A Simple Affair
How to Keep Your Destination Wedding Simple
You’re coming to Mallorca! Imagining the sun shining, the incredible views, food and wine and suddenly the idea of a dream wedding day is playing out in your mind. The good news? It’s absolutely possible, and it doesn’t have to be complicated.
At The Mallorca Project, we specialise in exactly this: beautifully simple, intimately personal ceremonies for couples who want to celebrate in simple natural beauty. Whether you’re planning a micro wedding with your closest people or a spontaneous elopement during a trip you’ve already booked, I make it happen calmly, efficiently and with every small detail considered.
You Don’t Need to Plan Months in Advance
One of the biggest myths about destination weddings is that they require endless lead time, multiple planning trips, and a year-long to-do list. For an intimate ceremony, none of this is necessary.
I love coordinating weddings for couples who are already visiting the island for a vacation with no need to visit beforehand. You don’t need to have everything figured out. What you need is a clear vision of the feeling you want and someone experienced enough to bring it to life. That’s exactly what the ceremony coordination packages are designed for.
The Perfect Backdrop
The venue sets the tone for everything and in Mallorca, you have genuinely stunning options at every budget level.
A Restaurant with a View
This is the most cost-effective way to have a beautiful destination wedding. A select few restaurants can offer a private space with a stunning backdrop for the ceremony itself (usually for a small hire fee) followed by dinner and drinks for your group using the restaurant’s menu. You arrive, you get married, you eat well, you celebrate. Simple, elegant and completely stress-free.
The views from select venues on the island are extraordinary and the relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere does half the decorating work for you. A small gathering in a gorgeous restaurant feels effortlessly special without requiring elaborate styling or a large budget.
A Private Villa
If you’re staying in a private villa, getting married there is one of the loveliest options available. You wake up on your wedding morning in your own space, you have a calm and unhurried day and the ceremony comes to you.
Extending the Celebration
Some venues have space for drinks and dancing after dinner, but if not, no problem. Finding the perfect bar or a private space to carry the party on into the evening is part of the service.
The Private Chef Option
Hiring a private chef for your villa wedding is one of the smartest decisions you can make for both budget and experience. Rather than transporting your entire group to a venue, the celebration stays exactly where you are in your own private space, at your own pace.
A private chef brings the quality of a fine dining experience directly to your villa, often at a lower overall cost than a traditional wedding venue package. And practically speaking, it keeps everything beautifully contained. Ceremony in the garden, dinner on the terrace, no transfers, no logistics, no stress.
What the Ceremony Coordination Package includes
When you book a coordination package with The Mallorca Project, we take care of the details so that you genuinely don’t have to. This includes:
Venue sourcing - finding the right restaurant, space or confirming your villa is ceremony ready
Supplier coordination - florist, photographer, hair & makeup, private chef, music whatever your day needs
Full event coordination - I manage the timeline, the communication and the day itself
Those small touches that make an intimate wedding feel considered and personal
You tell us what matters most to you. We handle everything else.
The Mallorca Project: Micro Weddings Done Well
We’ve been working on the island for many years, and our experience with small, intimate celebrations is the heart of what we do. We know that a micro wedding isn’t a compromise it’s often a more meaningful, more personal, and more enjoyable experience than a large traditional wedding. It’s your day, your people, your moment.
If you’re thinking about getting married on your upcoming trip, or if you’re in the early stages of planning a destination elopement or micro wedding, we’d love to hear from you. It’s simpler than you think, and we’re here to make sure every part of it feels exactly right.
Keeping it Simple: The FAQs
Q1: Can you really plan a destination wedding in Mallorca at short notice?
Yes and it is quickly becoming my specialty. Many couples come to me having already booked their holiday and decide they want to get married while they are on the island. With 15 years based locally with established relationships with venues, suppliers and local authorities, we can organise a beautiful ceremony in a matter of weeks. You do not need to make a separate planning trip beforehand.
Q2: What is the most affordable way to have a destination wedding in Mallorca?
A ceremony at a restaurant with a view is the most cost-effective option. Many select restaurants on the island offer a private space for the ceremony for a small hire fee, and the celebration continues with dinner and drinks from the menu. There are no expensive venue hire packages, no separate catering costs, and no logistical complexity. For villa weddings, hiring a private chef is another highly cost-efficient choice that keeps your group relaxed and in one place all day.
Q3: Do I need to visit Mallorca before my wedding to plan it?
No. The Mallorca Project handles everything remotely and on the ground on your behalf. We have extensive local knowledge of venues, suppliers, and the legal requirements for ceremonies in Mallorca, which means couples do not need to make an additional trip to the island before their wedding. Everything is coordinated for you, and you simply arrive and enjoy your day.
Q4: How many guests can I have at a micro wedding or elopement in Mallorca?
There is no strict minimum or maximum, but micro weddings typically have between two and twenty guests. Whether you are eloping with just your two witnesses or celebrating with a small group of close family and friends, The Mayoka Project can coordinate an intimate ceremony and reception to match. Restaurants, private villas and other boutique venues on the island are perfectly suited to groups of this size.
Q5: What does a wedding ceremony coordination package include?
The Mallorca Project's ceremony coordination packages cover everything needed to bring your day together, including:
* Venue sourcing — restaurants, private spaces, or confirming your villa is ceremony-ready
* Supplier coordination — photographer, florist, hair and makeup, private chef, musician
* Legal and administrative support — guidance on paperwork and requirements for a legally recognised ceremony in Mallorca
* Full day-of coordination — managing the timeline, suppliers, and all logistics so you do not have to
* Personal small touches — the details that make an intimate celebration feel special and considered
Q6: Can I get married at my rental villa in Mallorca?
Yes. A private villa wedding is one of the most popular options for intimate ceremonies in Mallorca. It keeps your group in one relaxed location for the whole day, which is particularly important in summer when the heat makes travelling between venues tiring. The Mallorca Project can coordinate the ceremony, a private chef for dinner and any additional suppliers you need, all coming to you at your villa.
Q7: What happens after the ceremony if we want to keep celebrating?
The Mallorca Project helps with that too. Some partner restaurants and venues have space for drinks or a small party after dinner. If yours does not, we can find a bar, private room or outdoor terrace on the island where your group can carry on celebrating. Keeping the evening flowing is part of the coordination service.
Q8: Is a destination wedding in Mallorca only for summer?
Mallorca has one of the longest wedding seasons in Europe, running roughly from April through to October. Summer (June to August) is the most popular time and offers guaranteed sunshine, though the heat in the middle of the day means ceremonies are typically held in the late afternoon or early evening. Spring and autumn weddings benefit from cooler temperatures, lower prices and quieter venues.
Q9: How is The Mallorca Project different from a standard wedding planner?
The Mallorca Project combines two roles in one: a fully qualified and experienced wedding celebrant and a specialist wedding planner for small, intimate celebrations. This means the person who coordinates your wedding is also the person who performs your ceremony, giving your day a cohesive, personal feel from start to finish. The focus is on micro weddings, elopements, and destination couples who want something simple, beautiful and stress-free.
Q10: Do you help with legal paperwork for getting married in Mallorca as a foreign national?
Yes. The Mallorca Project provides guidance on the documentation and legal requirements for couples wishing to marry in Spain. Requirements vary depending on your nationality and whether you want a legally binding ceremony in Spain or prefer to handle the legal registration in your home country.
