she married on 24 february 1555 in wismar to duke john albert i of mecklenburg (1525-1576). as a wedding gift, her father mediated in a dispute between her husband and his brother ulrich, duke of mecklenburg. on the occasion of his marriage, duke john albert i had the fürstenhof palace in wismar remodeled in a renaissance style. after the wedding, john albert i and his bride moved into this palace.