Heiraten in Munich – Exclusive Tips from Wedding Planner Mariella Freystedt

Munich is more than just a city – it is a backdrop, character, and charm all at once. For couples who want to say their vows here, the Bavarian metropolis offers a unique blend of urban style, traditional elegance, and natural beauty.

In this journal, we dive into the most beautiful facets of getting married in Munich: with inspirations, tips, and personal recommendations from wedding planner Mariella Freystedt, founder of Weddings by Mariella.

Whether a modern city wedding, an elegant celebration in the surrounding area, or stylish details with personality – here you will find ideas for a wedding as special as your story.

For our wedding journal Getting Married in Munich, we spoke with Mariella – founder of the wedding planning agency Weddings by Mariella. Mariella is a trained wedding planner and designer based in Munich, creating exclusive, stylish weddings in southern Germany and Austria.

Her weddings are characterized by timeless elegance, loving details, and perfect organization – always with a keen sense for the couple’s wishes. Her philosophy: Extraordinary weddings don’t have to take place abroad. With a passion for individual design, a strong network, and clear planning, she creates unforgettable experiences right on your doorstep.

In the interview, Mariella reveals what makes Munich such a special wedding city, which venues she recommends, what really matters in planning – and how to create a celebration that is not only beautiful, but also truly unforgettable.

Mariella: Those who get married in Munich and the surrounding area benefit from a wide selection of different venues – from romantic castles, to historic manor houses, stylish orangeries, to exclusive city weddings above the rooftops of Munich. Listing all my favorites would go beyond the scope, but I especially like: The Fährhütte14 with its beautiful view directly on Lake Tegernsee, Schloss Dachau with a unique setting for a free wedding ceremony in the baroque foyer, the Hofgut Sickertshofen, which impresses with monastic history and modern charm, the Palmenhaus located in the historic Nymphenburg palace grounds, or urban on the rooftop of the Upside East.

Mariella: In and around Munich, there are so many wonderful wedding service providers who do amazing work. You can find dreamy and ultra-modern floristry at somebosque or Classy Flowers Munich. No longer a secret tip, but always a good choice for decoration in the area is myprettywedding. I can also highly recommend the Event Designer for furniture and decoration in Munich. Beautiful stationery is designed by Papierromantik. A photo and video team with incredible passion from Munich is Veo-Media. A personal insider tip: Dreamy, romantic handmade bridal accessories from the region are crafted by belfioreaccessories.

Mariella: Timeless and unique dresses are tailor-made for bridal couples at Amelie Gold Couture. For internationally renowned labels, I recommend brides Belén Bridal. Those looking for second-hand wedding dresses as well as modern dresses from smaller designers will find what they need at Nuovosì. A large selection of exclusive designer wedding dresses as well as stunning evening wear for bridesmaids can be found at Ma‘nova.

Mariella: By consciously reflecting at the beginning on what really matters to them: What mood should the day have? Which values do they share? Instead of getting lost in Pinterest details, it helps to define 3–5 core terms together, such as "romantic, natural, relaxed" or "modern, urban, exciting." These serve as a guide for all further decisions, from the location to the color scheme to the music.

Especially in Munich, there are many possibilities: Those who feel at home in nature can, for example, celebrate at an estate like Sickertshofen. Couples with an urban style will find the right setting in rooftops, lofts, or restaurants. It is important to make decisions with the overall picture in mind, as this keeps the wedding coherent. By choosing the location, couples lay the foundation for the style and atmosphere of their wedding, so this should be particularly well considered.

Mariella: Currently, weddings are strongly influenced by destination weddings, among others, from Italy. Couples desire experiences – often lasting several days – that go beyond a standard wedding celebration, creating an exciting atmosphere and highlights that their guests will remember.

This can be achieved through very personal guest gifts, an extraordinary seating plan, live performers, signature cocktails, or creative alternatives to the wedding cake.

At the same time, aspects such as high-quality catering with a classic 4-course menu, timeless floral arrangements of roses, ranunculus, or hydrangeas, and elegant color schemes in neutral tones like white, cream, beige, and delicate accent colors in green, blue, and rose remain perpetually beautiful and elegant.