Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Dutch Marriage Annulled Over ChatGPT Speech
A couple in the Netherlands got married, but the person who performed the wedding used words from a computer program called ChatGPT.
The words were supposed to be funny, but they didn't follow the rules for a legal marriage.
The couple said they still wanted to be married, but a judge said the rules are important and canceled their marriage.
The judge said the marriage couldn't be in the official records because the right words weren't used.
A Dutch couple's marriage was annulled due to a ChatGPT-generated speech by the officiant.
The speech did not meet legal requirements for marriage vows under Dutch law.
The couple argued they intended to marry regardless of the wording used.
The judge ruled that the marriage could not be recognized due to the lack of proper vows.
The marriage was ordered to be removed from the Zwolle city registry.
- Who
- A Dutch couple from Zwolle
- What
- Their marriage was annulled due to a ChatGPT-generated speech
- When
- The ceremony was on April 19, 2023; the decision was made on January 5, 2024
- Where
- Zwolle, Netherlands
- Why
- The speech did not meet legal requirements for marriage vows
- Location
- Zwolle, Netherlands
- Date of Ceremony
- April 19, 2023
- Date of Decision
- January 5, 2024
- Reason for Annulment
- Failure to meet legal requirements in vows
- Officiant's Action
- Used ChatGPT-generated speech