Religious eligibility
Confirm the applicable Catholic marriage requirements with your parish.
CATHOLIC CHURCH WEDDINGS IN MALLORCA
A meaningful ceremony in a remarkable setting.
Celebrate your Catholic wedding in Mallorca, surrounded by historic churches, Mediterranean scenery and centuries of tradition.
A White Hot Wedding helps couples navigate church arrangements, ceremony requirements and the details of planning their special day.
HISTORIC CHURCHES & TIMELESS SETTINGS
Where history, faith and romance meet.
Mallorca is home to remarkable churches, from centuries-old Gothic architecture to intimate chapels
set among picturesque villages and Mediterranean landscapes.
For couples planning a Catholic wedding abroad, the island offers a meaningful setting for their ceremony, with opportunities to bring family and friends together for a celebration that reflects their traditions.
Palma Cathedral
Gothic architecture in the heart of Palma.
La Iglesia Nova
Historic stone architecture in Son Servera.
Portals Area
Charming church settings near the coast.
PLANNING YOUR CHURCH CEREMONY
The meaningful details, thoughtfully arranged.
Planning a Catholic wedding in Mallorca involves more than choosing a church. From religious documentation and marriage preparation to coordination with your home parish and the local church, several important arrangements need to be considered.
We help couples understand the planning process and coordinate the practical details involved in preparing their ceremony.
Your home parish
Begin marriage preparation and arrange the required parish documentation.
Documents & approvals
Check certificates, translations, diocesan permissions and any applicable authentication requirements.
Church & priest arrangements
Coordinate ceremony availability, priest arrangements and the final details with the church in Mallorca.
YOUR DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
Preparing the paperwork for your ceremony.
Arranging a Catholic wedding in Mallorca involves preparing documents through your home parish and coordinating with the relevant church authorities in Spain.
The following checklist reflects the requirements outlined in our existing planning guidance. Your priest and the Mallorca parish should confirm the documentation and timing applicable to your circumstances.
Personal & Religious Documents
Birth certificates
Official birth certificates for both partners.
Recent baptism certificates
Certificates of baptism, usually issued no more than 6 months before the wedding and authenticated by the bishopric.
Proof of freedom to marry
A certificate confirming you are free to marry, authenticated by the bishopric.
Marriage preparation certificate
A certificate of marriage preparation from your home parish.
Church & Administrative Details
Preferred wedding date and church
Your intended date, time and the church where you plan to marry in Mallorca.
Parish and diocesan approvals
The necessary approvals and paperwork from your home parish and the relevant diocese in Spain.
Spanish translations and authentication
All documents must be legally translated into Spanish and stamped with the Hague Apostille (where applicable).
Any applicable permission or dispensation
If only one partner is Catholic, a dispensation or other permission may be required.
CHURCH CEREMONY COSTS
Understanding the arrangements and fees.
Alongside the religious and administrative preparations, couples planning a Catholic wedding in Mallorca should allow for church-related fees and paperwork processing.
The amounts below reflect the fees published in our previous guidance and are subject to confirmation.
CEREMONY RELATED FEES
Church administration fee
€400
Church donation
€400
Priest fee
€400
AWHW paperwork processing
€450
Total of listed fees
€1,650
These historical amounts are not confirmed current quotations. Church charges, donations and administrative requirements may vary depending on your circumstances, the chosen church and the relevant diocese.
Let’s create something unforgettable.
LET'S BEGIN YOUR PLANNING JOURNEY
Your Mallorca church wedding starts here.
We’d love to help you plan your Catholic wedding in Mallorca, from church planning to your vows.
