How To Plan An Elegant Destination Wedding In Seville

The sun-drenched city of Seville — rich in natural beauty, music, and history — is one of the best places to celebrate your love. A destination wedding in Seville is a delight for couples seeking a Spanish location offering historical palaces, cathedrals, and lots of art and culture for you and your guests to enjoy. It’s also known for its delicious tapas, flamenco dancing, and rich culture. 

This unique destination, in the Andalusian region, offers couples a wide range of choices when it comes to wedding venues, including haciendas, luxury hotels, or historic farmhouses or palaces. And there’s so much to do and see in the area, whether you desire a relaxed river cruise on the Guadalquivir or a Michelin-starred dinner, it’s easy to fall in love with the charms of Seville!

Here’s how to plan a destination wedding in Seville, a gorgeous city made for passion and romance. 

The Best Time To Get Married In Seville

The mild climate means you can plan a wedding in Seville, Spain throughout the year. However, the most popular times are the May through September months. These bring low chances of rain, warm weather, and lots of local festivals and events that you and your guests can enjoy.

Seville really comes alive in the warmer months though, creating that vibrant, electric energy that you’ll love! We’re also blessed with long summer days here, meaning you can plan an early evening ceremony and we’ll still have plenty of time to take those stunning golden hour photos, when the light is just perfect, before your reception. 

July and August tend to be the busiest months of the year for visitors, but you can also consider the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn, as they still deliver pleasant weather, but aren’t quite as hot as the peak summer months. 

What Do You Need To Get Married In Seville?

If you’re getting married in Seville, can your wedding be legally binding? Yes, non-Spanish visitors are able to get married in Spain, but only if at least one person has lived in Spain for the previous two years. If you have questions about how to get married in Seville, I’m happy to help. 

However, if you’re not a Spanish resident, don’t worry! Many couples from overseas get married in Spain, and their destination wedding is considered a symbolic one. This is still a powerful and romantic way to publicly commit to your new life together, and still just as meaningful, if not more so, than any legally binding wedding. 

You can also plan a legally binding ceremony at home, either before or after your destination wedding in Seville, if that’s important to you. 

Romance, Sunshine & History: Planning Your Destination Wedding In Seville

One of the best things about a wedding in Seville is there are so many options to customize and create your dream celebration.

In and around Seville, you’ll find plenty of luxurious resorts and even palaces that can easily handle several hundred guests or more, making the city a great choice for a large, elegant, traditional wedding. 

However, you’ll also find many smaller, local venues, such as haciendas or historic farmhouses, ideally for a bohemian or more relaxed wedding, drenched in history and culture. 

You could also plan a beautifully romantic elopement in Seville, just you and your beloved or invite a handful of your closest loved ones. There are many local B&Bs and restaurants where you could plan a private celebration to remember. 

If you’re not based in Spain, or not fluent in Spanish, there are huge benefits to working with a local wedding planner. They know all of the top Seville wedding venues, and vendors, making it easy to find the perfect location for your dreamy celebration.

Planners also handle everything for you, saving you time and stress! That way, you’ll arrive in Seville for your destination wedding and everything will be perfectly curated; ready for you and your guests to enjoy. I am happy to recommend a few vendors if helpful. 

Romantic Wedding Venues In Seville, Made For Love

There are so many gorgeous venues for your destination wedding in Seville! Here are some of my favorites — I love that they offer unique style, are surrounded by beautiful scenery, and have lots of inviting locations for your beautiful wedding photography!

If you fall in love with your dream venue, confirm it as soon as possible! Peak season availability can fill up quickly and I wouldn’t want you to miss out. 

Casa de Pilatos

A Casa de Pilatos wedding is like stepping into a Spanish fairytale! This Andalusian palace, built in the 14th and 16th centuries, is a historical treasure and a popular tourist attraction in the city.

However, it’s also available to hire for private events, a completely unique place to celebrate your love. With an Italian Renaissance-style courtyard, complete with elegant marble and ornate tiling, your outdoor reception will feel so open and timeless. 

Casa de Pilatos wedding photography is stunning with formal gardens that you can enjoy, perfectly manicured and beautifully in bloom. This is definitely one of the most famous gardens in Seville, particularly in spring when everything is alive with color! 

If you’re looking for a Seville venue that will truly make a statement, you’ll love this dreamy palace. 

Hotel Alfonso XIII

For couples seeking a luxury venue just made for grandeur and romance, consider Hotel Alfonso XIII, built in the early 20th century. This is one of Seville’s finest hotels, and some of the world’s biggest historical figures have stayed here over the years, including Ernest Hemingway and Sophia Loren. 

Now managed by Marriott Bonvoy, a Hotel Alfonso XIII wedding is ideal for large or small events — this versatile space has nine different function spaces, but can host up to 350 guests in its largest room. 

The Royal Ballroom, with gorgeous chandeliers, huge bay windows draped in lush curtains, and historic wood and wrought-iron styling, is best for larger parties. Or, one of the smaller ballrooms, such as Cartuja or Andalucia, are ideal for smaller weddings — both gorgeous spaces, drenched in natural light and evoking a timeless elegance. 

Your guests can also stay on site, enjoying the highest standard of Spanish hospitality, making a wedding here very convenient. 

Hacienda Molinillos 

For a more bohemian celebration, just outside of the city, discover the charms of Hacienda Molinillos. It’s a 17th-century Spanish ranch, providing such a romantic aesthetic — imagine traditional Andalusian hacienda style, with clay roofs, tall palms, and cobblestoned courtyards — perfect for lingering with loved ones over a glass of shiraz!

The historic pavilion and courtyard spaces are best enjoyed in the warm weather, so this venue is a top choice for a late spring or summer wedding. 

Hacienda Molinillos wedding photos capture the timeless elegance of southern Spain, making you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. And your guests will love the hospitality here, with the venue offering phenomenal cuisine, centered on local produce, olive oils, and wines, with both traditional and modern catering options available. 

Villa Luisa

A historic private home in the heart of the city, Villa Luisa is an inviting wedding venue known for its architecture and elegant decor. Dating back to the 1920s, you can choose from a range of stylish indoor and outdoor spaces for both your ceremony and reception. 

The Garden, a lush outdoor space featuring bougainvillea, palm trees, rose gardens, and a blue-tiled fountain as its focal point, is a top choice for your ceremony. For large gatherings, the light-filled atrium of the Crystal Hall is a wonderful choice for your reception. Smaller parties might love the charming interior spaces of the Hall of Tapestries, featuring colorful Moroccan plasterwork and intricate tiling. 

Villa Luisa wedding photography is completely unique — the passion of your love is framed by the amazing 1920s detailing of the property and the dreamy outdoor gardens are also ideal for your portraiture. 

Color, Energy & Vibrance: Your Seville Wedding Photography 

No matter which wedding venue you select, you’re going to love the elegance, style, and color of your wedding photos! As your Seville wedding photographer, I know the city well and will create a plan for your wedding imagery, ensuring we capture both the beauty of the city and the passion of your love! 

Taking into account the time of year, I’ll ensure we take a golden hour photography break, while your guests enjoy a glass of bubbles, and we can make the most of the stunning Spanish sunrise, offering soft light that will complement your candid portraits. 

We can also plan a fun shoot in the city, making the most of the historic plazas and unique architecture that Seville is known for. The energy of the city is so vibrant and alive, so we’ll incorporate this into your timeless, romantic wedding photography. 

I hope this Seville wedding guide has inspired you to start planning your romantic destination wedding. Reach out to start planning your Seville wedding!