8 of the Best Memorable Wedding Venues in Madrid
As the Spanish capital, the buzzing and vibrant city of Madrid is best known for being an open and welcoming city, with people from all over the world living and visiting there. Filled to the brim with famous museums, decade old family-run bars and restaurants and wonderful large green spaces, it’s also home to an abundance of beautiful and unique wedding venues too.
Below we’ve listed 8 of our favourites to help get you inspired.
1. Casino de Madrid
Dating back to 1836, a group of young progressive thinkers used to gather at Casino de Madrid to discuss their thoughts and ideas. Since then it’s developed into what it is now, with some of the most distinguished social events in Madrid being held there. The venue is made up of four event halls, four private function rooms, two restaurants, two bars, a small ballroom and a large multi-functional room, so there’s plenty of spaces to choose from for hosting your wedding. Impeccably equipped for weddings both intimate and up to 300 guests, the venue also benefits from a swimming pool, gym, Neo-Gothic library, Billiard’s room and a hairdresser. Finally the cherry on top of this lovely venue is their two Michelin starred restaurant La Terraza run by the prestigious chef Paco Roncero, an element of your wedding that’s guaranteed to be incredibly memorable.
Source: Magnolia Rouge
Source: Magnolia Rouge
2. Jaral de la Mira
Originally part of the Royal Parks of Prince Philip II, Jaral de la Mira is an environmentally friendly wedding venue that fiercely defends the local biodiversity and gastronomy. Hosting just one wedding per day, they have large beautiful spaces both inside and out to host everything from your ceremony to your wedding banquet for up to 450 people. Dine on delicious cuisine from their in-house two Michelin starred chef Mario Sandoval, and be supported every step of the way by their professional in-house wedding planning team.
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3. Castillo de Batres
A legendary Renaissance Castle declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1970, Castillo de Batres is a charming and rustic setting to host a wedding within. Located within two and a half acres of countryside with 100 year old trees that produce their own olive oil, the venue has a real Tuscan feel, with swaying pine and cypress trees and a bridge over the tranquil Sotillo stream. The venue has two large halls with colonnaded galleries that can host up to 350 guests, with natural light filtering through all the rooms. The history of the building which has inspired poetry, paintings and music is complemented by pretty Italian style landscaping, terraces, hedges and an impressive swimming pool, the perfect spot for hosting a wedding outside.
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4. Casa de Oficios
Nestled in the valley of the Jarama River, Casa de Oficios is an 18th century estate that exudes a special magic and charm. A stunning building surrounded by verdant gardens of lavender, it’s both chic and country in style and is ideal for a rustic garden wedding. With a civil ceremony license, you can get married in various spots around the estate, before dining on dishes from one of the best catering companies in Madrid. An exclusive use wedding venue, you’ll have their in-house wedding planners Lola and Elena helping you throughout.
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5. La Quinta de Jarama
Featuring stunning, elegant interiors that are beautifully lit, La Quinta de Jarama is a beautiful and dramatic spot to get married within. Home to chic and elegant interiors, and outdoor spaces that are surrounded by living nature and large fish ponds, it’s got romance in abundance. They have lots of lovely pockets to host the various elements of your wedding, from gardens and groves to sound fountains, porches and rose gardens, they’re able to adapt their wedding spaces no matter the season.
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6. Westin Palace
Commissioned by King Alfonso XIII in 1912, the decadent and iconic Westin Palace is located in the renowned Art Walk and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as ‘Paisaje de la Liz’ (The Landscape of Light). Perfectly located for a wedding if you and your guests fancy doing lots of sightseeing too, it’s close to tons of museums, important monuments and some of the best tapas restaurants in town. The venue is home to both intimate spaces and large grand ballrooms, with most of them filled with natural daylight, and can host up to an impressive 700 guests in their largest space.
Source: Booking.com
Source: Booking.com
7. Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid
A beautiful, luxury Belle Époque palace located in the city’s famed Triangle of Art, it has over a century of remarkable history and epitomises style and elegance. The venue is filled with stunning spaces including their Royal Ballroom with large high windows, richly decorated ceiling and parquet flooring, and their Salon Felipe IV which is flooded with natural light and lovingly restored. For smaller weddings they have their Real Academia, which is an opulent space filled with character or their Countess Maslov, a private dining room named after the famous spy Mata Hari who used to stay there under this name. They also have beautiful al fresco dining options looking out on the city, offering endless possibilities.
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8. The Principal Madrid
A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group, The Principal Madrid is a premium city refuge, with extraordinary views of the Gran Vía in downtown Madrid, combining city leisure with the privacy and creature comforts of a home away from home. As a 5 starred hotel you can expect the ultimate in luxury across all their spaces, with a real attention to detail. Offering elegant decor and delicious food, they have two beautiful terraces that are perfect for hosting either the ceremony or the reception. La Pergola is 70 sqm and can host between 40-60 guests, and is a space flooded with natural light. La Terraza is a 180 sqm space that can host between 64 -90 guests, who’s panoramic views are a real hallmark of the hotel.
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Source: Principal Madrid Hotel
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