Official exit registration

Never set foot in the registry office! How to avoid a boring marriage ceremony. So, you, two loving hearts, decided to unite and create a new unit of society and enthusiastically went to the registry office to submit an application. And if you are “lucky” to accidentally get there on a Friday or Saturday (these are the days when wedding ceremonies take place in the registry office), then you will see what a solemn wedding ceremony looks like. The registry office, as it turns out, is now feared not only by men, but also by their brides - after all, there is a Mendelssohn march, a registrar who resembles a head teacher, and the terrible word “getting married.” Crowding, noise, bustle, and the next couple is threatening to step on your heels - schedule, time, quickly, quickly. If you can’t park, there are two wedding processions before (one couple leaves, the other is preparing to enter), two after, the crowd is taking pictures on the porch, and you can’t get through, everyone is jostling - guests, brides, onlookers and beggars... And you just don’t have time to think about the “advice” yes love,” they remind you about the regulations for the wedding procedure approved by the administration, so hurry up. And you really want a ceremony in a romantic place, under the shade of an arch of flowers and surrounded by guests in tuxedos and hats. For newlyweds who are not ready to give up the dream of a wedding “like in the movies,” there are two options: unofficial (link to article) and official on-site marriage registration.

HOW TO ORGANIZE

To apply for on-site registration, you need to do the following: - Select the site you are interested in (only from those listed below; in other places, marriage registration will be symbolic); — Call the appropriate registry office to which this site is attached (described below) and find out the date of filing the application for the day you are interested in. — Come to the registry office on the appointed day and time to submit an application with all the necessary documents.

WHERE IS IT HELD?

State registration of marriage on historical sites in Moscow

In accordance with the order of the Moscow Government dated October 9, 2006 No. 2036-RP “On the organization of activities for state registration of marriage in a solemn ceremony,” you can register your marriage not only in the registry office departments or wedding palaces, but also on the territory of cultural and historical sites of the city Moscow.

Currently, on-site marriage registration is carried out in the following institutions:

• Museum-apartment of A.S. Pushkin on Arbat • Moscow State Art Gallery of People's Artist of the USSR Ilya Glazunov • Vlakhernskoe-Kuzminki Estate (on the territory of the Horse Yard) • Kuskovo Estate (White Hall of the Italian House) • State Historical-Architectural, Art and Landscape Museum-Reserve " Tsaritsyno" • Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. (on Poklonnaya Hill) • Palace N.A. Durasov in the Lyublino estate (Moscow State United Art Historical-Architectural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve) • Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve • Petrovsky Travel Palace • Danilovskaya Hotel

FLAWS

— The registry offices regulate the number of guests and their behavior, and also strictly determine the day of the celebration — the price is from 25,000 to 51,000 — additional expenses: for example, in the park there is an entrance fee for each guest + the purchase of permission for photo and video shooting.

ADVANTAGES

- certainly fabulously beautiful - each couple is allocated 60 minutes (instead of the standard 20) - in addition to the classic “Yes!”, the bride and groom can prepare vows to each other in advance. — the cost of all ceremonies includes marriage registration, registration, musical accompaniment, photos and videos, shooting in interiors — some venues (link to venues) offer a buffet, a gala meeting of the newlyweds, carriage rides, planting roses in the museum courtyard.

Museum-apartment of A.S. Pushkin on Arbat

Address - st. Arbat, 53

Registration schedule : 2 times a year – in mid-February and on City Day.

The cost of basic services is 25,000 (The standard package of services includes: hall rental, marriage registration, musical accompaniment, photo and video shooting, buffet)

The Moscow Civil Registry Office to which the application for marriage is submitted is the Khamovnichesky Civil Registry Office Department

In 1831, when Pushkin decided to marry Natalya Goncharova, he rented an apartment on the second floor of a two-story house on Arbat, owned by the family of the provincial secretary Khitrov. He didn’t even think that several centuries later lavish wedding ceremonies would be held in this house in costumes from the poet’s era, and he didn’t expect that there would be many connoisseurs of his talent who would want to get married in this apartment filled with the light of Russian poetry.

Additional services: Buffet (in the open courtyard of the museum) Tour of the museum

Moscow State Art Gallery

People's Artist of the USSR Ilya Glazunov

Address - st. Volkhonka, 13

Registration schedule - Throughout the year, once a month on Fridays (by agreement with the gallery)

The cost of basic services is 25,000 (The standard package of services includes: a marriage registration ceremony, a short tour of the museum halls, photo and video shooting, musical accompaniment (violin quartet))

The Moscow Civil Registry Office to which the application for marriage is submitted is the Khamovnichesky Civil Registry Office Department

The Picture Gallery is famous for its unique paintings, Empire style interiors, high grand staircases and the spirit of Moscow’s historical past. Here we are always happy to put our halls at the disposal of newlyweds who want to officially register their marriage within the walls of the gallery. The ceremonial registration takes place on the ground floor in the main hall. During the ceremony, the museum complex is closed, which allows you to create an atmosphere of intimacy and real home comfort in the very center of Moscow.

Additional services: Buffet for 50 people. Buffet hall on the 4th floor for up to 70 people.

Estate "Vlahernskoye-Kuzminki"

(on the territory of the Horse Yard)

Address - Poplar Alley, 6

Registration schedule - From June to September on Fridays (by agreement with the museum)

Cost of basic services - 25.000

The body of the Moscow Civil Registry Office to which an application for marriage is submitted is the Ryazan Civil Registry Office. 150 years ago, contemporaries enthusiastically spoke of it as the “Russian Versailles,” paying tribute to the magnificent architecture, the unity of nature and art in the arrangement of the exquisite park, the splendor of the salons held here. evenings and holidays. Newlyweds have a unique opportunity to officially register their marriage on the territory of the estate of the princes Golitsyn. The ceremonial registration takes place in the arena hall of the Horse Yard. Recently, a wedding “Celebration Hall” was opened on the territory of the estate for newlyweds, the interiors and furnishings of which are made in the style of the 19th century. A well-groomed area with a fountain and a banquet with exquisite cuisine in such a palace, which has no analogues in its uniqueness, will make your wedding truly unique and memorable. On the territory of the estate there is the possibility of holding a wedding in the Church of the Blachernae Icon of the Mother of God. has also been developed : marriage registration, musical accompaniment of the ceremony, a ceremonial meeting of the newlyweds in the estate, carriage rides in the park, planting roses in the museum courtyard, photography in the museum interiors, a buffet reception. The ceremony takes place in the White Hall of the Manege. Time for the ceremony - 1 hour; Registration cost : 200 rubles (state fee); Renting a hall, renting a horse-drawn carriage for the bride and groom - 10,000 rubles; Application deadlines : maximum 2 months, minimum 1 month; Number of guests - up to 50 people; Musical trio, photography in museum interiors and videographer - 10,000 rubles (mandatory option);

A ceremonial meeting of the newlyweds in the estate by a lady in an ancient costume and congratulations to them in the style of the 19th century; Entertainment program: searching for a horseshoe “for good luck”, presenting a scroll; Riding in a carriage in the park; planting a rose in the museum courtyard; Festive banquet or buffet in the museum cafe; Excursion “The Nineteenth Century about Love...”.

Scenarios

As a rule, wedding agencies have ready-made ceremony scripts that they will immediately offer to the newlyweds. You can make adjustments to them, add or remove something you don’t like. You can also create your own script.

As a rule, the standard ceremony is carried out in several steps.

First you need to prepare the place for the celebration. The script largely depends on the design. The classic decoration for off-site registration is a wedding arch, rows for guests and tables for a buffet table.

Weddings of different styles will require different decorations. For example:

A seaside or Hawaiian wedding should take place on the deck of a ship or on the beach (although you can always use more imagination and create the right atmosphere even in a restaurant hall), guests can be asked to take off their shoes. The buffet will also need to be decorated in a suitable style - light seafood snacks and cocktails with umbrellas.
It is better to hold a wedding in the “lumberjack” style in the forest, offer guests a dress code in the form of plaid shirts, and make all the decor from wood.

The ceremony begins with the newlyweds walking to the wedding arch. Young children of relatives or friends can help here by throwing rice or flower petals along the way. Traditionally, the bride can be accompanied to the arch by her father or older brother.

The next stage is the pronouncement of marriage vows and the marriage itself. The text of the oaths and the words of the leader are approved in advance. You can leave them traditional for the classic scenario or come up with your own if you want originality. The host can be dressed in a regular formal suit, in a priest's attire, or even in a superhero outfit if the style of the wedding requires it.

After pronouncing the vows and concluding the union, guests are offered a buffet or invited to a banquet.

Estate Estate "Kuskovo"

(White Hall of the Italian House)

Address - st. Yunosti, 2

Registration schedule: Throughout the year, every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. From July to September - first three Fridays of the month

Cost of basic services - 29.000

The Moscow Civil Registry Office to which the application for marriage is submitted is the Perovsky Civil Registry Office department

Website - https://kuskovo.ru/svad_by_v_kuskovo/

The estate, built by order of the Sheremetyev counts in the 18th century, was intended for lavish receptions, hosting crowded theatrical celebrations and festivities. It has been perfectly preserved to this day. A wedding walk through the park, with its canals and statues of Russian and Italian masters, will give you an unforgettable experience and will remain in your memory and photographs for a lifetime. The unique interiors and majestic appearance of the palace and the splendor of the park create ideal conditions for a romantic celebration. Number of guests - 10-15 people (small hall); Photographer and videographer - 10,000 rubles (mandatory option); Time for the ceremony - up to 1 hour; A buffet (champagne, fruit) is possible, but only outside. Additional services:

buffet
photoshoot
musical accompaniment
horse rides
launching pigeons (2500 rub.)

State Museum-Reserve "Tsaritsyno"

Address - st. Dolskaya, 1

Registration schedule: Weekly throughout the year on Fridays and Saturdays. From June to September 4 days a week - Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, with the exception of the 4th Thursday of the month. Applications for marriage are accepted electronically on the Portal of state and municipal services of the city of Moscow. When submitting an application at the Tsaritsyn Civil Registry Office, both applicants must have photocopies of their passports (first and third pages)

Cost of basic services - 40,000 (The standard package includes: marriage registration ceremony, musical accompaniment, accompanist, photo and video shooting)

The Moscow registry office to which the application for marriage is submitted is the Tsaritsyn registry office department

Website - https://www.tsaritsyno.net/ru/wed/svadba

“Tsaritsyno” is one of the most beautiful corners of Moscow, which offers a unique opportunity to have a magnificent wedding. At the end of the 18th century, it was acquired by Empress Catherine II. By her order, a palace was to be erected here, surpassing Tsarskoye Selo in splendor, but the construction was not completed. For a long time, magnificent ruins and completed buildings, as well as a beautiful park and a system of ponds, became one of the favorite places for Muscovites to walk, turning into the capital's largest museum-reserve in the 20th century. It is not surprising that now, Tsaritsyno, which is being restored, is very popular among newlyweds, because the stunning, romantic atmosphere of the estate is perfect for such a celebration as a wedding. The ceremonial registration takes place at the Opera House. During this time, the mansion is at the complete disposal of the newlyweds and their guests. The ancient interiors of the Opera House will give your wedding additional charm and unique romance. Couples will be able to sign in the premises of the Opera House on Fridays and weekends. A non-standard congratulation is read out to the newlyweds here, and a short excursion into history is made, the ceremony is accompanied by a string quartet, everything takes place decorously, without fuss, in accordance with the leisurely century when the Empress’s residence was created - the wedding cortege spends at least an hour in the estate. It is clear that the historical situation obliges and makes special demands. For example, limousines, a favorite among wedding parties, do not fit into the historical paths of the estate, so the wedding procession will have to leave their long-tailed transport and march to the castle on foot or use the museum's car. The celebration hall is spacious, but not oversized, designed for 30 people. For on-site marriage registration, you will have to pay 10 thousand rubles to the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve. And it is unlikely that it will be possible to do without the so-called additional, but in fact, mandatory wedding services - a car from the estate gates to the opera house and back, an orchestra, the first glass of champagne, cinema and photo immortalization. In total, “per round” it will cost at least 23 thousand rubles. During this time, the mansion is at the complete disposal of the newlyweds and their guests. The ancient interiors of the Opera House will give your wedding additional charm, unique romance and will remain with you forever, captured in photographs and video. The ceremony is accompanied by solemn music performed by professional musicians dressed in 18th-century costumes. The standard package of services includes: Marriage registration Photography and video filming of the event Printing and production of materials Production of a DVD product Musical accompaniment of the event First glass of Champagne as a gift: 5 bottles of champagne for the guests of the newlyweds Additionally: Conducting a photo shoot in the interior of the Estate. In the Great Palace and the Bread House. Theatrical program for guests.

Cost of on-site registration

The only mandatory cost that is established by law relates to the payment of state fees.
It is 350 rubles. The receipt is valid for 3 years. All other costs relate to the official part. For example, when traveling to a cultural site in Moscow, the cost will vary from 20 to 40 thousand rubles.

Carrying out symbolic events is unlimited in terms of budget. A lot will depend on the specific company and their price list, as well as the number of services provided.

Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War

Address - st. Brothers Fonchenko, 10

Registration schedule - Throughout the year on Fridays and Saturdays (by agreement with the museum).

The cost of basic services is 34,000 (The standard package of services includes: hall rental, hall decoration, photo and video shooting, photos in a professional studio on Poklonnaya Gora, musical accompaniment, 25 glasses of champagne)

The Moscow Civil Registry Office to which the application for marriage is submitted is the Kutuzovsky Civil Registry Office department

Website - https://svadbaexclusive.com/

Once upon a time, Poklonnaya Hill was located far outside the city. From its top one could observe the panorama of the city. The newlyweds stopped here to look at Moscow and bow to it - hence the name Poklonnaya Gora. There was a custom of holding wedding celebrations at this place, which has survived to this day. Now official marriage registration can be carried out in the museum complex on Poklonnaya Gora. The spacious registration hall can accommodate up to 200 guests. The wedding hall has two entrances for the entrance and exit of the wedding couple, which eliminates the possibility of couples crossing. On the territory of the memorial complex there is an Orthodox church, a mosque and a synagogue. If desired, the newlyweds can undergo a wedding ceremony according to their religion. Advantages: Unique location - wedding on Poklonnaya Hill. Capacity up to 200 guests Separate entrance and exit (pairs do not intersect) On the territory of Poklonnaya Gora there is an Orthodox church, a mosque and a synagogue. If desired, the newlyweds can undergo a wedding ceremony according to their religion.

Standard package of services: Photography of the event Processing of photo and video materials to the finished product, including: installation work using computer graphics Printing and production of materials Work of scriptwriters, sound engineers and designers Production of a DVD product Musical accompaniment of the event Decoration of the halls

Guidance through the territory of the Federal State Institution "Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945" Preparation and presentation of presentation and information materials for the event, provision of information services. First glass of Champagne” – as a gift: 25 glasses of champagne for guests of the newlyweds

LET'S SUM UP

Think about who you want to see as a registrar. This could be a professional actor, presenter, or one of your friends who has artistic abilities.
Carefully choose a place for a wedding and in particular for an outdoor ceremony. It should not only be beautiful, but also have enough space to accommodate all the guests, place an arch and organize a buffet area.
Think over the concept of the entire wedding and choose an arch for the outdoor ceremony.
Plan the ceremony so that neither the vows nor the celebrant's speech are too long. Otherwise, guests will get bored. If you wish, you can add a little jokes and humor.
Take care of the buffet. There will be enough glasses of champagne and light snacks.
Don't forget about sound. If registration is planned on the street and there will be a lot of people, then your presenter will definitely need a microphone.

Palace N.A. Durasova in the Lyublino estate

(Moscow State United Art Historical-Architectural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve)

Address - st. Letnyaya, 1, bldg. 1

Registration schedule - Weekly throughout the year on Fridays and Saturdays

The cost of basic services is 34,300 (the standard package of services includes: a wedding ceremony, musical accompaniment during the ceremony, theatrical accompaniment, a festive buffet for 20 people, photo and video filming during your stay in the Palace)

The Moscow registry office to which the application for marriage is submitted is Wedding Palace No. 3

Website - https://mgomz.ru/posetitelyam/svadebnyie-meropriyatiya

Estate N.A. Durasova is a building lost among the greenery of Lublin Park. The interior decoration takes us back to the century before last. The central entrance to the estate house is located on the eastern side. A wide staircase leads to a gallery from where you can enter the spacious rooms. Various architectural ornaments, landscape paintings - all this gives the palace a cozy, calm atmosphere, which is ideal for weddings. Moreover, above the doors to the Marble Hall there is a painting “The Wedding of Cupid” - just a symbol of a successful marriage and a happy family life! Through the large half-mirror windows you can see the landscapes of the park, the rotunda gazebo, and a serene pond. Previously, the palace was a favorite place for entertainment and relaxation of the Moscow nobility - now this place can be for your wedding celebration. The wedding program is, first of all, a stylized wedding within the historical walls of the estate palace. The ceremonial registration takes place in the Summer House.

The façade and halls of the Palace are decorated with ancient symbols characteristic of the temple of Apollo the Sun God, patron of sciences, Art and Love. The historical estate of Lyublino is a specially protected protected area.

The advantage is that you don’t have to stand in line to submit an application on the required date. The maximum number of people inside is 30 people. Your photographer will be allowed in only with the photographer of the organizers (registry office)

COST - from 25,000 rubles, but Ceremony - 12,000 Theatrical performance - 18,000 (20 visitors) and 22,000 (30 visitors), if you refuse, your guests will not be allowed in, music - 12,000, horse-drawn carriage ride - 11,000, buffet - from 18,000 , pigeons - 2500, Buffet - 15,000 (for service) + 3,000 (for 10 people, 2 bottles of champagne and various snacks), you cannot refuse Photography and Video - 8,000 and 5,000, if you refuse, you will not be allowed to take photographs inside. Total minimum 61,000 Additional services: vocal accompaniment ride on a horse-drawn carriage ride on horseback (accompanied) decoration of the halls with fresh flowers concert on the musical instrument “Bilo” dance lessons performance of dance groups balloon salute fireworks

“New addresses of happiness” - unusual places for registering marriages that appeared in 2021

Wedding ceremony at the Birds Restaurant in the Oko Tower The Moscow government has decided to open several new beautiful marriage registration sites for newlyweds, each of them assigned to a specific registry office department.
The cost of registration here, unlike those listed above, does not exceed the state fee, which must be paid before submitting the application; in 2021, its amount is 350 rubles. You can view the work schedule of the sites on the website mos.ru

Below is a complete list of new places for marriage registration that are already available to newlyweds.

Restaurant "Carlson" on Ovchinnikovskaya embankment, Soglasie-Hall on Mira Avenue - Meshchansky
Spiridonov's mansion in Maly Gnezdnikovsky Lane, Temple of the Matrona of Moscow - Tagansky
Moskvarium welcomes couples from the Wedding Palace at VDNH
Moscow Planetarium - Dmitrovsky
Federation Tower "Panorama 360" and Mercury Tower "Mercury-Space" - Kutuzovsky
Spartak Stadium and the Vasilchikov Estate - Tushinsky
Restaurant "Romantic" on Kutuzovsky Prospekt - Tverskaya
Ostankino TV Tower - Medvedkovsky
Tretyakov Estate on Sushchevskaya Street - Levoberezhny
Arts Center at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior - Izmailovsky
Luzhniki Stadium and House of Music on Kosmodamianskaya Embankment - Gagarinsky
“School of Modern Play” - Chertanovsky
Mansion on Volkhonka - Vernadsky
Restaurant "Gusyatnikoff" - Perovsky
House of Celebrations "Safisa" - Cheryomushkinsky
City estate Knopa - Babushkinsky
Estate of the Muravyov-Apostles - Wedding Palace No. 3
Mansion in Serebryany Bor, Central Hippodrome - Khoroshevsky
Restaurant "Savvoy" - DBS No. 5
Loft Hall - Nagatinsky
Hotel National - Bogorodsky
Tower OKO restaurant "Birds" - Khamovnichesky
Royal Mansion – Academic
Restaurant "Turandot" - Tsaritsynsky
Ostafyevo Estate - Registry Office Yuzhnoye Butovo
The Great Hall, Yakimanka Hall - Chertanovsky
Pavilion "Space" - DBS at VDNKh
Boutique Hotel Bogorodskoye - Trinity Department
Moscow cable car - Gagarinsky
Mayakovskaya metro station and Northern River Station - DBS No. 1

In this article I will write about the sites that I have already visited, at the moment there are more than 30 of them, the list is constantly growing, I will also supplement the article. So, more about the most unusual places to register a marriage in Moscow.

Wedding at Birds Restaurant

Marriage registration in the Birds restaurant of the Oko tower in Moscow City

I’ll say right away that I really like this site, it has panoramic views of the city, a beautiful modern interior and very pleasant staff.

As you already understand, marriage registration here takes place in the interiors of the restaurant, which, by the way, is located on the 84th floor; the view of the city here is truly mesmerizing.

Ceremony hall at Birds

Features of the site:

You need to arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled check-in time in order to have time to gather all the guests and go upstairs. There is no point in arriving very early; the administrator downstairs asks what time the ceremony is and asks you to get up 10 minutes before it.
It’s better not to be late for the ceremony. Each couple is allocated 20 minutes; if you’re late, there won’t be time to take a photo after the ceremony in the registration hall, but it’s beautiful.
You can take photos in the restaurant’s interiors both before and after the ceremony; no one is rushing you or throwing you out. The restaurant itself is quite large, there are several beautiful places where you can take great shots, on average, after painting, my couple and I spend another 30-40 minutes here.
If you are planning a photo shoot in Birds interiors, it is better to register before 16.00. The fact is that in the evening the restaurant opens to visitors, after 16:00 there are already a lot of waiters in the hall who are preparing the interior for the opening, they will interfere with the shot.

Beautiful locations for a photo shoot in Birds

Where do I recommend taking photos?

As I already said, no one is in a hurry here and there is no time limit, so you can film a whole story: the guys met, went up to the registration hall, signed their names and sat at the table.

Right at the entrance to the restaurant there will be a staircase next to the bar counter, this is where you can film the meeting of the bride and groom
There are several swings in the main hall, you can also take several shots here, if you shoot a little from the side, at a wide angle, the view of the city will also be included in the frame
The staircase to the registration hall is also worthy of attention; the wall in the background is decorated with wooden rosettes with interesting lighting
The painting hall itself has a very unusual interior, so if you have time it’s worth taking a couple of shots here

Swings and windows with a panoramic view of the city
But I don’t recommend going up to the helipad, there is not enough space there, the view is rather monotonous, and it is also very windy, the bride’s hair may suffer.

Marriage registration in Spiridonov's mansion on Maly Gnezdikovsky Lane

The main staircase in the Spiridonov mansion
Another beautiful site not only for the ceremony, but also for a photo shoot is the Spiridonov mansion; from the name it is clear that this is an ancient building, and the interior here is appropriate.

Exchange of rings during registration

How is the wedding ceremony in the Spiridonov mansion?

As with the previous site, you don’t need to come here much in advance; 10-15 minutes is enough. If you arrive very early, they simply won’t let you in, at least while quarantine measures are in effect.

When both the couple and the guests are there, you can go into the hall, it is large and bright with a staircase, where the administrator will meet you and take your passports.

Photo spot in the mansion's waiting room

While the documents are being prepared, the couple and guests wait in a spacious, bright hall, where you can also take photographs. The hall has a large golden press wall and many living plants. The hall itself is spacious and bright, but there are hangers and benches for guests, so in general the view is not presentable, this is, of course, a big minus.

Registration ceremony

When the documents are ready, the couple and the guests are asked to go up to the second floor to the ceremony hall. By the way, the staircase itself is very beautiful, you definitely need to take a couple of photos there.

Registration takes place in a large white hall with contrasting black window frames, the hall is decorated with two vintage mirrors, there are chairs for guests, there is room for everyone. The guys sign and exchange rings at a small white table.

After the ceremony, you can take a few more photos on the stairs and in the hall, by the way, there is a window on the stairs, which allows you to take shots with natural light.

In general, the site is quite beautiful, but it is worth considering that there are few locations for photos here. But the mansion itself is located in the historical center, so you can take some beautiful shots against the backdrop of ancient facades and the city.

Marriage registration at the Gusyatnikoff restaurant

Photo session in the interiors of the Gusyatnikov restaurant This restaurant is located in the center, there is a beautiful palace interior, but I’ll immediately make a reservation that there are very few places for photographs. In fact, you can take a couple of shots on the stairs and in the hall itself where the ceremony is taking place.

Hall for the wedding ceremony
You will not be allowed to wander around the restaurant for a long time, since there is not much space for photographs here, you will only have a few minutes for a photo, and then there will be another couple. In this regard, the site is not the best, because if you are a little late for your time, there will be almost no time left for shooting.

Exchange of rings at a wedding

Marriage registration here takes place in a large white hall with an attic floor. The main decoration of the hall is a large chandelier, there are chairs for guests, everyone can sit comfortably.

One of the downsides, in my opinion, is the mirror wall, next to which the guys exchange rings; the photographer will always be reflected there; in order to take shots without reflection, you will have to stand a little at an angle.

Marriage registration at the Safisa celebration house

Wedding in Safis
The Safis Celebration House is a popular place for luxurious, expensive weddings, and now marriage registrations are also held here. The overall impression of this restaurant is good; as a ceremony site, it is quite suitable if you are planning a wedding in a classic style.

The restaurant itself is a large two-story mansion, the interior is designed in white and gold tones with high ceilings and stucco. A certain time is allocated for each couple here, so do not be late for the selected registration time, it is better to arrive a little earlier.

Ceremonial painting in Safis

By the way, there is a small park to the right of the restaurant. If you arrive too early, you can take photos in nature so as not to waste time.

Couples are allowed inside one by one, this is good, since there are no crowds of foreign guests in the hall, as is the case in registry offices. On the ground floor there is a dressing room, a hall and a staircase. While the documents are being prepared, you can take photographs with the guests and with the couple against the background of the stairs. The administrator warns that you have only 10 minutes to shoot in this room before the ceremony, after which you will no longer be able to understand here, since the next couple will arrive.

Ceremony hall interior

Everything is technical here: you go into the hall, wait for documents, at this time a ceremony is taking place on the second floor, then the previous couple goes down, and you go up, at this time the next couple after you goes into the hall. I must say that coordination works well here, you don’t interfere with other weddings, no one bothers you to take photos.

Marriage registration in Safis takes place in a large banquet hall on the second floor, which is also decorated in white and gold tones. The host and the newlyweds stand on the stage, the guests sit on chairs. After the ceremony, there is another 10 minutes for a photo shoot in the interiors of the hall.

Marriage registration at the Muravyov-Apostolov estate

Interior of the Muravyov-Apostolov estate
This estate is located in the center of the capital and is a two-story mansion with a small courtyard, there is a small parking lot in it, you can go there, provided that you do not have a limousine (it simply will not fit through the gate). Theoretically, you can take photos in the courtyard, but it can get quite crowded if the date is popular or there is simply a wedding with many guests.

Also keep in mind that not the entire mansion is open to the public, but only 2 rooms and a hall. As soon as you enter inside, you find yourself on a small staircase. There is quite an interesting decor on the walls, so I recommend taking a couple of shots on the stairs.

Waiting room in the estate

Next, in the hall, they take your passports and invite you to wait in the pink living room, it is quite bright and spacious, here you can take photos with the guests, or with the newlyweds together. There is not much waiting time here, only 10 minutes.

The wedding ceremony itself takes place in a bright ballroom; it is not very large, so the mansion has a limit of no more than 20 people, including the couple and the film crew. The bride and groom sign their names at the table and exchange rings at a small wooden counter.

Hall for the ceremony

After painting, you can take another photo with all the guests in this room, and then that’s it, you will be asked to leave. Here, like at many sites, there are time restrictions, but this is due to the fact that there is really not much space here; if you stay longer, you will simply interfere with the next couple.

Marriage registration at the Royal Mansion

Interior of the Royal Mansion
I also really liked this location; I can say that this is one of the most successful options on the list of “new addresses of happiness.” Why? Yes, because the Royal mansion is one of the best photographic studios in the capital, yes, it is an old mansion, but it has been completely restored and equipped as a photographic studio. The spaces here are thought out and decorated precisely from the point of view of photographs, which is undoubtedly a huge plus.

The moment of exchanging rings

There are large windows and a lot of natural light, which is also a plus for successful photographs.

Another plus of the location is that the entire mansion is open for photos, that is, not 1-2 halls, but the entire space. Thus, you can conduct a whole mini-photo shoot here. The staff are very friendly, they don’t rush you or kick you out after the ceremony, if you don’t interfere with another wedding, you can calmly move around the halls and take pictures.

Courtyard of the Royal Mansion

The mansion also has a small courtyard where you can take photos. There is an interesting photo zone in the courtyard, and the façade of the mansion is a very good backdrop for wedding photos.

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Museum-Reserve "Kolomenskoye"

(Moscow State United Art Historical-Architectural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve)

5 venues to choose from: 1. Men's half - Dining Chamber (Palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich) 2. Women's half (Palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich) 3. Theater Hall (Palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich) 4. Palace pavilion of 1825 5. Open area

Address - ave. Andropova, 39

Registration schedule - According to the working hours of the Wedding Palace in Kolomenskoye

Cost of basic services

By site: 1) 34.700 2) 32.000 3) 20.000 4) 34.500 5) 51.000

The Moscow Civil Registry Office to which the application for marriage is submitted

Website - https://mgomz.ru/posetitelyam/svadebnyie-meropriyatiya

Registration takes place in the palace pavilion of 1825, is carried out on any day except Monday and Sunday, the number of guests is up to 20 people. On-site marriage registration is possible in 2 places: Official on-site marriage registration in the Palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich - a unique example of Russian wooden architecture of the late 17th century, decorated with stained glass windows, wood carvings, patterns on the walls and ceilings and tiles. Official on-site registration of marriage in the Palace Pavilion of 1825 - the only surviving building from the palace of Emperor Alexander I of the early 19th century. The pavilion is located in the very center of Kolomenskoye, where exhibitions and concerts are held. Additional services: Meeting with bread and salt; Excursion for guests, duration - 45 minutes; Presentation of a personalized horseshoe in the stable yard - duration 30 minutes; Bell ringing of the St. George Bell Tower; Release of pigeons on Voznesenskaya Square; Horse-drawn carriages - carriage or sleigh (depending on the time of year); Russian ritual wedding in accordance with the traditions of the 17th-18th centuries; Playing the beel - an ancient musical instrument; Blessing of the priest in the Church of the Ascension of the Lord.

Pros and cons of on-site registration

The official travel option has the advantage of not having to visit the registry office, which allows you to bypass a number of factors, including being in a medical institution. In this case, there are no disadvantages except for the mandatory presence of a special certificate.

In other cases, there are the following positive aspects:

freedom to choose the place and date;
individual celebration scenario;
moving away from standards and rigid boundaries.

Among the disadvantages are the additional costs that are necessary when holding an event yourself.

The registrar’s departure can be carried out both by law in exceptional cases and during an unofficial holiday. This procedure has many features, both positive and negative. When holding a symbolic event, the celebration is carried out using a pre-developed script. The individual choice of wedding method depends on the wishes of the newlyweds themselves.

Petrovsky Travel Palace

(Object of cultural heritage of federal significance “Petrovsky Travel Palace, 1776-1796, architect M.F. Kazakov”)

Address - Leningradsky Prospekt, 40

Registration schedule - During the year, 2 days per month (in the summer, 4 days per month) according to the schedule agreed upon by the administration of the institution.

Cost of basic services - 35.000

The Moscow registry office to which the application for marriage is submitted is the Tver registry office department

Website - https://www.kst-wedding.ru/uslugi/svadba-v-petrovskom-putevom-dvorce/

Minimum wedding package: Cost: 35,000 rub. Duration: 45 minutes Number of guests: up to 20 people List of services: string quartet, footmen. Wedding package standard: Cost: 55,000 rub. Duration: 1 hour Number of guests: up to 25 people List of services: palace marriage registration ceremony in European style, master of ceremonies, string quartet, footmen, wedding director. Wedding package standard +: Cost: 74,000 rubles Duration: 1 hour Number of guests: up to 35 people List of services: palace marriage registration ceremony in European style, meeting guests at the gate on the palace grounds, master of ceremonies, string quartet, footmen, wedding officiant, arch with elements of floristry, rose petals. Nearest places for a wedding walk: Petrovsky Park Khodynskoe Field (1 km) Dubki Park (3 km) Sokolniki Park (7.5 km) Botanical Garden (5.5 km) Red Square, Alexander Garden, Gum (5.5 km)