Wedding blessings are symbollic marriage ceremonies that are performed in place of a civil ceremony for those who do not reside in Spain, or those who simply prefer to have a paperwork free ceremony.

The Costa del Sol has a vast variety of beach clubs, luxury hotels and glamorous restaurants, wedding blessings typically take place onsite of where the Wedding reception will be celebrated. They are a popular option as being non-legally binded they can be fully personalised to suit every couples’ individual needs and requirements. They are also often chosen as an alternative to a Catholic Church marriage in order to avoid any transportation of guests from one place to another.

Romantic Wedding Blessing Ceremonies are very similar to a Traditional civil marriage ceremony. They can take place almost anywhere in Spain and are performed by a minister that will personalize the service and make it as religious or non religious as the couple wish. Blessing ceremonies are a common option for both same sex couples and opposite sex couples.

A Romantic blessing would usually take place after a Civil ceremony, either in the Wedding couple´s home country or in Gibraltar. In most cases, the guests are not aware that the blessing ceremony is not a legally recognized ceremony.