Nowadays, more people opt for a destination wedding in Spain and, as a result, small, intimate weddings are becoming more common. In this article, we go through all the most important advantages of having a small wedding in Spain.
Costs
Firstly, by having less guests, you have the opportunity to spend more money on the decoration and entertainment areas of your wedding. As a result, your day can be exactly as it is in your dreams. This in turn will make your wedding more memorable for your guests, as well as yourselves, as you can have a small, more luxurious wedding for the price of a basic wedding with hundreds of guests.
Small destination weddings offer a more personal experience for both the couple and the guests. You will be celebrating only with your nearest and dearest, and you will not have to feel obliged to invite people you are not as close to. Additionally, you can spend more time with each of your guests which makes their time more enjoyable too.
For small destination weddings you have a lot more options for venue and accommodation at your disposal. Additionally, it will be a lot easier to accommodate your guests all in the same place. Moreover, you can often accommodate at the same place as the reception. This is generally the preferred option as it cuts down the need for extra transportation.
If you opt for a small wedding in Spain, you will tend to spend a long weekend there, or even a week! This will mean that you can spend quality time with your closest friends and family. More over, doing unforgettable activities to make your wedding even more special.
If you want more information about small destination weddings in Spain, you can write to use at info@svadbavispanii.ru.
Transport is a very important feature of any wedding, and traditionally the most common choice was of course classic wedding cars. However nowadays there are plenty of options of transport for weddings, so if you’re currently thinking about transport for your wedding this article is a must-read as we have put together the 10 best wedding transport ideas!
1. Classic car
Let’s start with a traditional mode of wedding transport. Classic cars have always been a popular choice for weddings, and if you love the beauty of classic cars this option is perfect for you. There is a whole host of models to choose, and it is popular to decorate the car with ribbons to transform it into a wedding car.
Limos are linked to luxury and glamour, so if your wedding is going to be luxurious and glamorous, why not travel by limo? Additionally, from a more practical point of view, if the bride has a large, princess-style wedding dress a limo could be a more comfortable choice since the dress will be able to fit more easily in a limo!
3. Super luxurious car
If travelling in a supercar is your dream, why not use the opportunity of your wedding to make this dream happen? Imagine being transported from your wedding to the reception in a chic red Ferrari with the roof down with the Spanish sun beaming down on you – perfect.
If you are a king or queen of speed and enjoy being in the open air, a moped (such as a classic vespa) or motorbike (Harley Davidsons always look cool) could be the option for you. It’s certainly a unique choice and would definitely be unforgettable.
5. Horse and carriage
On the opposite end of the spectrum to motorbikes lies the elegant option of a horse and carriage. With Spain’s beautiful, sunny climate, a horse and carriage is a very feasible option. This method of transport will make you feel like a king or queen on your wedding day.
If you are marrying in Catalonia, why not use the cultural Catalan symbol of the donkey? As well as being sweet animals, donkeys have also provided a reliable method of transport for thousands of years.
7. In the air!
To make an unforgettable entrance, you could arrive at your wedding in a helicopter or even by a small private plane. Imagine rolling out the red carpet from a helicopter to walk down the aisle! You’d feel like royalty.
8. Hot air balloon
Again arriving from the sky, if you are a thrill seeker you could choose a hot air balloon to take in all the views of sunny Spain whilst arriving at your special ceremony.
9. Boat
Spain is surrounded by beautiful coastline, and so a popular choice of wedding venue in Spain is the beach. If you are a couple who will celebrate your wedding on a beach, why not consider a boat for your method of transport? It would be both practical as you’re by the sea and unique!
If you are looking to have a simplistic wedding and are not all about fancy transport, walking could be for you. Just ensure that you’re not having to walk too far to arrive at your wedding as we don’t want you to be tired! Also consider what shoes you’d wear – there’s nothing worse than aching feet, especially when you’ll be doing your all-important first dance in a matter of hours!
If you want more information on the topic of transport for your wedding, or if you want expert advice and knowledge to help you choose, you can team up with us by contacting info@svadbavispanii.ru.
The style of elopement weddings always have a very special romantic air which makes them unique, and Regina and Maksim’s was not an exception. This couple decided to celebrate their elopement in Barcelona, in a spectacular restaurant on the beach with beautiful views and in the marine style they had dreamed of.
Regina wore a light dress for the ceremony, with appliqué details, rhinestone and transparencies on the bodice. She wore a youthful side braid and natural makeup with coral-coloured lips, perfect for summer. Maksim opted for a blue suit with a checkered jacket and white shirt, which was very elegant.
The ceremony decoration was in complete harmony with the landscape as the main elements were from fisherman boats adorned with nets and marine decorations such as anchors, starfish or shells. The flowers were in tones of white and blue, to match Regina’s bouquet.
For the photos, the newly weds enjoyed a walk on the beach and rocks, where the bride changed dress and wore a design with a wonderful blue tulle skirt.
The result exceeded all expectations and the photos show that. Are you ready to enjoy this elopement in Barcelona?
Many couples dream of getting married abroad, but they are put off due to fears of complication and not understanding the necessary processes – however fear no more! In this post we have selected important information regarding getting married in Spain if you are British to help you feel more prepared for the experience and at Weddings and Events by Natalia Ortiz, we can help you for the whole process.
Legal requirements:
There are a couple of legal requirements for couples to marry in Spain, the first being that both bride and groom must be aged 18 or over, and the couple must not be related. Additionally, it is usually a requirement that either the bride OR the groom (don’t worry, only one of you!) has to have lived in Spain for 2 years.
Are any legal documents required? Yes, here is a list:
Birth certificate, officially translated into Spanish by a translator who has been approved, and with an apostille stamp.
If it is not your first marriage, you need to provide either a divorce certificate or a certificate of death of your previous partner.
Passports of bride and groom
Certificate of No Impediment to marriage
Please note that these documents are likely to require translation.
If you are still nervous about the idea of getting married in Spain, let us remind you of the many advantages of doing so.
The climate
Spain has the advantage of a mild climate all year round, and so you can have more confidence that you will celebrate your wedding in nice weather, which often cannot be guaranteed in Britain!!
Spain boasts many possibilities of where you can get married. The beaches in Spain are beautiful if you are looking for a beach wedding, but there are also many more options such as getting married in one of the many wonderful, historic churches or in a luxury hotel.
In Spain there is a variety of different food types and tastes, from fish to tapas, it has it all! Therefore you can guarantee your guests will be satisfied with the food choices on offer.
Spain also provides a good option for a honeymoon, so if you get married in Spain you can also spend your honeymoon close by. This is a real advantage as you don’t have to worry about travelling far for your honeymoon as soon as you get married.
If you wish to know more information about how to get married in Spain if you’re British, or wish to speak to us about the advantages of doing so, you can write to us at: info@svadbavispanii.ru.
Organising a wedding can be a stressful experience for couples, however hiring a wedding planner is now becoming an increasingly popular choice, as it takes away potential stress and allows you to relax and enjoy the period running up to your wedding. If you are newly engaged and are looking to hire a wedding planner to organise your big day, read this post for useful tips on choosing the right one!
Tip number 1: Ensure that your wedding planner has advanced knowledge of the place where you want to get married:
It is a good idea to ensure that the planner has extensive knowledge of the country where you want to get married. A planner with this knowledge will know all the best locations and vendors for your wedding to suit your needs!
Tip number 2: Check out the wedding planner online
Research the wedding planner on various online platforms, such as a company website and instagram. If they can be trusted, they will include examples of weddings they have previously planned. You can look at these images to see if you like them before you commit to their services!
Another advantage of this is that you can be sure that the wedding planner is reputable and trustworthy. You can also check that they carry out their projects from start to finish.
It is extremely advisable that your potential wedding planning company can communicate with you in your preferred language. This way you can be sure there will not be any misunderstandings during the organisation of your big day. At Weddings and Events by Natalia Ortiz, we have a selection of multilingual employees.
Tip number 4: Ensure that the wedding planning company is genuine
This may seem like an obvious point but it is VERY important! To be sure it is not a scam, ensure that contact details are authentic and clearly displayed on the company website. Contact details may include their email address, telephone address and fiscal address. You can find the contact details for our wedding planner here: https://nataliaortizevents.com/contact/.
Here are 4 important tips for choosing a wedding planner. If you are unsure on the advantages of hiring a wedding planner (be sure, there are many!) visit this blog 10 reasons why should hire a wedding planner. It gives a detailed analysis of why you should hire a wedding planner. If you are interested in our services, you can write to us at: info@svadbavispanii.ru.
We organized a wedding which took place on the 31st of May in Salamanca for the beautiful couple Tatiana and Thomy. Tatiana is from Russia and she works in finance business and Thomy, from Peru is working as a chef. They live in the United States but decided to marry in Spain near to their closest ones so they contacted our office and asked for help in creating the wedding of their dreams.
It was a wedding in castle Buen Amor which is a magnificent building with towers and wide gardens where the ceremony took place. The castle has beautiful iron constructions which we decorated with white flowers and it turned out to be perfect for the romantic ceremony. We also had iron chairs decorated in the same way as the altar and it suited the castle’s medieval style well.
Tatiana was dressed up in the castle and, as you can see from the video, this moment was peaceful and full of happiness; she was like a real princess from a fairytale castle. Her wedding dress was light with a beautiful heart shaped neckline and some transparent fabric in it. She also had a belt with decorations and sleeves. It was amazing! She chose a romantic white and silver hair piece and her wedding bouquet had flowers in pink and mauve colors. Thomy was wearing a black and blue tuxedo with a white shirt and a bow tie. So the guests knew where the ceremony was, we had wooden signs with white characters. Wooden signs also acted as a beautiful decorations. The couple couldn’t have been happier at the end of their wedding in castle Buen Amor, it was exactly what they had been dreaming of.
In this next post, we want to explain and detail the cost of a destination wedding, as we know it is hard to find this type of information when couples want to celebrate their wedding in a different country.
It is a difficult topic if you don’t know the specific requisites that are necessary to establish a base budget, but once you have one, everything will be a lot more simple and you will be able to enjoy the preparations.
Aspects to take into account if you are going to celebrate a destination regarding costs:
Firstly it is important to forget the idea that destination weddings are more expensive than other weddings. In fact, it’s usually the opposite: think – the number of guests will be smaller (not everyone is going to travel so many kilometres for a wedding of an acquaintance), and so the costs lower considerably.
As an intimate wedding, and thus more economical, you can dedicate more money to designing the wedding of your dreams: floral decoration, details for your guests, wedding dress or the selection of an exclusive location.
More than a wedding, it is a celebration that will last for several days, at least 2 or 3, and can be extended for up to a whole week. In this time you can do a whole host of actives with your loved ones, you can stay in an exclusive villa and enjoy an authentic holiday.
In relation to the previous point, you can organise your honeymoon in the same country as the wedding. You will start your honeymoon as soon as you get married, without worrying about bags and travelling the day after your big day.
Now that we have reviewed the advantages of organising a destination wedding, what do you say if we make a list to prepare the base budget? Let’s see point by point:
Locations for weddings
The first cost which you have to keep in mind is that of the location of the wedding. There are some which offer you a complete package with ceremony, banquet and party, and for others you are simply just charged rent.
Ceremony and banquet
For the latter case of location, in which you just pay rent, you have to organise the ceremony and the banquet. The price depends on if you are inside or outdoors, if there is anything to add or no decoration, and, above anything, the price of the menu per person for the banquet. Note: don’t forget to add the price of the wedding cake. We recommend 150g of cake per guest.
Being a destination wedding, the guests will need some sort of accommodation. If it is a small wedding, there are more options to enjoy your stay in a villa or a boutique hotel all together.
Music
Music is the fundamental element of the wedding entertainment and will be present in several different moments: ceremony, cocktails and banquet (optional) and dancing. You must think how important this aspect is for you and hire the musicians according to the style you want and the DJ hours that you will need.
Photography and video
What is more important than the memories of your wedding day? If there is something that you can’t skimp on, it´s the photography of your wedding. Take into account whether you want a video, there are some photography studios that also offer this service.
On the one hand, you should add the price of transport for guests from your country to destination country, and on the other, from the airport to the place where you will celebrate the wedding. In Natalia Ortiz Weddings and Events we can hire a private plane with space for 50 people who will arrive all together.
Stationery
Regarding stationery you have to take into account the invitations, the menu, and the seating plan. Additionally, you have to add the card with directions to the location, dress code or even thank you cards.
Although the dress comes with you from your country, on the day of the wedding you should hire a stylist who will do the makeup and hair of the bride and if you wish, of some of the family.
Decoration
The decoration of a wedding is very important since it will determine the style of the event. Some locations are already very decorative and reflect your own style, while others need more work. We recommend dividing the decoration into various points in the budget, dedicating most of it to floral design.
And last but not least, the hiring of a wedding planner who knows the country where the wedding will be in detail, and who can help you with each and every one of the previous points so you only have to enjoy yourself. In addition, they could organise activities for the days before and after the wedding, as much for the couple as for the guests.
To know in more detail about the prices of each one of these services, you can visit this page or write to use at info.svadbavispanii.ru.
Spain is one of the most in-demand countries for couples to celebrate their destination wedding, and there is a definite area which is perfect for the dream wedding: the Costa del Sol. In Weddings and Events by Natalia Ortiz we have a lot of experience in this area of Spain, as we have carried out a lot of very special weddings here throughout the years, during which we have learnt a lot and gained more and more experience. As a result, although our headquarters are in Madrid, nowadays we have professional wedding planners in the Costa del Sol specialised in this area of the country who will help us with everything you need to make your wedding a success.
Included in the countless advantages which the Costa del Sol offers, you will find:
A marvellous climate
A variety of beaches
Charming towns
All styles of villas and hotels for accommodation
Food
If you are thinking about celebrating your wedding in the Costa del Sol, keep reading as we will show you the best places to get married in this beautiful area of Spain:
Marbella
Marbella is a town in the province of Malaga and one of the most in-demand holiday destinations, due to its exclusive atmosphere, beautiful beaches and luxury hotels and villas. If you dream of a wedding on the beach, Marbella is the ideal place.
One of the biggest advantages of Malaga is its international airport, so you can fly directly from nearly any part of the world. In addition, our wedding planners in the Costa del Sol have the possibility to offer you a small private plane so you and your guests can travel on the same plane.
Granada
Granada is one of the most historic cities in Andalucia, where you can find the emblematic Alhambra, a place which you won’t stop visiting, made up of palaces, gardens and fortresses, which served as accommodation for the monarch and the court of King nazari of Granada. Can you imagine celebrating your wedding with views of this special place? Our wedding planners in the Costa del Sol inform us of all of the places for weddings with views in which you can celebrate your wedding. Additionally, Granada is a town with an infinite number of activities and sights to offer your guests, so it is an ideal place to organise the most complete weekend wedding.
Alhambra, Granada
Almeria
Pre-wedding photos are becoming more and more in fashion, because as well as being a precious memory, having them takes away any fear by knowing more about your wedding photographer, so that on your wedding day you can have fun without any type of tension. El Cabo de Gata in Almeria is a perfect place to organise a pre-wedding photoshoot. Almeria has also been the scene of multiple Western films, and so we recommend reliving this era in a fun way: you could dress in Western clothes and take precious photos which become an original and unique memory.
Cabo de Gata, Almería. Photograph: andalucia.org
And you, what place in the Costa del Sol would you choose for your wedding? Write to us at info@svadbavispanii.ru and together we can design the wedding of your dreams.
When we imagine a hotel for weddings, inexplicably, a big hotel comes to mind, with hundreds of bedrooms and big lounges with a somewhat cold and impersonal atmosphere. For this reason, many couples reject this option when searching for wedding locations. However, we must not forget that in Spain there is a large number of hotels which are perfect to celebrate weddings with charm, specialised in unique weddings that are full of magic. In this post, we have given information so that you learn more about this type of hotel, and that you take them into account in the run up to your big day. I´m sure that we´re going to surprise you!
To continue, let´s review the strong points and advantages that wedding hotels in Spain can offer us, which are not few and far between:
Reduction of costs:
There is a belief that open air weddings are cheaper, but this is not always the case. We must take into account the fact that open air spaces are not as well conditioned as an interior space and so it is necessary to hire other services: a tent for the sun or rain, furniture, catering, decoration… it all adds up, and in the long run increases the total cost.
Zero worries about the weather
One of the biggest worries of couples who decide to get married in the open air is the weather: will it rain? Will it be windy? Will it be too hot? None of this will cause worry if you celebrate your wedding in a hotel. Plus point!
Accommodation for guests
Another advantage of this type of hotel is that they include accommodation for guests. A big plus if we take into account that you won´t have to move at any time as the bedrooms are in the same hotel where you celebrate the wedding. It´s certain that boutique hotels have less bedrooms than tourist hotels, and in that case, your closest guests, such as family and friends, can always stay there.
Although the wedding is inside, most of these hotels for weddings in Spain have very well-kept and beautiful garden areas which, if the weather permits, you can always enjoy. Have a drink calmly admiring the views, a little aperitif before the banquet, a chill out corner, etc. Just because you are not celebrating your wedding outdoors doesn´t mean you can´t enjoy nature and gardens.
Services and installations
When celebrating your wedding in a hotel, you will have all of the necessary facilities for an event of such as this: services, air conditioning, heating and its own kitchen.
Decoration
It is not the same to have a space already decorated in a style that you like as to decorate an outdoor area, because decorating an outdoor area will always be more expensive since it is a blank canvas that must be designed. Therefore, you must choose a hotel that suits your taste, whether vintage, with modern touches, industrial … the possibilities are endless!
And as a picture is worth more than a thousand words, here are two of our most special projects, both carried out in hotels with a lot of charm, but of different styles.
On one hand, the Hotel Maria Cristina. It is a very emblematic hotel in the city of San Sebastian and the favourite destination for many Hollywood celebrities who went to spend their holidays at the start of the 20th century, in total luxury.
And, in contrast, here is our work carried out in the Torre del Visco, a boutique hotel situated in Teruel, with a lot of history. It is a restricted space as it has only 16 bedrooms, but has impressive charm. Additionally, it is immersed in nature.
As you can see, there is a large variety of wedding hotels in Spain, capable of harbouring your dream wedding as and when you want and, of course, with all the commodities. If you want to know more about the budget, advantages and options for this type of wedding, write to us at info@svadbavispanii.ru and we will show you all the possibilities. We will wait for you!
The Basque Country has something special. And we are not the ones saying that; everyone who visits this part of Spain (or most of them) falls in love with this region of Spain, with its inhabitants and its incredible landscapes. In short, it is a perfect place to celebrate a very special wedding. If you like the North of Spain, you cannot miss this next post, a practical guide that sums up perfectly why celebrating a wedding in the Basque Country may be the ideal choice.
Let’s start as always, with the reasons that make this place idyllic:
A different landscape
Green, green, nothing but green. This is what you will see in the Basque Country, a truly leafy landscape. And this is one of the advantages that the rain abounds; that despite being summer, the landscape is still perfect. A day of sunshine here is lived and exploited much more than in other parts of Spain which are accustomed to good weather. If you decide to celebrate your wedding here, choose the summer to do so, you´ll have more chance to enjoy the perfect weather.
The sacred art
In he Basque Country there is a long history of religious tradition, and this can be seen through the countless churches that are found in this region, each one of them unique, authentic masterpieces that shelter sacred art,
Castles and wedding venues
If castles are the most beautiful buildings that exist, imagine a stone castle contrasting against an intense green landscape. This is what the castles of the Basque Country are like; unique places with a medieval and romantic atmosphere, the ideal enclave for a wonderful day like your wedding.
In addition to castles, there are a lot of emblematic buildings, perfect to celebrate your dream wedding, like the Hotel Maria Cristina in San Sebastian, the favorite holiday destination of many Hollywood stars during the 20th century.
Two of the 3 provinces of the Basque Country have a coastline, another plus. Vizcaya and Guipúzcoa have spectacular beaches, different from those of the Mediterranean coast : they have large cliffs and rocks that contrast with fine sand and a sea with strong waves, perfect if you love water sports. If you are looking for a wedding on the beach or with sea views, the Basque Country also offers you this option.
Food
And last but not least, the food stands out. The Basque Country is the cradle of the great chefs of the country, and it has Michelin star restaurants such as Arzak or Mugaritz. However, it is not necessary to go to a very expensive restaurant to taste the delicious dishes and specialties of the area, since all the restaurants take care of the quality of their food.
Dream venues to celebrate your wedding in the Basque Country
San Juan de Gastelugatxe
Photograph: turismovasco.com
If you are fans of Game of Thrones, we are talking about Dragon Stone. One of the most spectacular places in Europe, an islet linked to the continent by two arches. It has a beautiful hermitage and the route to it is beautiful: a narrow path that goes from the mainland to the upper area, passing over the rocks and over a bridge. There are 241 steps, which are worth the climb to see the view.
El bosque de Oma
Photograph: bosquedeoma.com
The artist Basauri Agustín Ibarrola turned this forest into a work of art, painting the trees and giving it a unique and incomparable atmosphere. We recommend this place to take spectacular pre-wedding photographs.
Churches
It is hard to choose, but below we recommend two of our favorite churches to celebrate a wedding in the Basque Country.
Catedral de Maria Inmaculada
This neo-gothic building is located in the city centre of Vitoria-Gasteiz, in front of a beautiful park. It is known as Catedral Nueva, inaugurated in 1969, and in this church unique weddings are celebrated, in its ship as well as in its crypt. You can see the gargoyles and the sculpture located in its interior.
Photograph: basquecountrymagazine.com
Santuario de Urkiola
This sanctuary is one of the most worshipped in the region. This temple is located in an area immersed in nature, with amazing views of the Natural Park of Urkiola, and can be found in Abadino (Vizcaya).
Photograph: basquemountains.com
As you can see, the Basque Country has so much to offer, incredible and original sites where you can celebrate an amazing wedding.
If you are thinking about celebrating your wedding in Basque Country, write to us at info@svadbavispanii.ru, and we will help you with everything necessary about the procedures, the best places depending on the wedding and style you are looking for, accommodation and plans for your guests.
