Palaces and pazos for weddings in northern Spain
Cantabria, Galicia and Bizkaia
My base is in Asturias and the north is my natural area. These venues are a few hours away and I travel to the wedding with all my gear.
The same packs in every location.
Whoever is looking for a palace to get married in wants to see how the photos look there, what time the light is good and what corners it has.
This guide brings together four wedding venues, grouped by area. Each entry has what the venue itself says on its website or public listing, the type of space and what that space needs for photos, with a link to the source.
The photos accompanying each listing are from other weddings of mine, in spaces of the same type. They are not from that venue and it says so. When I do a wedding there, I will publish it with the couple's permission.
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By area
Galicia
Basque Country
Light and timing for the photos
Outdoors
On an estate with a garden, an outdoor ceremony looks best in the early afternoon with clouds, or when the sun is already low. Midday sun casts harsh shadows on faces.
The marquee
Under a white marquee the light softens and is very flattering. At night the garlands and candles create the atmosphere of the party.
The portraits
Meadows, trees and paths give a clean background for couple portraits. Twenty minutes before sunset is enough.
Sunset in central Asturias
- Aprilaround 9.10 pm
- Junearound 10.05 pm
- Septemberaround 8.45 pm
- Decemberaround 5.55 pm
Official and approximate time. Further east it comes a few minutes earlier. I take the couple portraits about twenty minutes before sunset.
The same packages in every place
Three packs for the whole day, Instante, Alma and Eternidad. Travel from Asturias is charged separately.
“Diego was my photographer at our wedding and they were the most beautiful photos I will ever have. He has a gift for photography and knew when and how to take them. He also guided us on how to pose. I am very happy with him.”
“The best choice for your day!! An excellent professional and an even better person… he makes you feel at ease the whole time. Totally recommended. Thanks for everything.”
Have you done weddings in all these places?
No. This guide brings together what the public listings of each place say and what each type of space needs for the photos. When I publish a real wedding at one of them, I will link it from its listing.
How much does the photographer cost at these places?
The same packs everywhere, Instante, Alma and Eternidad. Travel from Asturias is charged separately.
Which place has the best light for the photos?
It depends more on the time than on the place. With the ceremony in the afternoon and twenty minutes free before sunset, any palace or estate on this list gives good photos.
What if our venue is not on the list?
I go wherever you get married. Tell me about the place and I will tell you how I would approach it.
Tell me about your day
Tell me the date and the place. I will tell you if I am free and send you the proposal.