Why Celebrate Your Wedding in Barcelona?
One of the main reasons that justifies your choice and takes a lot of worries off your shoulders is the city's excellent climate. It is always warm or rather mild, without being too humid or too cold. This allows you and your guests to enjoy and relax without concerns. Weddings in Barcelona stand out even more thanks to the impressive architecture that dominates the city. Gothic and ancient styles are just some of the many attractions that this dreamlike place has to offer.
All this beauty and culture are also accompanied by some of the most exotic and paradisiacal beaches in all of Europe. So, if you want a wedding to remember at sunset or sunrise, Barcelona is your ideal location. The various locations in the city, thanks to Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, will allow you to have a grand beach wedding.
Adding to all this is Barcelona 's extraordinary Iberian cuisine and the popular Catalan cuisine. Some dishes are truly delicious, perfect for incorporating into your menu. Some examples include pa amb tomàquet, esqueixada de bacallà, escudella i carn d’olla, and many other native dishes.
Among the different Barcelona wedding venues with accommodations, Minor Hotels Europe & Americas offers three different locations with all the ideal comforts to make your wedding more than memorable.
Top 3 Barcelona Wedding Venues
Most of our hotels are perfectly located so that you have museums, bars, and even beaches nearby. Your guests will be more than delighted and will spend some of the best days in the city as your special day approaches. There are a total of three branches to choose from.
NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderón
This venue shares stands out by its sober yet modern and spacious location, ideal for about 100 guests. By celebrating your wedding at the NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderón you will be guaranteed a great location as the hotel is located on la Rambla de Catalunya, one of the busiest streets of the city. Your celebration will have a wedding advisor and organizer, a menu and wine testing for up to 6 people, different decoration options, centerpiece arrangement, and more.
Additionally, guests will have special offers within the establishment when booking a room or using its different services. If you want to have a church ceremony, just a few blocks away you’ll find the popular and famous Barcelona Cathedral, a majestic 18th-century Gothic building. Here, you can hold your religious celebration, but also, if desired, your guests can walk over and discover how imposing and beautiful the cathedral is.
To continue enjoying and finding more ideas around this amazing Barcelona wedding venue, just a few blocks from the hotel is Barcelona’s famous Arc de Triomf.
One of the most interesting and even cinematic facts about Barcelona is its unique symmetry, which makes it an exquisitely geometric design masterpiece. This can be fully appreciated in the 2008 film Inception. This makes it easy to explore and enjoy. Near the NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderón is also Plaça de Catalunya, along with numerous places to eat and relax.
Weddings in Barcelona: NH Collection Barcelona Pódium
If you want your wedding to be filled with natural light in a modern venue with many nearby attractions, your best option is celebrating your wedding at the NH Collection Barcelona Pódium. This is the closest hotel to the beaches, beyond the museums and other points of interest. It is located on Carrer de Bailèn, at a more convenient intersection for getting around this part of the city.
The NH Collection Barcelona Pódium is ideal for hosting a beautiful reception with a fairly large number of guests. The highlight of this branch, beyond the comforts for guests, is that it also has a beautiful terrace to enjoy a lovely evening with your family and friends.
Just meters from the hotel is the famous Parc de la Ciutadella, an immense garden with a breathtaking beauty full of plants and with an amazing water fountain. In the surroundings of this park, there are also several museums, such as the Chocolate Museum or a popular cultural center. Near the hotel, but in the opposite direction of the beach, is the Picasso Museum and the Egyptian Museum. Another great location for the wedding celebration is the beach itself, which is just a few blocks from the hotel, so after the event, your guests can enjoy the most delicious food.
The NH Collection Barcelona Pódium is, undoubtedly, one of the best Barcelona wedding venues as its packages include events decorations, menu testing, DJ and a wedding advisor.
NH Collection Barcelona Constanza
To celebrate your wedding in a modern, comfortable, and spectacular venue, NH Collection Barcelona Constanza is ideal. Located on the popular Carrer de Déu i Mata, this hotel has a spacious hall with all the necessary comforts to celebrate your wedding
One of the great advantages of this hotel is that it is just a few blocks from the legendary Camp Nou, the iconic stadium of the Football Club Barcelona, one of the biggest teams in the world. This location is also surrounded by many parks, different bars and cafés for your guests to stroll throug the neighbourhoods, and many places to explore and walk around. Another great nearby spot is the popular Gardens of the Pedralbes Palace, a historic parck where you and your closest ones can take a relaxing walk and enjoy the quiet and the beauty of the atmosphere. This amazing wedding venue in Barcelona will offer a tasting of your chosen menu for six people and provide a staff member to help with the entire organization. You will also have a DJ and all kinds of floral and table arrangements to your liking so that the wedding turns out exactly as you dreamed. Luxury car rentals will be available, and your guests will enjoy unique benefits.
Make Room Booking Effortless for Your Guests
Planning your wedding day at one of our hotels? With My Event Space, you can create a personalized website just for your wedding. Share the event details, the schedule, and your photos, all in one place. Guests can book and pay for their own rooms at your special rate, anytime, anywhere. Enjoy a convenient and entirely free process. Just confirm your wedding with us and we'll assist you in setting it up within minutes. One less thing to deal with so you can focus on celebrating.
Frequent questions about celebrating a weddings in Barcelona
Can Foreigners Get Married in Barcelona?
The shortest answer is yes. However, at least one of them must be a taxpayer in Spain for the civil union to be legally recognized. Other than that, Spanish laws clearly state that there is no issue with this. Therefore, if you want to have your wedding in a beautiful place like Barcelona, it is more than possible.
What Is the Best Time of Year for an Outdoor Wedding in Barcelona?
Without a doubt, Barcelona is a city that is best enjoyed in spring and summer. Therefore, it is advisable to celebrate your wedding from March to September to take advantage of the good weather, long days, and ensure that your guests can explore without having to bundle up. Additionally, with good weather, the beaches will be perfect for photos and for spending a beautiful day with a sea view.
What Are the Rules of a Traditional Wedding in Barcelona?
Most of the rules are quite well-known and similar to the most popular traditions. Punctuality is key in these celebrations, especially in this region. Dressing appropriately, allowing space first for the couple’s family members, and following a specific order of entry into the church are some customs.
What Should You Consider When Hiring Catering in Barcelona?
One of the main things to consider when hiring good catering in Barcelona is that it has menu options for all the different food preferences and health issues such as vegetarian, vegan, celiac, lactose intolerance…
Most Barcelona’s wedding venues offer menu tasting before the event so you can make a selection of all the dishes and beverages served in your wedding and make sure that it fits your expectations.
the license, as it will indicate the business’s seriousness and reputation. References are also key—without them, there is no reliable way to assess the quality of the food.
What Are the Best Months to Get Married in Barcelona?
Between April and August are the ideal months to get married in Barcelona, taking advantage of spring and summer without being at the very beginning of either season. This allows you to enjoy mild weather as well as the beaches. Winter is beautiful in the city, but mild weather and beaches are better suited for these types of celebrations.
Do You Need a Visa to Get Married in Barcelona?
No, fortunately, you only need to have a valid passport, and you are legally qualified to get married in the Spanish city without any problems. This means that all legal matters will be quite straightforward and won’t cause any issues when planning your wedding.
Is There Any Cultural Tradition When Getting Married in Barcelona?
One of the few traditions in Catalonia is that the best man recites a verse or poem to the bride and gives her the bouquet. This tradition is unique to the region, so it would be a gesture of goodwill to respect and follow it if you choose to get married in Barcelona. It is a symbolic act showing that the bride is accepted by the groom’s family and that they support the relationship.
How Much Does a Wedding Photographer Cost in Barcelona?
One of the most important things in a wedding is hiring a good photographer and videographer to capture everything for posterity. The average price for a good photographer is around 2,000 to 2,500 euros. This varies depending on the hiring process, but it is always good to check references.
