In addition to experiencing the breathtaking Swiss landscapes with your beloved, you might consider to hold a civil marriage ceremony in Switzerland to formalize your union legally. Choose to Elope legally by signing your marriage certificate in Switzerland
Swiss law facilitates the process for international couples to obtain a legal civil marriage license that is recognized in their home country. Formal preparations can commence as early as six months prior to your desired wedding date. However, please note that the documents typically require a minimum of three months to be processed.
With our established connections at the local government civil office, we can assist in securing an available date, venue, and time for your civil marriage ceremony in Switzerland.

It’s important to note that no wedding planner can handle the paperwork on your behalf. Similar to applying for a passport, you must personally visit your nearest Swiss consulate to file the necessary documents.
Rest assured, we will provide you with the guidance and direction needed to obtain your legal civil marriage license, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free process.




The historical Interlaken monastery. One of the venues to hold your civil marriage ceremony in Switzerland
Requirements to hold your civil marriage ceremony in Switzerland
- Valid Passports
- Birth certificates dated no older than 6 months to the wedding date
- Personal visit to the Swiss General Consulate in your home country.
- For the civil marriage ceremony 2 legal witnesses are required. We will happily carry out this role if you wish.
- A government officiate will conduct the service of about 15 minutes in English or German.
- Of course the Civil Marriage can be combined with any of our services, for example a romantic outdoors symbolic ceremony to exchange your vows & rings, a scenic helicopter flight, a professional photo shooting at some beautiful locations.

Civil Elopement : Obtain your legal binding Marriage certificate & Professional Photography
Would you like to receive your legally binding marriage license and then exchange your personal vows and rings in midst the stunning nature of the Swiss Alps? Then this is just for you.
Receive your legally binding marriage license at the civil office in Interlaken, which used to be an authentic Augustinian monastery and is still recognizable as such. We will set your date & time,
take care of your payments prior to your arrival in Switzerland and if you wish. We will provide 2 legal necessary witnesses.
After you are officially husband and wife, we take you for a tour of our stunning region and find a place, where you can exchange your vows and rings. The license is not included, since this is set by our government officials and the total price will be presented to you only after all documents are processed circa CHF 500.00, plus costs at your own embassy,
Our professional photographer/ hostess / planner : We will pick you up from your accommodation in the Interlaken region via our Mercedes Viano, and travel to the Civil marriage and thereafter escort you to either a mountain or lakeside location for additional photography before returning. You receive a diversity of images sharing the story of your dayPhotography Presentation: – You will receive all professionally retouched images in the highest possible JPG resolution. Easily download your images (approx. 250 – 300).
You receive a pdf slideshow with the highlights of your day to share with your family and friends. Together we will discover a variety of beautiful locations to create a diverse portfolio of your once-in-a-lifetime day in Switzerland. While preserving every moment of this experience for you photographically throughout your once-in-a-lifetime day in Switzerland.
Switzerland Wedding Company planning and organization time up to 5 hours.
Receive a beautiful seasonal bridal bouquet and a groom boutonniere.
Contact us for the current pricingAllow approximately 3 1 /2 hours. You may request additional photography time to reach even further destinations.



Client Review
We were fortunate to have Cindy and Lukas not only as our exceptional wedding photographers but also as our incredible wedding planners. Their dual expertise made our Switzerland wedding more than we ever imagined. Guests hailed it as the best wedding they had ever attended. Despite living in different countries, Cindy effortlessly connected with us, understanding our wishes and expectations through regular emails and phone calls. Their photography exceeded every expectation, creating personalized photographs capturing our personalities and precious moments like a friend would. Professional yet relaxed, humorous shots immortalized our memories. We are forever grateful to our fabulous wedding planner and photographer extraordinaire. Thank you, Sam & Craig.
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If you are considering holding your civil marriage ceremony in Switzerland….
then contact us today for a free orientation call !
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