Drop in-wedding
On June 10th we invite you to get married at one of Stockholm's most beautiful summer locations! All you need to do is bring your IDs, a Certificate of No Impediment, and we’ll do the rest!
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FAQ
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Can you book an appointment for your wedding?
Unfortunately, you cannot book a fixed time for your wedding, it is drop-in that applies.
How long the wait will be depends on how many copules that wants to get married. While you wait, there are a variety of activities you can indulge in!
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Can you choose a wedding officiant?
No. The wedding is officiated by the officiant who is free when it’s you turn to be wed.
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We have our children with us. Can they enter Skansen with us?
Accompanying children up to the age of 15 can enter Skansen with you and then pay the standard entrance fee.
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We have many guests with us, will everyone be able to see and hear the wedding?
There is room for wedding guests between the wedding tents, but if you are a large group it can get a little crowded and difficult to see and hear. Groups of up to about 20 people work best around the tents.
If there wedding party is more than 20, it is good that you register at the information stand on site when you arrive. Then we can make sure that you end up in one of the tents with the most space, that accommodates larger groups.
It is possible that there may be a slightly longer waiting time if you are part of a large group.
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Should you bring ID?
Yes.
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What happens if you miss your time slot?
Upon arrival you will receive a number slip in the entrance and an approximate time (of 1-2 hours) for your wedding. At the party venue, the numbers are then called out in groups (“Now it’s time for numbers 20-30”) and the bride(s) and groom(s) must then stand in line together with the others in the same group.
If you miss your time within the group, just stand last in the group queue. If you miss your group, you can jump into the following group. You won’t end up at the very back of the long queue, but it may take some extra time.
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Can we bring our own witnesses?
Yes, you can. Inform the wedding officiant who they are directly on site in the wedding tent.
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How does the singing tent work?
There is a list to choose songs from in the song tent. You don’t need to tell us in advance which song you want.
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Can you change into wedding attire?
Yes, at Tingsvallen there is a tent with mirrors for changing. Fabric sheets are hung between the changing places so you can change in privacy.
Unfortunately, there is no possibility of storage, all belongings must be taken out from the tent.
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Can we borrow chairs for those having trouble standing?
Yes, at each wedding venue there are two folding chairs to borrow during the wedding ceremony. However, these can not be moved to another location. On Bollnäst Square and around Skansen there are plenty of benches to sit on.
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Can you get the marriage ceremony and marriage certificate in another language?
Yes, the marriage certificate can be obtained in English and Finnish. The languages in which the ceremony can be performed can be found in the information above.
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How and when is the marriage registered and is the marriage certificate a legal document we can use?
When the wedding is completed, the wedding officiant fills out the paper which is then sent to the Swedish Tax Agency, who then registers the wedding in the civil registry. In the summer when there are many weddings, registration can sometimes take several weeks.
When the marriage is registered you can order a family certificate yourself on the Tax Agency’s website, which is the legal document that shows that you are married. The document is sent home to your registered address and can also be ordered in English.
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We want to renew our vows, do we need to bring anything with us?
No, not really, since you are already married. If you want, you can bring the marriage certificate or a copy of it, but it is not necessary.
When you arrive at the wedding entrance, you announce that you want to renew your vows.
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More questions? Contact Us!
Contact us if you didn’t find the answer to your question, on info@skansen.se
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