Civil Wedding at Schloss Spiez | Luca & Irca, Lake Thun
A Civil Wedding at Schloss Spiez: Luca & Irca
Some wedding venues feel like they were made for love stories. Schloss Spiez is one of them. The castle stands on a small bay of Lake Thun, surrounded by vineyards, with the Bernese Alps rising on the other side of the water. For Luca and Irca's civil wedding, it was the perfect setting: intimate, elegant and completely timeless.
An Intimate Ceremony in a Historic Castle
Luca and Irca chose a small civil ceremony with their closest family and friends . The ceremony took place inside the historic castle, where centuries-old walls and soft window light create an atmosphere no modern venue can recreate.
There is something special about a civil wedding. It's short, it's personal, and every word counts. No big production, just two people and a promise, and that is what makes it so emotional to photograph.
Portraits Between the Castle and the Lake
After the ceremony, we took time for portraits around the castle grounds. Schloss Spiez gives you so much variety in just a few steps:
The castle terraces and gardens, with views straight over Lake Thun
The old castle church, one of the most romantic backdrops in the region
The vineyards above the castle, with the whole bay below
The lakeside promenade, for soft light reflecting off the water
Why Schloss Spiez Is Perfect for a Civil Wedding in Switzerland
If you're planning a castle wedding in Switzerland, Spiez is worth considering:
Easy to reach: about 30 minutes by train from Bern and close to Interlaken, which makes it ideal for guests and destination couples.
Everything in one place: ceremony, portraits and a glass of champagne by the lake, with no long transfers.
Beautiful in every season: lush vineyards in summer, golden colours in autumn and a calm, misty mood in winter.
Perfect for intimate weddings: a small ceremony feels special here, not empty.
Congratulations, Luca & Irca
Thank you both for trusting me with your day. It was an honour to be part of such a beautiful beginning.
