A small wedding abroad gives you the day you actually want: the people who matter, a stunning setting, less stress and a lower bill — with a built-in honeymoon. If you are weighing up a small wedding abroad, here is why so many UK and Irish couples choose Lanzarote.
Why a small wedding abroad works
- Cost. Fewer guests is the biggest saving of all, and a wedding abroad is typically well below the UK average.
- Intimacy. With 2 to 30 guests you can actually talk to everyone.
- Less pressure. No 150-person seating plan, no distant relatives you felt obliged to invite.
- It doubles as a holiday. You and your guests get a few days in the sun.
Why Lanzarote for an intimate wedding abroad
- Easy to reach. Around a 4-hour direct flight from the UK and Ireland, with frequent budget routes.
- Year-round weather. Mild and dry in every season, so an outdoor ceremony is realistic all year.
- Scenery like nowhere else. Volcanic landscapes, palm gardens and Atlantic light make the photos.
- Straightforward for guests. English is widely spoken, the euro is familiar and there is accommodation for every budget nearby.
What a small wedding abroad package usually includes
At El Jardín de Teguise a small wedding or elopement covers the garden ceremony, styling, an on-site planner, catering from our own kitchen and photography of the ceremony. See the detail and pricing on our Lanzarote wedding packages page, or read about eloping to Lanzarote.
Guest numbers and logistics
Give guests 6–12 months’ notice so they can book flights and time off. Share a simple one-page guide: airport, recommended hotels, taxi times and a rough schedule for the day. Keep the wedding itself to one venue so nobody is shuttling around the island.
Ready to plan?
Tell us your date and numbers and we will send a guide price. Start with our wedding venue in Lanzarote or get in touch.