Getting Married in Spain
  
So, Why Get Married in Spain?

Two answers really, the weather and value for money. The weather in Spain (Nerja and Marbella) is always very pleasant from April onwards, getting hotter in the months of July and August. September and October being more bearable (and less crowded).

When people decide to marry abroad they should expect slight differences to the norm of wedding receptions in Ireland. For example, in Spain, most venues give a costing which includes a cava reception. Included in this price is usually a selection of beer, wines, soft drinks and canapés and your wedding meal, plus your Wedding Cake. You will also be offered the opportunity of giving a free bar to your guests (at a very reasonable rate!!)

In Spain your money goes further and you can treat your guests to a great day and show them you appreciate them making the journey over... for example a €50 menu is for 3 courses (includes wedding cake, tea, coffee and all wine, local beer, soft drinks and water during the meal) open bar after - money goes much further. For 80 people €500-€600 is a good start... the ideal is that no one has to put their hands in their pockets for the entire day, soemthing you simply can't afford at home normally.

Suppliers, such as photogrpaher, florist, cake, hair, makeup, musicians - good bands, music for church are much cheaper - some as much as 50% of Irish prices!

Planning
So you ask, how do I know who is going to look after the planning of the most special of Days? Judy at "I do" Weddings, will meet you to explain every little detail to you and your partner, answer any questions that you may have, give you a general idea of what to expect. If you are happy with the outcome of that meeting, Judy will send on all your details to her colleague Sonja in Nerja, who will look after you from there on. A trip is to the location is advisable to see the venue, church, do a trial of makeup and hairstyle etc.

Judy will keep in constant touch with you and of course on a regular basis with Sonja so that no stones are left unturned to create your dream day under the blue skies of Nerja.

Transport, Flowers, Music and all the other requirements required to make the planning of your Wedding easier can be organised at your request by Judy at "I do" Weddings, leaving you and your partner to enjoy the party atmosphere and the company of your family /friends into the early hours!.


Venues and Services
I only recommend the places and vendors that I have visited and am familiar with, so couples can be assured of top class care at very affordable prices, whether you decide to have your wedding rehearsal meal at a restaurant on the beach, your champagne reception in the cobbled square in the Old part of Marbella to a sumptuous meal in the beautiful setting of La Reserva De Noelia, overlooking the Mediterranean, a truly memorable and enjoyable time will be had by all.

The locations I have chosen are:
  • Nerja:
    A beautiful fishing town on the East Coast of Spain with all the feelings of a small Village, with its cobbled streets and easygoing way of life, fishermen mending their nets on the beaches, locals out shopping, children going to school, yet geographically located close to Malaga Airport (approx 50 mins by bus) and many places of interest to visit..

  • Marbella
    Further south along the coastline lies the famous town of Marbella. So popular with Irish people who holiday there and now as chosen destination for many Irish Couples getting married.

    Why choose Marbella for your Wedding? These reasons come to mind. Easy access from Ireland, (no long plane journeys). Fantastic weather, fabulous scenery and the most important - value for money!


Profile on Sonja
Sonya is a Meath girl, who got married in Nerja in 2005, she and her husband decided to stay and set up home there and never looked back! To this day, she uses most of the vendors whom she hired herself for her Wedding, and so has a great rapport and working relationship with them. I also had the pleasure of working with Sonja and going to the various Venues that we recommend for Wedding Receptions in Nerja and surrounding areas and meeting some of the vendors.

Budget
Every couple getting married must face the fact that a budget must be drawn up. One of the advantages of getting married in any of the locations I have chosen is that the couple decide how much they want to spend (travel and accommodation costing etc to be done separately) and after going through the various menus etc then they choose what is suitable for their pocket.

Choosing Your Venue
Whichever venue you choose, be assured that your Wedding Day will be planned with professionalism and care so you and your guests will have lasting memories of a special time with you both.


Dining Room
La Reserva de Noelia

Guidelines to Rules for getting married in Spain

How to get legally married in Spain / Have a blessing in a Spanish Church
For Catholic Weddings
  • It must be through the Catholic Church
  • At least one of you must be Catholic.
  • If one is divorced (and at least one is Catholic) - it depends - you can have the ceremony / blessing in the Catholic Church if the person who is divorced was previously married in a registry (Civil) BUT, if the person was previously married in a Catholic Church - apart from getting a divorce - you will need an annulment.(proof of)
  • Your own parish priest should know the paperwork involved - same as if you were marrying in a Catholic church at home in Ireland - so please check.
  • If neither of you are Catholic but would still like to have a ceremony in Spain - it can be arranged. You would have to marry in a registry office in the UK / Ireland / Gibraltar - bring proof that you are married to Spain and have a blessing in hotel grounds, on a beach, on a terrace over looking the sea etc. A blessing ceremony would entail all the details of a wedding ceremony and in some cases couples do not tell their guests and they don't know any different!!!!


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