Marbella and the Costa del Sol set the standard for destination weddings in southern Spain, known for their effortless glamour, golden beaches, and sun-drenched villas. From chic beachfront venues in Marbella to elegant fincas in Estepona and luxury estates in Sotogrande, the region offers some of the best wedding venues in Marbella and beyond — each with its own distinct character. Here's a selection of the best venues in Marbella and the Costa del Sol.

On average, couple hire 14 vendors to manage different parts of their wedding day. And this number goes up fast! This means you'll have to source, select, negotiate with, brief, manage, communicate with and handle a plethora of different people. And they'll all remind you of one thing: neither of us is a wedding planner, nor should they be expected to! In this post, we take a look at which vendors you may need on your big day and how to choose them.

When it comes to destination weddings, we would go as far as saying a welcome party is a must. It doesn't have to be fancy or expensive (more on the financial side of it later in this post) - but, when else do you have all of your closest and dearest with you, free for an entire weekend?

Because we're not one to gatekeep, here's our wedding planner-approved picks for your wedding emergency kit (which would also make for a fantastic bridal shower or Christmas gift for a bride-to-be!).