Ricarda Lang, co-chair of the Green Party, and her partner Florian Wilsch were married over the weekend in a private ceremony. Despite the presence of many paparazzi outside the venue, the couple kept the event low-key compared to other high-profile weddings.
Lang, unlike Finance Minister Christian Lindner who celebrated with a multi-day event in Sylt, chose to marry away from the public eye. The 30-year-old politician tied the knot with her long-time partner Florian Wilsch on Saturday. Wilsch is a mathematician at the University of Hanover and previously served as spokesperson for the Green Youth in Bavaria.
The celebration took place in Berlin on a venue near the Spree River. The couple celebrated on a 400-square-meter lawn with family, friends, and colleagues. The venue also included a large covered area that could accommodate up to 150 guests.
According to Bild, among the guests were Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck and his wife Andrea Paluch, as well as Green Party leader Omid Nouripour. Climate activist Luisa Neubauer was also reportedly in attendance.
Lang and Wilsch, originally from Baden-Württemberg, became engaged in late March 2023. They have been a couple for about seven years. On Sunday, the couple announced their marriage on Lang’s social media channels with a simple “Married” caption accompanying a photo of the newlyweds.
Tagesspiegel reported that the post-wedding celebration was held at the Oberhafen-Kantine in Berlin-Kreuzberg. The newspaper also noted the presence of several paparazzi lingering around the venue.
Desire for a family and long-distance relationship
While details about the wedding were sparse, Lang revealed in May that her wedding ring would remain the same as her engagement ring. “It is one of the two wedding rings of my fiancé’s great-grandparents. We found them so beautiful, also because of their long tradition, that we decided to keep them,” Lang told Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung (NOZ).
Lang expressed a desire to start a family, saying, “And the thought is indeed also a driving force for me. The idea of possibly having children one day comes with the responsibility of saying: I want to contribute to a world where my children can grow up well.”
In 2023, Lang mentioned to Bunte magazine that she often travels by train to visit Wilsch in Hanover. “If I don’t have a seat, I sometimes sit on the floor in the aisle. But these travel hardships are worth it to me.”
Despite her busy political schedule, Lang emphasized the importance of not forgetting personal happiness. “That is the foundation.” When asked if marriage is outdated, she replied, “I don’t think so. For me, a wedding is a sign that we want to stay together and be faithful to each other. Eventually, we will start a family. I’m happy to be traditional.”
