{"id":3067,"date":"2025-10-16T15:50:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T13:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.icf.church\/muenchen\/couples\/marriage\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T00:50:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T22:50:06","slug":"marriage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icf.church\/muenchen\/en\/couples\/marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 id=\"block-1\" class=\"h1 display-1 text-center\">\n  Getting Married<\/h1><div id=\"block-3\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-2\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-6\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-hero-stage\">\n    <div class=\"hero-stage \">\n        \n\n<div id=\"block-5\" class=\"hero-stage-content\">\n    <div class=\"hero-stage-content__background\">\n        <div class=\"overlay-black-25 h-100\">\n                            <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.icf.church\/wp-content\/live\/uploads\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/24\/2025\/10\/15230234\/couple-upperbody-1-e1760624391728.jpg\" class=\"hero-stage-media\" alt=\"couple upperbody\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"eager\" \/>                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-stage-gradient\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-stage-content__foreground is-layout-constrained\">\n        <h1 id=\"block-4\" class=\"display-1 text-center\">\n    <\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-11\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-10\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <div id=\"block-8\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-7\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"block-9\" class=\"h2 text-center\">\n  Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?<\/h2><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h3 id=\"block-12\" class=\"h3 text-center\">\n  You are at home in the ICF Munich Metropolitan Region and want to say &#8220;I do&#8221;?<br>We accompany you on your way to the altar.<\/h3><div id=\"block-14\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-13\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><p id=\"block-15\" class=\"text-center\">\n  We believe that the best preparation for your marriage is to grow in your love for God and for each other.<br><br>This will enable you to get rid of any ungodly influences before you get married and build a strong foundation for your future together.<\/p><p id=\"block-16\" class=\"text-center\">\n  That&#8217;s why we recommend that you join our Amore Group and take the discipleship steps EXPLORE and GET FREE.<\/p><p id=\"block-17\" class=\"text-center\">\n  We are happy to put you in touch with our wedding pastors and accompany you on the way to your big day.<\/p><p id=\"block-18\" class=\"text-center\">\n  Simply get in touch using the contact form or send us an email.<\/p><div id=\"block-20\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-19\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-25\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-21\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-lg-4 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-lg-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-23\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-lg-4 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-lg-center\">\n  <div>\n    <a id=\"block-22\" href=\"&lt;!--[CDATA[https:\/\/icf-muenchen.elvanto.eu\/form\/f056dbf9-9afc-46c7-8c2e-7f2ee970859e]]--&gt;\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-button-link btn btn-default\">\n      <span>We want to get married<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-24\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-lg-4 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-lg-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-27\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-26\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-35\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-34\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <div id=\"block-33\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-text-image d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row gap-3\">\n    \n\n<div id=\"block-28\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-locked-image\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.icf.church\/wp-content\/live\/uploads\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/07210911\/titel-73-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"w-100 h-100 object-fit-cover\" alt=\"A bald man wearing a black sweater smiles in a room.\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.icf.church\/wp-content\/live\/uploads\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/07210911\/titel-73-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.icf.church\/wp-content\/live\/uploads\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/07210911\/titel-73-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.icf.church\/wp-content\/live\/uploads\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/07210911\/titel-73-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.icf.church\/wp-content\/live\/uploads\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/07210911\/titel-73-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.icf.church\/wp-content\/live\/uploads\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/1\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/07210911\/titel-73.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-32\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"card wp-block-yellowtree-text-card has-context-height\">\n  <div class=\"card-body px-4 py-6 p-sm-6 p-lg-8\">\n    \n\n<h2 id=\"block-29\">\n    Steffen Eiche<\/h2>\n\n\n<p id=\"block-30\">\n    <\/p>\n\n\n  <div>\n    <a id=\"block-31\" href=\"mailto:steffen.eiche@icf-muenchen.de\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-button-link btn btn-default\">\n      <span>Contact<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-37\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  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Youtube loads. You allow cookies for marketing. Learn more in our <a href=\"\/privacy-policy\" class=\"text-white\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n  <\/figure><div id=\"block-44\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-43\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"block-45\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  FAQs<\/h2><div id=\"block-47\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-46\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-50\" class=\"accordion\">\n  <body>\n\n<div id=\"block-49\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-49-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-49-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Who can get married here at ICF?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-49-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-48\" class=\"text-start\">\n  We offer church weddings performed by one of our wedding pastors to any couple who has their spiritual home at one of the ICF Munich Metropolitan Region locations.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/div>\n<div id=\"block-53\" class=\"accordion\">\n  <body>\n\n<div id=\"block-52\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-52-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-52-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          How can we prepare for marriage?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-52-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-51\" class=\"text-start\">\n  To prepare you for your marriage, we recommend the following offerings:<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For specific relationship expertise, we recommend &#8220;AMORE Group,&#8221; our open small group for married and unmarried couples. Over the course of nine evenings, you will learn about God&#8217;s ideas on relationships and marriage, exchange ideas with other couples, and, if you wish, arrange a one-on-one conversation with a supporting married couple. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you haven&#8217;t already done so, do Explore \u2013 Get Free \u2013 Impact to grow spiritually, mature in character, and address individual issues. This will enable you to build your future marriage and life together on a strong foundation of faith. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use naturally existing relationships with other couples to inspire, encourage, and relieve each other (tip: also seek out couples in similar life situations, e.g., multicultural marriage, second marriage, blended family, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you find that you are reaching your limits with certain issues, take advantage of couples coaching to explore them in depth in a safe environment with experienced married couples and untangle the knot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/div>\n<div id=\"block-56\" class=\"accordion\">\n  <body>\n\n<div id=\"block-55\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-55-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-55-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Why does ICF Munich not offer classic marriage preparation?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-55-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-54\" class=\"text-start\">\n  We believe that you cannot simply &#8220;prepare&#8221; for marriage by attending a workshop, but that healthy marriage preparation is based on three pillars:<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Living discipleship and growing personally in faith<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exchange with other couples on relationship-related topics, e.g., in a small group setting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selective one-on-one support from experienced married couples at points where you are stuck<\/li>\n<\/ol>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/div>\n<div id=\"block-60\" class=\"accordion\">\n  <body>\n\n<div id=\"block-59\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-59-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-59-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          How do we find a wedding pastor?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-59-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-57\" class=\"text-start\">\n  If you know a pastor whom you can contact directly, please do so. If you cannot think of anyone, or if the pastor of your choice is unavailable, we will ask our wedding pastors on your behalf.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-58\" class=\"text-start\">\n  In BOTH cases, please register using the registration form and let us know that you are getting married. This will enable us to assist you where necessary and celebrate your wedding with a small gift.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/div>\n<div id=\"block-62\" class=\"accordion\">\n  <body>\n\n<div id=\"block-61\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-61-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-61-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          What happens during the marriage preparation meeting?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-61-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Getting acquainted (if not done previously)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarify understanding and ideas about marriage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture the story of how you met<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss the schedule and important arrangements for the wedding ceremony<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/div>\n<div id=\"block-65\" class=\"accordion\">\n  <body>\n\n<div id=\"block-64\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-64-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-64-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          How much does a wedding ceremony at the ICF cost?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-64-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-63\" class=\"text-start\">\n  If the ICF is your spiritual home, you will not incur any costs other than travel expenses and, in some cases, accommodation for the wedding pastor.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/div>\n<div id=\"block-68\" class=\"accordion\">\n  <body>\n\n<div id=\"block-67\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-67-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-67-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Do newlyweds receive a marriage certificate?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-67-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-66\" class=\"text-start\">\n  Upon request, you will receive a wedding letter from us after your wedding ceremony.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/div>\n<div id=\"block-71\" class=\"accordion\">\n  <body>\n\n<div id=\"block-70\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-70-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-70-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Are weddings also possible in cooperation with other Christian churches?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-70-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-69\" class=\"text-start\">\n  Yes, we are always open to collaborating with other Christian churches\/pastors.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/div>\n<div id=\"block-77\" class=\"accordion\">\n  <body>\n\n<div id=\"block-76\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-76-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-76-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Why are civil and church weddings necessary?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-76-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-72\" class=\"text-start\">\n  For us, a binding marriage includes both: the legal marriage at the registry office and the union before God in a church wedding.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-73\" class=\"text-start\">\n  At the registry office, you say &#8220;I do&#8221; to a civil marriage and the legal obligations that come with it (Sections 1297-1588 BGB Book 4 Family Law, Section 1 Civil Marriage; approx. 2\/3 of the sections regulate matrimonial property law, divorce, and maintenance law).<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-74\" class=\"text-start\">\n  With a church wedding, you enter into a covenant before God and promise each other fidelity &#8220;in good times and bad&#8221; and &#8220;until death do us part,&#8221; which you will fulfill &#8220;with God&#8217;s help.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-75\" class=\"text-start\">\n  Based on our conviction, we recommend: Keep the civil ceremony and wedding reception close together, and let the wedding night be the special gift after the civil ceremony and church service.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/div>\n<div id=\"block-82\" class=\"accordion\">\n  <body>\n\n<div id=\"block-81\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-81-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-81-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          What other support can we receive from the ICF for our wedding ceremony? 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Unfortunately, however, we are currently unable to provide technicians for the wedding.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-79\" class=\"text-start\">\n  Musical support:<br>\u2013 Unfortunately, we do not have any permanent teams for weddings. However, we are happy to put you in touch with musicians\/singers in our church if you need them.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-80\" class=\"text-start\">\n  Location:<br>\u2013 Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer a suitable location for the wedding ceremony, so you will have to find one yourself. Our tip: Ask people who have already gotten married and let them inspire you.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting Married You are at home in the ICF Munich Metropolitan Region and want to say &#8220;I do&#8221;?We accompany you on your way to the altar. We believe that the best preparation for your marriage is to grow in your love for God and for each other. 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