Together with our partner, the Rudolfo ice cream parlour, which is located right next to the castle grounds, we welcomed many visitors. They stopped by our stand and let themselves be transported back to a bygone era – the time of the ancient gods.

We have our ‘Gods Memory’ game for young and old alike. Everyone asks themselves the same question: where can they find the matching pairs of gods? In the process, their knowledge of the ancient gods is refreshed and cheerful laughter rings out across the square.

Alongside this, our Viking face-painting provides plenty of creative ideas and, of course, makes eyes light up. And it’s not just the children who enjoy it – many adults also want to be painted to match the festival.

Meanwhile, Franziska enchants visitors with mystical harp music, setting the perfect mood for the festivities.

And so the eventful days fly by, filled with many interesting conversations and new encounters. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who dropped by to see us!

A special thank you goes to Eiscafé Rudolfo for their support and for providing delicious and refreshing refreshments on site – which were more than welcome in the summer heat.

The couple have been legally married since last year. Now they wish to seal their union according to ancient tradition.

In the early afternoon, our bride and groom welcome their friends and family. The herb-savvy ladies from Eva’s World of Herbs immediately mingle with the cheerful crowd, striking up a chat here and there. They chat about all manner of magical plants from local gardens and the natural world. The elixirs for love and beauty prove particularly popular.

Later, Diana is led to the altar by her brother Steve. Markus is already waiting there eagerly for his beloved. Happily, the bride and groom embrace and walk together through the wedding arch.

During the ceremony, Diana and Markus rid themselves of all mutual prejudices. They voluntarily sever all old ties and then together kindle the flame of love. As the Laguz rune is ignited, everyone can feel the magical atmosphere that surrounds the ceremony site. The Laguz rune is a magnet for happiness and a bringer of love for the couple – and was drawn individually by each of the two lovers from the rune oracle.

During the subsequent handfasting, the bride and groom are symbolically and literally bound together with their self-made wedding band. From now on, they will walk their life’s path in deep union. Their mutual wedding vows are proclaimed aloud by the witnesses, Anja and Steve.

As the bride and groom invite the wedding party to the banquet hall for dinner, it is time for eheleite.com to take their leave.

Dear Diana, dear Markus: It was a wonderful day spent with you. We thoroughly enjoyed officiating your wedding. We wish you all the best for your future together. May the ancient gods watch over you forever!

And so today we are conducting a beautiful ceremony for Pauline. The little girl from back then is gradually growing into an enchanting young woman. A new and groundbreaking phase of life lies ahead of her. We would now like to accompany Pauline as she takes her first steps.

The time has come to welcome Pauline into the circle of women according to ancient tradition. Her coming-of-age ceremony begins with a sacred consecration rite. Together with her mother Stefanie, she walks through a decorated archway of willow branches, which leads directly to the Goddess. There, Pauline and Stefanie make an offering to the Great Mother, thereby paying her homage.

Pauline is then introduced to the female rites and customs and initiated into the secrets of womanhood. In this way, she comes to understand her future rights and responsibilities within the family community.

After the ceremony, our herbalists chat with the cheerful group. As today is all about youthful beauty and vitality, the magical plants from the local countryside attract keen interest. The girls from Eva’s Herb World also hand out some mysterious herbal essences.

As the new guardian of the hearth fire, Pauline has already lit the flames during the ceremony. For the torch dance that follows later, we can light our torches in the blazing fire. To atmospheric music, we light up the evening sky and continue to celebrate cheerfully into the darkness.

Dear Pauline – we would like to thank you and your whole family once again for a wonderful day. It was lovely to see you all again and to organise your youth initiation for you. We wish you all the best for your future. May the Great Mother, who is the eldest and wisest, accompany you on all your paths and always protect you.

They are inviting family and friends to the Forsthaus at Sommerswalde Castle for their grand celebration.

We are delighted to have been invited to your lovingly organised celebration. We are very much looking forward to coming and celebrating, dancing and laughing with you until the early hours of the morning.

Dear Franziska, dear Robert – we offer you our warmest congratulations on your anniversary. May your love continue to blossom and flourish, just as the trees do now in the merry month of May. May the ancient gods and the Great Mother, who is the oldest and wisest, always protect your marriage. We will always be by your side!

You can feel the zest for action everywhere. That’s how it is with us, too. We are eagerly awaiting the new wedding season with great excitement and anticipation. Whether it’s a pagan wedding, a Viking wedding, handfasting or a youth initiation ceremony – there will be plenty of opportunities to celebrate again this year. We are happy to come to Brandenburg, Saxony, Lower Saxony, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, East Frisia and Bavaria for you.

In the merry month of May, we will start with a celebration of our 5th wedding anniversary. Shortly afterwards, we look forward to seeing Pauline and her family again. Our preparations for her youth initiation ceremony have already begun. But we are just as excited about this year’s bridal couples. Together with you and your guests, we will experience very special moments and create memories that will last a lifetime.

On our schedule, you can see that events have already been booked for I2026 well into the autumn. However, if you would like to make a last-minute enquiry, please feel free to do so. If possible, we will arrange additional dates. Simply contact us or send us an email with your date request. We look forward to hearing from you.

As always, we will report on all ceremonies here on this page with pictures and sound, and we look forward to hearing the opinions and comments of our bridal couples and their guests.

Our wedding season begins in the merry month of May with a youth initiation ceremony. We are guests of young Bella. In a beautiful ceremony (on the outskirts of Berlin), she is initiated into the secrets of women and introduced to female rites and customs. It is our pleasure to accompany Bella into this new phase of her life. A few days later, we travel to the Black Forest. There, we celebrate Luise and Oliver’s 11th wedding anniversary with them until late into the night.
In May, we are also welcomed to the Dessau-Roßlau moated castle to marry Nadine & Michael in a moving handfasting ceremony. No less romantic is the pagan wedding of Sylvia & Sebastian, which we celebrate at the picturesque Lake Sacrow.

In 2025, the herb women from Eva’s World of Herbs are in demand once again. Each time, they create a cheerful atmosphere and entertainment with their herbal secrets and elixirs. In June, our journey takes us north to the Oldenburg region. Sandra and Florian invite numerous guests to their pagan wedding. It is literally the hottest wedding of the year. First, everyone present can hear the couple’s wedding vows in bright sunshine and scorching heat. And as befits the summer solstice, the day ends later with an impressive torchlight procession and a magical flame celebration.

After a short break, we experience the very cheerful handfasting of Evelin & David in the harvest month. All kinds of guests dressed in medieval clothing attend this heartfelt ceremony in Guben. We dance the night away with the cheerful wedding party before this night also ends with a magnificent flame celebration. In mid-August, we will meet Julia and Christian in Leipzig to seal their marital bliss. It will be a truly glorious day. On the one hand, because the two lovers are beaming with joy and, on the other hand, because it is the 200th event for us at eheleite.com. So it’s a day that needs to be celebrated twice over!

And just as our wedding season begins this year, so it ends – with a youth initiation ceremony near Eberswalde. We organise a ceremony for Jeremy-Dean that is just as exciting for us. It is our first youth initiation ceremony for a young lad. Surrounded by his friends and under the watchful eyes of the gods, J. D. masters all the challenges and emerges victorious.

For a while, you can still see all the highlights of 2025 here. Eheleite.com would like to express its sincere thanks to all the bridal couples, Bella and Jeremy-Dean, and all the guests this year.

We wish all readers of this page a cosy time during the coming twelfth nights and a successful 2026!

Since 2006, we have met countless warm-hearted people. We are guests at old castles, palaces and mills. Private estates, forests, meadows, stone circles and other beautiful natural locations have also provided the backdrop for our marriage ceremonies, Viking weddings and medieval weddings. Name ceremonies, youth ceremonies, sword ceremonies, youth ceremonies, birthday celebrations and flame ceremonies also become unforgettable memories.
Many a diary page is filled with funny anecdotes or exciting wedding adventures. We fondly remember every single ceremony, but some remain particularly special in our memories. For example, the first events are always great highlights for us too.

Let us think back to our first naming ceremony. We held this ceremony for Arthur in 2012. We are honoured when we are asked to organise several events for families. This has led to many wonderful connections over the last few years. We remember Rita and Björn’s wedding in 2011 at Bellin Castle and the naming ceremonies for their sons Thilo and Thore in 2014 and 2021. Arthur and his siblings Leni, Friedrich and Thorwie also always bring a smile to our faces.
Far to the east, we were guests of the lovely Fabienne and her siblings Frieda Johanna and Karl Friedrich. Here we were able to perform our first youth initiation ceremony for a girl. And we can already see the images of the first youth initiation ceremony for a boy before our eyes – JD, who masterfully passed his tests and stepped away from the ceremony site as a young man.

We also remember the many pagan birthday celebrations, such as at Jeannette’s in Hemslingen or at Maik’s in Komotau, Czech Republic. There, in December 2023, the Snow Queen Skadi presented us with her snow-covered kingdom, which will remain in our memories forever.

Of course, we also wave to our numerous bridal couples. You were the original inspiration for what we do. We will never forget the pure romance of Silke & Mike (Krämerwald), the shanty choirs at Cora & Bernd’s (Mölln), Astrid & Carsten’s carriage ride and the love between Carmen & Mats (Germanisches Langhaus). Viki & Moritz (Lindwerder), Francis & Marko (Suhl), Shirin & Alain (Basel), Daniela & René (100th wedding anniversary), Stefanie & Maik (Großrückerswalde), Jennifer & Michael (Linz), Marlen & Frank (Helmsdorf), Karin & Danielo (Weidegut Colmnitz), Katharina & Christian (Burg Lindenfels), Yvonne & André (Bärenklau), Juliane & Sebastian (Buck’sche Schweiz), Sonja & Michael (Münchsmünster) will remain in our hearts forever.

We would love to list all our bridal couples here, because it was both a pleasure and an honour to get to know you. But writing down all our wonderful memories here would take days 🙂

One thing is certain, however: celebrating, laughing and dancing with you is what motivates us to organise future events. That’s why we hope to see some of you again at an anniversary celebration. With this in mind: see you soon!

We would like to share some impressions of our 200 events with you here. See for yourself:

At our concluding flame ceremony, the first stars were already twinkling in the evening sky. Everyone present felt the magic of the moment when our bride and groom lit the fire. By the light of the flames, we whisper stories from Norse mythology and listen to atmospheric music. Under the gaze of all those present, Julia and Christian now exchange their wedding gifts by the fire.
Dear Julia, dear Christian, we wish you a harmonious and loving life together. May your life unfold according to your wishes and may the ancient gods always be at your side.

J.D. has now grown from a boy into a young man. In accordance with ancient tradition, he is now accepted into the circle of adult men. Together with his mother Justine, he enters the temple of the goddess to make an offering to the Great Mother, who is the eldest and wisest. Here, the young man leaves his childhood behind. Symbolically, he parts with an object from his childhood and is transferred from his mother’s care to his father’s tutelage.

When he steps out of the temple, a guard of honour made up of axes and swords awaits him. The men of his family and circle of friends form a bridge for him into this new phase of life. At the end of the guard of honour, J.D. is proudly welcomed by his father.

Since J.D.“s life path is to be characterised by perseverance, strength and self-determination, he can immediately prove these virtues. He competes against his friends in several contests. Here, the gods of thunder and justice are at the boys” side to help them. J.D. masters the tasks with the right amount of strength and accuracy. He shows skill with a bow and arrow, hitting his target with his very first shot.

Ready to become a courageous member of his family, J.D. lights a torch, thereby declaring his intention to take responsibility for his future actions.

We would like to thank Jeremy-Dean and his family for this fantastic day. Dear J.D. – it was an honour to accompany you on this new stage of your life. We wish you all the best for your future. May the ancient gods always protect you.

The couple already tied the knot in a civil ceremony this morning. However, they want to celebrate their heart’s desire – a traditional wedding – today with a proper Viking wedding.

After our bride and groom have warmly welcomed their guests, the sacred ceremony begins in the early afternoon.

Under bright sunshine and a deep blue sky, Julia and Christian walk through the specially erected archway. During the ceremony, the couple cleanses themselves of all mutual prejudices. In this way, they voluntarily sever all old ties and then embark on the path to a life together. In the birch-lined bridal temple, Julia and Christian promise each other eternal fidelity and devotion. As an outward sign of their marital bliss, they will now wear their wedding rings. Their mutual vows are joyfully heard by the witnesses Danny and Carsten and warmly applauded by all the guests. During the traditional millet throwing, everyone present wishes the bride and groom material prosperity and financial blessings.

In the wildlife park restaurant, the wedding party then enjoys coffee, cake and cool drinks. Afterwards, eheleite.com invites everyone to dance. With our rousing dances, it only takes a few moments for the open-air dance floor to fill up. Time flies by with the Holsteiner Dreitour, the Chapelloise or the Russian Troika.

As the last rays of sunshine fade later on, everyone looks forward to the bonfire celebration that is still to come.
Dear bride and groom: It was wonderful to spend this special day with you. It was an honour to celebrate your wedding and experience our 200th event. We hope that you and your guests enjoyed this day as much as we did. We wish you all the best for the future and a lifetime of happiness together!

A magnificent torch dance, accompanied by mystical music, culminates in a flame celebration with dozens of torches and burning runes. In the glow of the fire, the bridal couple and their guests listen to the ancient legend of the eternal cycle of the sun. As they watch the blazing flames, everyone present enjoys the beautiful atmosphere.

Finally, this moving day ends with a perfect song, and everyone can see that Evelin and David are now inseparable!

Eheleite.com wishes the guests lots of fun and our bride and groom all the luck in the world! Dear Evelin, dear David – may you cherish this day forever.

Numerous friends and family members have accepted Evelin and David’s invitation. The guests, dressed in medieval clothing, are welcomed with a cool drink and look forward to spending time together.

At the family estate, the wedding party eagerly awaits the bridal couple. The pagan ceremony begins when Evelin is led to the altar by her sister Alexandra. There, the groom eagerly awaits his beloved. David happily welcomes Evelin. Arm in arm, they walk through the bridal arch and enter the ceremony area. The festive and magical atmosphere captivates everyone present.

Messengers are now sent in all four directions to seek the consent of the gods. The messengers return with good news. After a brief cheerful interruption by the bride, the marriage covenant is finally sealed by the priests. However, the traditional custom of handfasting not only seals the spiritual and physical commitment of Evelin and David, but also unites two families into one clan. This creates a new clan, which is why it is necessary to obtain the consent of all those present. This confirmation is immediately heard with a resounding “So be it!”

Accompanied by the delicate sounds of the harp, the wedding party is then served coffee and cake. With touching words, our bride and groom thank their guests for their support and the blessing they have just received.

Later, our medieval dances create a cheerful atmosphere. Together with the wedding party, we hit the dance floor. After all, only a wedding where people dance is a real wedding.
After everyone has enjoyed a hearty dinner, the next few hours bring more memorable moments on the couple’s wedding day.

Dear Evi, dear David, we thank you for allowing us to spend such wonderful moments with you and your guests. We wish you all the best and a happy, loving life together with all our hearts. May the old gods and the great mother, who is the eldest and wisest, always watch over you and protect you!

The final flame celebration creates a unique atmosphere that no one can escape. The bride and groom light the fire and the radiant glow of flames illuminates our hearts. The magic of the summer solstice is palpable for everyone and Sandra and Florian’s festive day comes to a fitting end.

This eventful day ends for eheleite.com around midnight. But the wedding party celebrates until the early hours of the morning to mark Sandra’s birthday.

Dear Sandra, dear Florian, your loving togetherness, but also the good humor and enthusiasm of you and your guests made this day a very special experience. We wish you a life according to your ideas. May the blessings of the ancient gods accompany you on all your journeys!

In bright sunshine and summer heat, guests are welcomed with a cool drink and tasty snacks. Everyone is already looking forward to the coming hours.

At mid-afternoon, Sandra and Florian walk through the bridal arch and enter the ceremony site. Thus begins the pagan wedding according to ancient custom and tradition. Goddess Wör, the guardian of all oaths and vows, is summoned. In the presence of all those present, the bride and groom pledge their mutual fidelity. The wedding vows are joyfully heard and loudly proclaimed by the witnesses. The goddess also witnesses this sacred oath. From then on, she watches over its observance. A stone serves as a symbol of this oath, which is given a special place in the home of the bride and groom. This vow stone will remind them of their oath every day.

All the guests can see how in love Sandra and Florian are, and you can feel their close bond. When daughter Paulina agrees to her parents’ marriage by laying hands on them, their happiness is perfect. All the guests immediately rise from their seats – cheering and congratulating the newlyweds.

After dinner, eheleite.com invites you to dance. The wedding party enjoys themselves to medieval melodies and historical dances.

The speeches and games specially organized by the guests also ensure a lot of fun and good humour.

Further highlights of Sandra and Florian’s wedding celebrations followed later in the evening.

Dear Sandra and Florian, it was a great pleasure to spend this special day with you. We wish you all the best for your future together!

The last rays of sunlight are extinguished as the glow of the magnificent torchlight dance illuminates the dark night sky. Once again we invoke the gods and ask for their blessing. Our bride and groom light the fire and everyone present immediately feels the magic of the flames. Under the burning runes, we murmur stories from times long past. We listen to the atmospheric music and feel the presence of our ancient gods all around us.

Dear Sylvia, dear Sebastian – after many touching moments, we would like to say goodbye to you. Keep your day as a unique memory. May love live in your home forever and may the benevolence of our gods always be on your side!