Weddings in Madrid, Spain

Recently, we have found that there is an increase in couples who are looking to plan destination weddings. You could explain this increase by saying that destination weddings are ‘on trend’, but we would argue that there is another reason that destination weddings have become so popular. Couples want to escape the feeling that their wedding is a performance and to feel less pressure to conform to what others do. Just the notion of getting away from it all relaxes you. Shouldn’t one of the best days of your life be better than vacation? We think so!

Many of the popular places for destination weddings, such as Lake Como and the Amalfi Coast, are also becoming popular tourist destinations as well. With stunning views, beautiful store lined streets and good food to boot, who would not want to visit these places? I do think finding a place that is relatively easy for guests to travel to is important when considering destination wedding venues. With the right destination wedding, hopping overseas can sometimes be easier than a wedding destination in the states that requires a long drive and is far from local transportation. 

A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to travel in and around Madrid to scope out a few venues for a client’s intimate 2021 wedding. I could write an entire blog about all of the incredible food I was able to eat throughout the week, but what stood out to me the most were the citizens I interacted with. They are all so incredibly nice and joyful. They don’t take life too seriously and have a remarkable love for food and art. 

Below are the venues I was lucky enough to visit. Some of these venues are more accustomed to weddings, while others operate like tented sites or off-site catering facilities where you bring everything in, which is totally doable for a destination location! We hope you enjoy reading about the venues and are happy to answer any questions you have about venue logistics (or the many meals we had!)

Finca Castillo de Monteviejo

Website: https://www.castillodemonteviejo.com/

Drive time: 30-40 minutes outside of Madrid 

Capacity: 200-400 people in the Salon

Finca de montevierjo exterior

Finca de montevierjo exterior

Finca dE MONTEVIEJO rECEPTION sPACE

Finca dE MONTEVIEJO rECEPTION sPACE

Finca de montevierjo foyer

Finca de montevierjo foyer

Finca  La Montana

Website: https://bodasenaranjuez.com/

Drive Time: 40-50 minutes outside of Madrid

Capacity: a banquet hall that can fit 300 guests and outside spaces. 

La finca montana exterior

La finca montana exterior

La Finca montana outdoor ceremony space

La Finca montana outdoor ceremony space

La FINCA MONTANA INDOOR RECEPTION SPACE

La FINCA MONTANA INDOOR RECEPTION SPACE


El Cortijo de Monico

Website: https://grupomonico.com/fincas-para-bodas/cortijo-monico/

Drive Time: 25-35 minutes outside of Madrid 

Capacity: 500 people seated and 750 cocktail. Outdoors: 200 people seated and 500 cocktail style. 

El cortijo de monico exterior

El cortijo de monico exterior

El cortijo de monico courtyard

El cortijo de monico courtyard

El cortijo de monica indoor space

El cortijo de monica indoor space


The Westin Palace Madrid

Website: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/wedding-planning/madwi-the-westin-palace-madrid/

Drive Time: 7-10 minutes from the main road in Madrid 

Capacity: 20 multifunctional rooms and capacity for up to 600 in the largest room

WESTIN PALACE MADRID ENTRANCE

WESTIN PALACE MADRID ENTRANCE

wESTIN PALACE MADRID

wESTIN PALACE MADRID

westin palace madrid interior

westin palace madrid interior


El Viajero

Website: https://m.facebook.com/ElViajeroMadrid/?locale2=es_ES

Drive Time: 15 minutes from Calle de Gran Via

Capacity: 100 to 150 people

El Viajero terrace

El Viajero terrace

eL VIAJERO EXTERIOR

eL VIAJERO EXTERIOR

El Viajero indoor space

El Viajero indoor space


Bodega Del Real Cortijo de San Isidro

Website: https://realcortijo.com/

Drive Time: 30 minutes from the center of Madrid 

Capacity: up to 300

Bodega del real cortijo de san isidro ceremony space

Bodega del real cortijo de san isidro ceremony space

Bodega del real cortijo de san isidro wine vaults

Bodega del real cortijo de san isidro wine vaults

Bodega del real cortijo de san isidro reception space

Bodega del real cortijo de san isidro reception space