A dream wedding in Spain
That’s just what Linda and Des from Dublin had, shared with their happy entourage of family and friends. It was a May wedding at Hacienda San José, a beautiful fincain the gorgeous Andalusian countryside. A blue sky, the sound of crickets in the background, the sweet smell of flowering mimosa and a classic Mediterranean garden complete with tall cypress trees.
Adding a touch of fun with Partyboothz
Now we all know that marriage is a serious business, a commitment built on love and togetherness, but a wedding day is an expression of joy and happiness that infects even the most unromantic of people. So it’s hardly strange that those who come to share in your happiness want to make a fun occasion of it, as well as a memorable one.
Read MoreTaking vows on the beach, Costa del Sol style
Julie and Chris didn’t just want to get married in Spain, they didn’t just want to have their reception on the beach – they actually had their wedding ceremony on the beach. Wow, taking your vows with the waves breaking just a few metres away is quite something, and the many friends and family over from the UK must have wondered if that’s an everyday thing here.
Read MoreGetting married at Cortijo Los Canos, near Sotogrande
That’s what Katie and Ryan Williams did, coming down to the little town of Guadiaro on the edge of Sotogrande to wed in the sun. It was September, and perfect weather in this corner of Southern Spain, so the large group of family and friends were all in a great mood. It didn’t hurt that the wedding was held at the wonderful Cortijo Los Canos, a stylish Andalusian country house complete with shady courtyards and a first-class restaurant.
Read MoreOn the beach…a selection of wedding photos from El Oceano, Costa del Sol
A sensual seaside setting is not surprisingly a much-favoured location for weddings. Let’s face it, it doesn’t get much more romantic than hearing the waves break and having an open panorama of sea, sky and distant views before you.
Read MoreDream venues, part one: Tikitano
I have photographed at many weddings across southern Spain, but one of my favourite venues remains Tikitano. It’s situated roughly halfway between Estepona and San Pedro Alcantara, a little west of Marbella and Puerto Banús, right on a bend of the coast that allows you to glance all along the coastline to Gibraltar.
Read MoreTikitano, getting married by the sea
This is the wedding of Lisa and Carl…childhood sweethearts from Wales who came to Marbella to be married in the sun. Lisa is such a kind, thoughtful lady and there was no wedding planner – she did it all herself. She certainly has organisational skills, because all went beautifully and the guests enjoyed a wonderful day on the edge of the Mediterranean.