Wedding in Ticino on Lake Maggiore

Organising a wedding in Switzerland means choosing from picture postcard settings for your big day. Getting married on the shores of Lake Maggiore guarantees a breath-taking location for your wedding, but what do you need to do? What venues are available? Which wedding planners work in the region? We help you clarify all the steps involved in organising your big day in the Ascona-Locarno region.

Getting married in Ticino is easy: all it takes is four steps. After obtaining your wedding licence you need to choose the venue for your big day and make contact with the registry office nearest to where your wedding will take place. Browse the list of wedding venues recognised by the canton for civil weddings. If you also want to have a religious ceremony, here’s a list of the region’s most beautiful churches.

The shores of Lake Maggiore and its picturesque valleys are the ideal setting for a romantic wedding. Flower-filled parks, traditional villas, historic rooms and settings with incredible views. Whether you and your other half are looking for a chic reception on an island, a wedding surrounded by nature or a lavish banquet in the most elegant hotel around, the romantic and hospitable feel of Ascona-Locarno makes it the place for you.

Now you know you want to hold your wedding in Ticino in the Ascona-Locarno region and are aware of the steps involved in getting married in the Lake Maggiore region, why not take a look at these reception venue options? Some are also recognised by the Swiss state so you could hold the ceremony and host a reception at the same venue. And if you need a hand with the organising, here are some wedding planners and catering companies you can count on for your big day.