Perfect Spanish Weddings
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It is always very honoured to be able to offer new and exciting wedding venues for our lovely customers and today we are very pleased to offer a new service, we will be working closey with a local boat company based in Nerja to be able to offer you two exciting opportunities.
Boat Weddings: The boat can cater for up to 50 guests for your wedding onboard a fabulous boat that is simply beautiful. You and your guests get to step aboard and cruise about the beautiful Spanish coastline whilst you exchange your wedding vows, listen to the speeches, enjoy the cake cutting moment and then dance into the evening as you watch the sun set over the sea whilst enjoying a glass or two of bubbly - Sounds PERFECT right?
Day trips day before or day after your wedding: We are also pleased to offer you the opportunity to relax onboard either the day before or after your wedding celebrations and unwind with your family and friends and enjoy that Spanish sunshine. You will climb aboard and get comfortable whilst you cruise around the Spanish coastline taking in the fantastic scenery Spain has to offer. This a perfect way to just sit back and relax.
If you would love to find out more about these two wonderful boat wedding opportunities then please feel free to get in touch and we would be happy to provide you with further information.
Our Services - Your wedding cake
We have plenty of services to help with all your wedding planning to ensure your day runs smoothly and that you have everything you have always wanted for your special day. One of our services your wedding cake, we work with a range of local cake suppliers that create the most amazing wedding cakes custom to each of our couples. They will discuss with you all your requirements and any dietary needs and then create the perfect cake which you will not be disappointed with.
Have you decided yet what type of wedding cake you would like for your wedding in Spain? With so many different options to choose from it can be a hard decision. Do you have sponge or maybe chocolate or do you stick with a traditional and go with fruit?.... but no need to worry we are here to help!
Here are a few examples of our Cake Suppliers creations:
As you can see from our pictures there is a huge range of wedding cakes that we can offer you for your wedding in Spain, from our more traditional tiered cakes, to cupcakes to having cheeses instead of cake and much more.
If however you do have another idea for your wedding cake then please feel free to get in touch and we would be happy to discuss this with you and see whether it is something our suppliers can arrange for you.
Find out more about our cake service
Our board for for cake inspiration
We are very lucky to work with plenty of amazing wedding venues in Southern Spain from hotels to villas to historic properties. Choosing the right wedding venue can be a hard decision with this much choice but im sure you will know when you find the perfect wedding venue to celebrate your special day in Spain.
Today we are show casing you our fantastic 17th Century Convent that has now be converted into a luxury Hotel. This venue is truly amazing and with its stunning grounds, breath taking views and ample photo opportunties it is one not to be missed.
This Venue has so much to offer with its neogothic tower and a lovely courtyard that is perfect for your wedding banquet.
The gardens are beautiful and will definately make some amazing weddings photos, there is also plenty of space to have your ceremony on the lawn or even your wedding banquet on one of the other terraces around the grounds. The gardens also backs onto the forest which is great for exploring.
There are 23 bedrooms that are decorated to a high standard, all en-suite. There are also indoor banqueting rooms if you would prefer to hold your wedding banquet inside.
Plus a swimming pool to dipping your toes in and also you can get some FAB photos around it too.
There is also a restaurant onsite which created the most amazing mediterranean cusine for your wedding day.
The Hotel is situtated in Castellar de la Frontera, a lovely old village perched on a hill top in the province of Cadiz, it is 20 minutes away from Gibralter Airport or 1hour and 30 minutes to Malaga.
Find out more about the area and what it has to offer
This venue is a magical place and you will not be disappointed. With its breathaking views, stunning grounds and its history this is a perfect place to have your wedding in Spain.
If this isn't quite what you are looking for them pop ob over to our website and have a look at our other amazing venues.
We are lucky enough to have plenty of amazing wedding venues based in the stunning Nerja area to offer you. This luxury Spanish Villa is one not to be missed, it is simply breathtaking and will be sure to make the perfect location for your wedding day celebrations in Spain.
Find out more:
Cortijo Maria Luisa is a wonderful luxurious villa situated in Nerja and is set in the Spanish countryside with views all around you making it a perfect location to get married, The villa has beautiful landscaped gardens great for an outdoor wedding and also for capturing some amazing wedding photos.
On top of that is a has 2 bars one inside and the other outside, a lounge area, a dance floor thats just awaiting you and your guests to dance the night away and a swimming pool.
There is a large patio area which is ideal for your wedding banquet and then your ceremony can be set up in the grounds making the most of the views.
A few extra facts for Cortijo Maria Luisa
- Location: Coastal
- Suitable Wedding Ceremony: Yes
- Suitable Wedding Reception: Yes
- Near Church: Yes
- Accommodation Availability: No
- Nearest Airport: Malaga
- Distance to Airport: 50 Mins
- Closest Town: Nerja
Find out more about this venue on our website
Cortijo Maria Luisa Wedding Venue
Nerja is a great location in Spain and has so much to offer, with this villa located only a short distance away its perfect for you and your guests to stay there and to explore the area.
Contact us if you would like to book this venue for your Wedding In Spain
Looking back on some wonderful 2017 memories we had a pleasure of working with many amazing couples in plenty of fantastic venues across Southern Spain.
One of our lovely 2017 couples was Sam and Matthew who chose to get married at our venue Casa De Los Bates hotel which is a truly beautiful venue blessed with history, beautiful views and plenty of space for your ceremony and wedding banquet.
Their day was filled with love, laughter and memories which will last a lifetime and was shared with their family and friends.
Lets start 2019 off with a bang.... We have picked this amazing hotel wedding venue situated in the Spanish countryside to showcase to you today.
This venue is simple stunning and has so much to offer, making it perfect for your wedding in Spain. It is set inland with amazing views of the Spanish countryside, and only 7km from the Southern Spain Coastline situated between Marbella, Ronda and Estepona.
There is plenty of options for where your banquet can take place within this hotel's grounds, from outside on the terrace area to inside the large and spacious banquetting suite. The large banqueting room can accomodate up to 330 guests and is decorated to a high standard in soft neutral colours allowing your to add your own decorations to the room. The stunning terrace can accomodate up to 90 guests and enjoys spectucular views of the countryside, it is a lovely location if you're planning a more intimate wedding.
This 4 star hotel also has beautiful landscaped grounds, with ample opportunity to capture some fabulous and inspiring wedding photos, our photographers will work closely with you to ensure your pictures are perfect and capture ever magical moment as your day unfolds.
A few facts:
- Location : Inland
- Suitable for Wedding Ceremony : Yes
- Suitable for Wedding Reception : Yes
- Near to Church : Yes
- Accommodation Availability : 95 Rooms
- Nearest Airport : Malaga
- Distance from Airport : 1 Hour
- Closest Towns: Marbella
A bit more information on the surrounding areas of this lovely Venue
Find out more about this FAB wedding venue...
If you think this stunning rural 4 star Hotel is the Spanish Venue you have been searching for then please feel free to get in touch and we would be happy to help plan your wedding in Southern Spain.
WOW..... what another fantastic year for Perfect Spanish Weddings.
We have been blessed to have married many amazing couples in sunny Spain this year which has been filled with plenty of laughter, happy years and memories that will last a lifetime.
We would like to take this opportunity to Congratulate all our lovely couples again on your wonderful wedding day and we wish you many happy years together as Husband and Wife, it was an honour being part of your special day.
We worked with many amazing wedding venues across Southern Spain and we are very excited to share that we have some NEW wonderful venues coming for 2019... so watch this space for further details!
A HUGE thank you to all our suppliers that we work very closely with to help create our couples perfect Spanish wedding, as always it a pleasure working with you and we look forward to working with you again in 2019.
With only 2 more wedding blogs for 2018 from us we thought we would take the opportunity to showcase you one of our AMAZING hotel wedding venues. We have picked this stunning 4* Hotel Resort Hotel Mijas Costa Del Sol to show you how beautiful and truly magical this wedding venue in Spain is and it's one not to be missed.
This stunning hotel is the perfect place for holding your wedding in Spain, with spectacular views of the mountains, sea and a golf course you will be sure to fall in love with this venue as soon as you see the hotel.
There is ample space within the grounds to say I DO, your ceremony can take place outside and enjoy those amazing views. Whether you choose to have your ceremony on the lawns or inside the pretty courtyard, you will not be disappointed, there will be plenty of space for your guests to enjoy the surroundings whilst the Bride gets herself ready to walk down the aisle to the man of her dreams.
Your wedding banquet and evening celebrations can be held in either their dome shaped outbuilding, that will be sure to give you a WOW factor - you can enjoy the delicious food that is served with your glass of champagne or sangria and watch the sunset over the hills. You can also have your wedding banquet by the poolside which creates a wonderful atmosphere or inside the beautifully decorated function rooms.
The grounds are breathtaking and will need to be explored, with plenty of lawns and open spaces for your guests to mingle and maybe even play some lawn games? There is also a stunning courtyard which is perfect for your drinks reception. You will also be sure to grab some memorable wedding photos with one of our very talented wedding photographers with the FAB backdrop of the Mountains and sea.
This hotel has ample space to accomodate your wedding party, the bedrooms are of a high standard and have lovely decor and a great ambience plus plenty of fabulous facilties to enjoy.
A few facts:
- Location : Inland
- Suitable for Wedding Ceremony : Yes
- Suitable for Wedding Reception : Yes
- Near to Church : Yes
- Accommodation Availability : 10 Rooms
- Nearest Airport : Malaga
- Distance from Airport : 40 Minutes
- Closest Towns: Mijas
Further information about Mijas and what it has to offer
If you think this could be your Perfect Spanish Venue then please feel free to drop us a message and we would be happy to provide you with further information.
With 2019 fast approaching, I thought I would share with you some of the fantastic wedding trends that you will be sure to see you in 2019. I am sure if you are getting married next year that you have already started planning your dream wedding, but sometimes when you see new things that you may haven't come across already you might want to just change a few of the smaller details in your wedding plans to ensure that you have everything you have ever dreamed off.
So with this in mind here are a few trends that are heading your way for 2019.....
Backdrops: These are huge for 2019, having a backdrop can really transform your wedding venue and also the style of your wedding... from romantic to woodland to rustic. Here are some FAB examples of whats to come...
Grooms attire: Finding the right suit for you and your groomsmen can be hard at times as there is many different options to choose from depending on the style of your wedding - from formal, to beach to vintage. Below are some great ideas of what next years grooms can find... also check out the lovely buttonhole examples too.. plenty of inspiration on this photo for you.
Wedding Cakes: Wedding cake trends change all the time, some people still choose a lovely traditional wedding cake and others are on top of what the trend is for that year. 2019 has dip cakes... these cakes look great, you can then add you own colour scheme to the dipping of the cake, plus as little or as much decorations surrounding the cake.
Hanging Decorations: Greenery is still a big hit for 2019, and hanging decorations are huge too, I love hanging decorations they really can create a wonderful impact to a room and uplift the table decorations. Depending on your wedding venue space can really determine what type of hanging decorations you can have, below are some brillant greenery inspired hanging decorations.
This is a snippet of what fantastic trends are happening for 2019, with many wonderful wedding dresses to choose from, wonderful invitations that are on trend and also colour schemes that are simply beautiful...
Check out our blog on 2019 colour trends
Our Pinterest boards for some ideas and inspiration
Keep watch on our social media pages for more ideas and inspiration for your 2019 weddings
As we say hello to December, our last month of 2018... We have an amazing Venue of the Month to end with.
Beautiful and Elegant Exclusive Use Venue in Marbella
This wonderful wedding venue in Marbella is simply stunning, the finca is full of charm and charactor and offers you a wonderful location for your wedding celebrations in Spain.
The venue enjoys 14,000 meters of wonderful gardens to be enjoyed for your ceremony and wedding banquet, with a range of spaces to be used and all enjoy the wonderful Spanish mountains as their backdrop.
Read more: Venue of the Month - December - Beautiful and Elegant Exclusive Use Venue in Marbella
We are blessed to work with so many fantastic wedding venues in Spain that offer something for all our lovely couples who are planning on getting married in sunny Spain. Today's blog is all about a wonderful venue that is full of elegance and romance and is truly one not to be missed. The Palacio in Malaga has been transformed into a sought-after wedding venue and offers exclusive hire for your wedding day.
When hiring this venue you have exclusive use of the palace and its stunning gardens. This venue truly has so much to offer not only the beauty of the venue inside and out but also the amazing gardens and we can not forget those AMAZING views.
The gardens are perfect to get some amazing wedding photos with over 30,00m2 to explore plus plenty of space to hold your ceremony and wedding banquet. Using the venue grounds you can host a wedding of up to 200 guests. There is also a lovely marquee which holds 150 guests which is perfect if your planning a winter wedding when the evenings drop in temperature slightly. Making this wedding venue suitable for all year round weddings.
The build itself is very grand and as you walk up those stairs with your red carpet entrance you walk into a beauiful building with its lovely decor creating a warm and romantic feel.
If you feel that Palacio In Malaga is your perfect wedding venue in Spain then please feel free to get in touch for more information.
With social media a growing trend it is no wonder couples are using it even on their wedding day and also to the build up of the wedding.
There are many different social media apps that you can make use for your wedding day, including Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook.
Instagram is all about pictures and is a FAB app you can use for your wedding. You can make use of this for your up and coming wedding and also on the day of the wedding, you can create your own page with a hashtag - for example #beckyandbendecember2018, of course you can get as creative as you want with the hashtag, then invite your wedding guests to join the page, you can post pictures on there for the count down to the wedding and then on the day people can upload their wedding photos they take by tagging you on on either the page name or the #tag.
Snapchat is a huge trend now and I would say it is one of the most popular apps that people are using, its an instant message or picture that can last sometimes only hours. The new trend for snapchat for the wedding industry is creating a geofilter for yoru wedding day and your guests can then upload photos onto snapchat to share with fellow guests using your own personalised wedding frame. You have to pay for this frame and cost varies on what you choose for the frame and how fancy you go. You can also choose how long the images stay around on snapchat from 1 day - 30 days. Just remember that if have to save anyone of fun memories of the evenings celebrations as it will only be on there for the time that has been requested.
Facebook is still very popular and is used across all ages, however stats do show that with snapchat and instagram taking front lead on the social media apps. However with a wider percentage of your guests more than likely to be on Facebook rather than Instagram and Snapchat, Facebook could be the better social media app to use on your wedding day. You can either create you own group or wedding page where you can invite all your wedding guests, you can then use this for sharing information on the up and coming wedding and also on the day of the wedding, where people can upload the photos they take of the day giving you access to all the photos taken througout the day.
So just remember if you are planning on bring social media into your wedding day then make sure you guests are aware of it so you can use its full potential. You could have a sign up that shows the information of what social media page you are using and a brief instruction, you could also put the information into your wedding invites so people can be prepared before the day.
Happy social media wedding!!
Hannah and Geryn had a wonderful wedding day surrounded by their family and friends at the FABULOUS Tennis Club in Spain.
As Hannah got ready, Geryn and their guests enjoyed the stunning venues surroundings and the Spanish sunshine beating down on them.
They took their seats on the lawn space where Geryn waiting eagerly for Hannah to make her entrance and walk down that wedding aisle ready to say I DO.
Hannah looked absolutely stunning, they exchanged their wedding vows infront of their family and friends with a superb backdrop.
After the ceremony they all took to a lovely terrace area where they enjoyed a drink or two and mingled amoungst themselves. Hannah and Geryn slipped away with their wedding photographer Pierre to capture some magical wedding photos within the venues grounds. This venue has such beautiful grounds giving Pierre and his lovely couple the opportunity to take advantage of them.
This venue is simply breathtaking and with a choice of your wedding banquet outside on the lawns or inside a lovely reception room that overlooks the swimming pool you will be spoilt for choice. The venue prides themselves on delivering a fantastic service, working together with our wedding planner and suppliers your wedding day will be simply perfect.
There is no accomodation on-site as this venue but its not far from Benalmadena that offers plenty of options for you and your guests to stay.
Geryn and Hannah enjoyed the venue grounds and reception room for the banquet and evening celebrations, with the speeches completed and cake cut it was time for their first dance as Husband and Wife, they took to the floor with everyone one in awe of them. They all the guests took to the floor and enjoyed the evening celebrations with plenty of laughter.
Congratulations again to Hannah and Geryn, it was a pleasure being part of your special day and we wish you many happy years together.
Thank you to Pierre Richardson their wedding photographer, he did an amazing job at capturing their day. Also a big thank you to the venue staff and all our suppliers, as always its a pleasure working together and creating the Perfect Spanish Wedding for this lovely couple.
The Tennis club is our wonderful November venue of the month so find out more about this outstanding venue!
further information on this venue
Get in touch if you would like to book this wonderful venue for your wedding in Spain
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There is so much to think about when it comes to deciding on your wedding decorations, here at Pefect Spanish Weddings we are on hand to ensure that your wedding decorations are simply beautiful and exactly what you want. We work closely with some FAB Spanish Florists that provide amazing flowers for your centrepieces, hanging decorations, wedding archway decorations and aisle decorations and also we have very talented venue decorators who work their magic and can transform any of our Venues into your dream wedding.
So with this in mind this blog is all about some ideas and inspiration for your wedding decorations
Centrepieces:
There is plenty of options for your centrepieces, from small to large, using just flowers, jars, lanterns and candles to name a few. Here is some amazing examples of our past weddings and what centrepieces we have created for our lovely couples.
Hanging Decorations:
Adding hanging decorations to a venue can really tranforms it and create your ideal wedding. We use a range of decorations from buntin to hanging hearts to hanging lanterns to create a wonderful look for your wedding day. A few examples of our work.
Wedding Aisle:
When your thinking about what you want for you wedding aisle you can use as little or as many decorations as you please to create your perfect look. From just a red carpet entrance and sprinkled rose petals to lanterns at the entrance to decroations all the way along the aisle, each provide a lovely ambience for your special day.
Chair Decorations:
There is plenty of options for decorating your wedding chairs, from sash's to flowers to fans to ribbon, all create a wonderful look. Here is a selection of past weddings and there choosen chair decorations.
Wedding Archway:
The spot where you say I DO, so this needs to be decorated perfectly and we are here to ensure this happens. We can provide a range of archways and also plenty of options for your archway decorations. Here is some lovely photos of our work.
I hope this blog has given you a few ideas and some inspiration with your wedding decorations. Hope you have a lovely wedding day.
If you would like to discuss your wedding decorations for your up and coming wedding with us then please feel free to get in touch.
How are we in November already?? The year has just skipped past and with only two months left of 2018 we have another AMAZING Venue of the Month to showcase for November.
A beautiful venue with private use close to Benalmadena
This venue is full of class and sophistication and is truly a remarkable place to celebrate your wedding day in Spain. A stylish Tennis Club and Wedding Venue that offers exclusive use for your wedding day, with gorgeous gardens that are perfect for your ceremony and also an outdoor wedding banquet.
There is also a wonderful banquet room that offers floor to ceiling windows that allows in plenty of light and is perfect for your wedding banquet and evening celebrations if you would prefer to hold it inside.
The grounds are spectacular and will be sure to provide plenty of opportunities for capturing your wedding photos, with not only landscaped gardens and water features to choose from but also amazing views to compliment the backdrop.
The venue prides themselves on delivering a fabulous service for your wedding day and with our wedding planner on hand to help plan your day from start to finish your wedding will truly be a beautiful day.
There is no accommodation on-site at this venue but with Benalmadena not far away there is ample choice of accommodation options there, plus plenty of restaurants, shops, bars and beautiful beaches to be enjoyed.
Further information on Benalmadena
If you would like more information about this fabulous wedding venue then please feel free to get in touch and we would be happy to help.
Deborah and James had a wonderful wedding day in sunny Spain, where they were surrounded by their family and friends to watch then declared their love to each other.
The venue they felt was perfect for them was the wonderful La Cala Resort Hotel located in Mijas. The hotel offers so much for your wedding celebrations, from wonderful sea and countryside views, to well-manicured gardens perfect for your wedding ceremony and beuatiful decroated function rooms and bedrooms.
Deborah and James said I DO with an outside ceremony that enjoyed the wonderful setting, guests took their seats whilst James wanted eagerly for Deborah to make her entrance.
After the ceremony the newly married couple and their guests enjoyed a drink or two whilst exploring the lovely venues grounds. They then got the chance to slip away with their photographer Pierre Richardson to take some amazing wedding photos.
You have plenty of options for your wedding banquet from a wonderful dome shaped out building, or you have a terrace that enjoys the wonderful views or you can take advantage of the beautiful function room.
Deborah and James's wedding banquet took place in the dome shaped out building so they could enjoy the warm Spanish sun and amazing views and then also took advantage of the function room where they shared their first dance.
A few facts:
- Location : Inland
- Suitable for Wedding Ceremony : Yes
- Suitable for Wedding Reception : Yes
- Near to Church : Yes
- Accommodation Availability : 10 Rooms
- Nearest Airport : Malaga
- Distance from Airport : 40 Minutes
- Closest Towns: Mijas
Congratulations to James and Deborah, It was a pleasure being part of your special day.
Many thanks to their very talented photographer Pierre Richardson who captured their special day and also the talented Paco Montagut who videoed their day.
Video by Paco Montagut of Deborah and James's wedding day
Also a HUGE thank you to all our suppliers, venue staff and our wedding planner, you all did an amazing job, as always it was a pleasure working with you and creating together Deborah and James's dream Spanish wedding.
If you feel that this venue could be the perfect place for your wedding then please feel free to get in touch and we would be happy to help.
We are blessed with so many wonderful wedding venues to choose from for your Perfect Spanish Wedding.
From hotels to villas to historic properties we have something for everyone.
This blog is to feature our wonderful Luxury Villa in Benahavis, this venue is set in a private estate that is surrounded by outstanding views of the woodlands and spanish countryside, offering you very own peace of paradise for your wedding celebrations.
The Villa enjoys a traditonal style to its exterior and interior, with a warm and welcoming ambience .There are 5 bedrooms to take advantage of where you and and some of your guests can stay here and then with Benahavis town close by offering ample choice for the rest of your guests.
The gardens are stunning and perfect for your outdoor ceremony and wedding banquet where you can enjoy those amazing views plus the Spanish sun.
You will be sure to capture plenty of remarkable wedding photos at this venue with a range of backdrops to compliment them.
A few facts:
- Location : Inland
- Suitable for Wedding Ceremony : Yes
- Suitable for Wedding Reception : Yes
- Near to Church : Yes
- Accommodation Availability : Sleeps 10
- Nearest Airport : Malaga
- Distance from Airport : 75 Minutes
- Closest Town : Benahavis
Further information about the Villa
If you think this is the venue you have been dreaming of for your wedding in Spain then please feel free to get in touch and we would be happy to help.
As we come into July we have a FAB Venue of the Month to offer you..
Country Hotel Wedding Venue
This stunning country house that has now been converted into a small hotel and wedding venue. It has 20 bedrooms ideal for your guests to stay plus a stunning large terrace that is perfect for holding your wedding reception which can then be transformed into your dance floor for the evening. Your ceremony will take place within the grounds that overlooks the wonderful Spanish Countryside.
It has beautiful landscaped gardens which make some amazing backdrops for your wedding photos plus its they are just lovely to walk around and explore whilst sipping a drink.
This venue is one of our popular Spanish wedding venues and you can see why, it has so much to offer, creating your dream wedding in Spain
- Location : Inland
- Suitable for Wedding Ceremony : Yes
- Suitable for Wedding Reception : Yes
- Near to Church : Yes
- Accommodation Availability : 21 Rooms
- Nearest Airport : Malaga
- Distance from Airport : 45 Minutes
- Closest Town : Velez Malaga
This venue is situated in the countryside and offers you peace and quiet, the hotel is exclusively yours for your wedding day and has on-site staff that will there to ensure you have everything you need.
Our wedding planner will be there from start to finish to ensure your day runs smoothly.
If you think this stunning boutique hotel is the Spanish venue you have been looking for then feel free to get in touch and we would be happy to provide you will further information.
With 2019 fast approaching I thought I would look at a blog all about the colours trends that are coming for 2019. We have seen some wonderful colour schemes this year and next year is also bringing some fantastic colours to our weddings :)
From a clean crisp white to a vibrant orange to warm autumnal creams/browns/greys next years colours are stunning and I will be sure to turn your wedding guests heads.
Below is a few examples of what colours are be expected to hit our wedding season for 2019......
All images have been sourced from Pinterest
Yasmin and Neil celebrated their wedding day with the Spanish sun beating down on them surrounded by their close family and friends. The day was filled with plenty of laughter and enjoyed by all.
The venue that they chose was the stunning Hotel Cortijo Bravo, a lovely boutique hotel that is situated in the Spanish countryside and is truly a magical place to say I DO.
Their ceremony took place outside on the terrace area overlooking the wonderful views, they added a special touch to their vows which included a hand fasting ceremony a lovely scottish tradition and also a sand ceremony which involves pouring sand into a jar in two different colours to represent two people and two families coming together.
Further information on Scottish hand fasting ceremonies
A bit more information on sand ceremonies
They then enjoy their wedding celebrations, speeches and danced into the evening under the Spanish sky.
Hotel Cortijo Bravo is a stunning Country house that has now been converted into a small hotel and wedding venue. It has 20 bedrooms ideal for your guests to stay plus a stunning large terrace that is perfect for holding your wedding reception which can then for transformed into your dance floor for the evening. It has beautiful landscaped gardens which make some amazing backdrops for your wedding photos plus its just lovely to walk around and explore whilst sipping a drink.
This venue is one of our popular spanish wedding venues and you can see why, it has so much to offer creating your dream wedding in Spain
- Location : Inland
- Suitable for Wedding Ceremony : Yes
- Suitable for Wedding Reception : Yes
- Near to Church : Yes
- Accommodation Availability : 21 Rooms
- Nearest Airport : Malaga
- Distance from Airport : 45 Minutes
- Closest Town : Velez Malaga
A huge thank you to Pedro Bellido who was their photographer for the day, he did an amazing job at capturing their special day.
Also thank you to Evergreen for filming their special day... it is truly a wonderful video.
Yasmin and Neil's wedding highlights by Evergreen
Thank you to all our staff and suppliers who helped us created the Perfect Spanish Wedding for Yasmin and Neil, we couldn't have done it without you.
Congratulations again to Neil and Yasmin, we wish you many happy years together as Husband and Wife and it was a pleasure being part of your special day.
If you think Hotel Cortijo Bravo is your dream wedding venue then feel free to get in touch and we would be happy to provide you with further information
Ciara and Michael enjoyed a wonderful Spanish wedding surrounded by their Family and Friends. Their day was fillled with plenty of laughter, happy tears and memories to last a life time.
Their ceremony was at the stunning Almunecar church a wonderful Spanish church that is full of history and charm and is truly a magical place for holding your wedding. As the guests found a sit, Michael waited patiently at the alter for his beautiful bride to walk down the aisle.
After a lovely and moving ceremony Ciara, Michael and their guests made there way to our popular wedding venue Casa de los Bates for the reception and evening celebrations.
Wedding Favours are one of those things as you start making your list as to what you need to get for the table decorations you then can't decide whether you need to have them or if you “should” have them.
The history of wedding favours started in France in the 16th Century, where they gave their guests "bonbonnieres" which were sugar coated Almonds or sweets, this was a thank you token but also the sweetness of the almonds which thought to symbolise a bittersweet marriage. As this tradition spread worldwide and become increasely popular, the trend grow and grow and today we use many other things as wedding favours to give to our guests.
So the question is are you having wedding favours?
and if so what are you thinking of having?
Do you stick with the traditional favours? sugared almonds
or do you go with something different. There are so many different options for favours out there, its just finding the right one that fits with you whether its budget, edible, keepsakes or unique they will all look great.
Here are a few wedding favours I have found whilst searching the around. I hope they give you some inspiration and help you make that decision whether you want to have them or not!
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I have also found favours that link in with your name placing, which I think its a great idea.
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If you decide that wedding favours aren’t for you but feel that the table is missing something then you could put some wedding bubbles on there (great way of keeping kids ……… and some adults entertained) or maybe disposable cameras – if nothing else it gives you both a giggle looking at developed photos a few weeks later – cant beat random wedding photos.
Happy wedding planning
Lets say HELLO to October and welcome this amazing venue for our Venue of the Month.....Luxury Villa West Nerja
This venue is simply a stunning private villa set in the foothills of the Spanish mountains and is exclusively yours for your wedding celebrations in Spain. The villa offers 7 bedrooms that are all beautifully decorated and can accomodate up to 16 guests, Nerja is only 2km away and offers plenty of accomodations options for the rest of your guests.
There is 2.5 acres of gardens that can be enjoyed for your ceremony and reception and you will be sure to capture plenty of remarkable wedding photos with a range of backdrops to compliment them.
There is also a indoor function room this is perfect for the cooler months which allows plenty of space for your guests to eat, drink and dance the night away.
A few facts about this venue:
- Location : Coastal
- Suitable for Wedding Ceremony : Yes
- Suitable for Wedding Reception : Yes
- Near to Church : Yes
- Accommodation Availability : 7 Bedrooms
- Nearest Airport : Malaga
- Distance from Airport : 60 Minutes
- Closest Town : Nerja
Further information about the Villa
If you would like more information on this luxury Villa for your perfect Spanish venue then please feel free to get in touch
Katrien and Paul had a wonderful wedding day shared with their close family and friends. The sun was shining and the venue looked amazing, Paul waited patiently to see his stunning bride walk down the aisle.
They decided to get married at the beautiful Cortijo de Correa, a fabulous private house that enjoys beautiful grounds and a terrace area, perfect for their outdoor wedding celebrations. The house has a wonderful Spanish charm with plenty of original features, the rooms are lovely and offer 8 different types of rooms for you and some of your wedding guests to stay if they wish. The gardens are beautiful and have plenty of space for your wedding reception and drinks plus many backdrops for your wedding photos.
Their ceremony was held within the grounds surrounded by the stunning trees and a spectacular setting, they then enjoyed a lovely grassed area situated by the pool for their drinks reception and a chance for guests to mingle amougst themselves.
The wedding banquet then took place in a lovely terrace area that is warm and romantic, after dinner, speeches and cake cutting Katrien, Paul and their guests dance the night away under the Spanish sky enjoying a drink or two.
Katrien and Paul had the wonderful Pierre Richardson for their photographer for the special day, they got plenty of memorable wedding photos using a range of backdrops and settings throughout the Villa's grounds.
A BIG congratulations to Paul and Katrien we wish you many happy years together and it was a pleasure being part if your special day.
Thank you to all our wonderful staff and suppliers who helped create the perfect Spanish wedding for them, we couldn't have done it without you.
If you would love to know more about this amazing private villa for your wedding in Spain then please feel free to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.
As young girls many of us dreamed of our wedding day, being a beautiful princess in a big white dress and getting married in a fairlytale castle just like we read in the books and saw on the Films? Well...... with Perfect Spanish Weddings we can help that dream can come true......
Here is our Spanish Castle
Our stunning venue Castillo de Santa Catalina is a beautiful 16th Century Spanish Castle which is now a luxurious hotel overlooking the bay of Malaga, perfect to hold your Spanish wedding and is a venue that should not be missed!
This venue offers so much for your wedding day, it has beautiful landscaped grounds perfect to capture your wedding photos with a range of backdrops to compliment them. A range of terraces to hold your wedding ceremony and reception that enjoy sea views and the interior decor of the Castle is simple stunning has has kept plenty of its traditional charm and charactor. This castle is full of hertitage and is a wonderful place to hold your wedding day in Spain, not only is the venue full of charm and romance but its also has wonderful views to be enjoyed too.... making this venue the PERFECT Spanish wedding venue.
Some further information on the venue
If you would like more information on this venue then please feel free to get in touch and we would be happy to help.
June has arrived and we are pleased to showcase an amazing hotel that truly is a remarkable place to celebrate your big day in Spain. Here is the fabulous......
Exclusive Spa Hotel and Golf Resort
This venue is stunning and has so much to offer and is a popular hotel to get married at. The hotel is situated in Marbella and takes in the views of the coast and the nearby golf course, it also enjoys direct access to the beach which makes it perfect for some photo opportunities. Your ceremony will take place in the venue grounds which are amazing or you can say I DO on the beach and after your ceremony you can take advantage of the grounds further and enjoy then with a drink in your hand and a few canapes.
Your wedding banquet will be in the dining room which over looks the golf course, pool and the sea or you can enjoy the lovely outside terrace area both are perfect places to enjoy the delicious food the hotel are well- known for and then to dance the night away with one of our many entertainment options we have on offer.
The interior of the hotel is fresh and stylish and will be sure to give your a WOW factor. The bedrooms are all ensuite and to a high standard and have large balconies with either sea, pool or the golf course as your views.
You will be sure to capture plenty of magical wedding photos within this hotel and its grounds with one of our very talented wedding photographers.
A few facts of this hotel
- Location : Coastal
- Suitable for Wedding Ceremony : Yes
- Suitable for Wedding Reception : Yes
- Near to Church : Yes
- Accommodation Availability : Yes
- Nearest Airport : Malaga
- Distance from Airport : 40 Minutes
- Closest Town : Marbella
And to top off this already superb hotel and wedding venue there is a wonderful Spa that should not to be missed, perfect for you and your wedding guests to take advantage of before and after the wedding celebrations.
This venue is a perfect place to get married in Marbella and one not to be missed, if you think this venue is your dream wedding venue then get in touch and we would be happy to provide you with further information.
Aimee and Mark had a wonderful wedding in sunny Spain that was surrounded by their close family and friends. The day was filled with plenty of laughter and many memories.
They chose to get married at the stunning Hotel Cortijo Bravo venue, which is a lovely boutique hotel situated in the Spanish countryside, the perfect backdrop for their wedding celebrations.
As Mark waited patiently to see his stunning bride-to-be walk down the aisle, their guests took their seats and took in the beautiful surroundings. Aimee looked stunning in her dress as she walked down the aisle ready to married her true love.
After the ceremony the guests enjoyed a few drinks on the terrace, whilst Aimee and Mark slipped away with their photographer Ruth Blamire-Brown to take some spectucular photos. The grounds of this venue are simply stunning and provide plenty of opportunities for your wedding photos.
Sonal and Raphael had a stunning wedding in Spain surrounded by their family and friends. The day was filled with laughter and memories that will last a lifetime.
They decided that the perfect Spanish venue for their special day was Castillo de Santa Catalina, a fabulous 16th Century castle that is filled with history, romance and elegance and is truly a magical place to say I DO.
The interior of the castle has kept plenty of its original charm and has 8 wonderful bedrooms to take advantage of. You will be sure to fall in love with its natural beauty.
Sonal and Raphael said I DO on the stunning terrace situated in the gardens overlooking the amazing views of the Sea and Malaga town.
They then enjoyed the castle grounds for their drinks reception and wedding banquet which took place in a lovely historic courtyard surrounded by their family and friends. They then made their way into the beautiful decorated function room where they danced the night away.
With plenty of stunning backdrops to choose from Sonal and Raphael got some amazing wedding photos with their photographer Pierre Richardson.
A few facts about Castillo de Santa Catalina:
- Location : Coastal
- Suitable for Wedding Ceremony : Yes
- Suitable for Wedding Reception : Yes
- Near to Church : Yes
- Accommodation Availability : 8 Rooms
- Nearest Airport : Malaga
- Distance from Airport : 20 Minutes
- Closest Town : Malaga
Congratulations to Raphael and Sonal we wish you many happy years together as Husband and Wife, and it was a pleasure being part of your special day.
Thank you to Pierre Richardson for capturing their wedding day and to all our staff and suppliers who worked hard to ensure that they got the Perfect Spanish Wedding, we couldn't have done it without you.
If you would like to get married at this amazing castle wedding venue then please feel free to get in touch and we would be happy to help.
Further information on Castillo de Santa Catalina
This beautiful hacienda is situated in the centre of Malaga and offers a great venue to hold your wedding ceremony and reception, it is a new venue that has been added to our already amazing collection of stunning wedding venues in Southern Spain.
The venue is a stunning 18th Century Palace that keeps all of its original features and fittings to create an elegant and classy wedding venue in Spain.
There is ample space to have your ceremony and wedding banquet here, with three beautiful dining rooms to choose from all in keeping with the 18th Century era with the decor and colours.
There is then a further hall, chapel, the old Kitchen and Winery all perfect for your wedding, these areas have more of a 19th Century atmosphere to the rooms.
There is also a glass covered pergola which is stunning and perfect for dining in the lush gardens but under cover for those cooler days, this area can seat up to 600 guests.
The gardens are lush and full of beautiful mature trees, plants and a fountain and should not missed, not only are they great for an outdoor ceremony and for your wedding banquet, they are also excellent to explore and enjoy the stunning surroundings and they will also make some amazing wedding photos.
There is no accomodation on-site but plenty of local hotels nearby and close to the airport, making it a sought-after wedding venue in Spain.
Malaga is a beautiful area of Spain and has plenty to offer, here is a link for a bit more information
This venue is simply breathtaking and will be sure to make a beautiful wedding venue in Spain and we are pleased to have this added to our collection.
If you would like more information about this NEW wedding venue then please free free to drop us a message and we would be happy to help.
Are you thinking of having a smaller wedding? but trying to weigh up whether to do it or not? Many couple choose to have a small wedding with many reason behind it, it could be that you have just fallen in love with a venue and they are limited on guests numbers which means you can only have a smaller affair or maybe it comes down to your budget and that something smaller is all your budget will allow.
Couples who decide to get married abroad tend to normally have a smaller wedding then what they would have had back home, but destination weddings are becoming very popular and after all who wouldnt want to get married on a beach or in a lovely private villa in SUNNY SPAIN!
PROS:
Budget – When planning a wedding the budget is the first thing you need to set, weddings can cost a fortune and it is easy to think you have got everything on your list and then you forget something and then budget slowing increases. Some couples choose to have a small wedding because they have a smaller budget and there will be ample of choice when finding that perfect venue.
DIY wedding – When having a smaller wedding it does mean that you can get a bit more creative and do a lot of the planning and decorations yourself. This is a FAB way of getting as many people involved in your special day. It is always lovely to be able to do a DIY wedding, shopping for your decorations, then creating them exactly how you want them and seeing it all coming together on the day.
Offer better food and drinks – If you’re having a smaller guest list and your budget allows you, you can always then offer better quality food, this could be from just adding canapés as part of your welcome reception or having more expensive food for your sit-down meal. You could also add in a champagne reception, signature cocktails, gin bar and maybe an open bar giving your guests the opportunity to indulge. It is always nice to be able to have better quality food that your guests will be sure to enjoy if you can afford it.
More quality time with your guests – It can be hard on your wedding day to ensure that you have spoken to all your guests throughout the evening and this can mean that you spend most your wedding reception walking around, chatting to your guests briefly and then having to move onto your next guests and you and your partner may only cross paths throughout the evening. By having a smaller guest list it means that you can spend so much more quality time with them and enjoy their company.
Less stressful – Weddings are stressful we all know that! But if you can reduce your stress then take that opportunity, and by having a smaller wedding comes less stress and this can definitely take off some of the pressures of planning a wedding.
Adding little extras – Having a smaller wedding can mean that you can add some little extras to your wedding to make it exactly as you had dreamed of. There are many different little extras you can add to your day depending on what your budget allows you, you could add small favours for each guest that are more personal to them or add a box of dancing shoes (flip flops) so guests have no excuse not to dance the night away. If budget allows you could add a photo booth, this always goes down a treat at weddings. The little extras can make such a difference and will be sure to make it memorable.
CONS:
Upsetting family members – It can be very hard to keep everyone happy when it comes to planning a wedding, I am sure that at some point in the planning process someone in the family will not be happy about something. When it comes to planning a small wedding it may cause a bit of upset amongst the family as you will not be able to invite everyone, your relative that you haven’t seen in 10 years, I’m sure will not be too disappointed that they haven’t been invited, so please don’t worry and remember it is your day.
Can be more stress – Above we have said that it can be less stressful having a small wedding…. Which is true but, there can be stress with having a smaller wedding too and this to due to you will probably have to do everything yourself! It does all depend on what venue you have chosen as some smaller venues still do have an events team on-hand to help but if they don’t, then yes it’s all down to you and your partner to ensure that everything is booked, paid and you have ticked off everything from your wedding list.
Might have regret of keeping it small – Your wedding day is supposed to be perfect, exactly as you had always dreamed of so make sure that if you’re having a small wedding you’re having it for the right reasons. Don’t have any regrets down the line that you wished you had gone with a larger wedding because not everyone to could make it or that you didn’t include things that you may have wanted too.
Less of a “party” feel – If you are looking for a party feel to your wedding then a smaller wedding may not fully achieve this, with few guests it can end up being a bit more relaxed, and not get that full party atmosphere you may want. People wait for those first few guests to make their way to the dance floor then everyone joins in, but if there is only a small number of guests people might not want to make that first move which could result to no-one hitting the dance floor. Of course, if you are looking for a low –key wedding then this is something you will not worry about, however, if you want to strut yourself on the dance floor then a smaller wedding may not be exactly what you’re looking for.
As you can see there are plenty of advantages and disadvantages for a smaller wedding and it just takes time weighing it all up and deciding on what style and atmosphere you require for your wedding day. But remember it is YOUR day and that you both agree with what you want for the wedding day, as that is what is important and remember to stick with your decisions.
We have lots of stunning venues in Spain that cater for small intimate weddings.
Our Villa venues are perfect for smaller weddings and we have 3 great villa wedding packages to offer
Get in touch today to find out more about booking your intimate wedding in Spain
We have a stunning venue to showcase for our September Venue of the Month
A beautiful Country Villa in Marbella
So lets find out more about this perfect Spanish venue.......
The villa offers spectucular views of the countryside and sea, with plenty of outdoor space for your wedding ceremony and reception that can cater for up to 100 guests. Your ceremony can take place on the oval lawn that looks out onto sea views, you can then have your wedding banquet there too or you can take to the poolside and enjoy your wedding celebrations there.
The grounds are amazing and will be sure to provide plenty of backdrops for those all-important wedding photos, with woodland, beautiful landscaped gardens and the poolside to name a few areas for your wedding photo opportunities.
There are 10 bedrooms to take advantage of, all are beautifully decorated and offer a warm and welcoming ambience. For the rest of your guests Marbella is a short drive away and there is plenty of accomodation options there.
A few facts about the property:
- Location : Semi Rural
- Suitable for Wedding Ceremony : Yes
- Suitable for Wedding Reception : Yes
- Near to Church : Yes
- Accommodation Availability : Sleeps 20
- Nearest Airport : Malaga
- Distance from Airport :45 Minutes
- Closest Town : Marbella
More information about the Villa
If you feel that this is your dream Spanish wedding venue then please feel free to get in touch and we would be more than happy to provide you with further information.
We have 2 more FAB wedding venues to showcase in the wonderful Nerja area.
The amazing 18th Century Spanish Mansion
A Luxury Spanish Villa
This wedding venue will be sure to give you and your guests a lasting impression.... This venue has definately got the WOW factor!
A stunning Hacienda situated on the outskirts of Malaga..... find out more below
Read more: A stunning Hacienda for your Perfect Spanish Wedding
I cannot believe we are already in May, this year is just flying past. So hello to May and we have a fabulous Venue of the Month to share with you.
Ever dreamed of getting married in a Castle? if so then this could be your dream wedding venue in sunny Spain.
Castillo de Santa Catalina is a beautiful 16th Century Spanish Castle which is now a luxurious hotel overlooking the bay of Malaga and is the perfect place to hold your Spanish wedding.
Read more: Venue of the Month - May - A beautiful 16th Century Spanish Castle
Chris and Mark got married at the stunning Casa de los Bates venue, a wonderful 18th Century country house that enjoys lovely views of the Spanish countryside.
There day was truly amazing, surrounded by their Family and Friends they exchanged their vows in the secret garden which was magical and then enjoyed their wedding banquet on the terrace area that is lined with beautiful trees and Fountains.
Lara and Shane had a wonderful wedding day in Southern Spain, surrounded by their family and close friends. The day was filled with plenty of laughter and will have many long lasting memories for everyone.
Lara and Shane decided to get married at our stunning Casa de los Bates wedding venue, it is an amazing 18th Century Mansion that is full of luxury decor and breath-taking grounds. This venue is one of our popular places to celebrate your big day in Spain and you can see why.
Where is this year going, I can't believe we are in August already. Lets say Hello to August
we welcome an amazing new venue a
Beautiful Inland Villa for Exclusive Use
This villa is simply stunning and is set in the Spanish countryside that enjoys spectucular views and peace and quiet. The villa is exclusively yours on your wedding day, with wonderful gardens to be enjoyed for your ceremony and wedding banquet that can cater for up to 120 guests or you can enjoy the function room inside which can cater for 50 guests.
The interior of the villa is decorated to a high standard and enjoys a lovely rustic charm, there is also 6 bedrooms to take advantage of for you and a few guests and then further accomodation can be found at the nearby hotel that is just 2km away.
The gardens are beautiful and offer you a swimming pool and terrace areas, you will be sure to capture plenty of memorable wedding photos at this venue with a range of backdrops to compliment them.
The villa is situated 35 minutes from Malaga airport and only 10 minutes away from the beautiful town of Mijas making it a FAB location for your wedding in Spain.
If you would love to have further information about this venue then please feel free to get in touch and we would be happy to help you.
This venue is truly a wonderful place to say I DO in Spain and one not to be missed