The Mediterranean island of Ibiza, about 80 km off the coast of Spain, is a beautiful place to plan a wedding. With only a two-hour flight from the United Kingdom, it's a little piece of paradise without the extensive travel to get there. Like every foreign country, though - Ibiza is part of Spain, for those who were uncertain -- there are some complications and hoops to jump through in order to have a dream wedding in Ibiza.
Unfortunately, Spain makes it very hard for non-residents to get married in their country. (I suppose they don't want to share all that beauty with us foreigners?) To circumvent all the red tape, many UK couples choose to have a civil legal ceremony before departing to their symbolic wedding in Ibiza.
The actual wedding in Ibiza is more of a blessing, but for many couples, it works just as well. For many people, it has to work because if you're not an Ibiza resident or if you're not Catholic, you cannot have a legal wedding in the country.
If you do happen to be Catholic and would like a legal wedding in Ibiza, then be warned to get started on the process early so you're well aware of everything required of you. typically be requested to provide these documents:
Application form. Birth Certificate. Proof that both parties are free to marry. Divorce/Annulment Certificate of any previous marriages. Certificate of Residence. If not a permanent resident in Spain, you can sign an affidavit before a Consular Officer indicating your place of residence for the last 6 years, as well as your temporary residence in Spain. Certificate of Consular Inscription.
Non-Catholic couples who would like to have a religious wedding on the island can be married by the Anglican Church, which is known there as the English-speaking church. A certificate of Christian marriage will be issued, which is not a legal document, but is recognition of your marriage by the church. There are strict limitations on where these weddings can occur, which can be found at www.ibizachurch.com. A spiritual wedding is much easier to plan, as it is conducted by a spiritual leader and can be performed anywhere you wish. - 30452
Unfortunately, Spain makes it very hard for non-residents to get married in their country. (I suppose they don't want to share all that beauty with us foreigners?) To circumvent all the red tape, many UK couples choose to have a civil legal ceremony before departing to their symbolic wedding in Ibiza.
The actual wedding in Ibiza is more of a blessing, but for many couples, it works just as well. For many people, it has to work because if you're not an Ibiza resident or if you're not Catholic, you cannot have a legal wedding in the country.
If you do happen to be Catholic and would like a legal wedding in Ibiza, then be warned to get started on the process early so you're well aware of everything required of you. typically be requested to provide these documents:
Application form. Birth Certificate. Proof that both parties are free to marry. Divorce/Annulment Certificate of any previous marriages. Certificate of Residence. If not a permanent resident in Spain, you can sign an affidavit before a Consular Officer indicating your place of residence for the last 6 years, as well as your temporary residence in Spain. Certificate of Consular Inscription.
Non-Catholic couples who would like to have a religious wedding on the island can be married by the Anglican Church, which is known there as the English-speaking church. A certificate of Christian marriage will be issued, which is not a legal document, but is recognition of your marriage by the church. There are strict limitations on where these weddings can occur, which can be found at www.ibizachurch.com. A spiritual wedding is much easier to plan, as it is conducted by a spiritual leader and can be performed anywhere you wish. - 30452
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