Getting married in Spain can seem initially daunting, due to the extensive legalities associated with it. But don’t worry, all is simpler than it seems.

A civil or religious marriage can only be carried out in Spain for those who meet the legal and residency requirements. To have a legally contracted marriage in Spain, at least one party to the marriage must be a resident of Spain for at least 2 years.

For this reason, most couples availing of a destination wedding in Spain, will opt to get legally and contractually married in their home country. They will then conduct a wedding ceremony that is wholly symbolic in Spain.

There are two types of marriage in Spain. Civil marriage and religious marriage. A civil marriage is a legally contracted marriage without a religious element. Civil marriages can take place at a district court, civil registry office or local town hall.

Religious marriage in Spain (Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Catholic) can be carried out without having a civil marriage beforehand. After the religious wedding ceremony, the marriage must be performed by a licensed marriage official and registered with the civil authorities.

The legal requirements for registering your marriage in Spain depend on several factors. To qualify for legal marriage in Spain:

• • Both parties to the marriage must be over the age of 18.
  • At least 1 party must be a Spanish Citizen or resident of Spain for at least 2 years – proof of this must be established by presenting a certificate of residency.

• Proof must be established that the couple are legally allowed to get married. (Certificate of no Impediment.) 

• All necessary paperwork and documentation must be sourced and presented. E.g., long form birth certificate notarised and translated into Spanish, divorce degrees where applicable etc.

For these reasons, most couples availing of a destination wedding in Spain, will get legally and contractually married in their home country, and will conduct a wedding ceremony that is uniquely symbolic in Spain. Same sex marriage was legalised in Spain in 2005. This guarantees identical rights to all married couples regardless of sexual orientation.

The planning, coordination and execution of the perfect wedding requires training, a comprehensive knowledge of the industry and a dedication to perfection.

A good wedding planner can plan, coordinate, design and manage every aspect and detail of your wedding, together with advising you at all times, acting as a point of contact for vendors, and absorbing all the stress and worry on your big day.

The right professional for you, will have an extensive knowledge of the area, a rapport with local vendors, excellent organisation and problem-solving skills and an in-depth understanding of all things wedding. This will take all the stress and pressure off. – Leaving you with one task only – enjoy the day!

A planner is recommended if you intend on planning your wedding abroad from home. This is simply because you will not be here!! It is good to have point of contact on the ground that can deal with issues that arise as soon as they rear their ugly head! Problems can be solved with efficiency, and having a planner can also help overcome obstacles such as language barriers.

Here at White Coast Weddings, we pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge of all things wedding on the Costa Blanca, a rapport with local vendors, and a passion for bringing your vision to life. Working with trusted suppliers, we ensure you plenty of choice and competitive prices. Organisation skills, time management, problem solving and critical thinking skills, in conjunction with a passion for all things wedding and a dedication to perfection ensure White Coast Weddings can provide the perfect wedding planning package for you.

• Comprehensive wedding planning and coordination.
• Month of coordination.
• Day of coordination.

White Coast Weddings also provides the following services.

• Hen holidays / Stag Holidays / Themed Holiday Packages.
• Pre/Post Wedding parties.
• Engagement parties, Baby showers, Birthdays.
• Large event management.
• Wedding décor hire – dried floral arches, candle holders, table plan easels etc.

Any event can be organised by our team, and tailored to your requirements and according to your needs. Please contact us for a free consultation to discuss your event.