Destination Wedding: Seville, Spain

The Spanish city of Seville is steeped in history and provides an absolutely beautiful setting for a destination wedding.

Architecturally speaking, Seville is famous for its surviving colonial buildings, but this region in the south of Spain also provides evidence of the previous Moorish occupation. There are myriad venues throughout the city that provide stunning settings for your wedding, and the streets themselves appear to be steeped in some sort of magic.

The Hotel Alfonso XIII is a classic venue in the middle of the city, while the old olive mill known as Hacienda Molnillos is better suited to receptions as it is on the outskirts of the city. Many couples choose to add a Moroccan twist to their wedding in homage to the Moorish influence on the city.

After the ceremony, there is a huge amount to explore in the 2,000-year-old city, from the 15th-century cathedral to the famous flamenco dancing. Alongside the visual sights, the city is famous for its gastronomy and, particularly, tapas.

Indulge your gastronomic side, dance flamenco and enjoy the beautiful weather. Seville is fairly warm all year-round, but it’s best to avoid the searing heat of July.

There are plenty of flights between Seville and other European cities, with Madrid and Barcelona the closest hubs with regular connections to the United States.

There is plenty to see in the south of Spain, so you could always tack on a few days to enjoy the sun before heading home.