A wedding in a Gibraltar Garden of Eden
Just to prove that not all our wedding couples come from the British Isles, Anne Susanne and Bert came over from Berlin for a dream wedding in the sun. They chose Gibraltar, not the Costa del Sol, as the venue for their wedding ceremony, and picked a particularly beautiful spot, the botanical gardens.
Read MoreAn Irish wedding in Nerja
Philippa and Ross made a delightful pair as they entered the El Salvador church in the old heart of Nerja last July. A sizeable gathering of friends and family were there to witness the event and share in their joy, and after an emotional wedding ceremony with an exchange of rings on the main paseo, the couple and their entourage headed over to the reception at the Hotel Toboso.
Read MoreDavid Toms debuts in Sweden
David Toms has recently been featured in Svenska Magasinet and Spanien Magasinet. Both are Swedish publications that cater to the demand of couples wanting to marry abroad. It seems more people are seeking to tie the knot in the Spanish sun and on Spanish beaches, rather than opting for a traditional Swedish wedding.
Ronda wedding magic
This beautiful country town just over half an hour inland from Marbella somehow forms the perfect backdrop for a wedding. Not surprisingly, it’s a popular wedding destination, and not just with local couples. Luke and Marie Clare chose Ronda as the setting for their spring wedding, and the friends and family who travelled with them soon saw why.
Picture this: crowds gathering outside a pretty old whitewash and stone church in the gorgeous historic quarter of Ronda. The spring weather is sunny but not too hot to wilt the flowers in the groomsmen’s buttonholes or the glow on the ladies’ faces. Bright colours abound and offset the clear white of the bride’s dress as she enters the scene. Needless to say, it was a beautiful moment, and one where I was hard-pressed to keep up with all the fantastical visuals that were coming my way – but I think I managed.
Read MoreSpanish wedding venues – Villa Padierna
The Costa del Sol offers a great variety of top-notch wedding venues, but one of the big stars is undoubtedly the Hotel Villa Padierna. This fantastic spot is not the cheapest option, but with its space, facilities, elegance and sheer luxury it is very much a five-star choice.
Read MoreA Nerja wedding steeped in tradition
When young Sue and Gary chose Nerja as the setting for their wedding, it was in the first instance to honour the wish of Sue’s father, who had died several years before. As a result, this was an emotional as well as joyous occasion, but the bride’s dad had known his stuff, because Nerja is a wonderfully romantic spot that is becoming more and more popular among foreign couples.
Read MoreA Gibraltar wedding – another stylish occasion captured by David Toms
Claire and Ralph from Gibraltar had all their wishes come true before Christmas, with a sunny December wedding full of joy and excitement. Over 200 beautifully attired and expectant guests attended the wedding ceremony at a pretty little chapel before heading off to the after party at the stylish San Roque Club in Sotogrande.
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