJnes6mtSKZ0ARA9LWDm0PrWo)

The Queen Tamar bridge is a stone arch a few minutes' walk from the waterfall. It has no railings: keep the dress train and anyone walking backwards with a camera well away from the edge. On a transfer with us, a picnic stop at the waterfall costs 50 GEL on top of the transfer price.

> **Queen Tamar Bridge, Makhuntseti** (Zeda Makhuntseti, Keda (Adjara))
> A stone arch a few minutes from the waterfall: the classic Adjara bridge photo.
> Google 4.6 (4302)
> Pros: A few minutes on foot from the waterfall; About 29 m long and 2.5 m wide; Free, open round the clock
> Cons: No railings; Crowded at midday
> [website](https://madloba.info/en/zeda-makhuntseti/kuda-poiti/most-tsaritsy-tamary-v-makhuntseti/) · phone +995 577 22 52 89 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJR_HwZir1Z0ARn2dzvD47oeA)

### Dandalo and Purtio: the quiet arch bridges on the way

Both bridges are on the Batumi to Khulo road. Dandalo, in Dandalo village in Keda municipality ([Keda municipality](https://old.keda.gov.ge/en/things-to-see/arch-bridges)), adds about 4 km to the drive together with the Makhuntseti stop. Like Makhuntseti it is busiest at midday in summer and on weekends, so shoot portraits early or towards evening. After rain the river runs high and fast, so check the weather the day before.

> **Dandalo Bridge** (Keda municipality (Adjara))
> A quiet stone arch on the way up from Batumi, for portraits without the Makhuntseti crowds.
> Google 4.7 (228)
> Pros: On the way from Batumi to Tago; Quiet, almost no tourists; Free
> Cons: River runs high and fast after rain; Little else to do there
> [website](https://old.keda.gov.ge/en/things-to-see/arch-bridges) · phone +995 577 22 52 89 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJI-hStMFcXUARB26s7b9chNU)

Purtio (also written Furtio) is in Shuakhevi municipality near Zamleti, the last stretch before Khulo, and adds about 5 km to the drive. It sees far fewer visitors than the bridges lower down ([Madloba](https://madloba.info/en/blog/sights-of-georgia/stone-arch-bridges-adjara)), which makes it the better one for portraits. You reach it down stairs from the road; stay out of the water, which can rise fast.

> **Purtio (Furtio) Bridge** (Zamleti, Shuakhevi (Adjara))
> The arch bridge closest to Khulo on the Batumi road, near Zamleti.
> Google 4.8 (99)
> Pros: On the way to Tago, adds about 5 km; Legend links it to Queen Tamar; Free
> Cons: Stairs down from the road; The river can rise fast
> [website](https://madloba.info/en/blog/sights-of-georgia/stone-arch-bridges-adjara/) · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ4ZFunGFFXUARZ6eBvZDBYec)

### Nika photo park: the rain plan for a styled shoot

Nika photo park in Shuakhevi is a garden of staged photo zones at 1,050 m, with a cliff swing, a giant nest and a 9 m wine horn. Day visitors pay 80 GEL with the pool included, it opens 12:00 to 19:00 by appointment only, and a dress with a train hires for 60 GEL. It has no photographer of its own, so bring yours. It adds 8.3 km to the drive, a side trip rather than a stop on the way.

> **Nika Hotel and Club (photo park)** (Chanchkhalo, Shuakhevi (Adjara))
> A staged photo park for a rainy-day back-up or a styled shoot, by appointment.
> Price: 80 GEL day visit · Google 4.9 (306)
> Pros: Many staged photo zones in one garden; Dress and costume hire on site; Host helps with the shoot, several reviews say
> Cons: Staged props rather than wild landscape; A side trip off the main road; By appointment only, no children under 150 cm
> [website](https://nikageorgia.com/park/) · phone +995 555 49 79 92 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ755HHeNFXUARJNjtyfvIang)

### Mirveti waterfall and the Tskhemlara bridge: a separate morning near Batumi

These two lie in side valleys close to Batumi, not on the road to the mountains, so shoot them the day before you drive up. Mirveti is 22.2 km from Batumi towards Machakhela: park by the arch bridge and walk 5 to 15 minutes through the forest ([Madloba](https://madloba.info/en/region-adjara/natural-attractions/mirvetskii-vodopad)).

> **Mirveti Waterfall** (Mirveti, Khelvachauri (Adjara))
> A forest waterfall 22.2 km from Batumi towards Machakhela, best in the morning.
> Google 4.7 (2197)
> Pros: 5 to 15 minutes on foot from parking; Free, no ticket; Forest trail by the arch bridge
> Cons: A separate valley, not on the road to the mountains; Touristy once the tour buses arrive
> [website](https://georgia.to/en/places-to-go/adjara/mirveti-waterfall/) · phone +995 557 77 69 77 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJSbq_n3SNZ0AR2Y4aQ9-QGTI)

The Tskhemlara bridge is a medieval arch in the Machakhela valley, listed among the sights of [Machakhela National Park](https://nationalparks.ge/en/site/machakhelanp/toSeeInner/69). For a commercial shoot inside a protected area, ask about the filming permit described below.

> **Tskhemlara Stone Arch Bridge** (Machakhela valley, Khelvachauri (Adjara))
> A medieval arch bridge in the Machakhela valley, listed by Machakhela National Park.
> Google 4.7 (96)
> Pros: 2 km from the national park administration; Quiet side valley
> Cons: Ask the park about a filming permit before a commercial shoot; Not on the road to the mountains
> [website](https://nationalparks.ge/en/site/machakhelanp/toSeeInner/69) · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJWVanzoPzZ0ARoKLVRFijIq4)

### Green Lake and the Goderdzi pass

Go in the morning: cloud builds on the pass through the day and can hide the lake completely. Green Lake lies at 2,058 m on the northern slopes of the Arsiani range ([Visit Batumi](https://visitbatumi.com/en/574706-lakes/Green-Lake)), 39.9 km by road beyond Glamping Tago over Khulo. A 4x4 from Khulo to the lake costs 120 to 150 GEL a vehicle ([Go Batumi](https://gobatumi.com/en/catalog/875-turistuli-marshruti-mtsvane-tbaze)). Our [Green Lake guide](/blog/green-lake) has the full road.

Dress for the altitude: June days at the lake usually reach about 17°C with nights near 6°C, and in October days reach about 11°C with nights near freezing. Pack a warm coat for between shots whatever the month.

> **Green Lake (Mtsvane Tba)** (Didi Riketi, Khulo (Adjara))
> The alpine lake at 2,058 m above the Goderdzi pass, 39.9 km from Tago.
> Season: By car June to October · Google 4.9 (252)
> Pros: Free, no gate and no closing time; New road and parking (2026 reviews); Colour shifts with the light
> Cons: Fog often hides it in the afternoon; No cafe, shop or reliable signal; Cold and windy even in summer
> [website](https://georgia.travel/green-lake) · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJx1a5ZBM2XUARy8bCHqcSaKw)

The meadows of the [Goderdzi pass](https://travel-batumi.com/en/batumi/goderdzi-pass-khulo/), at about 2,025 m, give you open grass and far ridges without walking, on the same road.

> **Goderdzi Pass** (Khulo municipality (Adjara))
> Open meadows at 2,025 m, a short detour from the Green Lake road, no walking needed.
> Season: June to October · Google 4.8 (63)
> Pros: Meadows beside the road; About 7 km from Green Lake
> Cons: Snow can lie into June; Cold and windy even in July
> [website](https://georgia.to/en/places-to-go/adjara/goderdzi-pass/) · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJJ1-QPF5KXUARi1h7dFnt2dk)

The Goderdzi Alpine Garden ([Georgia Travel](https://georgia.travel/goderdzi-alpine-botanical-garden)) and the Shuamta lakes on the summer pastures are short detours from the pass road. Clouds often settle on the lakes, which suits a moody shoot.

> **Shuamta Big Lake** (Zeda Tkhilvana, Khulo (Adjara))
> The largest of five lakes on the Shuamta pastures, at 2,150 m, reachable without a permit.
> Season: June to September · Google 4.9 (37)
> Pros: Largest of five lakes, at 2,150 m; View towards Khikhani; Clouds settle on the lakes for moody shots
> Cons: A 1-hour hike or half-hour drive from Beshumi; Best only June to September
> [website](https://gobatumi.com/en/news/5-gamorceuli-tba-acharashi,-romelic-aucileblad-unda-nakhot) · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJf7ol_nq1QkARUyPOp1PoRDE)

### Khikhani Fortress: worth the climb for a couple who hike

The ruins stand at 2,236 m, up a side valley from Khulo, 113.5 km from Batumi ([Georgia Travel](https://georgia.travel/khikhani-fortress)). The last kilometre to the walls is on foot: 254 steps, 14 metal staircases and 400 to 500 m of climb, one to three hours up. The Border Police permit is free: email your route and scanned passports to bpol@mia.gov.ge about a week ahead and carry the passports, as our [Khikhani guide](/blog/khikhani-fortress) explains.

Carry the dress and shoes in a backpack and change at the top: climbing 14 staircases in a wedding dress ends with mud on the hem.

> **Khikhani Fortress** (Above Zeda Tkhilvana, Khulo (Adjara))
> Ruins at 2,236 m with views into Georgia and Turkey, for couples who hike.
> Season: June to mid-October · Google 4.9 (160)
> Pros: Views of both Georgia and Turkey; Free; Ruins from the 10th-13th century
> Cons: Border Police permit, sent ahead; Up to 3 hours up, about 500 m of climb; Last stretch of track needs high clearance
> [website](https://georgia.travel/khikhani-fortress) · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJjcoIDIqzQkARoo9GO1-ISdE)

Skhalta Monastery, with its medieval frescoes, is a quieter stop in the Skhalta valley below Tago ([Georgia Travel](https://georgia.travel/skhalta-monastery)).

> **Skhalta Monastery** (Skhalta valley, Khulo (Adjara))
> A medieval hall church on the Khikhani road, with a marked path down from our gate.
> Google 4.7 (176)
> Pros: On the road to Khikhani; 8.4 km trail from Glamping Tago; Frescoes from the 14th-15th century
> Cons: Up the Skhalta valley, off the Batumi road; Visit earlier in the day
> [website](https://georgia.travel/skhalta-monastery) · phone +995 558 15 14 37 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJgfcp8RROXUAR_h-fG4bHlIA)

> **Tip:** plan the couple's portraits for the golden hour after the ceremony, not during dinner. At Glamping Tago a 16:00 ceremony leaves the hour before sunset free for photos on the ridge.

## Where can 10 to 30 guests stay and celebrate together?

In very few places. The other hotels in this guide have 100 to 310 rooms each, and a small wedding shares them with everyone else staying there. Two venues in this guide give a small wedding the whole place: [Glamping Tago](#place-glamping-tago), booked whole for every wedding, and [Eco House Merisi](#place-eco-house-merisi) with a full buyout.

The difference is the weekend, not the evening. At a buyout venue your guests arrive the day before, share a welcome dinner, get married the next afternoon and have breakfast together the morning after. Many couples ask us for exactly that programme: a welcome dinner the day before, then the ceremony and banquet. In a hotel the wedding is one evening in a shared building.

## How do you and your guests get to Glamping Tago?

By car from Batumi in about 2 hours: 85 km of asphalt to Khulo, then 8.7 km of 4x4 road up to Village Tago. Batumi airport is 87.4 km away, and Kutaisi airport about 5 hours 30 minutes by private 4x4 ([how to get to Glamping Tago](/how-to-get-to-glamping-tago)).

| Route (2026 prices) | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Private 4x4, Batumi to Tago | About 2 h 30 | 265 GEL a car |
| Wedding minibus (15 seats), Batumi to Tago | About 2 h, by the Skhalta valley road (94 km) | 410 GEL a minibus |
| Marshrutka, Batumi bus station to Khulo (every 30 min, 08:00-20:00) | About 2 h 30 | About 10 GEL a seat |
| Taxi app (Bolt, Yandex, Maxim), Batumi to Khulo | About 2 h | Up to 175 GEL |
| 4x4 taxi, Khulo centre to Tago | 30-35 min | 75 GEL a car |
| Private 4x4, Kutaisi airport to Tago | About 5 h 30 | 465 GEL a car |
| Train or bus, Kutaisi airport to Batumi | About 2 h | 31 GEL train, 25 GEL bus |

For a wedding our drivers bring guests up and down between the camp and the village guesthouses. Driving yourselves? A normal car is fine as far as Khulo; rental "jeeps" are not always 4x4, so park in Khulo centre and take the 4x4 taxi for the last road. The Khulo cable car is closed, and the taxis wait at its lower station. Khulo centre has shops, a pharmacy, fuel and bank ATMs near the minibus station, the last ones before the camp, so take cash there.

Coming as a group? Our 15-seat minibuses run from Batumi to Tago for 410 GEL and from Khulo to Tago for 135 GEL a minibus ([organiser page](https://glampingtago.ge/weddings/organizer-info)). They take the Skhalta valley road: leave the Batumi to Akhaltsikhe road at Zamleti, 4.7 km before Khulo, then climb through Cheri and Dzmagula. It is a little longer than the road through Khulo but easier, and it suits normal cars and minibuses ([route guide](/how-to-get-to-glamping-tago)). Big coaches cannot reach the camp, so a popular plan is your own coach to Khulo and our minibuses from there.

> **Watch out:** Chao is not Tago. Chao is a different village 13 km away by road, and some map apps send you there.

> **Good to know:** the camp has Starlink Wi-Fi at about 300 Mbps, enough for vendors and a live stream of the ceremony for family at home.

## What does an elopement or micro wedding cost in 2026?

A do-it-yourself registration costs under 500 GEL in state fees and translations. An agency wedding for two starts at about $850, a turnkey outdoor registration costs $990 to $1,845, a mountain elopement package $1,800 to $3,355, and an agency micro wedding for 20 guests in Gudauri with stay, dinner and transfers $9,800.

| 2026 prices | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Registration at a Public Service Hall counter | Free | Weekdays; [Public Service Development Agency](https://sda.gov.ge/en/products/marriage-registration/) |
| Ceremony at a Justice House branch or community centre | 75 GEL | [Decree No. 373](https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/5524359/0) |
| Ceremony at a Wedding House | 135 GEL Mon-Fri, 225 GEL Sat-Sun | Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Sighnaghi and Rustavi; none in Adjara |
| Registrar at your own venue | 255 GEL | The state fee inside every outdoor package |
| Notarised Georgian passport translation | About 40 GEL each | [T-Zh](https://t-j.ru/geogria-wedding/) |
| Apostille on the certificate | 30 GEL (8th working day) to 150 GEL (same day) | [PSDA apostille](https://sda.gov.ge/en/products/apostille-and-legalization/): 60 GEL 4th day, 120 GEL 2nd day, e-apostille 55 GEL |
| Certificate translation by PSDA | 30 GEL a page | [GetMarried.ge](https://getmarried.ge/blog/georgian-marriage-certificate-translation/) |
| Agency paperwork package | $200 to $500 | Translations, witnesses, booking; apostille often included |
| Wedding for two with ceremony and photos | From $850 | Violet $850, Lotus $855 |
| Turnkey outdoor registration | $990 to $1,845 | Georgia Assistant, Marry Abroad Simply (EUR 1,245), Violet, Lotus |
| Symbolic mountain ceremony with photos | $1,980 | [Tbili Weddings & Events](https://tbilevents.com/); not the legal registration |
| Mountain elopement package | $1,800 to $3,355 | Casa di Gudo, Shu, Lotus; $4,875 with a Gudauri stay |
| Outdoor registration with a sea view, Batumi, up to 20 guests | $2,300 | [Tbili Weddings](https://tbiliweddings.com/eng) |
| Micro wedding in Gudauri, up to 20 guests, stay, dinner and transfers | $9,800 | Tbili Weddings & Events |
| Photographer, entry package (Batumi and Adjara) | 466 to 803 GEL | Most charge 100-150 GEL for the trip to Tago |
| Bride hair and make-up | 200 to 400 GEL | 400 GEL at Glamping Tago incl. travel from Batumi |
| Glamping Tago, whole camp | 3,258 to 6,035 GEL a night | April lowest, July-August highest; food extra |

The agency packages come from [Lotus Wedding](https://lotus-wedding.com/prices/) (wedding for two from $855, [outdoor registration from $1,845](https://lotus-wedding.com/services/outdoor-marriage-registration/), mountain wedding for two from $3,355), [Violet Weddings](https://wedding-in-georgia.co.uk/services/wedding-for-two-in-georgia/) (wedding for two from $850, [outdoor registration from $1,400](https://wedding-in-georgia.co.uk/services/outdoor-marriage-registration-in-georgia/), an all-inclusive off-site package from $2,600), [Georgia Assistant](https://georgia-assistant.ge/uslugi/registracziya-braka-v-gruzii/vyezdnaya-registracziya-braka-v-gruzii/) (turnkey outdoor registration $990), [Marry Abroad Simply](https://marryabroadsimply.com/product/essential-georgia-elopement) (EUR 1,245), [Casa di Gudo](https://www.casadigudo.com/wedding-packages-georgia) (Basic from $550, Mountain from $1,800), [Shu Wedding](https://shuwedd.com/price/shu-elopement-wedding/) (Elopement from $3,000) and [Tbili Weddings & Events](https://tbilevents.com/) (a symbolic mountain ceremony with photos for $1,980). Paperwork-only packages run from $200 at [Get Married in Georgia](https://getmarriedingeorgia.com/en/marriage-registration-cost-in-georgia) to $500 with the apostille at [GetMarried.ge](https://getmarried.ge/). State fees are often extra, so ask whether the 255 GEL registrar is included.

> **Cost:** a 20-guest weekend at Glamping Tago in September: two nights of the whole camp (10,082 GEL), one Mountain Supra dinner (1,700 GEL), the registrar (255 GEL) and the arch (1,500 GEL) come to 13,537 GEL, before breakfasts, transfers and photos. Everyone sleeps on site, and the camp is yours for both nights.

As a guide, our [organiser page](https://glampingtago.ge/weddings/organizer-info) puts a 30-guest wedding with dinner, breakfast and accommodation at 5,000 to 15,000 USD, depending on the season and how you decorate it.

### What do photographers, make-up artists and DJs charge in Batumi and Adjara?

2026 prices from the wedding vendors who work in Batumi and Adjara: an entry photo package costs about 470-800 GEL (16 photographers), a full-day package around 1,910 GEL, a video package 650-1,470 GEL, bride make-up 200-400 GEL (13 artists) and a DJ 650-1,190 GEL (7 DJs). Most photographers charge the trip up to Tago on top, about 100-150 GEL.

**Wedding vendor prices in Batumi and Adjara, 2026 (GEL)**

| | range | typical | quotes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Photographer, entry package | 470-800 GEL | 570 GEL | 16 |
| Photographer, full-day package | 810-2,430 GEL | 1,910 GEL | 16 |
| Videographer, entry package | 650-1,470 GEL | 1,080 GEL | 7 |
| Make-up artist, bride | 200-400 GEL | 250 GEL | 13 |
| DJ | 650-1,190 GEL | 900 GEL | 7 |

| 2026 prices, Batumi and Adjara | Most charge | Typical | Vendors quoted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photographer, entry package | 470-800 GEL | 570 GEL | 16 |
| Photographer, full-day package | 810-2,430 GEL | 1,910 GEL | 16 |
| Videographer, entry package | 650-1,470 GEL | 1,080 GEL | 7 |
| Make-up artist, bride | 200-400 GEL | 250 GEL | 13 |
| DJ | 650-1,190 GEL | 900 GEL | 7 |

For a couple on their own, the photographer is the vendor that matters most. Valerie Kasperova, a Batumi photographer who has shot weddings at Glamping Tago, charges 200-750 USD a package or 50-60 USD an hour and knows the mountain spots for a couple's shoot.

> **Valerie Kasperova Photography** (Batumi (Adjara))
> Batumi wedding photographer who has already worked at Glamping Tago and shoots couples in the Adjara mountains.
> Price: Packages 200-750 USD, 50-60 USD per hour
> [website](https://valeriekasperova.ru/) · [Instagram @valerie_kasperova](https://instagram.com/valerie_kasperova)

## Who can organise it for you?

For a couple on a tight schedule, a Tbilisi agency handles the translations, the witnesses, the booking at the hall and the apostille. Planners charge either a package or a share of the budget: [Tbili Weddings](https://tbiliweddings.com/gudauri-eng) takes 9% of the budget with a $600 minimum. At Glamping Tago the venue comes with our free vendor guide for couples who book the vendors themselves, our partner planner plans the whole wedding for their own fee, or we coordinate everything for a fixed 2,000 GEL ([organiser page](https://glampingtago.ge/weddings/organizer-info)).

> **Shu Wedding** (Tbilisi)
> Tbilisi planner: Elopement from $3,000, all-inclusive from $2,990, Lopota Lake from $3,500. 2026 reviews praise named coordinators.
> Google 4.9 (415)
> [website](https://shuwedd.com/) · [Instagram @shuwedding_georgia](https://instagram.com/shuwedding_georgia) · phone +995 591 70 36 30 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJE7yifEsNREARneRvv3N8dSE)

> **Lotus Wedding Agency** (Georgia)
> Wedding for two from $855, outdoor registration from $1,845, mountain wedding for two from $3,355. Recent reviews mention fast paperwork.
> Google 5 (94)
> [website](https://lotus-wedding.com/) · phone +995 595 50 51 29 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJJ1uN_oQPnaARqJ76ROqt69M)

> **Kate&Co Weddings** (Tbilisi)
> Tbilisi agency for registrations and outdoor ceremonies, 5.0 from 21 Google reviews. Recent reviews praise the speed.
> Google 5 (21)
> phone +995 510 00 04 68 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJu3tgTdgNREARzFh60GLM8SY)

> **Casa di Gudo** (Tbilisi)
> Tbilisi planner: Basic from $550, Mountain from $1,800; recent reviews praise its small civil weddings.
> Google 5 (118)
> [website](http://www.casadigudo.com/) · phone +995 598 88 67 88 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJX_w3hbYNREARwqmtWzEYAek)

> **Tbili Weddings & Events** (Tbilisi)
> Certificate with translation and apostille from $420 in Tbilisi or $480 in Batumi; a Kazbegi micro wedding for up to 20 guests $9,800.
> Google 5 (230)
> [website](https://tbilevents.com/) · phone +995 593 48 26 65 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJtxchl8gEi6sR6cTQKm2eKsk)

> **Yuliko Wedding** (Tbilisi)
> Tbilisi agency that also registers couples at the Batumi Justice House; reviews mention registrations done in one day.
> Google 5 (97)
> [website](https://www.yuliko-wedding.com/) · phone +995 599 44 99 09 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJyWwpjfxzREARW5bXu6nVx7M)

> **Violet Weddings** (Tbilisi)
> Useful as a price benchmark (wedding for two from $850, all-inclusive off-site package from $2,600), but only 11 Google reviews.
> Google 4.8 (11)
> [website](https://violet-weddings.com/) · phone +995 595 04 78 54 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJPSEu1pQNREARoWhfxg-BgeM)

## Which month is best, and what is the rain plan?

April to June and September to October. Planners name those months for weddings in Georgia ([Plana](https://plana.wedding/destinations/tbilisi-georgia/)). June and September are the two most popular wedding months, so planners book those dates 8 to 12 months ahead ([Eventive](https://eventive.ge/en/wedding-in-georgia-2026-complete-a-z-planning-guide/)). October is quieter and cheaper: the whole of Glamping Tago costs 3,646 GEL a night in October against 5,041 GEL in September. Our guide to the [best month to get married in Georgia](/blog/best-month-wedding-georgia) compares every region month by month.

| Months | Adjara mountains (Glamping Tago) | Kazbegi | Tbilisi and Kakheti |
|---|---|---|---|
| April-June | Camp opens 1 April; May has the most rain days of the season | Trails open in June | Good for city ceremonies |
| July-August | Highest camp rate (6,035 GEL a night); August has the fewest rain days of the season | Peak season | 28-33°C in Tbilisi |
| September | 5,041 GEL a night; days 22-25°C, nights 10-13°C | Days 14-17°C, nights about 6°C | Peak and most expensive wedding month |
| October | Camp open to the end of the month, 3,646 GEL a night; days about 18°C | High roads close during the month | Quieter and cheaper |
| November-March | Camp closed; snow on the ground most days from December to March | Jvari Pass can close for days in snow | Registry halls work all year |

In Kazbegi the trails open in June and the high roads shut in October ([The Georgian Guide](https://thegeorgianguide.com/guides/best-time-to-visit-kazbegi-svaneti/)); in winter the Jvari Pass (2,379 m) closes without warning in heavy snow, sometimes for days ([Georgia Journeys](https://georgiajourneys.com/best-time-to-visit-kazbegi-a-seasonal-guide-for-your-georgia-trip/)).

The rain plan is simple: the registration address is fixed in the application, so the covered option has to be at the same venue. At Glamping Tago the ceremony moves under the event tent or into the yurt; Eco House Merisi has its 100 m² covered space; hotels move you indoors. At the camp, about 1,200 m up, September days usually reach 22-25°C and nights drop to 10-13°C; in October days reach about 18°C and nights 5-8°C. Pack a warm layer for the evening and an umbrella (our tents are heated). May is the wettest wedding month, with rain on about 16 days, so the covered option matters most then.

## Can you get married in a Georgian Orthodox church?

Yes, if you are both baptised Orthodox, and only after the civil registration: the church wedding has no legal effect on its own ([Wedding in Georgia](https://www.wedding-in-georgia.com/post/religious-wedding-in-georgia-and-their-legal-status)). Churches do not marry during fasts such as Lent ([Georgia Expats](https://georgiaexpats.com/guides/getting-married/)).

- Witnesses must be Orthodox, a man and a woman who are not married to each other, and Georgian Orthodox churches do not hold weddings on Wednesdays and Fridays ([Tbili Weddings](https://tbiliweddings.com/venchanie-eng)). An unbaptised partner can be baptised first ([Shu Wedding](https://shuwedd.com/blog/getting-married-in-a-church-in-georgiagetting-married-in-a-church-in-georgia/)).
- Bring baptism certificates, cross necklaces and two baptised witnesses. The bride wears a dress to the knee or longer, shoulders covered, and a head covering.
- Agencies charge from [$250 (Lotus)](https://lotus-wedding.com/prices/church-wedding/) to organise it, the donation included. The donation to the church is not a fixed price: the amount is yours to decide ([TourismCenter.ge](https://tourismcenter.ge/en/wedding/church-wedding/)).

## Photos and drones: what are the rules?

Any drone of 250 g or more must be registered, with its operator, on [uas.gov.ge](https://uas.gov.ge/EN) with the Civil Aviation Agency, and the pilot passes an online test; registration is free ([GCAA](https://gcaa.ge/en/agency-launches-online-platform-for-registration-of-unmanned-aircraft-and-drone-operators)). In the open category a drone keeps a safe distance from people and is never flown over an assembly of people, so plan drone shots of the couple and the landscape, not over your seated guests.

- Inside national parks and other protected areas, commercial photo and video shoots, drones included, need a filming permit from the [Agency of Protected Areas](https://www.apa.ge/en/media/News/new-rules-and-fees-for-photo-and-video-filming-in-georgias-protected-areas-have-been-introduced.page).
- Video: an entry video package in Batumi and Adjara costs 650-1,470 GEL. Our partner videographer at Glamping Tago charges 650 to 2,000 USD with drone filming included, 650 USD for 5 hours and a clip of up to 3 minutes.
- Kazbek hides for whole days at a time, and mornings are clearer than afternoons as cloud builds over the Caucasus, so stay at least one night in Stepantsminda and shoot at sunrise ([The Georgian Guide](https://thegeorgianguide.com/guides/photography-guide/)).

## Step by step: what to book, in what order

1. **6 to 12 months ahead:** book the venue if you want a June to September weekend. High-season dates at Glamping Tago go that early, as our [organiser page](https://glampingtago.ge/weddings/organizer-info) says.
2. **2 to 3 months ahead:** book the planner or agency, the photographer and hair and make-up. A small wedding needs about 2 months of planning ([Shu Wedding](https://shuwedd.com/price/shu-elopement-wedding/)); a couple-only registration can be arranged in days.
3. **Before you commit:** check how your home country recognises the marriage and whether it wants an apostille. The UK publishes recognition letters by country, £50 for a stamped copy ([GOV.UK](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/recognition-of-foreign-marriage-and-civil-partnership-letters)). Russia and the other Minsk Convention states need no apostille, only a notarised translation ([MyBaraholka](https://mybaraholka.com/georgia/guides/registratsiya-braka-v-gruzii)).
4. **If you were married before:** apostille the divorce or death certificate at home and get the notarised Georgian translation.
5. **2 weeks ahead:** have the agency file the registrar application with your power of attorney, or plan to file in person at least 3 days before the date.
6. **Before the flight:** buy the 30,000 GEL health and accident insurance.
7. **2 to 3 days before:** arrive, buy a Georgian SIM, meet the planner, walk the ceremony spot. Our couples usually arrive 2 to 3 days early.
8. **After the wedding:** order the apostille and translation. PSDA translates the certificate for 30 GEL a page and apostilles its own translation.

## What do couples get wrong?

> **Watch out:** the free counter registration is a weekday service. A Saturday registration means a 75 GEL ceremony at the Tbilisi Central hall, a Wedding House (225 GEL, none in Adjara) or a registrar at your venue (255 GEL), booked ahead.

> **Watch out:** "Georgia" in a venue list can mean the US state. A Georgian venue has a +995 phone number and an address in Georgia (the country).

> **Watch out:** the old Batumi wedding palace at the entrance to the boulevard no longer exists, and its replacement is not built yet. Guides still quoting it are out of date.

> **Tip:** the name on every document must match your passport letter for letter. Recent reviews of the Batumi hall describe a second visit to fix staff mistakes in a name, so check the spelling before you sign, and come early in the morning when the hall is quieter.

> **Tip:** a registry ceremony is 15 to 30 minutes in Georgian. Plan the vows, the rings and the music as your own ceremony around it, and give the registrar the legal part.

> **Good to know:** agency prices are per couple and in US dollars, and state fees are often extra. Ask what the package includes: witnesses, translations, apostille and the 255 GEL registrar.

## An elopement or micro wedding weekend at Glamping Tago

We host one wedding at a time in the mountains of Adjara, made for weddings of about 30 guests and retreats of up to 30 people: you book the whole camp, everyone sleeps on site on the ridge, and the registrar comes up to the meadow for the 255 GEL state fee. We are Jonas and Lisa, a Belgian couple who fell in love with Georgia and opened Glamping Tago in 2021.

Our recent weddings were small: 17 to 38 guests in 2025 and 2026. Couples come 2 to 3 days early, hold a welcome dinner, get married on the meadow, shoot their portraits at golden hour on the ridge and dance in the yurt after midnight.

Venue only comes with our free vendor guide, and you or your own planner book the vendors; our partner planner can plan it for their own fee; or we coordinate everything for a fixed 2,000 GEL.

- **Guests:** About 30; recent weddings 17 to 38
- **Beds on site:** 33 in 12 Lotus Belle tents and a dormitory dome
- **Whole camp from:** 3,258 GEL a night (April), 5,041 GEL (June, September), food extra
- **Registrar on site:** 255 GEL state fee
- **Drive from Batumi:** About 2 hours, 92 km; 4x4 transfer 265 GEL per car
- **Group transfer:** 15-seat minibus from Batumi, 410 GEL
- **Wedding season:** April to the end of October

## FAQ

**Can two foreigners elope in Georgia (the country)?**

Yes. Two foreign citizens can marry in Georgia with no residency requirement and no waiting period in the law. You need your passports, proof of legal entry and two adult witnesses, and the registration at a Public Service Hall is free on weekdays.

**How much does an elopement in Georgia cost in 2026?**

Doing it yourselves costs under 500 GEL in state fees and translations: free registration, 75 to 255 GEL for a ceremony, about 40 GEL per passport translation and 30 to 150 GEL for the apostille. Agency packages start at about $850 for a wedding for two, a turnkey outdoor registration costs $990 to $1,845, and mountain elopement packages $1,800 to $3,355.

**Can a registrar marry us outdoors in the mountains?**

Yes. A registrar comes to almost any venue in Georgia for 255 GEL, and the marriage is legally binding on the spot. In the April to October season, file at least 3 days ahead in person, or about 2 weeks ahead if an agency files for you. The address is fixed in the application, so plan the rain option at the same venue.

**Can we get married on a Saturday?**

Yes, but not with the free counter registration, which is a weekday service. On Saturday or Sunday you pay for a ceremony: 75 GEL at the Tbilisi Central Public Service Hall, 225 GEL at a Wedding House (Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Sighnaghi or Rustavi) or 255 GEL for a registrar at your venue, applied for at least a day ahead. In Adjara, with no Wedding House, the registrar at your venue is the weekend option.

**What are the best elopement photo spots in the Adjara mountains?**

On the road from Batumi to Glamping Tago: Makhuntseti waterfall and the Queen Tamar arch bridge (32.7 km from Batumi), and the Dandalo and quieter Purtio arch bridges, which add only a few km to the drive. Higher up, Green Lake at 2,058 m and the Goderdzi pass meadows make a morning of their own, and Khikhani Fortress at 2,236 m suits couples who hike and carry passports for the border checkpoint.

**Where can we elope in Georgia with 20 guests and have the venue to ourselves?**

Glamping Tago in the mountains of Adjara books the whole camp to one wedding, made for weddings of about 30 guests, with 33 beds on site so everyone sleeps at the camp. Bigger weddings of up to about 100 guests are possible using the village guesthouses. Eco House Merisi, also in Adjara, offers a full hotel buyout for up to 60. Most other wedding hotels share the grounds with other guests.

**Is a church wedding in Georgia legally valid?**

No. A religious ceremony has no legal effect on its own, so you register civilly first. Both partners must be baptised Orthodox, and the witnesses must share the faith.

**Is the Georgian marriage certificate recognised at home?**

In most countries yes, with an apostille, which costs 30 GEL on the 8th working day or 150 GEL the same day. Russia and the other Minsk Convention states accept it with a notarised translation and no apostille.

**How do our guests get to Glamping Tago from Batumi?**

A private 4x4 from Batumi takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and costs 265 GEL a car. The marshrutka from Batumi bus station to Khulo runs every 30 minutes for about 10 GEL, then a 4x4 taxi takes guests up the last 8.7 km for 75 GEL a car. For a group, our 15-seat minibus costs 410 GEL from Batumi and takes the easier Skhalta valley road.

**What happens if it rains on the wedding day?**

The registration address is fixed in the application, so the covered option has to be at the same venue. At Glamping Tago the ceremony moves under the 150 m² event tent on its deck, and the party goes into the yurt after midnight. May has the most rain days of the season at the camp, about 16.

---
Source: https://glampingtago.ge/blog/elopement-in-georgia
Glamping Tago, Village Tago, Khulo, Adjara (Georgia) · hello@glampingtago.ge · WhatsApp +995 555 56 24 83