What you need to know about legal formalities to get marrid in Spain?

According to the principles of the Spanish Civil Code, both parties must be at least 18 years old and consenting. Both civil and religious marriages are considered legal, but to qualify for a civil marriage you must meet the 2-year residency requirements. This means that at least one of the two parties must have legally resided in Spain in the two years preceding the marriage. Same-sex marriages have been legally recognized in Spain since 2005.

Catholic, Jewish, Islamic and Protestant ceremonies are all legally recognized in Spain. It is not necessary for a civil marriage to take place tourist attractions in spain before a religious one. However, the couple must obtain the marriage certificate prior to the ceremony and the marriage must be registered with the authorities to be legally recognized. The procedural process for Protestant, Islamic and Jewish marriages is the same as that for civil marriages. These marriages must be registered with the civil authorities and must be performed by a licensed marriage officer.

Procedure to follow

For both civil and religious Weddings in Spain, all foreign documents must be accompanied by the Spanish translation and bear the Apostille stamp. After submitting the application, a public announcement about your intention to get married for a period of approximately 15-21 days will be shown on the consular bulletin board. Thereafter, the registrar’s office will issue the marriage license. The whole process for a civil ceremony lasts between 30 and 50 days. It is therefore advisable to be already in Spain at least one month before the wedding.

For a religious wedding, timing is just as important. You will need to coordinate with the church of your choice in advance. Foreign citizens must send their documents to the bishop of the diocese in which they intend to get married to obtain a special permit. This should take up to four weeks and should be sent by your local archbishop or priest. The permit along with other documents should reach the church at least 2 months before the wedding date. After marriage, you have to hand over the marriage documents to the local Spanish civil registry within one week to legalize them.

For foreign citizens to arrange Spain Wedding, it is best to hire a professional wedding planner online. Or, the couples can go through the legal process of marriage in the country of origin and then celebrate the wedding reception in Spani. As long as the destination concerns, there are endless options, from beaches to mountain.

Curiosities about Spanish weddings

As in many areas of Latin America, the custom of cutting the cake is being lost. It replaces with a dessert served and a Candy bar buffet. In some areas of Spain, faith is put in the right hand. A typical Catalan tradition foresees that the godfather delivers the bouquet to the bride before the ceremony, reading a poem or a dedication. It is customary to prepare small gifts and place them in front of each guest’s plate. Especially in destination weddings, the Wedding Planner plays a fundamental role in facilitating the organization.