Drop-in weddings in Luleå attract many couples

Seven couples lined up outside Luleå Cathedral before 10 a.m. for spontaneous weddings during today's drop-in ceremony.

Priest Yvonne Nordqvist described the day as filled with joy and love. Interest has varied over the years, with a maximum of 16 couples married during similar events.

The church remained open until 6 p.m. Other parishes coordinate their drop-in weddings to spread out the occasions.

To marry, couples need a certificate of no impediment, ID documents, and at least one partner must be a member of the Church of Sweden.

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Elderly Swedish couple celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary in a park, photorealistic illustration for news article
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Sweden expects record diamond weddings this year

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Sweden may see a record number of diamond weddings this year as couples mark 60 years of marriage. The trend stems from unusually high marriage rates and young ages in 1966. Statistics Sweden says the total could be the highest ever.

The cathedral chapter in the Diocese of Strängnäs has launched an investigation into whether Birgitta Ed's foundation at Fållökna is compatible with her priestly vows.

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The recurring Christian conference in Torp has begun, with over 10,000 visitors expected.

In Gagnef's church village birch branches and flowers are gathered for the Midsummer pole. Organizers highlight the tradition's importance to the community.

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King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia visited Skokloster Castle in Håbo Municipality on National Day.

Today Queen Silvia has been Sweden's queen for 50 years. The court has published new photos of the queen in folk costume to mark the jubilee.

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Bergslagen's flea market spread across northern Örebro County is record large this year. Around 250 different flea markets are open this weekend which is the third after Midsummer.

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New laws on crime and cousin marriages take effect

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