Wedding traditions of Zurich
Swiss weddings are tidy and on time, with a civil registry marriage and a long meal.
In Switzerland a civil marriage is required, and a religious one is optional. Zurich couples marry in the Zivilstandsamt, often in a chosen venue, and a lakeside celebration or a mountain wedding is common.
A wedding here
The civil ceremony is held first, followed by a church service or a blessing. The guests may share a meal of Zuger Kirschtorte, raclette or fondue.
Alpine touches
In the mountains weddings may begin with alphorn players and cowbells. Swiss yodellers and accordionists perform in some villages.
Wedding customs of Zurich
Also part of it, and being written: Alphorn (A long horn played at weddings.), Raclette (A melted cheese dish.), Fondue (A shared pot of cheese.).
A wedding trail idea for Zurich
- Fraumunster A church with a long history of weddings.
- Lake Zurich shore Pavilions and gardens for ceremonies.
- Uetliberg A hilltop used for outdoor weddings.
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.
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