Published on: 2026-06-10
Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –
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On July 26, unique wedding ceremonies for 26 couples will take place in the cabin of the “Sun of Moscow” Ferris wheel. This was reported by Svetlana Ulyaneva, head of the Civil Registry Office of Moscow.
“On one of the most sought-after wedding dates of the year, July 26, employees of the capital’s Civil Registry Office will register the marriages of 26 couples in the cabin of the largest Ferris wheel in Europe, the ‘Sun of Moscow.’ These ceremonies will not just be marriage registrations but truly unique wedding events: love will rise above the city, and new families will be created at an altitude of 140 meters in an atmosphere of romance and panoramic views of Moscow. Moreover, couples and their guests can expect special surprises and gifts. Lovers can already submit an application for marriage registration on the Ferris wheel today,” said Svetlana Ulyaneva.
Separate cabins are allocated for each couple, weddings will be held almost simultaneously — as boarding proceeds. During registration, loved ones inside will be able to attend. After the official part, couples will be able to ride the observation wheel once more free of charge to have their first family photoshoot. In addition, the organizers will prepare exclusive gifts for the newlyweds. The project partner is a well-known beauty retailer.
“Every year, ‘Solntse Moskvy’ strengthens its status as one of the iconic landmarks of the capital and a venue for bright city events. It is especially important for us that couples choose it specifically for such significant and touching ceremonies. Being part of the history of new families is a great honor and responsibility. We are glad that on ‘Solntse Moskvy’ special life moments truly become unforgettable,” noted the general director of LLC ‘Solntse Moskvy,’ Denis Teterin.
To register a marriage on the Ferris wheel “Solntse Moskvy”, you need to submit an application togovernment services portalormos.ru, as well as at the Wedding Palace at VDNH. The state fee is 350 rubles. After the application is received, registry office employees will contact the newlyweds to clarify organizational issues.
The first wedding ceremony on the “Sun of Moscow” observation wheel took place on its opening day — September 10, 2022. A year later, it became a venue for the project “New Addresses of Happiness.” Since then, more than 160 families have been created here. The wedding ceremonies are conducted in a fully glass individual cabin, and as the couple boards, Felix Mendelssohn’s march plays. One revolution of the observation wheel takes 18 minutes and 40 seconds. During this time, the newlyweds and guests can also enjoy dynamic panoramas of the capital and get unforgettable impressions — from this height, objects at distances up to 50 kilometers can be seen.
Anastasia Rakova, the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development, previously noted that for holding unique off-site ceremonies, accessible venues of the ‘Summer in Moscow’ project are available to citizens. He added that the capital continues to modernize marriage palaces so that the most important and touching moments are held in a dignified setting. Thus, recently, after a major renovation, a new one was openedMarriage Registration Office No. 5.
More than 60 special venues are available for holding solemn ceremonies in Moscow. These include wedding palaces, museums, the Mayakovskaya metro station, estates, and restaurants. A service will help you decide on the location.“Our Wedding”on the mos.ru portal. This is the most detailed guide to places for holding wedding ceremonies in the capital. Using filters, you can set the desired parameters, such as the type of venue, interior style, and other features, as well as specify the preferred registration date, the nearest metro station, the maximum number of guests, and much more. The page includes a detailed description of the places and contact phone numbers.
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