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Welcome to the Switzerland Civil Marriage Ceremony Guide

A civil marriage ceremony in Switzerland is a simple affair. A few formalities need to be completed before the ceremony: "Ehevorbereitung" or marriage preparation and the "I do" (Eheversprechen) of the couple in the presence of two witnesses and the officiant. Not even a signature would legally be required (although it is always done). An event which takes just a few minutes.

Why more importance is attached to a civil ceremony is described in this website. You'll find information about the ceremony, answers to frequently-asked questions, where you can get married, criteria to choose the locale, the order of a civil and a church wedding, the formalities and links to official websites.

Pictures of ceremony locales will be published continually.

For official or legal questions please contact the local civil registrar office directly. If you have specific questions to this website or would like to offer suggestions or tips, please comment directly in each article or use the email address indicated at the bottom of this page.