Before getting married in New York, whether in a religious or civil ceremony, you must first obtain a marriage license from the New York City Marriage Bureau at The Office of the City Clerk.For up-to-date rules and procedures regarding marriage licenses and ceremonies, please contact the New York City Marriage Bureau directly. To get married at the Church of Sweden in New York, you must be a member of the Church of Sweden. You should contact the pastor by telephone and schedule the wedding ceremony well in advance.For information about marriage requirements in Sweden, visit the website of the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm.