Plate
CHF 307
Hotel Avg
CHF 432
Best Month
February
Airport Dist.
200km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to CHF from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in St. MoritzComplete guide for your wedding in St. Moritz
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in St. Moritz, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Legendary winter glamour and alpine exclusivity in the Engadin Valley. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.5/10 in romanticism, St. Moritz offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, St. Moritz has excellent leisure infrastructure (8/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in St. Moritz
Main advantages
- Unparalleled prestige and snowy landscapes of absolute photographic majesty.
- World-class hotel and gastronomy service quality ranked among the best.
Points to keep in mind
- Astronomical costs limiting the destination to very high budgets.
- Considerable distance to Zurich International Airport (3 hours by train or car).
The style in St. Moritz
Dominant Style
Alpine Luxury
Local Tradition
Horse-drawn sleigh ride across frozen lakes and champagne toast on terraces at 3,000 meters
Weather month by month
Top Venues in St. Moritz
Badrutt's Palace Hotel
The ultimate symbol of St. Moritz. Unrivaled historic luxury with iconic ballrooms.
Carlton Hotel St. Moritz
Refined suite-only luxury with spectacular views of the frozen lake of St. Moritz.
El Paradiso
Exclusive mountain club ideal for wedding cocktails and lunches outdoor on the snow.
Wedding traditions in Switzerland
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Apéro
Welcome reception with drinks and finger food immediately following the ceremony.
Cutting the Log
The couple cuts a log together with a two-person saw to demonstrate their teamwork.
Legal requirements to marry in Switzerland
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Civil Registry Office (Zivilstandsamt)
Minimum notice
30 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Submit the application for marriage preparation at the local civil registry office.
- Verification of the couple's civil status and eligibility.
- Official authorization to proceed (valid for 3 months).
- Civil ceremony held in the official registry office hall.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Switzerland- Apostilled and translated certificate of civil status.
- Recent birth certificate (under 6 months) translated and apostilled.
- Valid residence permit or passport.
How to get there from Switzerland
Main airports
Rail
CFF / SBB / FFS
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · Geneva · Zurich · Milan
Typical vendors in Switzerland
What Swiss couples ask most
Alojamiento para tu boda en St. Moritz
Precio medio: ~450€/noche
Los mejores hoteles para invitados y novios. Compara precios en Booking, Expedia, Agoda y más en una sola búsqueda.
Comparamos precios en +100 webs de reservas
Vuelos a St. Moritz
Encuentra los mejores vuelos comparando cientos de aerolineas y agencias. Alertas de precio incluidas para que reserves en el mejor momento.
Comparamos +700 aerolineas en tiempo real
Que hacer en St. Moritz
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding in St. Moritz cost?
The average menu starts at €320. A luxury wedding in St. Moritz for 100 guests easily exceeds €90,000.
What is the best time for an alpine wedding?
February is the star month for winter weddings due to guaranteed powder snow. For summer weddings, August is idyllic.
How do guests travel to St. Moritz?
Guests typically take the scenic Glacier Express train from Zurich or hire high-end private car transfers.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to CHF from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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