Planning to get married . Why not in Spain ? Your are more likely to ask why in Spain of all the places in the world?
Well! Here's why ! Spain is a great destination to visit, above
all for your wedding! With its excellent climate, fine food and drink, exciting blend of the historic and modern, and a warm and friendly atmosphere, it combines all the essential elements for making your special day that bit extra special. Besides, you can get your wedding planned and organised by people who are paid to do so.... like in India!!! Lets see what all you will need to do!
There are many beautiful locations available for ceremonies from small country chapels, cathedral-type churches, gardens and beaches. Only catholic and civil weddings are accepted as valid under Spanish Law, and are recognized as such in the rest of Europe and USA. The Anglican Church has no power to marry couples in Spain, but it can perform blessings after a civil marriage. It is possible to celebrate weddings for couples of other faiths (although they are not considered legal). No. Spanish law does not permit 2 foreigners to marry at a registry office in Spain if they are non-residents. You can celebrate a legal marriage in your country, and then come to Spain so that a wedding “officiant” can officiate at the ceremony. Yes , you can get married legally by the Roman Catholic Church in Spain to change the marital status of the couple. This option can be carried out throughout Spain. You must be a Catholic, have been baptised in the Catholic Church and be single, or legally divorced, and never previously married by the Catholic Church. For the truly romantic, an exchange of vows ceremony can take place in any location with the words that the couple chose, whether they are of a religious or humanist nature. A civil wedding can take place in the couple's country of origin prior to the ceremony if the couple wishes the union to be recognized under their country's laws, or it can be combined with a Spanish civil ceremony. For those couples wishing to renew their vows, either a religious or symbolic ceremony can be arranged. Generally, any wedding that is recognized under Spanish Law will be recognized by your home country. Spain is a large country and the climate varies with the region. The region of Andalucia in the south has the most temperate climate with little rain, but it can be extremely hot in the months of July and August. So whats stopping you .... rush now !
Well! Here's why ! Spain is a great destination to visit, above
all for your wedding! With its excellent climate, fine food and drink, exciting blend of the historic and modern, and a warm and friendly atmosphere, it combines all the essential elements for making your special day that bit extra special. Besides, you can get your wedding planned and organised by people who are paid to do so.... like in India!!! Lets see what all you will need to do!There are many beautiful locations available for ceremonies from small country chapels, cathedral-type churches, gardens and beaches. Only catholic and civil weddings are accepted as valid under Spanish Law, and are recognized as such in the rest of Europe and USA. The Anglican Church has no power to marry couples in Spain, but it can perform blessings after a civil marriage. It is possible to celebrate weddings for couples of other faiths (although they are not considered legal). No. Spanish law does not permit 2 foreigners to marry at a registry office in Spain if they are non-residents. You can celebrate a legal marriage in your country, and then come to Spain so that a wedding “officiant” can officiate at the ceremony. Yes , you can get married legally by the Roman Catholic Church in Spain to change the marital status of the couple. This option can be carried out throughout Spain. You must be a Catholic, have been baptised in the Catholic Church and be single, or legally divorced, and never previously married by the Catholic Church. For the truly romantic, an exchange of vows ceremony can take place in any location with the words that the couple chose, whether they are of a religious or humanist nature. A civil wedding can take place in the couple's country of origin prior to the ceremony if the couple wishes the union to be recognized under their country's laws, or it can be combined with a Spanish civil ceremony. For those couples wishing to renew their vows, either a religious or symbolic ceremony can be arranged. Generally, any wedding that is recognized under Spanish Law will be recognized by your home country. Spain is a large country and the climate varies with the region. The region of Andalucia in the south has the most temperate climate with little rain, but it can be extremely hot in the months of July and August. So whats stopping you .... rush now !
