Oh surprise! Another post on one of my favorite topics…weddings in Spain. 😉 If you’re a guiri (foreigner) like me, attending your first Spanish wedding can be a little stressful; there are some rules you might not be aware of and you probably aren’t sure what guests are supposed to wear. But not to fear! I’ve compiled the latest wedding guest looks for you below.
Before we get to the photos, let’s cover some of the basics of Spanish wedding guest fashion. Keep in mind all the weddings I’ve attended are in Andalusia and Aragon, and I’ve heard weddings tend to be a bit more formal in the south.
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Fashion rules for Spanish wedding guests
- Never wear white.
- Never wear the same outfit to more than one wedding.
- Monos (jumpsuits) can be worn to day or night weddings.
- Tocados (fascinators) can be worn to day or night weddings while pamelas (broad-brimmed sun hat) are for day weddings only.
- Short dresses 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 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.
- Always wear heels but if possible bring flats or wedges if there’s a coatroom or you’re parked nearby (for the dance floor).
- 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.
- 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.
My in-laws, Javi and I, and my parents at our wedding in Spain—this is an example of men’s morning suits at a day wedding. Also what the mother of the groom (madrina) and mother of the bride wear.
Javi and I at his brother’s wedding this past June ~ I loved wearing this pamela!
What to wear to a spring/summer wedding in Spain
For weddings between March and September, it’s all about embracing the Mediterranean climate. Vibrant, high-saturation colors like fuchsia, tangerine, and turquoise are a hit with wedding guests in Spain, as well as bold floral prints. That being said, you can’t go wrong with soft pastels too. Basically anything bright or airy will do this time of year. 😉 Because of the intense heat, your accessories aren’t just for style—they’re also for comfort; if you’re attending a day wedding, bringing a colorful abanico (hand fan) and wearing a pamela (wide-brimmed hat) to protect yourself from the strong Spanish sun is a great idea. To finish the look, opt for high-heeled sandals—though you’ll want to pack a pair of stylish wedge espadrilles for when the dancing starts!
Photo sources: cherubina.com, rentalmode.com, lamasmona.com, luciasecasa.com, miaventuraconlamoda.com, invitadaperfecta.es
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