What to wear to a wedding in Spain

[@lola1033]

This is actually super accurate! (Andalusian here!). I can't believe you covered so much stuff. Very well done video! loved it thanks a ton! (will totally share this with my guests from other countries coming to my wedding this May

[@Parisbella219]

I’m going to my cousin’s wedding in Spain this upcoming spring, and this was very helpful! Thanks!

[@KatesTravelTips]

Glad to hear it!! ;)

[@beanovofilgueira1584]

Hola , no sé si mí comentario servirá de algo, la última boda a la que he ido fue esta pasada primavera , me acompañó mí hijo , el regalo fueron 600€ . Soy de la provincia de A Coruña y aquí las bodas suelen hacerse con unos vinos o cervezas acompañados de distintos pinchos, canapés etc , antes del almuerzo o cena propiamente dichos , la boda a la que fuimos, acabó sobre las tres de la madrugada y al atardecer, se volvieron a servir una serie de aperitivos dulces y salados además de más vinos, cervezas y finalmente las copas.

[@KatesTravelTips]

Thanks for sharing! Almost all of the weddings I have attended are in Andalusia so it’s likely there are some differences in reception styles and gift amount as with the region you’ve mentioned. I know some family and close friends gift upwards of 500€, but in the last two years the most common gift amounts I’ve seen are €300-400€ per couple.

[@pinagrrrr2280]

Yeah I have had two knee surgeries I live in Madrid and I have never worn high heel and have never felt underdressed (also I am from North Italy so I am quite taller then average Spanish women) I just wear some Mary Janes or ballets that are nice or some flat straps in the summer. I just add more jewelry and some nice bag and I also never worn this hair thing I just go to the hairdresser and do some nice bun or something with the braids (I had thought some flowers in the hair). P.S. This rules are kinda applicable to whole Europe (minus hats and that hair stuff, and well the gloves aren’t really a thing unless the ceremony is extra fancy)

[@pirjoliesman9923]

Would high platform sandals be ok to a Spanish day wedding. The wedding takes place outside. I am worried about high heels sinking into the grassy ground

[@KatesTravelTips]

Hello! If the wedding/reception is outside on grassy areas then that might be a good idea. I’ve also used “high heel savers” - I gave them as gifts at my wedding because the reception was in a plaza with cobblestones. Here’s an example m.es.aliexpress.com/item/1005003333638360.html

[@carmensalu6512]

I want moreeee :D loved it

[@abdallahhafez7122]

Hi, thanks for the tips great help. I have a wedding in September in Bilbao, is it appropriate to wear a full light beige linen suit? Im more concerned with the linen suit as I dont know if linen suits are appropriate for Spanish weddings. Thank you.

[@KatesTravelTips]

Hello! I have never see anyone wear a linen suit to a wedding here. 😅 I might check with the bride and groom on that one.

[@emtackett]

I have read your blog about this at least 10 times before finding this video. It is very helpful. I am going to a wedding in Barcelona in September, but I wanted to prepare in advance. In the US, weddings only last a few hours. The wedding I am attending starts at noon and is expected to end at 3 AM. Would that still be considered a day wedding? Also, are there any types of fabric that are considered tacky or not fashionable in Spain?

[@KatesTravelTips]

Hello! If the ceremony is at noon that sounds like a day wedding to me! :)

[@Parisbella219]

So can I not wear a long dress for a day wedding? Also, here in nyc you dress to impress. I usually wear gowns to weddings, would that not be appropriate for a Spanish wedding. The women in the pictures you showed seemed to have it toned down lol thanks I’m just super unsure and I don’t want to disrespect anyone or stick out

[@KatesTravelTips]

Hey Mel, you can wear a long dress to a day wedding. The main thing is to not wear accessories like a fascinator or pamela with a long dress. If you’re still not sure you can check if your outfit will be appropriate with the bride and groom. ;)

[@Parisbella219]

Kate's Travel Tips thank you so much for your reply! Super helpful! Now I just need to find someone to do my hair in Seville and I’m done worrying lol

[@KatesTravelTips]

@@Parisbella219 Don't stress too much! You'll have so much fun, some of the best weddings I've been to were in Seville ;)

[@auradb1140]

Vés vestida como.tu quieras, te lo dice una española, lo único no ir de blanco eso solo la novia, las pamelas no se llevan

[@jpfitch3492]

Can you show a Spanish wedding? I plan on moving to Spain. So, I figure I'll get married there...

[@KatesTravelTips]

This was mine ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4amdYaqjcumeKs hope it helps!

[@pinagrrrr2280]

How did that work for you?

[@kimprothro6024]

Hi Kate Can you tell me what is appropiate for a Spanish wedding ? My fiancé has family that lives in Spain .

[@kimprothro6024]

Like what kind of bridal wear.

[@katestraveltips3677]

@@kimprothro6024 Hello! Are you getting married in Spain? What time of year? Really the bride can wear whatever she wants...she's the queen of the day! ;) If it's helpful here's a clip from my wedding and what I wore: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4amdYaqjcumeKs

[@kimprothro6024]

@@katestraveltips3677 Thank You for getting back to me. I am the bride to be. July 17. 2021 is the date we decide. I need a Spanish interpreter

[@kimprothro6024]

We're going to get married in Aragon

[@katestraveltips3677]

@@kimprothro6024 Congratulations! :) I went to a friend's wedding in Aragon a few years ago, the wedding experience was similar to what we see down here in Andalucia. Pronovias is a popular wedding dress brand here so you could look to their spring collection for inspiration on what to wear! I've also got these tips on spring looks (for guests) if that helps: www.katestraveltips.com/2017/04/29/what-to-wear-to-a-wedding-in-spain/

[@auradb1140]

😂😂😂😂 ahora nos vais a decir como vestimos??? De verdad llevais dis dias aqui y ya nos estais descubriendo de risa....

[@KatesTravelTips]

Llevo 13 años viviendo en Andalucia. Los consejos en este video sirven para guiar extranjeros que asisten a una boda española y no estén familiarizados con las costumbres de aquí. Los consejos están basados en conversaciones con amigos locales, mi propia experiencia asistiendo a bodas tras los años, y consejos de empresas, blogs y influencers de moda como La Invitada Perfecta y La Más Mona.

[@auradb1140]

@@KatesTravelTips madre mía, yo he nacido aquí y he ido a infinidad de bodas sin necesidsd de blogs ni consejos, el único protocolo es evitar el blanco y por lo demás cada uno se viste como quiere y según su presupuesto y ya está sin complicaciones

[@vic_tim7956]

03:00 "...I don't think I've ever seen anybody wear black to a wedding here..." 06:16 - DOH!

[@KatesTravelTips]

😜 I think that’s navy, but in any case I still wouldn’t wear black, I haven’t seen anyone wear it to the weddings I’ve attended in Andalucia.

[@nacamo17]

Im fron Andalucia and I agree with Kate. Dont wear white and dont wear black.

[@KatesTravelTips]

@@nacamo17 ;)

[@mugarbraxe4095]

Paying between 75 and 100€ is not appropìate. The idea is not to cost any money to the couple who are starting a life together and they´ll have many expenditures to do that. Usually you have to pay at least the money it will cost the menu AND a fair quantity of money depending on how related you´re to the couple. Obviously no wedding menu will cost between 75 and 100€, that will be far more expensive as you saw in any spanish wedding.

[@KatesTravelTips]

This is true - I made the video 4 years ago and A LOT has changed since then. My husband and I usually give at least 150 - 200 EUR each now.