Valencian Community
Weddings in
Valencia
Getting married in Valencia means choosing the cleanest Mediterranean light, 120 kilometres of coastline paired with 90 farmhouses in the orchards and a tradition of celebration that does not end until dawn. April, May, October and November are the most sought-after months. With an average of 140 guests per wedding, it is the Spanish city where people celebrate on the grandest scale.
En resumen
- 280+ wedding venues available in and around Valencia
- 1.500+ specialist wedding vendors in Valencian Community
- Average cost of a wedding in Valencia: 28.000€
- Best time to get married: Apr, May, Oct, Nov
- Average guest count: 140 people
Datos clave
- Average cost
- 28.000€
- Per guest
- 150€ - 220€
- Avg. guests
- 140
- Available venues
- 280+
- Vendors
- 1.500+
- Best months
- Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Where to get married in Valencia
Alquerías in the Valencia orchard belt
Alquerías in the Valencia orchard belt
Alquerías are the Valencian equivalent of masías: stone farmhouses surrounded by orange trees and fields that survive within the orchard belt encircling the city. Venues like Alquería del Pi, Alquería de Moret or Alquería Benlloch offer weddings for 100 to 350 guests within 20 minutes of the city centre. The combination of rural architecture, private gardens and catering built on Levantine rice dishes is unique in Spain.
Venue types in Valencia
Options for your wedding in Valencia
- Beach weddings along the Valencian coast
- The Valencian coast — Malvarrosa, El Saler, Gandia, Cullera — offers high-end beach clubs and seafront restaurants with terraces. For ceremonies on the sand, coastal councils manage permits; apply three to six months ahead. The Parador de El Saler, with direct views of the Albufera lagoon and the Mediterranean, is the most exclusive venue on the Valencian coast for weddings under 80 guests.
- Palaces and historic spaces in the centre
- The Palau de la Generalitat, the Almudín, the Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas or the Jardín Botánico of the Universitat de València are among the institutional spaces that open for civil ceremonies and private celebrations. Capacity is more limited — 50 to 150 guests — but the setting cannot be matched by any rural estate. Check availability directly with Valencia City Hall.
- Civil ceremony at Valencia City Hall
- Valencia City Hall, in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, holds civil ceremonies in the Salón de Cristal with views over the city's most iconic square. The usual wait for an available date at the City Hall is four to six months. The Civil Registry of Valencia, at calle de la Sangre, has shorter lead times — two to three months — but a more functional setting. Both options allow a photographer and guests.
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Weddings in Spain by the numbers
175.364
marriages celebrated in Spain in 2024
Fuente: INE — Estadística de Matrimonios 2024~20.500 €
average cost of a wedding in Spain
Fuente: Newtral
Frequently asked questions about weddings in Valencia
How much does a wedding in Valencia cost?
The average cost of a wedding in Valencia is €28,000, with a typical range of €150 to €220 per guest. For a 140-person wedding — the city average — the total budget runs between €21,000 and €30,800. Valencia is one of the most affordable cities to get married in without compromising on quality: alquerías and local catering deliver a value-to-quality ratio that outperforms Madrid or Barcelona.
Why do Valencia weddings tend to be so large?
Valencia has a deeply rooted celebration culture where extended family and childhood friends are always on the list. The average of 140 guests per wedding is the highest of any major Spanish city. This means venues and caterers are well set up for large groups: alquerías and surrounding estates have a standard capacity of 150 to 300 guests, which is unusual in other cities.
When is it best to avoid getting married in Valencia?
July and August are the hottest months: temperatures regularly exceed 32 °C and Mediterranean humidity makes outdoor ceremonies uncomfortable. January and February carry some rain risk but are perfect for intimate indoor weddings at prices up to 30% lower. The best months for outdoor celebrations are April, May, October and November.
What makes Valencian wedding catering special?
Valencia is Spain's rice heartland: paella, arroz a banda, black rice with cuttlefish and oven-baked rice are unavoidable centrepieces of any high-quality Valencian wedding. Many estates and alquerías have their own chef specialising in wood-fired rice. The local orchards also guarantee proximity produce year-round, enabling exceptional seasonal menus.