Everything in one place: the big advantage
The best thing about marrying on a private estate is what disappears: no taxis at midnight, no guests leaving at eleven because the hotel is far away, no strict closing time from a function hall. Your guests sleep where the party is. The next morning everyone has breakfast together by the pool — often the unexpected highlight of the weekend.
Getting married at Villa Palmview: what that looks like
Villa Palmview in Jávea is such an estate: one villa with three private wings around a saltwater pool, a private sandy beach on the grounds, and beds for up to 28 guests — enough for the heart of your party, from parents to close friends. Weddings have been held here before: the estate lends itself to an open-air ceremony with the Montgó as backdrop, followed by a long table under the evening sky. Larger daytime parties are open to discussion; talk your plans through in advance and you will hear exactly what is possible.
What you should know about marrying in Spain
A practical point every wedding planner will tell you: completing a civil marriage as a foreigner in Spain is administratively cumbersome. Most couples from Belgium and the Netherlands therefore marry officially at home, and hold the ceremony and the celebration in Spain. That saves months of paperwork and changes nothing about the day itself.
The timing: choose the edges of the season
May, June, September and October are the golden months for a Costa Blanca wedding: warm enough for an evening outdoors, without the scorching July heat, and with better availability of venue and suppliers alike. For a popular Saturday, allow a year of planning ahead.
How to begin
Fix the venue and the week first, then the rest — photographers, catering and music are plentiful in the region. When drawing up the guest list, think about who sleeps on the estate and who stays nearby; Jávea has plenty of options a short distance away for the second group. And ask your questions early: at Villa Palmview you usually get an answer within 24 hours.
Want to know more? See the weddings page or celebrations at Palmview.