Five of the Best Wedding Venues In and Close to Barcelona, Spain
Boasting an average of around 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, Spain continues to grow as one of Europe’s favourite destination wedding locations! Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and famous for Gaudí and other Art Nouveau architecture, Barcelona is one of Europe's trendiest cities and in an ideal location for couples desiring to host their wedding day.
Boasting an average of around 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, Spain continues to grow as one of Europe’s favourite destination wedding locations! Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and famous for Gaudí and other Art Nouveau architecture, Barcelona is one of Europe's trendiest cities and in an ideal location for couples desiring to host their wedding day. With one of Europe’s busiest international airports less than 20 kilometres from the city centre and it’s bustling and efficient rail system in and around the city, planning for the logistics of a destination wedding is incredibly feasible.
Here are some of our favourite wedding venues in and around Barcelona!
Gran Villa Rosa
Image from Gran Villa Rosa’s website
Gran Villa Rosa is a private luxury resort near Sitges (Barcelona) and 25 minutes from the international Airport. Built in 1460 as a wine castle, Gran Villa Rosa has been restored and renovated with luxury amenities, while maintaining its old world charm. With ample alfresco living and dining areas, superb interiors, 20 bedroom suites, a beautiful chapel, and a stunning event hall, Gran Villa Rosa is the perfect wedding venue. For welcome parties and wedding days, the staff and management at Gran Villa Rosa takes care of the accommodations, food, drinks and entertainment, making the wedding experience completely seamless.
Castell de Sant Marçal
Image from Castell de Sant Marçal’s Google page
The 11th century castle, Castell de Sant Marçal is located just 20 minutes away from Barcelona city centre. Its magnificent gardens and stunning indoor reception spaces allow for the wedding design and wedding day of any couple's dreams. Not to be missed is their fully enclosed glass greenhouse , full of natural light and open to the gardens, which can accommodate up to 600 guests for a sit-down dinner reception. Their experienced staff assist couples right from the beginning of the planning process to ensure an impeccable wedding day!
Castell de Sant Marçal’s glass greenhouse. Image from Castell de Sant Marçal’s website
Hostal de la gavina
Image from Hostal de la Gavina’s website
Located in the heart of La Costa Brava, Hostal de La Gavina offers an incomparable environment to celebrate the most important day of a couples’ lives. The panoramic views of the Mediterranean sea and the beautiful gardens are the perfect setting for couples’ wedding ceremony and reception. The hotel’s elegant architecture and historic charm also add a touch of sophistication and magic for the dream destination wedding celebration!
Hostal de La Gavina boasts top-notch cuisine, prepared by their chefs with the best local and fresh ingredients. Custom menu planning is done with each couple to ensure their wedding meal is an unforgettable experience!
La Torre del Visco
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Voted "One of the 10 most romantic hotels in Spain" by Condé Nast, La Torre de Visco is truly a haven of rural luxury full of history. Rooted in a deep love of Spain, nature, art, food, wine and hospitality, this boutique hotel is the absolute dream for couples wanting an exclusive location for an intimate wedding celebration with their family and friends. The hotel’s dedicated wedding and event planner is involved from the first to the last detail, making your vision come to life. Couples can arrange to have their guests stay right at the hotel. The maximum capacity for events is 55 guests.
Finca Mas Solers
Image from Finca Mas Solers’ website
Finca Mas Solers is a Catalan mansion in late nineteenth century Renaissance style that, during its golden age, housed the former Gran Casino Barcelona. Couples who celebrate their weddings here have access to spacious and elegant rooms, lovely gardens and outdoor spaces, making their wedding completely customized to their vision. Twenty minutes from the Barcelona International Airport and 30 minutes from the Barcelona city centre makes this one of the most exclusive and sought-after wedding venues in Barcelona.
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Romantic and Colourful Destination Wedding Inspiration
Destination weddings continue to become increasingly popular as couples continue to move away from traditional expectations and focus on making their weddings a very meaningful experience for themselves and their guests.
Destination weddings continue to become increasingly popular as couples continue to move away from traditional expectations and focus on making their weddings a very meaningful experience for themselves and their guests. An intimate celebration in an unforgettable location is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that a couple and their guests will never forget!
Many couples are surprised to hear that destination weddings can actually be more affordable and less stressful than traditional weddings. According to Canadian travel company, Transat, destination weddings can cost up to 30% less than weddings at home, depending on the location and the number of guests.
Very often, destination wedding venues include all the services a couple needs for their wedding day, including the event space, AV, food, drinks and accommodations for their guests. They also can refer couples to a professional destination wedding planner who can handle all the details, from booking the venue and vendors to arranging legal paperwork and travel documents.
Another huge advantage to destination weddings is the amount of time a couple can spend with their loved ones as the wedding celebrations usually stretch over several days as opposed to just one! Welcome parties, rehearsal dinners and excursions can all part of the experience-making the time with their friends and families incredibly memorable.
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Host: Manda Weaver & The Hybrid Co | Designer & Wedding Planning: Pamela Barefoot Events & Design | Photographer: Ugo Photography | Venue: Omni Amelia Island Resort | Florist: Iron & Clay Flowers | Hair & Makeup: Emma Collins Beauty | Dress: Oscar de la Renta at Carine’s Bridal Atelier | Suit: Tuxedos by Sarno | Plates, glassware & flatware: Case de Perrin | Chairs & tables: Beach View | Linens: Stradley Davidson | Flatware, napkins & napkin rings: Something Vintage