What Is A Pre-Wedding and How to Organize It?

More and more couples are betting on gathering family and friends the day before the wedding. What Is A Pre-Wedding and How to Organize It? But what kind of event should it be? How are pre-weddings celebrated?

The organization of a wedding is becoming a more complicated task. That is why many couples go to specialists like wedding planners, to control every detail or they spend a large part of their time doing them themselves with the help of books, advice from close friends or family, etc. But now we must not only take into account the wedding, also the event of the previous day: the pre-wedding.

Yes, pre-weddings have become one of the most special moments of weddings. They are the starting signal for couples to begin welcoming guests, enjoying the company of friends and family, and coping with nerves with a special dinner or meal.

What Is A Pre-Wedding and How to Organize It?

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The pre-wedding party has become the “must have” of weddings. It is known to everyone that on the wedding day the couple goes through 1,000 things per hour and has almost no time to talk with their guests. In this way, the pre-wedding party allows the couple to have conversations with all their loved ones. As well as being a way of welcoming and being grateful to the guests who come from abroad to enjoy the event. In our case, we organize pre-wedding or post-wedding parties for 90% of our couples.

A pre-wedding is a private party that the bride and groom usually do the day before the wedding with the closest guests. They could be close family and friends, or maybe just friends. It depends entirely on the idea that the couple has.

How Are Pre-Weddings?

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Here the variety is very wide because each couple is different and has different needs. In my experience, they tend to be more intimate celebrations with guests coming from abroad and making a special effort not to miss the wedding.

It is an event that the bride and groom usually pay for and it is usually a cocktail where they can socialize with everyone. We also include some music so you can dance and get your engines warming up for the wedding. These types of events are usually held the night before the wedding and usually end at 01:00 at the latest.

You don’t need to invest a lot of effort or a lot of money on your pre-wedding. A cocktail-type menu, paella and tapas with sangria is a Must-Have or a nice BBQ with an average budget of 25-35€ per person, is perfect for an event of this type.

I also encourage couples to do something different, like cultural day trips or visits to a nice winery or olive oil fabric where they can prepare their own oil. Andalucía has infinite proposals and it is nice to get to know a bit more about Spanish culture.

How to Organize A Pre-Wedding Without It Becoming A Second Wedding?

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The key is in the organization. It is important to think about the type of pre-wedding you want to celebrate in order to reserve the space in advance. You should not trust that there will be room because then surprises and nerves arrive. It is recommended to also have a closed guest list and a very clear budget so that it doesn’t scape from our control.

You can go for completely different environments from the one chosen for the wedding. For example, if you’re getting married in a classic hacienda, it’s a good idea to take your guests to a modern restaurant and vice versa. We also propose choosing central locations in the city to facilitate travel and have private spaces to enjoy comfortably with guests.

We are fans of spaces with a bit of history or with views of the city skyline or the river. If possible, the place should have a terrace or outdoor space, and that in case of rain thay can offer you an option B.

Why Is It A Good Idea?

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We highly recommend having a pre wedding. It prepares you for your wedding and makes things easier. Pre-weddings are very good because on many occasions the parents of the couple do not know each other. Also, friends whom you haven’t seen for a long time will be there, allowing you to spend more time with them and making the wedding more relaxing for you.