In all our collections, there are always many outfits that are perfect for a city hall wedding.
Of course, a short or calf-length wedding dress can be worn not only to the city hall, but also to church, your outdoor wedding, an outdoor wedding or for elopement at a micro wedding for just the two of you.
Find out what options we have for you when it comes to finding a great look for your civil ceremony.
Frequently Asked Questions
Various types of wedding dresses are suitable for the registry office, which are both elegant and appropriate for the formal atmosphere of the occasion. Here are some options you can consider:
A-Line dresses: These dresses have a fitted bodice and flared skirt that creates a flattering silhouette. They are timeless and go well with the registry office.
Two-piece dresses: These dresses consist of a bodice and a skirt that can be worn separately. They offer a variety of possible combinations and allow you to show your own style.
Shift dresses: These form-fitting dresses elegantly accentuate the bride's figure. They are perfect for a simple and stylish wedding in the registry office.
Traditionally, [wedding dresses](https://shop.noni-mode.de/collections/brautkleider-online) are worn in white, but you can consider other colors for the registry office. Here are some popular colour options:
Cream: A subtle, warm hue that is similar to traditional white but slightly softer.
Pastel shades: Delicate colours such as pink, light blue or lavender give your wedding dress a romantic touch and go well with the festive atmosphere of the registry office.
Ivory: A creamy hue that resembles white but contains subtle hints of yellow or brown. Ivory dresses exude elegance and go well with different skin tones.
Choosing the right [accessories](https://shop.noni-mode.de/collections/accessoires) can complete your wedding dress for the registry office and perfect your look. Here are some matching accessories:
Veil or hair accessories: A delicate [veil](https://shop.noni-mode.de/en/collections/brautschleier) or sparkling [hair accessories](https://shop.noni-mode.de/en/collections/braut-haarschmuck) can give your wedding dress a romantic touch.
Jewellery: Subtle [jewellery](https://shop.noni-mode.de/collections/braut-schmuck) such as pearl earrings, a filigree necklace or an elegant bracelet can complement your outfit without appearing too overloaded.
Shoes and bag: Choose elegant, comfortable [shoes](https://shop.noni-mode.de/en/collections/brautschuhe) that match your wedding dress. A small clutch or a chic handbag completes your look.
As a rule, there are no special requirements for [wedding dresses](https://shop.noni-mode.de/en/collections/brautkleider-online) for the registry office, but it is advisable to pay attention to a few aspects:
Length of the dress: Since the registry office is a formal setting, you should choose a wedding dress that is at least knee-length or slightly below. [Calf-length wedding dresses](https://shop.noni-mode.de/collections/brautkleider-online) are a popular choice with most of our nonibrides.
Fabric and cut: Choose high-quality fabrics such as lace, silk or satin that will give your dress an elegant look. A simple cut with clean lines is also recommended.
Coverage: Make sure your dress has adequate coverage, especially around the shoulders and cleavage. Avoid plunging necklines or off-the-shoulder dresses unless they conform to registry office customs.
noni wedding dresses are all suitable for the registry office - our two-piece wedding dresses, consisting of a top and bottom part, which can be put together individually, are particularly popular.
Our handmade bridal tops and bodies cost between €159 and €499, noni bridal skirts and wedding dresses cost between €349 and €1300.
You can find what you are looking for even on a smaller budget: our selection of outfits in the [noni bridal fashion outlet](https://www.noni-mode.de/brautmode-outlet-koeln/) in Cologne, in the [noni online outlet ](https://shop.noni-mode.de/en/collections/noni-online-outlet) and our [online sale](https://shop.noni-mode.de/en/collections/brautmode-und-accessoires- in-sale) is large and is constantly being expanded.
There you will already find bridal tops from €60 and skirts from €199 - we also offer you discount campaigns in the online shop or in the showroom, which you can read about in the noni [Newsletter](https://shop.noni -mode.de/pages/newsletter) or our [Instagram channel](https://www.instagram.com/noni_mode/).
We recommend buying the [wedding dress](https://shop.noni-mode.de/en/collections/brautkleider-online) for the registry office four months before the wedding at the latest. This gives you enough time to take care of the rest of the wedding preparations. This also leaves room to maneuver if individual adjustments need to be made to your dress.
Do you have less lead time when you come to the [noni wedding dress consultation](https://www.noni-mode.de/termin/) or are you getting married very spontaneously?
At noni, we manufacture all parts of our collections in clothing sizes (usually from size 34 to 48) in a time-saving and uncomplicated manner. Since we tailor our bridal dresses on site in Cologne in our in-house workshop, there is no need for long waiting times, as is the case with many other bridal fashion shops, and time-consuming journeys to further fitting appointments, which are not always easy to realise, are no longer necessary.
In the [noni online shop](https://shop.noni-mode.de/en) you will find a large stock of goods where you can also buy your registry office dress. If your favorite has to be made, currently calculate a waiting time of only 14-21 working days.
Modern city hall wedding dresses
Many brides want a more subtle wedding dress for their civil wedding than for their church ceremony. Then short skirts or a feminine midi length as a city hall dress are ideal. Coloured bridal skirts are also a modern alternative to classic white and, like trousers with a lace top, are right in line with the bridal fashion trend.
You now have a large selection of alternatives to the classic sheath dress or cocktail dress. Nowadays you can also do without strict, stiff-looking costumes for the registry office.
Multiple wedding dresses for church and city hall?
Many brides celebrate their wedding on different dates and get married both at the city hall and in the church. For the big ceremony and subsequent wedding reception, many brides often want a more elaborate or festive look, while a simple, more reserved outfit is preferred for the city hall wedding dress.
If you also want two different wedding dresses for your various celebrations, the two-piece typical noni look of our bridal fashion is ideal. With the Mix & Match principle you can create very different looks with a bridal top and two skirts in different lengths or alternatively a pair of trousers. In this way, you not only save money when buying your city hall outfit, but you also have a lot of freedom to create an individual bridal look. Our wedding dress collections include registry office dresses in every length - from short, knee-length to midi to floor-length, you can put together your personal dream dress according to your ideas.
Coloured city hall wedding dresses
A coloured wedding dress is a beautiful and original alternative because it stands out wonderfully from the church wedding dress, which is in most cases still in white tones, and does not compete with it.
So that the bride can be immediately recognized as such, noni offers beautiful bridal skirts in delicate powder tones of pink and blush or elegant pastel shades of blue or violet.
Light pastel colours other than white are also a great choice for brides who feel dressed up in a white dress or are getting married for the second time.
Short city hall wedding dresses
Short dresses from knee-length to calf-length are casual and elegant at the same time and ensure a flexible look because you can swap out the individual components quickly and easily if necessary.
Using the mix and match principle, you put together an outfit for the registry office from top, skirt, trousers and overskirt that corresponds 100% to your ideas. With detailed lace, shoulder or backless, with a classic boat neck, in ivory or with a glitter effect for a glamor upgrade: anything goes!
Tulle city hall wedding dresses
Tulle skirts are an integral part of current bridal fashion and a short skirt made of tulle is ideal for a wedding at the registry office.
noni offers you skirts in different lengths and colours, for every body size and every taste. Flowing soft tulle or firmer tulle for a little more volume and a more romantic look that is almost reminiscent of charming petticoats - you can choose the skirt that best suits you and your personal style from our large range.
We have expanded our selection to include the noni Curvy range: Here you will find bridal tops and skirts in large sizes from size 44. Inspired by the favorite outfits of our noni brides, these models prove that fashionable and stylish wedding dress outfits can also be created for plus size brides.
City hall suits & pants
Not every woman feels comfortable in a dress, be it in everyday life or especially on the big day. Many brides are looking for an alternative to a wedding dress or bridal skirt, especially for their wedding.
A perfect for a city hall reception are trousers that you can combine with a top and - depending on your taste - with a blazer to create a stylish trouser suit. Whether with a patterned lace top, a modern bridal sweater or a crepe top, with a back neckline, off-shoulder or sweeping flounced sleeves, with puristic trousers you can create a feminine and casual look to surprise everyone with an individual outfit .
Jumpsuits for weddings are also becoming increasingly popular. With deep back cutouts or wide swinging trouser legs, the chic one-piece suits give you a feminine and elegant look that is in no way inferior to outfits with classic skirts or dresses.
Midi city hall wedding dresses
Calf-length dresses are also short wedding dress models. They are the perfect middle ground when a long hem is simply impractical for the location or type of wedding and a short wedding dress may not be elegant or festive enough for you. No matter whether with a voluminous skirt made of tulle or flowing, light fabrics such as chiffon or crepe georgette, a calf-length wedding dress always looks elegant, you can't go wrong with it.
It's not for nothing that midi dresses and skirts have long been very popular in everyday fashion: they can be combined in many ways and can be beautifully presented in any style. For a wedding in spring or summer, a bridal skirt in midi length gives you airiness and enough legroom, and it also creates a feminine silhouette.
Another not-to-be-missed advantage of a midi-length dress is that your bridal shoes are always visible and do not disappear under a floor-length dress. In addition, you can easily switch to flat, comfortable bridal shoes during the often long wedding party without the skirt of your dress suddenly dragging on the floor.
Floorlength city hall wedding dresses
Are you just getting married in a civil ceremony and would you like a long wedding dress for the registry office?
Maxi wedding dresses are always a guarantee for an elegant look.
At noni we of course have a large selection of floor-length skirts made of flowing soft tulle, viscose crepe, chiffon, botanical lace and silk in various styles. For example, you can choose between bell skirts, circle skirts or skirts with a sexy leg slit.
Long overskirts that have artistic 3D applications or original lace patterns can also be chosen for a wonderfully beautiful registry office dress and give your look a great touch.
A mullet wedding dress is an extravagant idea thanks to its play with different lengths.
Wedding dresses with a train are not exclusively reserved for a large, pompous celebration in the cathedral or at the castle with many wedding guests: you can just as easily wear them to the registry office and impress there with a dramatic, romantic look.
Lace wedding dresses
A delicate lace fabric with a playful pattern in particular provides a romantic touch and is of course perfect for a wedding.
At noni we tailor bridal tops as well as skirts and overskirts for you that have fantastically beautiful patterns: floral lace in a romantic botanical style, seductive hole lace and graphic patterns in a retro, vintage or boho look that give your wedding dress that certain something and are a welcome change from the overloaded princess dress.
Another argument for wedding dresses with lace: For your summer wedding, they give you a light, airy feel.
Skirts made of flowing fabrics such as tulle or chiffon are suitable for a wedding dress with lace for a particularly delicate look. Tone on tone in classic white and ivory or with a colored skirt (for a nice contrast) you can put together a modern and at the same time playful dream dress for the registry office. A mix of materials and styles is still very popular in bridal fashion and creates interesting looks.
Sleeve wedding dresses
Wedding dresses with sleeves are of course the ideal solution for an autumn or winter wedding. Not every bride feels comfortable in sleeveless dresses.
Our noni collections offer you tops in different styles: wide, airy sleeves, always flattering three-quarter length sleeves or even a classic long-sleeved cut you can wear in the cold season without any problems. Bridal sweaters are also a fashionable and warming solution for original looks in autumn or winter.
Our real brides' city hall looks
Are you looking for inspiration when looking for a registry office outfit? Take a look at a small selection of our noni brides in their chosen wedding dresses:
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