Church wedding

A Protestant wedding ceremony places the marriage of two people under God's protection and blessing. It is celebrated in a church service in which the spouses promise each other before God and the congregation that they will continue their life together.

For many, it is considered the “most beautiful” day of their lives. And many want to complement the formal act at the registry office with a festive church service that celebrates their love and makes God's blessing tangible. This makes the wedding service possibly the most personal service in life.

In Germany, a church wedding requires a civil marriage. In Berlin Cathedral, with its special atmosphere, all couples can celebrate their church wedding if at least one partner belongs to the Protestant church. The wedding ceremony then takes place either in the large sermon church or in the more intimate baptismal and wedding church. 

You can arrange appointments via our church office.

This is the frame for your wedding ceremony:

Dates
Weddings usually take place on Fridays at 1.30 p.m., Saturdays at 10.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. and last around 40 minutes. Parishioners are married by the cathedral preachers. Couples from out of town are requested to ask their local priest to perform the ceremony in Berlin Cathedral.

Costs
A wedding ceremony in the preaching church costs 700 euros, in the baptismal and wedding church 400 euros. This amount only covers a small part of our costs. 

Music
Either our cathedral organist or one of the assistant organists at Berlin Cathedral will play at your wedding ceremony. With their experience and specially selected literature, they can make the organs at the cathedral sound their best. We will send you a repertoire list as soon as it is clear which of the organists will play your wedding ceremony. You can select pieces of music from this list.

You are welcome to include singers and instrumental soloists in the ceremony. Please contact the officiant who is officiating at your wedding regarding the choice of music.

Film and photo shoots
In consultation with your officiant, photography and filming is permitted during the wedding ceremony. Please discuss the requirements and restrictions during the wedding ceremony.

Celebration and follow-up reception
If you would also like to hold your reception in the Berlin Cathedral after the wedding ceremony, we will be happy to make you an offer for our banqueting halls. Please contact the events office either by telephone on +49 30 20269 164 or by email at sylvia.rupnow@berlinerdom.de.

Due to the touristic visit, receptions under the arcades and on the green areas in front of the cathedral are unfortunately not possible.