What to wear to a Spanish wedding: Fall/Winter

Avoid looking like a total guiri (foreigner) at the next Spanish wedding you attend. Stay on top of the latest trends and you’ll fit right in at the ceremony and reception. 😉 Remember, spring officially starts on March 20^th so you can continue to reference winter looks until the new spring collections are showcased (check out my post on what guests should wear to a spring/summer wedding in Spain).

Also, if you’re wondering how a guiri like me knows what she’s talking about when it comes to Spanish weddings…apart from attending several weddings myself, Javi and I got married here in Sanlúcar de Barrameda.

Fashion rules for Spanish wedding guests

• Tocados (fascinators) can be worn to day or night weddings while pamelas (broad-brimmed sun hat) are for day weddings only.
• Short dresses / skirts are worn to day weddings. You’ll know it’s a day wedding if lunch is served at the reception or the marriage ceremony is before 2pm.
• Long dresses / skirts / pants are worn to night weddings. You’ll know it’s a night wedding if dinner is served at the reception or the marriage ceremony is after 5pm.
• Never wear white.
• Always wear heels (and bring flats in your purse)—like these.
• Monos (jumpsuits) can be worn to day or night weddings.
• Never wear the same outfit to more than one wedding.
• Men can wear morning suits to day weddings (generally men in the family and wedding party wear this type of suit), otherwise a matching jacket and slacks with a tie will work. I have never seen a man wear a tuxedo to a wedding in Spain, day or night.
• Make sure to check out my post “10 rules you need to know to be the perfect wedding guest in Spain” for more wedding tips & etiquette.

What to wear to a fall/winter wedding in Spain

These are the latest trends I’ve noticed we’re seeing for  winter wedding season—if you’ve noticed new trends feel free to share by leaving a comment below. Elements to watch out for include velvet, backless / open back, feathers, fur, dark and/or muted color tones, hats, and gloves.

Insider tip: buying a new outfit for each wedding gets expensive. A lot of Spanish women rent their entire look from companies like La Mas Mona & Rental Mode. You can rent the main elements of your outfit (dress, mono, pants, skirt, top, etc.) as well as accessories (belt, purse, jewelry) for around €60. Tocado or pamela rentals cost extra.

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