Spain Weddings

The literal translation for ‘wedding vows’ in Spanish is ‘Votos Matrimoniales’. The Spanish for ‘I do’ is ‘Si, quiero’. A more detailed translation of traditional Spanish wedding vows can be found here.

As a non-national getting married in Spain, finding a solution for a legal marriage ceremony can be difficult. Most couples opt to hold a civil ceremony in the UK before having a religious blessing and celebration in Spain. As an alternative option, you could choose to get married in Gibraltar, as it's part of the UK. The only legitimate method to get legally married in Spain is if you or your partner has been a Spanish resident for at least 2 years.

Getting married abroad is always going to be favorable than in the UK as far as the weather is concerned. IIf Spain has captured your heart as your destination of choice, we recommend booking between March and October to get the best of the weather. Like everywhere else, you can never guarantee a rain-free day, however, April to May and September to October offer the perfect amount of sun without causing you to feel overheated. We've noticed that a May marriage in Spain often books up fast.

Tenerife and Ibiza made the cut to our top 10 affordable wedding hotspots around the world, making Spain a great pick for those on a tighter budget. You can book a ceremony in Spain for as little as £2,999!