Planning an Ibiza wedding

Planning a wedding in Ibiza can feel overwhelming with so many details to coordinate. At Païssa d’en Bernat, we simplify the process. Our venue offers a relaxed and beautiful setting, perfect for those seeking an intimate yet memorable celebration. Discover why Païssa d’en Bernat could be the ideal venue for your special day, surrounded by the stunning beauty of Ibiza.

You’ve chosen Ibiza as your wedding destination – a stunning backdrop for your special day. The first step is selecting the right venue. Ibiza offers a variety of options, from beachfront resorts to countryside retreats, private villas, and exclusive-use venues.

But how do you determine which venue is the right fit for you?

GUESTLIST:

When envisioning your wedding, what do you imagine? Would you prefer an intimate gathering with only your closest friends and family, or a larger celebration surrounded by everyone you cherish? The first step is building a virtual guest list. Include the names of those you’d most love to share your day with – this will provide insight into the size and style of your wedding, and importantly, your budget.

Most Ibiza wedding venues offer pricing based on a per-head rate, so having a clear guest list ensures you choose a venue that aligns with your budget.

Related reading: “How to build the perfect guest list”.

BUDGET:

Every wedding revolves around its budget, so it’s crucial to define your spending limits early on. Your venue choice and guest list will primarily determine your overall wedding costs. Have an open conversation with your partner to set a budget that works for both of you before moving forward.

DATE:

Destination weddings in Ibiza come with unique challenges, and the date is one of the most important considerations. Reflect on the time of year that works best for you, your family, and friends. Our recommendation is to consider the low season, as the weather during these months is perfect – not too hot, making it more comfortable for both you and your guests. Additionally, the low season tends to be more budget-friendly, helping couples manage costs more effectively.

High season (July and August) can be significantly more expensive, and logistics like venue availability and guest accommodations can become more complex. The best months to consider are late April, May, June, September, and the beginning of October – offering ideal weather and a more relaxed planning experience.

Related reading: “When is the best time to get married in Ibiza”.

PRIORITIES:

Close your eyes and picture your dream Ibiza wedding. Is it a sandy beach, a secluded countryside escape, or a venue with breathtaking sunset views? Create a list of your “must-haves” with your partner, prioritizing what’s most important to you. These preferences will help refine your choices and ensure you find the venue that truly fits your vision. 

Location is everything. The venue you choose will set the tone and mood for your Ibiza wedding, and finding the right one is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during your planning journey. We hope you’ve found the perfect match in Païssa d’en Bernat.

Païssa d’en Bernat offers a unique, secluded countryside setting with stunning sea views – providing the privacy and exclusivity you’re seeking. If you’re looking to create an intimate, relaxed atmosphere surrounded by nature, then Païssa could be the ideal venue for your special day.

Location: secluded forest

Païssa d’en Bernat is a hidden gem nestled in Ibiza’s countryside, offering complete seclusion and breathtaking sea views. Surrounded by lush forests and tranquil landscapes, the venue provides the perfect backdrop for those seeking peace and privacy, allowing you and your guests to fully immerse yourselves in the natural beauty of Ibiza.

Capacity:

Our venue accommodates weddings ranging from 2 to 80 guests, making it suitable for both intimate celebrations and larger gatherings.

Holiday Experience:

Païssa d’en Bernat is more than just a venue – it’s a destination where your wedding becomes a memorable holiday, bringing family and friends together in a relaxed, private, and stunningly beautiful setting. Let the magic of Ibiza inspire your special day.

All-in-One setting

By choosing to host your wedding at Païssa d’en Bernat, you’ll enjoy an effortless and seamless experience. Our all-in-one setting ensures you spend more time with your loved ones, savoring every moment, rather than worrying about logistics. While we don’t provide on-site catering or wedding planning, we offer a curated selection of trusted suppliers who can ensure every detail is handled with expertise and care. View our team of professional Ibiza suppliers. 

Amazing Views:

Païssa d’en Bernat is set within Ibiza’s natural beauty, boasting stunning sea views and breathtaking sunsets. The venue’s picturesque terraces are perfect for ceremonies and receptions, featuring a newly designed ceremony terrace with sunset views. The purpose-built chiringuito bar adds to the relaxed, al-fresco ambiance, allowing guests to enjoy the Mediterranean sunset in style.

Our second terrace for dining continues the stunning view, with a pergola crafted from recycled telephone poster beams, featuring beautiful tall white pillars, and surrounded by lush greenery that blends seamlessly with the natural surroundings. This area is ideal for an elegant, al-fresco dining experience, with custom-built toilets for your wedding guests nearby.

Wedding Accommodation:

Your wedding experience at Païssa d’en Bernat extends beyond just one day. Our villa features 5 beautifully designed bedrooms that can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests. Each room is air-conditioned and ensuite, ensuring a comfortable stay. Additionally, we’re happy to recommend nearby accommodations for your guests, , allowing them to immerse themselves in the beauty of Ibiza. 

Child-friendly:

If you’re planning a child-friendly wedding, Païssa d’en Bernat is an excellent choice. With spacious grounds for kids to explore, Balinese gazebos, and indoor areas for downtime, your little ones will be well cared for, leaving parents to relax and enjoy the celebration.

The full-day experience

At Paissa d’en Bernat we welcome both self-planned weddings and outside wedding planners. Below is an outline of a typical wedding day with us.
While we’re here to provide guidance and support, a member of the Païssa team will be on-site to ensure that suppliers are taken care of—whether they need directions, setup assistance, or details like where to plug in equipment. However, we do not act as wedding planners. For full wedding planning services, we recommend hiring a dedicated wedding planner from our list of trusted Ibiza suppliers.

The very first step in planning your wedding is determining your timeline. At Païssa d’en Bernat, we provide a recommended schedule based on our experience, ensuring your day flows smoothly and seamlessly.

HIGH SEASON (Mid-May to July – Sunset around 9 PM)

10AM-2PM Venue set up & bridal party preparation

2-4 PM – Bridal final preparations & getting ready photography

3.30 PM – Guests arrive at your wedding venue 

4 PM – Wedding Ceremony

4.30-6 PM – Post-ceremony drinks & canapes (for events of +60 guests, we recommend 2 hours)

6-9 PM – Dinner service, speeches and cake cutting (these timings can be flexible depending on your menu)

9 PM SUNSET (make sure you allocate time for sunset photos and guests to enjoy the Ibiza vibes)

9 PM-12 AM or 1 AM – Open bar & dancefloor under the covered porch

1 AM – Guests departure

LOW SEASON (April to Mid-May and Sept onwards – Sunset between 8-8.30 PM)

10AM-2PM Venue set up & bridal party preparation

2-4 PM – Bridal final preparations & getting ready photography

2.30 PM – Guests arrive at your wedding venue 

3 PM – Wedding Ceremony

3.30-5 PM – Post-ceremony drinks & canapes

5-8 PM – Dinner service, speeches and cake cutting (these timings can vary based on menu preferences)

8 PM SUNSET (we suggest speeches wrap up 20-30 minutes before sunset to allow guests to enjoy the moment with drinks and dancing)

8 PM-12 midnight or 1 AM – Open bar & dancefloor under the covered porch

1 AM – Guests departure

We’re often asked why Ibiza weddings start later in the day. The main reasons are the pleasant evening temperatures and the desire to capture the stunning Ibiza sunset. At Païssa, we recommend a wedding day that typically lasts around 8 to 9 hours with your guests, which works perfectly with our venue layout and ambiance.

Start time: Your wedding day at Païssa can be tailored to your preferences, and we’re happy to help guide you through this process.  

Finish time: Due to local laws and regulations, events at Païssa must conclude by 1 AM. We ask that transportation is arranged for all guests at this time.

We recommend: If you’re unsure about how many hours to allocate for the open bar, you may consider planning for a 4 PM guest arrival (offering 3 hours of evening open bar). If your budget allows, you could move the guest arrival to 3 PM for an additional hour of open bar time.

Your day, your way!

We see an Ibiza wedding day as five distinct yet connected stages, each one designed to be enjoyed before seamlessly flowing into the next.

These elements are:

Morning Preparations

Guest Arrival and Ceremony

Post Ceremony Reception

Dinner and Speeches

Evening Bar and Fiesta!

A wedding day is a long day but as our ceremony times are a little later in Ibiza, you can have a wonderful, slow, and relaxing start!

We like to recommend that the Bride and Bridesmaids are those who get ready at the villa and suggest that the Goom and Groomsmen pick a different location so that the girls can chill at the villa while they get ready. Depending on how many you are, the girls could start getting ready after breakfast at about 9-10 AM. The timings for hair and make-up will always be given by your professional suppliers and we like to recommend that everyone is ready for the time that guests arrive, allowing you an extra 30 minutes for any last minute touches and pictures. 

During the morning, all external suppliers and our Paissa team will be present as we will be setting up the day in the ceremony, drinks and dining areas.

We can guarantee you that Païssa will WOW your guests!

From walking through our beautiful gardens and pool area to the moment they step in front of our unbeatable views. And things from there only get better!

Welcome drinks are served on our ceremony sunset terrace accompanied by Cafe del Mar style background music. There’s 30 minutes to enjoy the surroundings, the decor, your personal touches and to get settled in before the big moment! And then all that planning and preparation can unfold. The time has come for you to walk down the aisle to join your other-half in marriage. And for all your family and friends to witness your love for one another and enjoy this very special journey that has led you all to Ibiza for your dream wedding.

We recommend… For venue decor less is more. The natural backdrop and amazing views at Paissa are perfect for weddings and need very little enhancement. Your personal stamp on the day can be achieved with careful planning and positioning. Our recommended florists and decorators can happily help you with this. 

For your ceremony, we recommend a personal touch. We understand that this moment can be nerve-racking, so you may be keen to just get through it as quickly as possible, but it’s worth taking a little time to get the correct balance. The right celebrant will put you at your ease and will make sure that your ceremony tells a story about and reflects you. A special moment you can look back on and cherish. 

As your ceremony ends and you walk back up the aisle together, this is the moment for congratulations to begin. It’s also the time to get a cold drink at the bar! Typically on offer are freshly made Spanish Sangria, ice-cold beers, Spanish wines, soft drinks and juices or water for the small ones. This is also the time for your canapes to be served. Timings are between 1 and 1.5 hours for food service. We recommend you extend this time to 2 hours if you are expecting more than 60 guests so you can enjoy your time mingling with your guests and not feel rushed. You will also have more time for your family and couple pictures.  

If you would like to treat your guests to some atmospheric live music then we work with a handful of professionals who are all listed in our vendors’ directory. Please feel free to check them out and see what works best for you.

Live entertainment is only an option. We can also provide background music for your drinks reception or you can give us a playlist you’ve created. 

We recommend…  Some couples ask us if it’s possible to go for a photo shoot at the nearby cliffs overlooking Es Vedra. If you would like to go for an Es Vedra shooting session with your photographer, check with them first and we will be happy to extend the cocktail reception to two hours. We only recommend this for April, May and October weddings because of the heat. 

We believe that food should be a celebration of flavours, laughter, and love. At Paissa, you can enjoy a delicious wedding feast created from ethically sourced ingredients. All this takes place in a relaxed setting overlooking the most gorgeous sunset views. Our couples all agree on stepping away from a formal, traditional styled wedding service and instead, embraced a relaxed family-style service that brings you abundant choice, with relaxed and refined menus.

All type of wedding menus have been tried and tested, so we are more than happy to guide you on what works best and hope you’ll find something that will match your tastes perfectly. Our trusted caterers are flexible and although to start with they will give you standard menus they will work together with you to make your menu and accommodate dietary requirements. 

Speeches are recommended to take place straight after the meal. So that you can start enjoying the sun-down moment with a chilled glass of Cava. 

We recommend… having a think if you really want to have the expense of a wedding cake. Whilst this is very traditional, we have noticed throughout all our years of weddings just how much gets left uneaten and then thrown away. We have had plenty of couples bring small M&S toppers from the UK and cut those. This has worked particularly well. Or you may prefer a savoury approach and go for a stacked cheese tower or Champagne tower.

Anything goes in Ibiza for your wedding choices, so don’t feel pressured to follow all the traditions. 

Towards the end of your meal, expect to witness one of Ibiza’s most breathtaking sunsets! This is a perfect time to capture stunning photos, enjoy a moment with your guests, and soak in all the romance. As the night begins, we’ll kick-start the dancefloor! Your first dance can be as you wish, and we recommend starting this moment together. Then, your bridesmaids and ushers can join in to help encourage the rest of your guests to hit the dancefloor. Ultimately, you’ll finish the night dancing together under the stars, on the dancefloor set up under the covered porch.

Your DJ is a wedding expert and will set the perfect mood for your party. You’ll have already discussed your music preferences, ensuring everything is ready for you to fully enjoy the evening.

We recommend… The minimum hours for our open bar is 3, but you are free to extend it to 4 or 5 (with the event ending at 1 AM). For the best use of time, we recommend no more than 5 hours of the open bar. Each group is different, and we’re happy to work around your preferences.

Our 1 AM finish doesn’t mean the party has to end. We can arrange transport for you to continue the celebration at one of Ibiza’s best spots. Let us know if you’d like recommendations, and we’ll be happy to assist!

TRANSPORTATION FOR GUESTS!

It’s essential that your guests all arrive together and on time so transport to the venue is essential both ways. We can help you source and arrange a reliable service for you and all your guests which removes a potentially stressful element of your wedding day.

Païssa doesn’t finish here!

The fact that you have chosen Païssa for your wedding means that your life has changed forever. Now you have your home in Ibiza! This is an Ibiza that not everyone gets to see and experience but we hope it’s one you’ll always love. 

Thank you so much for stopping by and reading all about our gorgeous home Paissa d’en Bernat. We hope you will love it as much as we do.

Here, you are not another wedding to us, you will become our friends and companions.

We have been in the Ibiza wedding industry for over 10 years and have received amazing support from all our friends and suppliers. To ensure you have an amazing and stress free day, we have created a free wedding directory for you that includes all our most trusted professionals. We hope this will help you on your wedding journey and provide you with all the info you need.

Finally… to keep up to date with all the news and become an absolute Ibiza wedding expert, don’t forget to join me on my co-hosted Podcast. We’d love to hear from you, so please send us your questions and comments. Together we will build a community!