häävihkimiseen
Häävihkiminen is the Finnish term for a wedding ceremony. It is the legal and often ceremonial act that formalizes the union of two individuals as a married couple. In Finland, there are two primary types of wedding ceremonies: civil and religious.
A civil ceremony, known as siviilivihkiminen, is conducted by an authorized official, such as a judge or
A religious ceremony, or uskonnollinen vihkiminen, is performed by a minister or priest of a recognized religious
Regardless of the type, a wedding ceremony in Finland involves a declaration of intent to marry, the