Ville de Marlenheim
A Wedding at the Foot of the Vineyard
The Marriage of Ami Fritz
Marlenheim
Date :
14 et 15 Août 2024
A Traditional and Festive Event
The 'Ami Fritz' Wedding and Marlenheim have become inseparable. Over time, this event has become one of the flagship celebrations in our beautiful Alsace. Since 1973, this wedding has been celebrated every year in Marlenheim on August 14th and 15th. This event contributes to the attractiveness of this region, the Gateway to the Alsace Wine Route. Over the decades, this event has established itself as 'a summer rendezvous' in Alsace, appealing to all enthusiasts of folklore and gastronomy in the region. Thousands of tourists - from beyond the Vosges and elsewhere - as well as the local population come together for a few hours to experience the warm atmosphere of a rural wedding from the mid-19th century.
The Origins of the 'Ami Fritz' Wedding
The 'Ami Fritz' Wedding is based on the novel by Erckmann-Chatrian written in 1864, narrating the life of Fritz Kobus. An Alsatian-Lorraine in a small town in the 19th century, single and good-natured, he is determined never to succumb to the confinement of marriage. His best friend, the rabbi, tries by all means to change his mind. Nothing works. But life will take a turn for him when he meets the beautiful Süzel.
Ville de Marlenheim
Monday, August 4, 2023 :
- 4:30 PM: Guided tour of the old town - Departure from the Town Hall
- 5:00 PM: Opening of the local products market and artisan circuit on General de Gaulle Street
- 6:00 PM: Presentation of the Alsatian costume by the folk group "Les Lys" from Marlenheim From
- 6:00 PM onwards: Musical parade by the Nuddleswing in the streets of the city center
- 6:45 PM: Welcome of the guests and arrival of the future spouses & Signing of the marriage contract
- 7:00 PM: Contemporary music stage on Kaufhaus Square: JJH Potter (folk), Thomas Kieffer (rock-folk/electro), Les Assoiffés (Alsatian rock'n'roll)
- 8:00 PM: Folkloric evening animated by the Musikkapelle of Atzbach (Austria)
- 11:00 PM: Fireworks display from the vineyards
Tuesday, August 5, 2023 :
- Throughout the day: market of local products and crafts
- 9:45 AM: High Mass and Assumption procession in the presence of the wedding guests
- 11:30 AM: Marriage contract signing and delivery of the comfort soup to Monsieur le Curé (the parish priest)
- 12:00 PM: Aperitif concert featuring the Musikkapelle d’Atzbach (Austria)
- 12:00 PM: Come meet the guests and share lunch with them
- 1:00 PM: Folkloric group "Les Lys" from Marlenheim
- 2:00 PM: Gathering of the bridal procession in the castle courtyard
- 2:45 PM: Reenactment of the wedding, procession, and folkloric activities through the streets of Marlenheim
- 6:00 PM: Raffle draw
Ville de Marlenheim
Ville de Marlenheim
Ville de Marlenheim
Ville de Marlenheim
ORGANIZER CONTACT INFORMATION
Groupement Associatif de Marlenheim pour la Jeunesse, le Sport, les Arts et Loisirs
Responsable : Monsieur Jérôme REUSCHLE
Address : 1 Place du Maréchal Leclerc - 67520 Marlenheim
Phone : +33 3 88 59 29 55
Mail : jamjsal.marlenheim@gmail.com