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The Gütersloh Water Tower, once a vital part of the city's infrastructure, has taken on a new role as a registry office. On Saturday, September 15, 2025, the historic structure was converted into a venue for marriages, marking a unique collaboration between the city registry office, the Gütersloh Citizens' Foundation, the district music school, and local authorities.
The transformation was met with great enthusiasm, as appointments for marriages in the water tower were quickly filled. Five couples were the first to exchange vows in this extraordinary setting on September 13, 2025, with Tim and Isabel Tresch and Eugen Luitle and Christina Schmelter among them. The Schmelters were particularly pleased, as it was their anniversary.
The staff of the registry office ensured a festive atmosphere, decorating the water tower with floral arrangements, anniversary beach flags, and weather-independent outdoor pavilions. Despite initially uncooperative weather, the couples' good spirits remained undampened. The first round of weddings took place from 9 am to 1 pm in hourly intervals.
For those interested in a ceremony with a special atmosphere, registrations are still open for the "Candlelight Ceremonies" at Villa Bartels, Kirchstraße 21, on December 12, 2025. For more information and registrations, please call 05241 / 82-3191.
The identity of the registrar involved in the transformation of the Gütersloh Water Tower and who conducted the first wedding ceremonies there remains undisclosed in the provided search results. Nevertheless, the conversion of this iconic structure into a registry office has provided a memorable and unique backdrop for the start of many new lives.
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