Party rooms in Spain

Spain offers a wide variety of settings: the coast of the Costa Brava or Costa del Sol, the historic inland areas around cities such as Seville, or the islands of Mallorca and Ibiza. First, decide what kind of atmosphere you have in mind; this will often determine the region straight away.

A marriage in Spain is not automatically legally valid in Belgium. Check with your local council or embassy well in advance to find out what steps are required, and consider having the official, civil marriage take place in Belgium and holding a symbolic ceremony in Spain.

For most guests, a wedding venue in Spain will involve a flight and a stay of several days. Let them know the date well in advance so that guests can book flights and accommodation in good time.

Venue hire in Spain often involves a package price that includes catering, decoration and sometimes an on-site wedding planner, whilst other venues only offer the venue itself. Check this in detail so that you can draw up a realistic overall budget.

An in-person visit isn’t always feasible for a venue abroad. Draw up a list of questions in advance for a video call with the venue, for example about the weather during your chosen season or the language used for communication. Our article with 35 practical questions offers a good starting point, even when planning remotely.

On the Spanish coast, you’ll find modern venues with sea views; inland, there are historic castles and country estates; and on the islands of Mallorca and Ibiza, you can choose a farmhouse or a villa with a garden.

Combine your celebration with an exploration of the local culture, such as tapas tastings, visits to historic towns or a day at the beach. For guests travelling from afar, this is a wonderful opportunity to turn their stay into a full holiday centred around your wedding.

Not automatically: a religious or symbolic ceremony in Spain does not, in itself, have any legal validity in Belgium. Arrange the civil marriage in advance in Belgium, or check with the Belgian Embassy in Spain for the exact procedure if you wish to have it take place officially there.

The price of a wedding venue in Spain depends heavily on the region, the season and what’s included, and is usually higher than for a venue in Belgium due to the package deals often on offer (catering, decoration, on-site coordination). Ask each venue for a detailed quote to know exactly what you’re getting for your budget. Want to know more about the total cost of a wedding? Find out in this article.

Yes, popular destination wedding venues in Spain, particularly on the coast and on the islands, are often fully booked more than a year in advance during the high season. Bear this in mind when booking flights and accommodation for your guests.

This varies by venue: some wedding venues in Spain have English-speaking staff or work with a local wedding planner who handles the communication, whilst others expect you to communicate (at least partly) in Spanish. Check this when you first make contact, so you know where you stand.