Your love celebration is an opportunity to create unforgettable moments and say "I do" in Spain. As couples begin to plan their ideal weddings in this fascinating country, their enthusiasm is not only focused on the lavishness of the wedding, but also on the unique charm and beauty of the location itself.
This enchanting country promises more than just a beautiful marriage ceremony. The Mediterranean climate sets the perfect stage for your special day, ensuring sunny weather and superb venues.
When you think about the cost of a wedding in Spain, it's not just about what's spent, it's about the value of each experience. The best wedding services are secured, the best venue is chosen and (most importantly) your marriage is set against a rich cultural tapestry — a celebration that is an unusual and lavish blend of romance and authenticity that makes it nothing short of extraordinary.
Many couples think that getting legally married and exchanging vows in Spain is cheap. We wouldn't say it's 100% accurate, but what we can definitely say is that you'll get way more than your wedding budget, you'll get amazing food and sunny weather.
Starting from here, we want to highlight the different costs that you will have to face to plan your wedding in Spain, so that you can get an average price of how much your dream wedding in Spain will cost.
Cost of a Wedding In Spain
Wedding Planner: Get Married in Spain Without Worries and With the Help of Experts
If you are organizing a destination wedding in Spain, this is probably one of the key elements you can’t miss on your wedding day. You can check out our comprehensive guide to discover all the benefits of hiring a wedding planner, but having them by your side will make this process much more fun and easy while saving you time, money, and stress, especially if you don’t speak the language.
The average price of the planner will really vary depending on the professional service they provide. You can find very cheap options but that has another side to it. Some planners work on a commission basis, which means they have agreements with certain wedding suppliers and venues so that’s why they can offer very cheap prices for their ‘planning’ service.
In the Planner Co., we like to work differently. Our clients pay our fee so you know upfront how much our service will cost. This means we are not limited to working with any suppliers. We will search from scratch until we find the best match for you. We will also help you save money as the discount we get from suppliers will pass directly onto you.
Another way of knowing this is when you contact a planner and they automatically show you the wedding venues. This would mean, they will have a deal with those luxury wedding venues and will try to sell you those, without searching what would be best for your specific case.
A professional wedding planner will charge anywhere between 6.000€ and 15.000€, depending on the size of your wedding and needs.
Wedding Venue: Declaring Vows in Spain
The landscape of Spain is as varied as its gastronomy. You can find lovely vineyards, farmhouses, villas surrounded by beautiful beaches and the Mediterranean sea, houses in the mountains, boutique hotels, urban rooftops, and colonial houses, there is everything on offer.
Venues can vary from 0€ - 12.000€. Some wedding venues will include the venue hire with their menu, some others won't, and some others will also include accommodation for your guests, closest family, and friends. The options are endless.
This is a very important decision when planning a wedding, so we highly recommend doing a good search before committing to a legal wedding at any place. You need to know things such as if you need to work with their preferred suppliers, if they have any music limitations, closing time, or exclusivity of use of the venue for your big day.
Ceremony
When planning your Spanish wedding it is important to consider the cost variations, especially in relation to the ceremony itself. Are you thinking of a religious wedding in a Spanish church or would you prefer a symbolic ceremony at your chosen venue? Each has its charms and its price tag.
Church weddings in Spain typically cost from around 200€ to 900€ with couples making a donation to the church for the priest. A celebrant-led ceremony ranges in price from 500€ to 900€. As for a civil ceremony, there are legal stipulations and extra fees which will also need to be factored into the cost.
Your costs can also go up during the wedding season in Spain, as peak periods lead to higher charges caused by high demand. How much does it cost to get married in Spain on average when considering such decisions?
To make sure your ceremony is what you have envisioned and within your budget, it is essential to research all alternatives, including a big religious ceremony with so many people invited or an intimate symbolic one. With good planning and knowing the costs, you can have an unforgettable day that shows your love and commitment without costing you a fortune.
Catering: Are you Ready for Your Wedding Cake?
This is probably one of the best things about getting married in Spain - The Food -. Spaniards really value food, so the standards for a wedding in Spain are very high. When you first look at a menu package in Spain it might sound expensive, but when you break down what it includes, you will be very surprised and happy because there will be so much included.
Menus usually include 1.5 hours of a cocktail reception, sometimes a couple of show cooking stations, and a 2-3 course meal. Of course, drinks are included from the very first moment with an open bar of local beers, wines, and refreshments plus 3-4 hours of open bar when the party starts. Don’t forget about the midnight snacks, which are fantastic after all that booze.
Another good thing about catering in Spain is that they usually have local food and consist of locally sourced and seasonal products.
Wedding menue prices vary between 100€ - 250€ per person, depending on the location, season, number of guests, and obviously, the day of the wedding. Normally, all these factors considered together a good average wedding cost with all the above included would be 180€-200€
You will find caterers that also include things like flower decoration, table deco, setting plan, DJ, etc. We always prefer to work with suppliers that focus on what they do and leave the couple the option of accommodating this as their wish.
Decoration: Home Country of Red Carnation
This will really depend on your wedding budget and expectations. How much you want to spend on decoration and flowers is a question you will need to ask yourself even before picking the venue. Some wedding venues have an incredible natural beauty and you will barely need to add anything to them to make your destination wedding beautiful.
Finding a wedding venue like this will help you save money but will also contribute enormously to the look and feel of your wedding and outdoor ceremony if preferred. Also, picking a venue that already has beautiful furniture and chairs will also make a good saving.
It’s always good to work with seasonal flowers as it’s more sustainable and affordable. Also, when you pick the date for your wedding also take into consideration the time. If you want a beautiful wedding venue with a lavender field you will need to pick June or July. If you want a beautiful flower landscape, you won’t be able to get married in summer for example.
There are distinct advantages to choosing September as a time for your wedding. For one, the weather is mostly balmy, therefore providing decent weather conditions for your guests and ideal outdoor wedding conditions. Besides, this month offers a wealth of flowers in season since it is the time when summer gives its last breath before fall.
This opens up a range of options, from the last of the bright summer blooms to the beginning of all those rich, warm, autumnal tones. September is also perhaps less likely than other months to be rammed with weddings, which may render the venue options even more flexible and inexpensively.
Last but not least, the natural landscape at this time, where very few signs indicate that autumn is just starting to appear, can offer wedding photos with the perfect backdrop.
Leave your planner/designer to guide you to make the most of your budget without compromising a beautiful wedding. As an allocation, you will be spending anything from 1.500€ and up to the sky.
AV & Music: Enhancements for Memorable Spanish Weddings
Increase the value of your Spanish wedding by customising AV and music options which can be afforded by any pocket. The sounds of a live flamenco guitar or a jazz band in full swing will undoubtedly enhance the auditory experience while you are celebrating.
The options are endless. Flamenco guitar solo, string quartet, soul band, jass and you will be able to spend as much or as little as you want. A musician will start from 400€ and will go up to as much as you want. You can always have a playlist or a DJ during the whole duration of the wedding, but hiring a band will really enhance your wedding day.
Consequently, incorporating such elements as flamenco dancers or a string quartet will create memories that will last forever, whether it is just a symbolic ceremony or a grand destination wedding. In Spain, where cultures and religions mesh perfectly, your wedding can have an incredible range of tones from local folk to classical pieces making your special day filled with joy and unforgettable tunes.
Photo & Video
There is a famous idiom in Spain called “Para Gustos Colores” which means something like “For every taste there are colors “. There are millions of options and wedding photographers and videographers in Spain, so the key here would be to really investigate their portfolio and see different full sessions.
It’s very easy to get 2 to 3 good pictures from a wedding, so we always recommend checking full sessions on their website rather than Instagram accounts. Instagram just shows a little example of the wedding and you will really want to know how your full session will look.
The prices could range between 1.800€ and 10.000€, depending on their experience, hours of work, and how many photographers/videographers you will have.
Stationery & Wedding Website: Crafting Elegant Touches for Your Special Day
To some extent, having the best stationery and a wedding website is critical to adding a personal touch to your wedding celebration without necessarily blowing up your budget. If you decide to go digital it can save you some cash making this aspect of your plan zero.
For those who prefer a unique digital experience, personalized wedding websites might work for them with prices ranging from 600€ to 1.500€. You can also use these sites for telling about your love story as well as providing information on the forthcoming event.
On the other hand, pre-loaded templates are available for different budgets ranging from 0€ to 150€ which may still allow you to communicate necessary details in remarkable style.
In case you yearn for traditional physical invitations; their costs can vary between 3€ to 15€ per invite. This price difference depends on several factors such as the quality of paper used, design intricacy in terms of graphics applied, type of invitation card made, and whether one opts to include such additions as handwriting details.
Each component chosen adds a particular touch that makes invitation cards more appealing setting the mood or ambiance needed during the official ceremony while capturing the true colors of future events.
With the above options considered, make an unforgettable first impression, respect the tactics of your budget, and ensure that every part is stamped with explicit or tailor-made meaning and style.
Hair, Makeup, and Dress
Prices start from 500€ and up to 1.500€. Those prices will always include a trial that we highly recommend you do, even if that’s a couple of days before the wedding. The differences in prices will depend on the popularity of the stylist if the service is at home (or in the wedding venue), and if it’s just make-up or also hair.
It goes without saying that your wedding hair and makeup styles need to be adaptable so that they fare in the climate of the local scene, given that Spanish weddings can be set amongst the backdrop of a breezy beach or a vibrant city event where your bridal will need to stand the test of the day’s festivities.
For this reason, it may be important to choose your stylist wisely as some professionals prioritize their adaptability when it comes to the Spanish climate over choosing a style that may not hold form until the end of your ceremony.
Wedding Dress
Although Spain has brilliant wedding designers, we always recommend our destination brides to get the dress done in their local city, unless you can come to Spain a few times before your wedding. You can always ask your atelier to pack and send your dress to Spain so you avoid carrying it in your luggage.
Saying this, if you can come a few times, the options are endless. Prices will start from 3.000€ for a “pret a porter” option and can go up to 20.000€ for a “haute couture” dress.
For the groom, this will go from 200€ to 1.500€ including the suit and complements such as a watch and cufflinks. If you want to get more information about getting married in Spain, contact us to arrange a free consultation video call.
