Wedding Venues in Spain for UK Couples: Why an Exclusive Use Masia in Girona Works So Well
Searching for wedding venues in Spain from the UK quickly turns into hundreds of tabs: beach clubs in Marbella, villas in Mallorca, castles in Andalusia. They all look lovely in photos. The real question is which kind of venue gives your guests the best few days of their year, without you managing ten hotels, five minibuses and a caterer you have never met. 💍
This guide explains what UK couples should look for in a Spanish wedding venue, how the Catalan masia compares to the usual villa or finca, and how a wedding works at Hotel Vall Amagada del Molí, a restored 1789 watermill in Girona, between Barcelona and the Costa Brava.
What to look for in a wedding venue in Spain
Exclusive use. No other guests, no other wedding the same weekend, no closing time imposed by the hotel next door.
Everyone sleeps on site. A venue where most guests stay under one roof saves taxis, coaches and a lot of stress, and turns the wedding into a shared holiday.
A real rain plan. Spain is sunny, not guaranteed. Ask where the ceremony moves if the weather turns.
Easy flights. A short transfer from an airport with direct flights from the UK makes a big difference for older guests and families.
One team. A venue that does the rooms, the kitchen and the coordination means one contact instead of five.
Clear prices. Ask what the venue fee includes, whether there is a minimum spend, and whether drinks are charged per hour or per bottle.
Villa, finca or masia?
A villa usually means a private holiday home with a pool, where you bring in every supplier yourself. A finca is a country estate, common in Andalusia and the Balearics, often run as an event space without hotel service. A masia is the Catalan version: a large stone farmhouse, sometimes centuries old, with thick walls, wooden beams, courtyards and land around it.
A masia that is also a working boutique hotel combines the best of both: the character and privacy of a private estate, with proper rooms, a professional kitchen and a team that runs it every day.
EN: Guests at long tables in the courtyard of the 1789 mill. CA: Convidats a taules llargues al pati del molí de 1789. ES: Invitados en mesas largas en el patio del molino de 1789.
Hotel Vall Amagada del Molí: an exclusive use masia in Girona
Vall Amagada means "hidden valley". The hotel sits in a restored 1789 flour mill and masia in the Llémena valley, on the edge of the Garrotxa volcanic area, about half an hour from Girona. For a wedding the couple books the whole property for several days, so guests arrive together, settle in, celebrate and recover in the same place.
Up to 42 overnight guests across fifteen rooms: Standard and Deluxe rooms, suites with freestanding bathtubs and an Apartment that doubles as a getting ready room.
Up to 100 guests for the ceremony and dinner, with nearby country houses and B&Bs recommended for anyone beyond 42.
Spaces for every moment: a covered stretch tent for the ceremony, dinner and dancing; a stone patio for an intimate ceremony or aperitif; a pool terrace for welcome drinks; a petanque court for late afternoon games; and the stone walled lobby and restaurant as a rain plan with real atmosphere.
Always a Plan B. Every outdoor moment has an indoor alternative.
EN: Dinner under string lights in the stretch tent. CA: Sopar sota garlandes de llums a la carpa. ES: Cena bajo guirnaldas de luces en la carpa.
Wedding packages and prices
Weddings at Hotel Vall Amagada del Molí are always combined with overnight stays and exclusive use of the venue. A typical weekend: arrive Friday, celebrate Saturday, brunch on Sunday.
Midweek Wedding, 3 days: flexible between Sunday and Friday, from €7,750.
Weekend Wedding, 3 days: Friday 13:00 to Sunday 12:00, from €8,500, with a minimum total spend of €25,000 including food, drinks and the weekend package fee.
Extended Weekend Wedding, 4 days: Thursday or Friday to Sunday or Monday, from €11,500.
Food is cooked in house with seasonal Catalan produce, from a paella night (about €52.50 per person) or a family style barbecue (about €62.50) to a sit down dinner of three, four or five courses (from €85). Drinks packages run from €15 to €19 per person per hour, with Catalan cava and wines from the Empordà and Priorat. More detail is on the exclusive use wedding venue page and the weddings page.
Getting there from the UK
Girona airport (GRO): about 35 minutes from the hotel. Jet2 launched summer flights from London Gatwick and Edinburgh in 2026.
Barcelona El Prat (BCN): about an hour and a half, with direct flights from most UK airports all year.
By train: the high speed train from Barcelona Sants reaches Girona in about 38 minutes.
Transfers: the hotel can arrange airport transfers and shuttles for guests.
Flight schedules change every season, so check the current timetable before sending out the save the dates.
Make a holiday of it
Guests flying in from the UK usually stay longer than the wedding weekend, and the area is made for that. Girona's old town and Game of Thrones locations are half an hour away, the Costa Brava beaches about 45 minutes, Barcelona around an hour and a half. Closer by are the medieval bridge of Besalú and the basalt cliff village of Castellfollit de la Roca.
EN: The medieval bridge of Besalú, a short drive from the hotel. Photo: Montse Poch, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons. CA: El pont medieval de Besalú, a pocs minuts de l'hotel. Foto: Montse Poch, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons. ES: El puente medieval de Besalú, a pocos minutos del hotel. Foto: Montse Poch, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons.
For the day after, the hotel can organise a live fire paella lunch, a wine tasting, a cooking workshop or a guided gravel ride on Cervélo bikes for the cyclists in the group.
EN: Wedding guests dancing on the grass under the trees. CA: Convidats al casament ballant a la gespa sota els arbres. ES: Invitados a la boda bailando en el césped bajo los árboles.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a wedding venue in Spain cost?
It varies hugely by region and season. At Hotel Vall Amagada del Molí, exclusive use with accommodation starts from €7,750 for a midweek wedding and €8,500 for a weekend, with a €25,000 minimum total spend for weekends including food and drinks.
Can UK citizens get legally married in Spain?
Usually not, unless one partner is Spanish or has lived in Spain for around two years. Most UK couples do the legal part at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in Spain. Read the full guide to getting married in Spain from the UK.
How many guests can the venue host?
Up to 42 guests overnight and up to 100 for the ceremony and dinner.
Can we bring our own suppliers?
Yes. Couples may bring their own photographer, planner, florist or celebrant, and the hotel can introduce trusted local suppliers. Your own caterer is possible too, but own drinks are not.
When is the best time for a wedding in Catalonia?
Late spring and early autumn are the most popular, with warm days and cooler evenings. Midweek dates and the shoulder months give more choice.
Plan a visit
Request the wedding brochure, a call or a site visit by email at frontoffice@vallamagada.com or by WhatsApp on +34 872 290 725. Scottish couples may also like the guide to a handfasting ceremony in Spain, and Irish couples the guide to getting married in Spain from Ireland.
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