Why civil ceremony in Munich
A civil ceremony photographer in Munich is often booked by couples who split the wedding in two: the legal ceremony with close family first, the celebration later, sometimes abroad. International couples living in the city do this especially often. Three hours covers that registry appointment properly. What may be photographed inside the room is decided by the registry office itself, so we ask in writing well before the date. The local question is what happens afterwards. Forty-five minutes of portraits need somewhere close and free of permit requirements, which rules out the palace courtyards and points instead to a park or the riverbank, depending on where your ceremony takes place.
Registry appointments are commonly on weekday mornings, and summer Fridays fill early, so get in touch once your slot is reserved. A July morning means harsh light, but tree-lined park paths soften it. By October the light is gentle even at midday. If your date falls during the Oktoberfest fortnight, we allow extra time for any movement through the centre, where traffic and public transport are both under strain.
How the session runs
We arrive before you and photograph the guests gathering. Inside the ceremony room we work to the terms the registry office has confirmed, usually from one fixed position and without flash. The rings, the signing and the congratulations follow, then a group photograph of everyone outside the building. For the 45 minutes of portraits we walk or take a short ride to somewhere quiet, such as a park or the Isar. A gallery of 150 edited photographs follows within a week.
What’s included
- 150 edited photographs
- The ceremony, the rings and the signing
- A group photograph of everyone present
- Forty-five minutes of couple portraits nearby afterwards
- Gallery within a week
