Short answer: a wedding in Lanzarote usually costs far less than the UK average of around £20,000 — anywhere from a few thousand euros for an elopement to a per-guest price for a full celebration. This guide breaks down what actually drives the cost of getting married in Lanzarote so you can budget with confidence.
What the cost of a wedding in Lanzarote depends on
- Guest numbers. Most of the budget is catering, and catering is priced per head. Twelve guests and 120 guests are very different weddings.
- Season and day. Peak-season Saturdays (May, June, September, October) cost more than a midweek winter date.
- Ceremony type. A celebrant-led symbolic ceremony in the gardens is simpler and cheaper than a legal civil or church wedding with translation and legalisation of documents.
- Food and drink. A three-course seated meal with a drinks package sits above a buffet or a canapé reception.
- Styling and extras. Flowers, photography, music, hair and make-up, transport and a wedding planner are usually quoted separately or bundled into a package.
Rough price bands
Elopement (just the two of you): the lowest-cost option — ceremony, styling, a planner and a dinner for two. Ideal if you want a small wedding abroad.
Intimate wedding (up to ~20 guests): adds welcome drinks, a private dining area and a slightly larger menu.
Full celebration (20–150+ guests): priced per guest, plus exclusive venue hire and an evening party.
For an itemised quote based on your date and numbers, see our Lanzarote wedding packages.
Costs people forget
- Flights and accommodation for you and your guests (Lanzarote is roughly a 4-hour flight from the UK and Ireland).
- The legal side at home — giving notice at your local register office if you marry legally in the UK either side of the trip.
- Marriage certificate translation and apostille if you marry legally in Spain.
- Supplier travel and any minimum-spend requirements.
How to keep the cost down
- Choose a midweek or shoulder-season date.
- Keep the guest list tight — an intimate wedding abroad is the single biggest saving.
- Have a symbolic ceremony in Lanzarote and do the legal paperwork at home.
- Book a venue with its own kitchen, gardens and planner so you are not paying to bring everything in.
Next steps
Tell us your date and rough guest numbers and we will send a detailed guide price, usually within two working days. Start with our wedding venue in Lanzarote or get in touch.
Prices vary by supplier and season; use this as a planning guide, not a quote.