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Costa del Sol weddings
Your Costa del Sol wedding, beautifully planned
The Costa del Sol is Spain's celebrated sunshine coast, around 150 kilometres of Mediterranean shoreline in the province of Málaga, and it is where our team is based. With more than 325 days of sun a year, it offers everything from glamorous beach clubs and five-star resorts to private villas, hillside haciendas and golf estates, all within easy reach of Málaga Airport.
From the glamour of Marbella and Puerto Banús to the charm of Estepona and the hills of Mijas, we help you find and secure the perfect venue and take care of every detail.
Why here
Why get married on the Costa del Sol?
Few coastlines make a destination wedding feel this effortless. Reliable sunshine, a huge choice of venues and an international airport right on the coast mean your day, and your guests' trip, come together beautifully.
- Sunshine you can count on: over 325 days of sun a year and a long season from spring to autumn
- Every kind of setting: beach clubs, villas, haciendas, hotels and golf resorts
- Easy for guests: Málaga Airport is well connected and minutes from the coast
- Glamour and charm: from Marbella and Puerto Banús to whitewashed old towns
- A local team: we live and work here, with the venues and suppliers to prove it
Where to marry
Best areas on the Costa del Sol
From glamorous resort towns to charming old quarters and hillside villages, these are the areas our couples love most.
Torremolinos
Lively beaches, a buzzing promenade and welcoming seafront venues on the eastern coast.
Explore →Benalmádena
Seafront hotels, a pretty marina and the fairytale Colomares Castle for something different.
Explore →Fuengirola
Long beaches, lively promenades and welcoming venues at the heart of the coast.
Explore →Mijas
Hillside haciendas and fincas with sweeping sea and mountain views, just above the coast.
Explore →Marbella
Glamour, luxury hotels and exclusive villas, with Puerto Banús and its marina on the doorstep.
Explore →San Pedro de Alcántara
A relaxed, elegant town beside Marbella, with beachfront and boulevard venues.
Explore →Estepona
Charming old-town streets, beautiful beaches and a more relaxed, authentic feel.
Explore →Casares
A dramatic white hilltop village and home to exclusive estates such as Finca Cortesin.
Explore →Manilva
The quieter western edge of the coast, with vineyards, beaches and intimate villa settings.
Explore →Not sure which stretch of coast is right for you? Tell us your guest numbers and the feel you are after, and we will guide you to the perfect town and venue.
Styles
Types of wedding venue on the Costa del Sol
Beach & beach clubs
Barefoot ceremonies and stylish seafront receptions right on the Mediterranean.
Villas & fincas
Private estates with pools, gardens and space for you and your guests to stay.
Haciendas & cortijos
Rustic Andalusian charm, often with sweeping sea and mountain views.
Hotels & resorts
Five-star service, on-site accommodation and everything under one roof.
Golf resorts
Manicured fairways, clubhouse elegance and beautiful open views.
Sea-view & hillside
Elevated settings where the coastline stretches out behind every photograph.
Timing
Best time of year and day to marry on the Costa del Sol
The Costa del Sol has one of the longest wedding seasons in Europe, running from April to October. Late spring and early autumn are the sweet spot, with warm, sunny days and none of the peak-summer heat. Here are the average daytime highs across the season.
Apr
20°
May
23°
Jun
26°
Jul
29°
Aug
29°
Sep
26°
Oct
23°
● Our couples' favourite months. July and August are glorious but hot, so we plan plenty of shade and evening celebrations.
The best time of day
Under the Andalusian sun, timing matters. In high summer the sun is at its fiercest from around 1pm to 4pm, so a midday ceremony in an open, shadeless spot can be uncomfortable for you and your guests.
We usually plan the ceremony for the late afternoon, when the heat softens and the light turns golden, then let the celebration flow naturally into the evening. The best venues book up early too, so we recommend starting to plan twelve to eighteen months ahead where you can.
- 5:30pmCeremony
Softer light and cooler air as the fierce midday sun begins to drop.
- 6:30pmDrinks & canapés
Golden-hour photographs while your guests relax and mingle.
- 8:00pmDinner at sunset
Al fresco dining as the sky turns pink over the sea.
- 10:00pmDancing under the stars
The party comes alive in the cool of the evening.
Budget
How much does a Costa del Sol wedding cost?
It depends on your guest numbers, your choice of venue and the style of celebration, and we plan across a wide range of budgets. As a broad guide, venue hire on the Costa del Sol typically ranges from around €6,000 to €10,000 for the day, with a full wedding for roughly 100 guests often falling between €28,000 and €35,000.
€6,000 to €10,000
Average venue hire, per day
€28,000 to €35,000
Typical total for around 100 guests
Beyond the wedding
Activities for your wedding guests
A Costa del Sol wedding is easy to turn into a few days away. There is so much for your guests to enjoy before and after the celebration, all along the coast.
Marbella & Puerto Banús
Designer shopping, waterfront dining, superyachts and lively evenings around the marina.
Beaches & beach clubs
Golden sands and stylish beach clubs stretching from Estepona to Fuengirola and beyond.
Golf & wellness
Known as the Costa del Golf, the coast is dotted with championship courses, spas and boat trips.
How it works
How we plan your Costa del Sol wedding
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Discovery
We start with a relaxed chat to understand your vision, guest numbers, budget and dates.
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Venue & suppliers
We shortlist venues and trusted suppliers, arrange the viewings and secure the ones you love.
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Design & planning
We design the look and feel, manage the timeline and handle every booking and detail.
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On the day
We are there to run the day, so you and your guests can enjoy every single moment.
Kind words
What our Costa del Sol couples say
★★★★★
Planning our wedding from England could have been stressful, but it turned out to be one of the most enjoyable experiences. Every recommendation was spot on, communication was brilliant, and on the day everything came together perfectly. We couldn't have wished for a better team to create our dream wedding in Marbella.
Emily & Thomas
★★★★★
From our very first conversation, we knew we'd made the right choice. Every step was straightforward and we always felt listened to. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and every venue and supplier suited exactly what we wanted. Our wedding in Mijas exceeded every expectation, and our guests are still talking about it months later.
Aoife & Conor
★★★★★
We had planned most of our wedding ourselves but wanted someone to take over on the day so we could enjoy it with family and friends. It was the best decision we made. Everything ran exactly as planned, every supplier arrived on time and the whole day flowed effortlessly in Estepona.
Sophie & Mikkel
Common questions
Costa del Sol wedding FAQs
What is the most popular place to get married on the Costa del Sol?
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Marbella is comfortably the most popular, thanks to its glamorous villas, beach clubs and five-star hotels, with Puerto Banús nearby. Estepona, Mijas, Benalmádena and Fuengirola are also much loved, each with its own character.
Can we get married on the beach on the Costa del Sol?
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Yes. The coast has beautiful beaches and stylish beach clubs in Marbella, Estepona, Fuengirola and beyond, ideal for barefoot ceremonies and seafront receptions. We handle any permits and match the beach to the look and privacy you want.
Which areas have both sea and mountain views?
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The hillside settings above the coast are perfect for this. Mijas, the hills behind Marbella and parts of Benalmádena offer fincas and haciendas where you can have the Mediterranean and the mountains in a single frame.
How far are the venues from Málaga Airport?
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Wonderfully close. Málaga Airport sits right on the coast, so most Costa del Sol venues are within about twenty to fifty minutes, making travel easy for you and your guests.
When is the best time to get married on the Costa del Sol?
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Late spring and early autumn are ideal, with warm, sunny days without the peak-summer heat. The season runs from April to October, and we plan around your date and help you choose the right time of day.
Do you cover the whole Costa del Sol?
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Yes. As a Marbella-based team, we plan weddings right along the coast, from Manilva and Estepona in the west through Marbella, Mijas and Fuengirola to Benalmádena and beyond.
What day trips would you recommend for guests?
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Some of our favourites are the vibrant city of Málaga, the clifftop town of Ronda, the whitewashed village of Frigiliana and the Nerja Caves to the east, and Gibraltar to the west. For those staying longer, Granada and the Alhambra make an unforgettable day out.
Can you arrange activities or excursions for our group?
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Absolutely. We can organise anything from welcome dinners and beach days to boat trips, golf, wine tasting and guided tours, so your guests have a wonderful time around the wedding itself.
How far in advance should we book?
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We recommend twelve to eighteen months ahead where you can, especially for weekend dates in peak season, as the best venues and suppliers book up early. We also plan beautiful weddings on shorter timelines.
Can you plan our wedding if we live in the UK or Ireland?
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Absolutely, and most of our couples do exactly that. We handle everything on the ground, arrange virtual and in-person viewings, and keep you updated at every step.
Do you help with the legal paperwork and translations?
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Yes. We guide you through the options, help you gather and translate the right documents, and connect you with celebrants and officiants we trust. As requirements can change, we always confirm the current rules with the local authorities.
What exactly do you look after on the day?
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Everything. We run the schedule, coordinate every supplier, manage the timings and quietly handle anything that comes up, so you and your guests can simply relax and enjoy the celebration.
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