Getting Married in Austria

Marriage is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Therefore, it should be made as memorable and romantic as possible. Getting married in Austria offers you an ample opportunity to make your wedding a moment to be cherished forever. Mesmerizing natural sheer natural beauty along with historically rich cities makes Austria a stunning location for a wedding. In Austria, you have option of getting married in winters against the backdrop of snow or a stylish and classical wedding in some of the most beautiful and romantic castles in Austria.

Having opted to get married in Austria, you should remember that a civil ceremony is the only legally recognized marriage ceremony in Austria. It is still possible to have a religious wedding ceremony in Austria however this must take place after your civil ceremony. The wedding ceremony will be conducted in German and you will be issued with an international marriage certificate.

Civil ceremony
Civil wedding ceremonies are an extremely popular choice for couples getting married in Austria and are easier to arrange than religious wedding ceremonies. Civil ceremonies are performed by officials of the Vital Statistics Office (Standesamt) and there are some very beautiful official locations in which your ceremony can take place.

A civil wedding ceremony usually takes up to 30 minutes and may be personalized with your own vows and readings. The ceremony will be conducted in German and translated into English by an official interpreter.

Religious ceremony
The religious official performing your ceremony must be given your marriage certificate as proof that your civil ceremony has taken place before they can conduct your ceremony. Many couples choose to have their civil ceremony the day before their religious ceremony or have their civil ceremony in their country of residence prior to arriving in Austria.

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