We often get asked about the costs of a wedding in Southern Spain, however, it’s difficult to say how much you are going to spend, as the final figure will depend on the couples wishes.
Just like having a wedding at home, there are many variables: the venue, the number of guests attending, the supplies you choose, the time of year, your personal taste …
Here are some of the costs associated with getting married abroad in Southern Spain, Andalucia.
These are just a few of the things to consider when budgeting for a wedding abroad, of course, wherever you get married there are additional costs for the usual items such as your dress, suit, rings, invitations…
The highest amount, close to 50% of the budget is allocated for the food and drinks, where you might spend 90-250 euro per person for Welcome Canapes and Drinks (45-60 minutes), a 3 course sit down meal and 3/4 hours Open bar, YAY!
Buffet Style and Paella/BBQ menu may be slightly cheaper but this depends on the caterer, number of guests and type of food.
Most caterers include all the necessary equipment for the event, waiters and staff, chairs and tables, cutlery, glasses, basic centerpieces and Menu Cards.
For an overseas wedding, it may be wise to use a local wedding planner to help with planning on the ground. This has many benefits, including not having to travel to the venue as often and potentially getting discounts from their network of contacts.
On average, a professional wedding photographer will charge between 1,400 and 3,500 euros in Spain. Wedding cinematography is a more professional service, offering a cinematic experience where usually two or more filmmakers work at your wedding. You can expect to spend between 1,500 and 4,000 euros on high-quality wedding films.
Hairdressing, makeup, and aesthetics for a bride usually cost around 350-550 euros, including one hair and makeup trial. For bridesmaids, it can be from 100 to 150 euros for hair and makeup on the day.
The average price of a DJ in Spain ranges between 800 and 2,000 euros, depending on the equipment and setup. In addition, there is the added expense of live music for the ceremony or reception (saxophone, Spanish guitar, singer/duo), which would be between 300 and 800 euros. An orchestra or band raises the budget by an additional 1,600 to 4,000 euros.
The price of a bridal bouquet is between 100 and 250 euros. For Bridesmaids, it is around 40% to 60% cheaper than the bride. Buttonholes are between 8 – 15 euros each.
Decorating only the ceremony is different to decorating the whole wedding venue. The cost of flowers and decoration for the ceremony and aisle depends on the flowers and decoration you choose! Things to consider when thinking about decorating the venue are: Welcome corner, seating plan, table arrangements, photo booth, chill out area…
Some venues may include fairy lights in the reception area. If they are not included, fairy lights or chandeliers increase the budget by an additional 1.500 – 3.500 euros
As you may have noticed, this is a very difficult question for us to answer, as the final budget will depend on the venue you choose, the suppliers you need and the decoration you want.
However, to make your life a little easier and to help you in the early stages of planning, here is a general idea:
The price for a wedding in a venue with no rental costs and basic decoration and flowers (hotel, restaurant…) for 100 adult guests starts at 28,000 euros.
If you prefer a villa, farmhouse or luxury venue with rental costs, the minimum price is 40,000/50,000 euros for 100 guests.
This price can include everything you need for your wedding: venue, food and drink, open bar, suppliers, some flowers and decorations and our fees. It can go up or down depending on what is booked.
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