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Destination wedding invitations for a Spain wedding are different from standard invitations — they carry more information, require more lead time and set the tone for an experience that starts long before the big day. Here is how to word them perfectly.
When to Send Destination Wedding Invitations for Spain
Your personalized wedding invitations should include all the basic information that your guests need to know, such as the date, time, and location of the wedding. In addition, you may also want to include the dress code, RSVP details, and any other important information that your guests need to know.
Send your save-the-dates at least 6 months in advance — 9 to 12 months if your wedding falls in peak season (May to October). Your guests need time to book flights, arrange accommodation and request time off work.
The formal invitation should follow 3 months before the wedding. For guests travelling from the US or Canada, earlier is always better.
What to Include in Your Destination Wedding Invitations
Beyond the standard details (date, time, venue name), destination wedding invitations for Spain should include:
Venue address in full — including the region and country. Many international guests will be unfamiliar with Spanish geography, so include both the venue name and the nearest city or town.
Travel information — the nearest airport, approximate transfer time, and whether you are arranging group transport from the airport to the venue.
Accommodation options — a list of recommended hotels or a note about on-site accommodation if available. Many venues in Spain offer rooms for wedding guests.
RSVP deadline — set it at least 10 weeks before the wedding to give your planner and caterer enough time to confirm numbers.
Wedding website — a dedicated wedding website where guests can find full travel details, local recommendations and FAQs saves you from answering the same questions twenty times.
Wording Examples for Destination Wedding Invitations in Spain
Here are two examples — one formal, one relaxed:
Formal:
Together with their families
Sarah Johnson and James Williams
request the honour of your presence
at their marriage
on Saturday the fourteenth of June
at six o'clock in the evening
Finca La Concertista
Penedès, Catalonia, Spain
Dinner and dancing to follow
Relaxed:
We're getting married in Spain
and we'd love you to be there.
Sarah & James
14 June · 6pm
Finca La Concertista, Catalonia
Dinner, dancing and a lot of Spanish wine
RSVP by 1 April at sarah-and-james.com
A Note on Language for Spain Destination Wedding Invitations
If some of your guests speak Spanish, a bilingual invitation is a thoughtful touch — especially for local family members or Spanish friends. Keep it simple: the English version first, a Spanish translation below in a slightly smaller font.
A few phrases that work beautifully on invitations:
- Con toda nuestra alegría — With all our joy
- Os esperamos — We look forward to seeing you
- Celebrad con nosotros — Celebrate with us
For inspiration on wording and design, Brides Magazine has a comprehensive guide to invitation etiquette.
Already planning? Our wedding license checklist for Barcelona covers the legal side of getting married in Spain.
Planning Your Spain Wedding? We Can Help
The invitations are just one part of the process. At Spain4Weddings we have been planning destination weddings across Spain since 2003 — from the first enquiry to the last dance.
