A symbolic ceremony — sometimes called a wedding blessing — is the ceremony most international couples actually have in Lanzarote. It looks and feels like a wedding, but the legal paperwork is done separately, usually at home. That trade gives you total freedom over the words, the setting and the running order.
What is a symbolic ceremony or wedding blessing?
A celebrant leads a personalised ceremony: your story, your vows, readings chosen by you, and optional rituals such as a sand ceremony, handfasting or ring warming. There is no set script and no registrar, so you can marry outdoors, at sunset, in any language, with whoever you like officiating.
Who chooses a wedding blessing in Lanzarote
- Couples who marry legally at their home register office and want the celebration abroad.
- Couples who want a religious or spiritual blessing without a full church wedding.
- Couples renewing vows or marking a milestone.
- Anyone who wants the ceremony to sound like them, not a template.
Symbolic vs legal — the practical difference
A legally binding civil marriage in Spain generally needs residency and weeks of paperwork; a symbolic ceremony needs none. Full detail in our guide to legal requirements for getting married in Lanzarote.
How ours works
We arrange the celebrant, style the ceremony space in the gardens, and coordinate music, flowers and photography. It is included in our wedding packages.
Plan your ceremony
See our wedding venue in Lanzarote or get in touch.