Spain is one of the most popular destination wedding choices for UK and Irish couples — close, sunny, good value and easy for guests. Within Spain, the Canary Islands, and Lanzarote in particular, solve the one problem the mainland has: the weather is reliable all year.
Why a destination wedding in Spain
- Short flights and frequent routes from across the UK and Ireland.
- Lower cost than a comparable wedding at home.
- Familiar currency, widely spoken English and EU-standard infrastructure.
- It turns the wedding into a shared few days away.
Mainland Spain vs the Canary Islands
Mainland regions like Andalucía, Valencia and Catalonia are beautiful from late spring to early autumn, but winter is cool and wet. Lanzarote and the wider Canary Islands stay mild and dry year-round, so you are not locked into a June–September date and shoulder-season prices are lower.
The legal bit
As with mainland Spain, a legally binding civil marriage in the Canary Islands usually needs residency and paperwork, so most couples have a symbolic ceremony on the island and marry legally at home. Full detail in our guide to legal requirements for getting married in Lanzarote.
What a Canary Islands wedding package includes
At El Jardín de Teguise a package brings the venue, ceremony styling, planner and catering together in one quote. See our Lanzarote and Canary Islands wedding packages.
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