So, you were asked to organize a wedding tour in Barcelona. Do not despair or advise the bridal couple against making a formal or symbolic ceremony in this fairytale city, full of architectural mysteries, just because your experience, at best, is limited to such activities only at home. You are quite capable of doing this difficult at-first-sight task.
In Barcelona and the surrounding area there are many picturesque sceneries for a celebratory photo shoot
What are the celebration options you can offer to customers?
- A ceremony in a medieval castle in the Baroque style in the center of the Gothic Quarter.
- Holiday in a 5-star luxury hotel under the guidance of a charming master of ceremonies to the strains of a Spanish guitar.
- Wedding on the beach. Is better to make it in a secluded place, surrounded by spectacular scenery, so the photo shoot will be a success! The celebration will be held on the restaurant's terrace overlooking the sea.
- Celebration aboard a sailing yacht. To the strains of live music, the bridal couple exchanges ring throws bottles into the sea with their wishes or will do other old Spanish rites for lovers.
- A masterpiece event may take place in other places important for your customers, even at the Camp Nou stadium, if the bride and groom are fans of the football club "Barcelona".
If the future spouses are under 18, they will need written parental consent to the marriage
Be ready to:
- develop a celebrations scenario and write a practical gradual action plan;
- book a hotel for guests and direct participants;
- choose a banqueting hall and decorate it in accordance with the concept of the event;
- order a creative romantic cake, it is often lacking in the usual menu of restaurants;
- find personnel for the event, as well as a good make-up artist and stylist for the bride, you can use reviews online or acquaintances' recommendations;
- find a few notable jewelry stores;
Maybe the couple will need to make a memorable engraving on the rings
- get the addresses of bridal shops where the bride can choose a brand-new dress;
- rent a limousine, a transfer service for guests, or even a yacht, if required by the celebration format;
- take care of a professional photo and video shooting, it is better if you work with a person who speaks your language;
- choose the most charming bouquet for the bride, as there are plenty of flower shops in the city;
- book a place for hen and stag parties, if programmed.
- And, perhaps the most important is to prepare the necessary document package for all legal formalities, as the Spanish bureaucracy has enough of these.
To recreate a real Spanish flavor at the wedding, take care of live music
A bit about the budget
It will cost more to make an official ceremony than a symbolic one because the bridal couple has to stay in the Spanish territory for at least a month after submitting the application. State duties, fees for legal paperwork, and registration in the urban municipality or consulate will cost not less than 10 thousand Euros. Therefore, if clients are looking for a way to save money, ask them to register their marriage at home, and celebrate it "post factum" in Barcelona.
Does your bridal couple prefer a formal ceremony? To apply, they must have passports with the indicated place of residence, birth certificates, and documents confirming the dissolution of the former marriage, if needed.
If the budget is not limited and the future spouses are determined to remember this day for a lifetime, perhaps in addition to the main program they will enjoy an exclusive one. Flying in a helicopter or a hot-air balloon over the medieval cathedrals of Barcelona, riding along the promenade in collectors’ vintage cars, and seeing great fireworks from the roof of an ancient castle, there are a lot of options!
A romantic celebration by the sea for two will be less expensive. The option with a medieval castle is good for couples with an unlimited budget. A wedding in a luxury villa is a "golden mean" for many.
The most important thing is a romantic setting!
Do not be afraid to complete this responsible mission and do not rush to give up. Make a clear plan from the transfer and the bouquet to the musicians and the cake, so you and your happy newlyweds will remember the wedding tour for a long time!
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