Plate
CHF 250
Hotel Avg
CHF 307
Best Month
August
Airport Dist.
10km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to CHF from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in ZurichComplete guide for your wedding in Zurich
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Zurich, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Urban sophistication and alpine lakes under Swiss excellence. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 8.5/10 in romanticism, Zurich offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Zurich has excellent leisure infrastructure (7.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Zurich
Main advantages
- Impeccable organization and millimeter punctuality of all local suppliers.
- Spectacular landscapes combining vibrant city life with the waters of Lake Zurich.
- Excellent global connectivity through its international airport.
Points to keep in mind
- Extremely high costs (the average wedding plate and open bar are the most expensive in Europe).
- Urban acoustic regulations require lowering the party volume from 22:00 on terraces.
The style in Zurich
Dominant Style
Modern Alpine Luxury
Local Tradition
Offering a fountain of handmade Swiss fine chocolates and transfers of the bride and groom in classic Riva wooden speedboats
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Zurich
The Dolder Grand
A legendary palace hotel high on the hill with views of the city and the Alps.
Baur au Lac
The epitome of classic luxury set in its own private park right by the lake.
Romantik Seehotel Sonne
Historic lakeside hotel in Küsnacht with traditional charm.
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 Zurich
Precio medio: ~320€/noche
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Comparamos precios en +100 webs de reservas
Vuelos a Zurich
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Comparamos +700 aerolineas en tiempo real
Que hacer en Zurich
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 Zurich cost?
The average plate is around 260€. A wedding for 100 guests in Zurich typically exceeds 70,000€ due to high labor costs.
What is the best month to get married in Zurich?
August offers the warmest and most stable weather, perfect for outdoor ceremonies and boat rides on the lake.
Can foreigners legally marry in Switzerland?
Yes, but the procedures at the Swiss registry office (Zivilstandsamt) are rigorous and require translations into German, French, or Italian.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to CHF from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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