Weddings in hotels: how to choose the perfect venue for your big day

Choosing where to celebrate a wedding is one of the first major decisions a couple has to make. The venue not only determines the aesthetic of the celebration, but also the experience of the guests and the organisation of the event.

For this reason, celebrating a wedding in a hotel can be a particularly interesting alternative. Beyond having a place for the banquet, a hotel allows different moments of the celebration to be brought together in the same space, offers accommodation for guests and provides a choice of function rooms, gardens, terraces or spaces with views that can adapt to each couple’s style.


In addition, not all weddings are the same. Some people imagine a celebration surrounded by nature, others prefer the atmosphere and architecture of a major city, while others dream of getting married by the sea.

So, how do you choose the right hotel for a wedding?

Weddings in the countryside surrounded by nature

When talking about a wedding in the countryside, many couples think of rural spaces or estates. However, there are also hotels that allow you to enjoy a celebration connected to nature without giving up the comforts of good accommodation.

For this type of wedding, in addition to the aesthetics of the surroundings, it is worth considering aspects such as the availability of gardens and terraces, the possibilities for organising part of the event outdoors, the size of the spaces and the availability of indoor alternatives in case the weather changes.

Vincci Costa Golf 4*: a wedding surrounded by gardens

Vincci Costa Golf 4*, in Chiclana de la Frontera, is a good example of how a hotel can combine nature and outdoor spaces. The complex is located in Novo Sancti Petri and extends over 45,000 m² of gardens, in an environment where golf, beach and gastronomy come together.

For a wedding, one of its main attractions is precisely the variety of settings. The hotel has different event spaces, including the El Chozo Terrace, as well as extensive landscaped areas and a Chiringuito Beach Bar next to the beach.

This type of setting can be particularly well suited to couples who want the landscape to play a leading role: from a cocktail surrounded by vegetation to a celebration that combines different spaces throughout the day.

Vincci Costa Golf 4* Hotel.

Vincci Costa Golf 4* Hotel.

Chiringuito at the Vincci Costa Golf 4* Hotel.

Chiringuito at the Vincci Costa Golf 4* Hotel.

Vincci Valdecañas Golf 4*

In the heart of Isla Valdecañas, next to the reservoir and surrounded by nature, Vincci Valdecañas Golf 4* offers a unique setting for celebrating a wedding. Its eight indoor and outdoor spaces allow the celebration to be adapted to different styles and sizes, including areas by the water that are especially attractive for cocktails and outdoor celebrations.

With capacity for up to 600 guests, the hotel is an ideal option for large-format weddings. It also has the Ribereño Restaurant, with capacity for 300 people, and accommodation for guests, allowing the entire celebration to be enjoyed in the same setting and turning the wedding into a complete experience.

Vincci Valdecañas Golf 4* Hotel.

Vincci Valdecañas Golf 4* Hotel.

Vincci Valdecañas Golf 4* Hotel.

Weddings in the city: a celebration with an urban personality

City weddings have a different charm. Architecture, gastronomy, culture and the destination’s own identity can all form part of the experience, both for the couple and their guests.

In addition, choosing a hotel in the centre of a city can make logistics easier when many of the guests are travelling from elsewhere.

In this case, it is particularly worth considering the hotel’s location, its unique spaces and the number of guests it can accommodate.

Weddings in Seville: between history, courtyards and terraces

Seville is a particularly attractive example for this type of celebration. Its architecture and traditional spaces give an urban wedding a very distinctive personality.

Vincci La Rábida 4*

Vincci La Rábida 4* occupies an 18th-century palace house in the heart of Seville, in the Arenal district and very close to the Cathedral. Its architecture and location make it possible to plan a wedding connected to the historic essence of the city.

One of its most distinctive features is the Mirador, from which guests can enjoy views of the city, alongside other spaces designed for events and celebrations. The hotel’s own offering highlights its characterful spaces and its possibilities for both indoor and outdoor events.

It can be a particularly attractive option for those looking for the hotel itself to form part of the wedding’s aesthetic experience, rather than functioning solely as a setting for the banquet.

Vincci La Rábida 4* Hotel.

Vincci La Rábida 4* Hotel.

Vincci Molviedro 4*

Another way of understanding a wedding in Seville is to opt for a more contemporary aesthetic.

Vincci Molviedro 4* combines contemporary design and architectural heritage in the heart of the city. For events, it offers spaces such as Los Geranios, La Jacaranda and different terraces, designed for celebrations of different sizes and styles.

One of its most distinctive spaces is the Arab Wall, a 135.3 m² terrace that can accommodate up to 345 people in cocktail format. It also has more intimate spaces such as Los Geranios, with a maximum capacity of 50 people.

This is particularly interesting when organising a wedding because not all couples are looking for the same format. A more intimate celebration has very different needs from those of a wedding with a large number of guests.


Terrace at the Vincci Molviedro 4* Hotel.


Terrace at the Vincci Molviedro 4* Hotel.

Weddings in Madrid: celebrating the big day in the heart of the city

Madrid offers another possibility: integrating the wedding into an urban, cultural and gastronomic experience.

Vincci Soho 4*

In the heart of the Literary Quarter, Vincci Soho 4* occupies five protected historic buildings connected through a large courtyard. Its location, close to the Art Triangle and some of Madrid’s most iconic landmarks, makes it an example of how an urban wedding can combine the comfort of a hotel with the architectural personality of the destination.

It also has different outdoor spaces. These include Terraza Cristal, measuring 90 m² and with capacity for 100 people, Terraza Granito, measuring 126 m² and accommodating up to 105 people, and Terraza Teca, measuring 61 m² and with capacity for 45 people.

This variety allows for imagining very different formats: a more intimate celebration, an outdoor cocktail or a combination of spaces for the different parts of the event.

Vincci Soho 4* Hotel.

Vincci Soho 4* Hotel.

Vincci Vía 66 4*

Another urban alternative is Vincci Vía 66 4*, located right on Madrid’s Gran Vía.

Its main attraction is precisely its location and the possibility of holding an event along one of Madrid’s most recognisable thoroughfares. The hotel has event spaces and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the city centre, as well as different dining options.

For a couple who wants an urban wedding and also wants their guests to enjoy Madrid during their stay, the destination becomes another part of the celebration.

Vincci Vía 66 4* Hotel.

Vincci Vía 66 4* Hotel.

Hotels for beach weddings: when the setting also takes centre stage

Among the different possibilities, weddings by the sea have an advantage that is difficult to match: the landscape itself can become part of the décor.

But finding hotels for beach weddings is not simply a matter of looking for a property near the sea. It is worth considering what outdoor spaces it offers, what alternatives are available for the celebration, how the event would be organised if the weather changes and what possibilities there are for accommodating guests.

It is also important to distinguish between a wedding with sea views, a celebration near the beach and a hotel with direct access to the coast. These are different experiences and it is worth being clear about what each couple is looking for.

Vincci Selección Aleysa 5*: a wedding overlooking the Mediterranean

Vincci Selección Aleysa 5* is located on the seafront of Benalmádena Beach and has direct access to the sea. In addition, all its rooms have a terrace and sea views, allowing that connection with the surroundings to extend beyond the celebration itself.

For events, the hotel has different outdoor spaces. Its 280 m² terrace has a maximum capacity of 150 people and is designed to make the most of the sea views and sunsets. It also has a 337.5 m² garden, with capacity for up to 200 people in cocktail format.

It is a particularly interesting example for couples imagining a more exclusive or intimate wedding, in which the sea plays a leading role.


Vincci Selección Aleysa 5* Hotel.


Vincci Selección Aleysa 5* Hotel.


Vincci Selección Aleysa 5* Hotel.

Vincci Selección La Plantación del Sur 5*: tropical gardens and views of the Atlantic

In Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Vincci Selección La Plantación del Sur 5* offers a very different proposition.

The hotel is located in the south of Tenerife, around 500 metres from Playa del Duque, with sea views, tropical gardens and an aesthetic inspired by Canarian colonial architecture.

Its event spaces combine indoor and outdoor function rooms, terraces and dining spaces. The hotel itself highlights its six open-plan and spacious function rooms, surrounded by vegetation.

This type of setting allows for a wedding in which the garden, pool, vegetation and views of the Atlantic form part of the experience.

In addition, choosing a destination such as Tenerife can transform the wedding into more than a one-day celebration: it can become a getaway for the couple and their guests.

Vincci Selección La Plantación del Sur 5* Hotel.

Vincci Selección La Plantación del Sur 5* Hotel.

What are the advantages of celebrating a wedding in a hotel?

Beyond the setting, a wedding in a hotel offers a series of practical advantages that are worth considering before choosing the venue.

Everything can happen in the same place

The ceremony, cocktail, banquet and celebration can all take place within the same property or using different spaces in the hotel. This simplifies travel between locations and helps create a common thread throughout the day.

Guests can stay there

When family and friends have to travel from other cities or countries, having accommodation at the same place as the celebration can make the experience much more comfortable.

This advantage becomes even more important in beach destinations such as Tenerife, Benalmádena or Chiclana, where some guests can take advantage of the trip to extend their stay.

Vincci Molviedro 4* Hotel.

There are different spaces for every moment

A wedding does not always have to take place in the same setting.
A garden can be perfect for the cocktail, a function room for the banquet and a terrace to finish the celebration. The variety of spaces at some Vincci Hotels demonstrates precisely this possibility.

There is an alternative if the weather changes

Outdoor weddings have great appeal, but they also raise a fundamental question: what happens if it rains, it is windy or temperatures are not favourable?

For this reason, before choosing a hotel for a wedding, it is important to check not only what outdoor spaces it offers, but also what indoor alternatives are available and how the celebration could be reorganised.

Gastronomy is part of the experience

At a wedding, food and drink are not a secondary aspect. The menu is one of the parts of the celebration that guests remember most and also an opportunity to connect the wedding with the destination.

A wedding in Seville, Madrid, Málaga, Cádiz or Tenerife can also incorporate the gastronomic identity of each place, turning the menu into another part of the experience.


Celebration at Vinnci Hotels.

How to choose a hotel for a wedding

Before deciding on a specific property, it is worth asking yourself a few questions.

1. What type of wedding do you want?

The first step should not be to look for a hotel, but to define the celebration.

Do you imagine a wedding surrounded by gardens? An urban celebration? A wedding by the sea? An intimate gathering or a large event?

Being clear about this first decision makes it possible to rule out options that, although they may be good hotels, do not fit the experience you are looking for.

2. How many guests will there be?

Capacity is one of the most important factors. There is no point falling in love with a space that cannot later accommodate the number of guests.

It is worth checking the capacity for the specific format of the wedding: a banquet, cocktail or ceremony do not necessarily require the same layout.

Vincci La Rábida 4* Hotel.

3. Which spaces will you use during the celebration?

A good question is not only “how many people can fit?”, but “how do I want to experience the day?”.

Perhaps you want to start in a garden, then move to a terrace and finish the celebration in a function room. Or perhaps you prefer an intimate wedding in a single space.

4. What happens if the weather is bad?

It is always worthwhile to have a Plan B. Especially for spring, summer or autumn weddings in which part of the celebration is planned outdoors.

5. Where will the guests stay?

When a large proportion of the guests have to travel, the possibility of staying at the hotel itself can make a big difference.

Vincci Molviedro 4* Hotel.

6. Do you want the destination to be part of the experience?

A wedding in a hotel does not have to end when the dancing is over.

In destinations such as Madrid, Seville, Tenerife, Málaga or Cádiz, guests can take advantage of the trip to discover the city, the coast or the surrounding area. In this case, the hotel ceases to be simply the event venue and becomes the base for a more complete experience.

What type of wedding suits you?

There is no single perfect hotel for all couples. The best place will be the one that manages to combine the setting you imagine, the spaces you need and the experience you want to offer your guests.

If you are looking for large outdoor spaces, a hotel such as Vincci Costa Golf 4* allows you to combine gardens, beach and different settings for a celebration.

If you prefer an urban wedding, Vincci La Rábida 4* and Vincci Molviedro 4* allow you to enjoy Seville’s architectural personality, while Vincci Soho 4* and Vincci Vía 66 4* offer different ways to celebrate a wedding in the heart of Madrid.

And for those who have always dreamed of getting married by the sea, Vincci Selección Aleysa 5* and Vincci Selección La Plantación del Sur 5* offer two very different ways of experiencing a celebration in a coastal setting: from the seafront of the Mediterranean to tropical gardens overlooking the Atlantic.

In the end, choosing a wedding in a hotel is not only about finding a beautiful space. It is about finding a place capable of accompanying the entire celebration and turning the setting, accommodation, gastronomy and destination into part of the same experience.

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