Spanish wedding at Casa Felix

What characteristics do you think a Spanish-style wedding should have?

I think you have in mind that mainly the flavor and Spanish gastronomic culture cannot fail, just as it comes to mind for us of course. But what other elements can make this type of wedding even more special?

The venue you choose can determine the character you give your wedding.

The music you select or the band that plays will influence the style you create and the atmosphere your guests experience.

Flowers will set the scene and create harmony for your celebration.

Wedding planners will play a fundamental role in organizing your event, helping you define your big day, and selecting the best vendors.

Catering will be a key element, as one of the things people will remember most is the food they ate that day.

f you want an upgrade, you can go for extras like a tattoo bar during the party, photo booths of all kinds, extraordinary gifts for your guests, hiring the current Spanish fashion group (the one with a waiting list), creating a creative seating plan, or having some fairground attraction (for example mechanical bull) as entertainment to round out the evening.

If you are organizing a wedding and want a full-fledged #Spanishwedding, we will tell you more gastronomic details about Sarah & Jon's destination wedding at Casa Felix; with key references of Spanish culture.

Wedding planner: Bubble and bells Photos: Juanjo Vega

Venue: Casa Felix

Catering: ESKISIT

Flowers: Phlox Events

How to get a Spanish menu and be successful with your guests?

Sarah & Jon had no doubts about the dishes that should be part of their wedding menu.

They introduced typical gastronomy of our country in each part of the celebration, giving value to local, proximity products and the Mediterranean diet.

Starting with the appetizer, they chose two buffets that could not be more representative of our culture;

Vermouth corner

Yes, vermouth or aperitif is one of the most special and sacred moments we have. They're usually enjoyed just before lunch on days when we have more time, accompanied by a cold drink and small bites that taste like heaven.

Vermouth or aperitifs are reminiscent (if not actually the end of the week). For many it represents happiness and moments of fun and disconnection.

Iberian ham corner

Well, what can we say about Iberian ham?

Another of the wonders we have in our country.

If you're unsure which buffet to choose for your wedding cocktail hour, this corner is a safe bet, because who doesn't love ham?

And if it's freshly sliced, the experience is even more elevated.

Of course, there were also appetizers served by our team of waiters. Can you imagine the kind of appetizers we served?

Undoubtedly very typical of this place too: a traditional gazpacho shot, hand-chopped steak tartar brioche, grilled octopus with potato parmentier and La Vera paprika, homemade ham croquettes, and homemade mushroom croquettes, among others.

We continued with dinner, which featured a shared tapas starter.

We truly loved it, as it's reminiscent of the classic dinners we usually have every day (and which we particularly love): shared dishes and tapas at a table surrounded by people.

The bride and groom chose to create their tapas menu with the following:

Tapa of Spanish omelette Steamed mussels with seafood sauce Fried aubergines dipped with cane honey Tapa of Sevillan fried squid

There are many difficult decisions at weddings, but the main course wasn't one of them. In keeping with a slightly more informal and dynamic style, yet with a Spanish feel, we set up a paella buffet, and guests could choose the flavor of paella they wanted as their second course at the banquet.

"Fideuà del senyoret" for fish lovers, chicken and pork paella for the ones who prefer meat, and vegetable paella for those looking for a veggie option.

Oh, and of course, there was a delicious homemade "all i oli" sauce to accompany it.

Dessert is essential at any lunch or dinner, it's always a yes.

The newlyweds offered their guests a green lemon cactus sorbet to refresh them a little.

Next, they cut this wedding cake (with a crunchy white chocolate filling and chocolate sponge cake);

And then, the guests enjoyed the wedding dessert (it's a sweet touch that is essential to finish any meal).

But… it doesn't end there.

If there's a party, there's a late-night snack.

The midnight snacks for this wedding couldn't be anything other than churros with chocolate and Iberian ham sandwiches.

In short, a very Spanish menu that was a great success, in a place with the perfect environment.

Trends in banquets

The most popular Spanish wedding menus continue to follow a classic banquet, with a first course, a second course, and a dessert.

However, we're increasingly seeing a tendency to extend the time spent on appetizers and make the seated meal a little shorter.

This is mainly because the aperitif, or cocktail hour, is the favorite moment for every couple and every guest.

It's that more relaxed part of the wedding, where everyone spends time with everyone else, waiters serve appetizers, there's an open bar, live music or an unforgettable playlist, laughter, conversation, and dancing.

People don't want this moment to end.

Could this be the reason? Will the durations change? Will this trend eventually become established?

Wedding menus for 2025 and 2026

At ESKISIT, we're very aware that the most important thing is to create the perfect wedding menu for each couple. And if it features the most classic local cuisine, even better! We have an impressive product, and we should take advantage of it.

What would you like to have on your celebration menu?

Tell us what your #spanishwedding would be like; cristina@eskisit.com