Marriages take place in heaven... But they are registered on earth, and this part of the wedding is the most important and solemn. They realized this in the very first months of Soviet power, and in December 1917 in Soviet Russia, one of the first laws of the Bolsheviks was the decree “On civil marriage, on children and on maintaining books of deeds.” Much has changed since then, but one thing remains unchanged - the family is the unit of society, and registry offices, due to the solemnity of the event, have become real wedding palaces. It is these beautiful registry offices in Moscow that will be discussed in this article.
Babushkinsky
The history of one of the most beautiful registry offices in the Russian capital began its history back in 1921, and since 1969 it began to register all significant events in the lives of citizens.
Everything here is created for the comfort of future newlyweds and their guests. The waiting room has cozy sofas and a fireplace, creating a truly homely, warm atmosphere. But in the registration hall itself, everything is done in light, airy colors, completely corresponding to the solemnity of the moment. Judging by the reviews, many who used his services were satisfied.
Bogorodsky
A beautiful government institution is located on the ground floor of a residential building, and after recent renovations, it has acquired a modern, noble appearance. For the convenience of visitors, there are two entrances, the main one for special events, and a separate entrance to the archive.
The interiors of the halls and spacious halls of the registry office are made in pastel colors, and in the registration hall itself three colors are harmoniously combined - beige, coffee and gold. The entrance to the formal hall is from a cozy living room, and separate rooms are provided for the bride and groom.
Gagarinsky
The beautiful Moscow registry office first received newlyweds in 1960, and until 1992 it was called “Oktyabrsky”. Next to the building are the alleys of a small park, where a wedding photo shoot will become convenient after registration.
The waiting room has a homely feel, mirrors, paintings on the walls, a lot of greenery. The hall for special events dazzles with an abundance of chandeliers and pleasant wall decor. Pink curtains look great against a white background of walls and light shades of light wood.
Like many similar institutions, Gagarisky holds a memorable celebration of marital anniversaries, and you can also order a solemn registration of the birth of a child.
Wedding Palace No. 5
This palace in Izmailovo especially stands out among its competitors due to its unique architecture and style. It is made in the traditions of Russian wooden and white stone architecture, and has a wide variety of halls for ceremonial registration.
Also nearby is the tallest wooden church in Moscow - the Church of St. Nicholas, where you can hold a wedding ceremony.
Savelovsky Civil Registry Office
The design and decoration of the Wedding Palace on Butyrskaya Street creates a feeling of comfort and incredible spaciousness. The building of the wedding palace No. 4 is located on Butyrskaya Street, and the registry office itself moved here in 1981. Large windows let in plenty of sunlight, and the walls, floors and columns are finished in marble.
The only registry office in Moscow that has the authority to register foreigners. So, if your chosen one or chosen one has arrived from abroad, there is no other alternative in Moscow.
You can order photo and video shooting on site, and also provide the service of releasing a couple of snow-white doves into the sky.
Almaty
The first wedding palace in Kazakhstan was built by architects Alexander Leppik and Malbagar Mendikulov on the banks of the Esentai River. A year before, a circus was built on the opposite side, and in 1982, the Kazakh State Academic Drama Theater named after Mukhtar Auezov was built. Until the 2000s, until high-rise development of the area began, one could see a single ensemble of these buildings.
Source: goethe.de Photo from the personal archive of E. Malinovskaya
The wedding house consists of two rings placed on top of each other. The façade is decorated with a duralumin sunscreen with a geometric Kazakh pattern. Similar grilles appeared on many modernist buildings. Underneath there is continuous glazing. The walls of the second floor were painted by artist Moldakhmet Kenbaev. The painting was destroyed before the collapse of the USSR. In 1979, the Wedding Palace received the status of an architectural monument.
Tsaritsynsky
The advantage of this magnificent registry office is that it is located in a separate two-story mansion, and the interior was at one time made according to a separate original design.
The halls impress with an abundance of graceful mirrors, the window frames amaze with skillful floral architectural ornaments. The sun's rays penetrate through the light tulle. In cloudy weather, the lamp system creates the feeling of a sunny day.
One of the advantages, besides the magnificent decoration, is the spacious parking. But we note that the Tsaritsyn registry office department is one of the busiest in the capital.
Chertanovsky
The Chertanovsky Civil Registry Office department is located in a separate building, which was erected according to a special design by the architect V. Babad in 1987.
It is shaped like a cube with large round windows. The photograph against the backdrop of the building itself will be unusual and original. Inside, the building has high ceilings, and marble floors add a luxurious feel to the interior. There is a lot of greenery in the rooms.
The majestic ceremony hall is decorated in warm beige tones with subtle additions of light blue. During the painting, the newlyweds stand on a podium, and the orchestra is on the balcony.
Kaluga
One of the most unusual places for a wedding in Russia is the Nikola-Lenivets art park, located in the Kaluga region.
80 km from Kaluga there is a unique art park Nikola-Lenivets. In fact, this is an abandoned village, which was transformed by the artist Nikolai Polissky. He began to create art objects using natural materials - wood, vines, pine cones. Moreover, each object was carefully thought out to make the entire composition organic.
Today there are 31 art objects on the Nikola-Lenivets map. This beautiful place is ideal for newlyweds who want to have an unforgettable and even mysterious wedding. With original art pieces in the background, you'll get the most breathtaking photos!
Zelenogradsky
The Zelenograd Civil Registry Office department began its history in 1965, and today it is one of the most popular in the region for holding ceremonies.
A wide staircase leads to the main entrance, and the newlyweds and guests pass under the arches of a large wedding ring. The halls and halls inside the building are artistically decorated in warm brown colors. In the waiting room you can sit comfortably on comfortable leather sofas.
The bright ceremony hall amazes with the shine of Venetian mirrors and the bright light of chic crystal chandeliers.
Griboyedovsky
Wedding Palace No. 1, better known to residents of the capital as Griboyedovsky, is not only one of the most beautiful, but also the famous registry office in Moscow. Yuri Gagarin and Valentina Tereshkova got married in the building, which was built at the very beginning of the twentieth century.
A chic patterned staircase leads to the ceremony hall, and you can use the mirrored hall for a photo shoot. The highlight of the Palace is that the interior of none of its rooms is the same, so it is perfect for photography.
The ceremony hall is designed in the strict style of a noble mansion, and the walls, made in beige tones, are decorated with wood, which will add grandeur and grace to the hall.
Kazan
In Kazan you can hold an unforgettable colorful wedding in oriental style.
You can hold a wedding in the Eastern style in the capital of Tatarstan - Kazan. This is one of the ancient cities of Russia, which has its own distinctive appearance. You can hold a wedding ceremony here right next to the walls of the Kremlin. Such a wedding will remind you of a real oriental fairy tale. The registration ceremony can be held in the unique registry office “Kazan”, which looks like a huge bowl, or you can go to Sviyazhsk, which is rich in ancient architectural structures.
Perovsky
The interior and style of this registration department is one of the most modern. It was founded in 1921, but did not register for some time, and resumed work in 1969.
There are sculptures in the halls, as well as living plants. The cozy painting room can accommodate many guests, and its design is dominated by pastel colors.
At the very entrance to the hall there is a place for the orchestra. Above all this rises a magnificent chandelier, from the lamps of which a soft, diffused light flows.
Khoroshevsky
Older people remember him as Voroshilovsky, but after changes in Russia in the early 90s, the registration department received its current name. It was founded in 1969. In front of the building, and the department occupies the first floor of a residential building, there is a beautiful park with a fountain. Nearby, which is very convenient, is a small parking lot.
As for the decoration itself, the interior is decorated in pastel colors, and the celebration hall is decorated with a magnificent painting on one of the walls. The living room is decorated with a decorative fireplace and comfortable beautiful furniture.
Crimea
The picturesque landscapes of Crimea seem to be created for the most beautiful weddings.
It’s easy to find the most beautiful places for a wedding in Russia - just go to Crimea. Here, nature itself has created ideal conditions for a wedding: beautiful landscapes, peach orchards, palaces (Vorontsovsky, Massandra). Majestic towers and castle walls are a natural setting that will make a wedding special. And the views of the Black Sea will amaze both you and your guests. Excellent places for organizing weddings are Chersonesos or Cape Fiolent, Lefkadia Valley or Swallow's Nest.
Registry office at VDNKh
All rooms, corridors and halls of the Palace are made in the same style, red and golden colors with a lot of light emitted by crystal chandeliers.
The spacious hall for the ceremonial painting is quite spacious and can accommodate more than 50 guests. There are chairs in the hall, so anyone can sit down. One of the obvious advantages of the location of this hall is that after the ceremony there are many options for where the newlyweds can take a walk.
Interior
White, beige and blue shades were used in the decoration of the ceremonial hall of the Tagansky registry office. The room for special events is quite spacious and can accommodate about 20 guests, for whom chairs are provided. After the renovation, the festive hall became even more elegant and comfortable. There are carved chairs and a table for the newlyweds, where they exchange signatures in the registration book. High ceilings, beautiful drapery on the windows, marble floors and crystal chandeliers add grandeur and elegance to the ceremony hall. Against the backdrop of all this beauty, an experienced photographer can take a series of beautiful photographs for a wedding album.
Recommendations
- The parking area for cars is small, so you need to think about parking in advance. Since during the “wedding season” there may not be enough space for a car.
- Close to the Tagansky registry office is the Pokrovsky Monastery, near which crowds of people gather on weekends, and this can significantly complicate travel to the “wedding” institution.
- You should arrive early for the wedding ceremony. About half an hour before the ceremony begins. This time is needed to settle formalities and prepare for the upcoming event.
- If for some reason you are late for a wedding, do not forget to notify the registry office staff.
Kutuzovsky
Residents of the capital are attracted to hold a wedding ceremony here by the small size of the building, which makes it cozy, and the celebration itself takes place in a warm atmosphere.
Here everyone will be greeted warmly and with a smile. The staff is polite and professional. The musical accompaniment is provided by a string orchestra, and the hall itself is elegant, with Venetian mirrors and curtains giving it a grandeur.
In general, the interior is made in warm colors, and the color combinations are tastefully chosen and look harmonious.
Khamovnichesky
The oldest registry office in Moscow was founded back in 1918, and in 1980 it occupied the current building. The department is located next to the river, which allows you to immediately conduct a photo shoot against the backdrop of picturesque landscapes.
The halls and halls are made in different colors, which creates a festive atmosphere. The ceremony hall is stylized as an old mansion, and the painting table itself is located in a beautiful carved gazebo.
Draped curtains, chic mirrors and living plants add to the splendor of the registry office building. Both in the hallways and in the waiting room.
Velikiy Novgorod
Veliky Novgorod has a huge number of beautiful ancient places against which you can hold a wedding.
A wonderful celebration can be held in Veliky Novgorod. Here the Volkhov River and Lake Ilmen, ancient temples, and the Novgorod Kremlin await the newlyweds. All these attractions are ideal for a wedding walk and taking beautiful photos.
Levoberezhny
The best option for registering a marriage for those who love modern style, because during the renovation the building acquired an ultra-modern design and original design.
He started working back in 1940, but today the interior of the registry office is made in a modern style, but the archives contain documents dating back to the 20s of the last century. Among the services there is a room where, immediately after the ceremony, you can watch the video filmed during the painting.
Where and how to carry out the most unusual painting
Don’t want to go to the registry office, no matter how luxurious it may be? And there’s no need, because since May 2022, official marriage registration in the most unusual places has become available in Moscow.
How to apply for a non-standard marriage registration
At the same time, the list of non-standard places for painting can constantly change, supplemented by more and more unusual locations. And yes, we can say that this is a capital program that everyone can access.
At the same time, we are not talking about some fabulous money - you just need to submit the appropriate application on the State Services website, paying a state fee of 350 rubles. The main condition is the deadline for submitting the application, which must be left on the website earlier than a year in advance and no later than a month in advance of such marriage.
Top 7 most unusual places with beautiful views
So, we’ve sorted out the filing of the application, and all that remains is to choose that very non-standard place for painting, which has a much better chance of being remembered than some standard registry office, even with the most magnificent decoration.
Don’t want to be like everyone else when it comes to registration? And it’s not necessary, because every year new sites appear in Moscow, making this formal procedure non-standard in the best sense of the word. The main thing is to submit your application on time, choosing the best option for yourself, for which you will have to use the State Services website
According to statistics, the following non-standard locations made it into the top 7 possible options:
- Moskvarium, located on Prospekt Mira (ideal for a themed wedding).
- Ostankino Tower (Pervaya Ostankino St., 5).
- The Tretyakov estate (yes, that same one), located in the building of the Bogolyubov library on the street. Sushchevskaya).
- Central hippodrome on Begovaya, 22.
- Moscow Planetarium (star or intergalactic wedding? Why not), located on Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya, 5.
- The Arts Center of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, located on the ground floor of the building on Volkhonka (no. 15).
- Luzhniki Stadium, which can be found on Luzhnetskaya Embankment (l 24).
Moreover, today you can register a wedding in a mansion on Volkhonka and even in the Church of the Matrona of Moscow.
And let’s not even talk about themed restaurants, and among the best passwords and appearances is “Turandot,” which miraculously recreates the atmosphere of the romantic old Verona in the middle of a never-sleeping metropolis.
In addition, starting this year, establishments such as Gusyatnikoff and Savoy have opened their doors for off-site ceremonies for newlyweds, so there are really a lot of options for arranging a “sparkly” registration.
Civil Registry Office Yuzhnoye Butovo
Attention! Weddings in a solemn atmosphere take place at the address: Moscow, Shcherbinka, st. Pushkinskaya, 3.
Perhaps the youngest department of the Moscow Civil Registry Office, founded in 2012, but has already become quite popular among residents of the area.
A distinctive feature of the institution is that painting is carried out in a separate building, and the archive and all other services work at a different address.
After updating the interior, the wedding building acquired freshness. The halls are furnished with upholstered furniture, and pleasant lighting flows from the ceiling and walls. It is noteworthy that there is nothing superfluous in the hall itself, but a friendly, warm atmosphere reigns.
Tushinsky
A clear advantage of this department is that it has ample parking near the building. There is no antique stylization or pretentiousness here, but the registry office is original with a combination of modernity and amazing architectural elements.
While waiting for the ceremony, guests can sit on cozy sofas. The rooms and corridor are spacious, and one of the halls is separated from the main part by a vaulted arch reminiscent of wedding rings.
In addition to spotlights, in the painting room there is a luxurious large chandelier, and the ceiling is decorated with a stucco pattern.
Izmailovo Kremlin
Undoubtedly, the Palace of Happiness on the territory of the Izmailovo Kremlin is the most beautiful registry office in the Russian capital. It is one of the youngest in Moscow, as it was opened in 2009, but is designed in the luxurious style of the Catherine era.
Large halls and high ceilings, decorated with magnificent paintings, and the windows have the original lancet shape inherent in the architecture of the 17th century. Antique-style furniture adds a special splendor, but the sofas are modern and covered in leather.
The institution offers, after painting, to go up to the spacious balcony and release doves into the sky.
Outside registration
Let’s conclude our short review with such a fairly popular service in recent decades as on-site registration.
Its main advantage is that you choose the place and time yourself. This option suggests that this important event in life will forever be associated for the newlyweds with a certain place. And the design is your own imagination.
Often, on-site signing of documents takes place directly in a cafe or restaurant, where the festive part of the gala event will take place.
Sochi
One of the most beautiful places in Russia for a wedding is Krasnaya Polyana, where the celebration can be held both in summer and winter.
Newlyweds who dream of an original wedding often choose Sochi. You can celebrate the celebration here in Krasnaya Polyana, surrounded by the Caucasus Mountains. Nature itself opens up excellent opportunities for newlyweds to realize the most daring wedding ideas. The outdoor altar can be placed in the Sochi Arboretum or on the embankment surrounded by cypresses and magnolias.
Let's sum it up
The birth of a new family is truly a solemn moment, and as we see, even in the examples of registration of registry offices in modern Russia, much attention is paid to family issues and child protection.
Moscow wedding palaces play an important role in the life of the state, so in these places everything is done to ensure that the solemn event of creating a new family takes place in a cozy and comfortable environment, and leaves pleasant and warm memories for a lifetime.
Our website most-beauty.ru also recommends you an article about the most beautiful wedding dresses, here you can choose the perfect look for any bride.
All the beautiful registry offices of Moscow and the region are located in modern buildings, and those built during the Soviet period have been renovated using modern technologies and high-quality materials.
Editor's note: This article has been updated since its original publication in January 2022.
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The Vyborg Wedding Palace opened its doors in 1983. Architect Boris Ustinov designed the registry office building in the spirit of Finnish modernism, which, according to the precepts of Alvar Aalto, meant conciseness, convenience and interaction with nature. In Ustinov's project there are no grotesque romantic and temple motifs, massive forms or thematic decor. At the same time, the building has an intricate, multi-part composition. The multi-level buildings are united by a glass transition.
“Bridge of Love” of the Vyborg registry office. Photo: Alexey Vertoletov
The internal structure of the registry office includes many green corners. The building is well preserved, however, it did not escape the fate of being tiled. The Vyborg registry office is on the list of twenty objects of Soviet architecture that the Union of Architects wants to preserve.
