Table of Contents

• Wedding Costs in Marbella
  • Marbella wedding venues you’ll love
• Wedding Costs in Barcelona
  • Gorgeous Barcelona wedding venues
• Wedding Costs in Malaga
  • Malaga wedding and elopement venues

If you’re dreaming of sunny coastlines, romantic villas, and vibrant cities, Spain is such a fabulous choice for your wedding! It’s one of the best places for a celebration in Europe, for good reason — so just how much does a destination wedding in Spain cost?

Three of Spain’s most sought-after wedding and adventure elopement destinations, Marbella, Barcelona, and Malaga, are easily accessible via flights from both the US and Canada. Each location also offers something special to couples seeking sunshine and romantic vibes.

However, costs can vary wildly, depending on your chosen region, venue, and guest numbers, but this guide to the average cost of a destination wedding in Spain will help you get started! 

Wedding Costs in Marbella

This beachfront resort city in Spain’s Costa del Sol region is ideal for couples seeking high-end luxury, yachting, and chic dining and nightlife options. Weddings here work well in May, June, and September, skipping the peak summer heat (and crowds) of July and August.

The cost of getting married in Spain’s Marbella region will vary, but starting venue rental costs are around €15,000 ($24,000 CAD/$17,500 USD) for weddings of 50 guests. Higher guest numbers and more luxurious venues will increase this. 

Marbella wedding venues you’ll love:

• Finca la Concepcion is one of the most unique venues in the region, a former iron foundry and manor home now beautifully transformed into a charming space for luxury garden weddings.
  
• You may also love Bono Beach Marbella, a stylish and relaxed setting for a Mediterranean wedding that’s all about sunshine and delicious local cuisine, and seasonal seafood. 

As your destination wedding photographer in Spain, I’m fluent in Spanish and am always happy to assist with any translation or planning questions!

Wedding Costs in Barcelona

For cosmopolitan charm and some of Europe’s most unusual architecture, Barcelona is a dream for couples seeking the energy of a vibrant city!

While the summer crowds in Barcelona are well known, I suggest looking at spring (all the city’s gardens will be in beautiful bloom!) or later in autumn, as cooler weather means it’ll be more pleasant and the summer tourists will have left. 

For your Barcelona, Spain destination wedding budget breakdown, know that venues downtown generally charge premiums for their location, so costs will start around €30,000 ($48,000 CAD/$35,000) for 100 guests. However, you can’t beat the levels of luxury and hospitality that you’ll find here! 

Gorgeous Barcelona wedding venues:

• For your Barcelona wedding, nowhere does elegance like Castell de Sant Marcal, just 15 minutes from the city. This magical palace, dating back to the 12th century, delights with formal gardens, ancient stonework, and luxurious decor.
  
• Or, for a rustic countryside villa, Almanita is in the heart of wine country and offers lush gardens and lots of privacy. 

Wedding Costs in Malaga

Malaga, on the Andalusian coast, is known for its arts and culture, historic Moorish architecture, and sparkling beaches. It’s the ideal blend of coastal relaxation and culture, with so many historical sites and markets that you and your guests can enjoy together. 

With low rainfall in spring and autumn, April and October can bring fewer crowds, but lovely weather for an outdoor ceremony. 

Luxury wedding venue hire in Malaga starts around €20,000 ($32,000 CAD/$23,500 USD), but again, this will vary based on guest numbers and the style of wedding you’re envisioning. 

Malaga wedding and elopement venues:

• For a beautifully romantic Malaga wedding, I love Hacienda del Alamo, a luxury farmhouse in a lush, natural setting. You can dance on the terrace under the stars, lit by fairy lights — so beautiful!
  
• Another gorgeous option is El Balneario, a chic white beachfront restaurant that was originally built as a bathing pavilion back in 1918.
  

So, the big question — just how much does a wedding in Spain cost for Americans and Canadians? Venue hire generally starts around €15,000 ($24,000 CAD/$17,500 USD) and goes up from there, with catering averaging around €150 ($237 CAD/$173 USD) per person. Then, you’ll need to consider your vendors, such as music, florals, and your entertainment. 

Of course, popular tourist destinations in the high season summer months of July and August are likely to increase pricing, but if you can be flexible on dates, or are willing to consider a venue somewhat removed from tourist centers, you may find some savings. 

Or, if you can reduce guest numbers, this can free up some budget for more wedding splurges, like a welcome catamaran cruise for your guests or to put towards a luxury villa rental. The choice is yours, so consider what means most to you and then prioritize your budget allocation accordingly. 

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If you’re searching for a destination wedding photographer in Spain, I’d love to be by your side to capture all the raw emotion, love and adventure! Please reach out with any questions or to start planning your destination wedding photography.