Prices - Nerja Weddings by Sonya - Spain Wedding Prices

Question: How much does the average wedding cost in Spain? Answer: This varies depending on lots of variables but from 20,000€ to 30,000€ for 100 guests on average.

Weddings are not cheap but don´t think that the more you spend the better the wedding. We´ll help you to focus your budget where it counts and we like everything to be crystal clear from the very start. Here you will find a list of the main suppliers and their prices who contribute their invaluable services to weddings here in Nerja. On each venue page you will find a link to a sample budget for that venue including suppliers, tax etc. This gives you an accurate timeline for the run of the day and the total cost for a typical wedding in that particular venue.

The three most important parts of the wedding day, from your guests perspective, are food, drinks and music. They also take up a large part of the budget so I´ve listed these first. All prices are in Euro.

Please contact me to assist you further with your personal budget. I will always endeavor to keep the prices as low as possible to make sure you get the best value for money. Most of the suppliers that I use are local to the Nerja area and they both appreciate and rely on your business, as do I. Many are British/ Irish or speak good English and during the planning we encourage you to talk to the supplier so you can build a rapport with them before the big day.
SERVICE Prices in euro / approx

Food and drink for reception

During the drinks reception guests are served free flowing drinks and canapés or tapas. During the meal, again drinks are free flowing and guests are served a starter, main course then the wedding cake is usually served as a dessert with tea and coffee. The meal usually lasts approx 2.5hrs including speeches which usually last 20/30 mins and are normally before the meal commences. You will try the menu and wines on your 2nd visit.

Drinks reception after the ceremony with canapés are included this in the overall menu price.
3 course meal incl wine, local beer on tap, water, soft drinks, tea/coffee & wedding cake & glass of cava for speeches. Menu prices vary depending on venue (see venues page) and dishes, from 65,95€ to 120€ per head, including drinks reception with canapés. Children´s menus vary from 25€ to 41€ per child.
Our venues offer both Traditional Spanish menus and British/ Irish options.
After the meal FREE BAR prices average at 30€ per person for the first 4 hours and then approx 750€ per hour after that. Some venues do a minimum spend instead from 800€ to 1900€.

Pay deposit to book, from 600€ to 2000€, by bank transfer, a second payment at menu tasting, by card & remainder paid 2 weeks before the event by bank transfer, when confirming final numbers for the meal and table plan.

Music for ceremonies

We have a long list of incredibly talented, classically trained musicians and singers for the perfect ceremony.

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Female Solo singer (Lucy Faye) from 350€
Solo violinist from 250€
Spanish Guitarists from 250€
Small deposit to book by bank transfer and the balance in cash on the day.

Music for dancing

Lively bands, solo artists, saxophonists, MC´s and DJ´s to keep the dance floor full. Musicians, singers, bands usually play for 2hrs and DJ´s play for 4hrs. We will send you their contact, Facebook page and You Tube details so not only can you see and hear them perform you can also discuss with them what music genres you like and don´t like.

Range of musicians: Solo singers to Bands, from 60´s music to present/ Irish / Rock – From 300€ – 1800€
DJ´s approx 1200€ – We can book a Dj to do ONLY the party slot after the band, but we recommend having a DJ there all day to cover music in any “gaps” – As guests sit for meal, bridal party entrance, PA and mic for speeches, music for the meal until they hand over to the band. Cover music in bands breaks and pick up when the band finish, and party until the end of the night! This way we have a more sleek, professional service and no awkward pauses.
Flamenco dancers (half hour show) 250€.
Other musicians such as Rat Pack, Motown or acoustic bands are also available – we have many options and links to send you.
Small deposit to book by bank transfer and the balance in cash on the day.

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“When the band started everyone got up to dance. I don’t think the dance floor was ever empty. The band were brilliant, they played all the right songs and enjoyed playing for our party. Highly recommend them., actually we had a call after the wedding asking for the name of them.” Caroline & Donal.

Creche and babysitting

If you are inviting children to the wedding it´s a good idea to have entertainment for them. Particularly for small children who must be kept safe from any hazards. The creche can be arranged at any venue and the girls will make a play area where the parents and children can easily see each other. The kids can play together and eat their meal together in a fun environment whilst never being more than a few steps away from mum & dad. The creche organisers can also be hired for babysitting by the the bride & groom or the guests for the night of the wedding or at any time during your stay.

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Wedding day creche for up to 10 children 350€ ( add call out fee for venues out of Nerja)
Babysitting service 15/20€ per hour depending on the time of day/night.
To be paid cash. No deposit.

“Becky minded our children at our wedding and babysat in the evenings for us over the 2 weeks we were in nerja and she’s absolutely brilliant with the kids, they looked forward to her coming to mind them and it made our holiday and wedding so much easier having someone available so we didn’t have to rely on others to help out. I can’t recommend becky enough she’s so lovely!! Xx” Linda & Ian

Wedding day transport

To move your guests to and from the venue we use 47-55 seater coaches and 16 seater minibuses.

The bridal party often use the Mercedes minivan (7 seaters).

Usually the groom and his groomsmen ( or in some cases helpers from the bridal party for same sex weddings) arrive at the venue ahead of the guests to welcome them and show them to their seats. Once the guests are seated the bride(s)/groom(s) and bridal party can make their grand entrance.

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Mercedes minivan 7 seater 35€ per run (Nerja area), 85/100€ per run (other venues).
Wedding day coach (47-55pax) From 175€ for 55 seater coach. ( Nerja area) or 450€ RETURN coach for venues out of Nerja (other venues).
To be paid cash. No deposit.

Jose 7 seater 2 7 seater wedding day transport

Florist

Don´t worry if you don´t know anything about flowers. Our florist has hundreds of photos to give you inspiration if needed and can provide the ceremony decoration, bouquets, buttonholes and the table centre pieces for the venue. She can also provide extra decorations like fairy lights, chair sashes, centre piece holders, lanterns etc.

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Bouquets for bride 150€ approx. (bridesmaids are usually half price)
Button holes for close family, groomsmen etc.. From 6€ each
Floral arch, pew ends, carpet = approx 1000€ – depending on venue and couples requests.
Small deposit to book by bank transfer and the balance in cash on the day.

Decoration + Signage / Gida at Girl Friday Creative

The venues we recommend are stunning, and are beautiful as they are. But most couples do like to add their own little touches / stamp on it! This is where Gida comes in. She and her husband Mike have a printer company based in Nerja ( Digi Print Nerja ). Gida has a great eye for decoration and all the little extras so she set up her own decor business as Girl Friday Creative. We will pass you on her contact at the time of booking and you can enjoy chatting to her about ideas. Top services she offers:

Delivery and set up and collection of signs and decor at the venue ( decor can be bits and bobs rented out / sourced by Gida or your own decoration bits or a mix of both).
She will stay at the venue as long as you need her, to move any decoration or signs from place to place as we often re use decor and signs from the ceremony to the drinks reception, to the meal, to the disco!
She can share ideas and tips of HOW TO decorate your venue.
Breakfast / “Nibbles” hampers with cava and drinks of your choice – perfect for the bridal prep time!
Lots of signs to dot about the venue – Welcome sign, dance floor rules sign, fans/fresh-up kits signs, the list is endless.
Table plans, place cards, menus and table numbers all to match your theme.
SWEET cart, CRISP wall, kids activity packs.
PRICE depends on your order and set up time needed. Can liaise direct.
A % deposit to book by bank transfer and the balance in cash on the day.

a wedding welcome sign that reads welcome to the wedding of James & Alison

As your wedding planner, my hands are full on the day, ensuring all goes to plan and looking after you, your bridal party and your guests, as well as dealing with the suppliers on the day and venue staff. I have little time and energy to look after the decoration, but you will be in great hands with Gida!

If you only have a small amount of decor ( cake topper, guest book to put out, a few little things) I will be able to handle that myself, we can discuss this during the plans.

Photographer / DVD

Photography is hugely important to many couples and we have some excellent photographers and videographers in our contacts list. Their day starts with snaps of the bridal party getting ready. They will cover the full day – ceremony, drinks reception and the meal and finish approx 30 mins after the first dance.

They will take you away from your guests only for brief periods of 10/15 min during the drinks reception and later just before dark to get those romantic shots.

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ON LINE gallery of photos taken From 1400€
Album from 180€
DVD from 1200€
A % deposit to book by bank transfer and the balance in cash on the day.

“Alex (Photographer) and Victor (videographer) were so talented and they put us at ease straight away. He sent us a few pics a couple of days after the wedding which were amazing! He takes you away for a couple of minutes here and there…u never feel as though you are missing out on any part of the wedding. We wouldn’t be a couple who like all attention on us and I can honestly say that we didn’t notice that the videographer was there (in the nicest way possible)…he is in the background and we’re so looking forward to seeing his footage. The day goes in such a blur that we’re so looking forward to our video!” Laura & Andrew.

Celebrants

We have a list of celebrants that offer personalised blessing ceremonies, tailor made to suit you. You can choose a celebrant to help you design and make your own personal ceremony. See celebrants for more details. They are all British/ Irish so you can discuss freely with them your ideas.

Non religious or semi religious celebrant from 600€
Small deposit to book by bank transfer and the balance in cash on the day.

Traditional Wedding Cake

All our venues provide a Spanish wedding cake in their menus. A Spanish wedding cake is light and deliciously creamy, like a gateaux but if you´ve always dreamed of a tiered, iced cake or cup cakes, cheese tower, naked cake or what ever you like. No problem, we know someone who can make you a cake that tastes as good as it looks.

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1 tier, small cake to cut for photo purpose only from 150€
3 tier iced and decorated cake from 350€
Small deposit to book by bank transfer and the balance in cash on the day.

Hair / Makeup

Local, professional stylists and make up artists will make you look and feel incredible. The bride & bridesmaids usually start to get ready here at 11/11.30am so no 7am starts here. You can go to the salon in Nerja town centre or have the team come to you at your accommodation.

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Hair for Bride incl trial 150€
Hair for Bridesmaids and guests from 50€.
Makeup for Bride incl trial 150€
Makeup for bridesmaids and guests 50€

Pay on the day in cash. A small holding deposit may be required
Can also arrange, facials, manicures, pedicures, spray tans, massages, false eyelashes, etc.

“absolute ladies! Not only did they do an amazing job at making us all look so glam, they totally put our minds at ease and had great fun with us on the big day. Hair and makeup is a big deal for any bride and with these ladies on hand there was no need to worry. I knew from my trials that I was in the best hands. They both go out of their way to make sure u are happy with everything. Not only that, they also sent on lovely snaps from the day that otherwise we wouldn’t have had. Having hair and makeup done in the salon is so handy and so laid back and enjoyable!” Laura

Wedding planner fee = 1950€.

My fee is all inclusive, there is no limit to the amount of meetings we have or hours I work.
I do not charge for a meal for myself on the wedding day.
I do not rely on earning extra income from the suppliers or venues I recommend. My fee is inclusive of tax and no hidden costs.
The suppliers and the venues are recommended by me because of the quality of service they offer to you and to me and have been chosen from tried and tested experience and because I believe they are value for money.
I use local suppliers where possible, so if by using a local supplier, the service and price is better, we have this option as I speak fluent Spanish and can translate for you.
You will easily make up my fee on the savings you get from the suppliers I recommend and from the tips and advice I give you along the way.
Some suppliers offer my couples better rates and just that bit extra on service as they know my weddings will be organised and on time. Because of me, they have less work on admin, and on the day itself, so they show appreciation by passing on a discount to my couples. When couples book direct, with no planner, they know more work will be involved and the timing on the day will be off.