Can you imagine a ceremony with your closest guests and an officiant on top of a mountain, in a cabin, in the middle of a forest, or overlooking a lake? Then what you are imagining is an intimate wedding in Madrid, specifically in its Sierra.
Yes, if you are a nature lover, adventure seeker, wild at heart, and appreciate views and tranquility… this article is for you.
Because if there is a wedding trend that will stand out this year, it is celebrating an intimate wedding in Madrid, and in the Sierra. And we are up-to-date!
Next, we will tell you why to celebrate an intimate wedding in Madrid in the Sierra, the factors to consider when organizing it, the most incredible spaces, and the most beautiful churches for the “I do” in this location.
Let’s get started!
Why celebrate an intimate wedding in Madrid and in the Sierra?
More and more couples give great importance to celebrating their special day with their closest family and friends rather than among countless people, and the Sierra de Madrid is an ideal area for it.
And the Sierra de Madrid is a spectacular area with abundant possibilities to get married. An intimate celebration in a natural and welcoming environment will make your day even more special.
In many of the estates in the Sierra de Madrid, you can find wonderful views, trees, and nature. You will find enviable environments that, adding the perfect touches of decoration, will make your photos of the couple and guests an even more special memory. The photo shoot will be like a fairy tale!
You will also have less nerves and more privacy because celebrating your intimate wedding in the Sierra de Madrid will ensure moments where you will find peace to calm your nerves before the ceremony. Additionally, our unique enclave guarantees that your union will be totally intimate, without worries that any discomfort or public exposure of you and your family and friends will arise. Privacy is very important.
Guarded by forests of olive trees, oaks, and almond trees, the Sierra de Madrid presents itself as the best alternative to getting married outdoors and celebrating an intimate wedding in Madrid.
Factors to consider when organizing an intimate wedding in Madrid
The number of guests
Farms sometimes require a minimum number of guests, so before looking for a venue for your intimate wedding, you must consider that your intimate wedding in Madrid will be for a few people, and you must communicate this to the farms to see if they allow intimate weddings. If you want to get married in a natural setting in the Sierra, it is advisable to choose Fridays or Sundays for your celebration and months with less wedding traffic.
Weather
You must bear in mind that the temperature in the Sierra de Madrid is usually lower than in the city center, so it can get cooler at night in several months of the year. Don’t forget to have a plan B in case of rain, snow, or cold weather. And don’t forget to wear warm clothing: long coats, fur coats… We love winter bride outfits!
Transport
Getting married in the Sierra de Madrid, whether for civil or celebration purposes, involves transporting all your guests. This will be easier to manage and control with a reduced number of guests, and in this case, you can also reduce costs. Keep transportation in mind for your guests!
The best venue for an intimate wedding in Madrid and the Sierra:
Finca Prados Rivero
For couples looking for fairy tale weddings full of charm in the heart of the forest, Finca Prados Rivero is ideal for celebrating a fairy tale wedding. The farm, located within the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, has 12 hectares where you can find meadows, pine forests, and oak groves. And to make your stay there super comfortable, the farm has a high-quality rural mountain house with 7 rooms to accommodate between 16 and 20 people.
Finca El Campillo
In the middle of the Madrid Sierra, very close to El Escorial, we find one of the most impressive farms in Madrid: El Campillo. A beautiful estate full of history where you can enjoy an impressive fortress house that has always been linked to royalty, and a charming 15th-century Gothic-style chapel. The gardens, deserve a special mention, thanks to their two large ponds surrounded by centenary paths and varied and lush vegetation.
Finca Prados Moros
For couples looking for an idyllic space located in the middle of nature, Finca Prados Moros is an excellent option. Located in the Sierra, between Guadarrama and El Escorial, this estate has a bucolic lake for you to take some photos or even get married on the pier, spacious garden areas, and different glazed spaces with views of the Sierra such as the romantic greenhouse or El Zaguán, an industrial-style space that is perfect for the cocktail.
Miravalle
Miravalle is a splendid complex where you can hold your celebration, located on an estate that provides the perfect setting for wedding banquets. The estate has different exclusive spaces, both outdoors and indoors, so that you can choose the one that best suits your needs: La Rotonda, a glass pavilion located in the gardens; La Cúpula, a space of recent creation with a spectacular design; Escorial, a room decorated in noble woods; the “Gold Sky” room, a private discotheque within the complex; and the “de la Cabaña” Garden, the “de la Cascada” Garden, and the “del Cenador” Garden.
Finca El Tomillar – La Chalota Catering
Finca El Tomillar is a fantastic place located in the heart of the Sierra de Guadarrama, surrounded by nature and tranquility, the ideal space to hold a dream wedding. Its facilities and decoration, as well as its large and green outdoor spaces, will leave you amazed and convinced that this is the place you are looking for. You will have an area of 30,000 square meters for exclusive use to celebrate your most important day. You will be surprised by a small and charming consecrated chapel, where you can say ‘I do,’ and its extensive landscaped areas, ideal for an outdoor ceremony or a cocktail surrounded by greenery.
Beautiful churches in the Sierra perfect for your intimate wedding in Madrid
The church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Galapagar
This is a rural Gothic-style temple. Its construction dates back to the end of the 15th and beginning of the 16th century, but only the tower remains from this phase. Most of it is Renaissance style from the 17th century, but its current appearance is due to a reconstruction carried out in the 19th century. The church has a small and beautiful square in front of it that allows the reception and farewell of guests and newlyweds in an almost “private” way. It is even possible to access it with the vehicles of the godparents and newlyweds.
Parroquia Asunción de Nuestra Señora de Torrelodones
It has been featured in shorts or series such as “Médico de Familia”. It is a parish located in Torrelodones, the first town in the Madrid mountains of the 16th century, made of stone and welcoming. The complex consists of the Church itself plus the parish house, along with the exterior esplanade in front of its atrium and the interior garden, which configures the entire church plot. Its style corresponds to the civil architecture of the Renaissance period, with its last details ending in the Baroque style.
The Parish of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Alpedrete
Started to be built in the 15th century and completed, in its second and much later phase, in the 20th century, its Mudéjar coffered ceiling is over 500 years old. The church is located in the Herrerian Plaza de la Villa, next to the extraordinary building of the City Hall, with an Escurialense flavor. Its main material is stone, and when one approaches, it seems as though they are going to a fortress. After greeting the pair of exuberant storks that crown its simple bell tower, one enters through its solid door framed by a perfectly regular arch.
The best thing to do is to hire professionals for your intimate wedding in Madrid
No matter where, with whom, or how you plan to get married. We always recommend hiring professionals so that you don’t have to do anything and can forget about the stress of organizing a wedding and enjoy the whole process. That’s why there’s nothing better than a wedding planner.
At Perfect Venue, we help couples organize their wedding anywhere. We provide photography and videography services, assist with planning and paperwork, and help couples from around the world celebrate their destination wedding with all the services they need and desire.
We can also guide you through every step and help you have an unforgettable intimate wedding experience in Madrid. Ready to start planning your big day in the Sierra? Contact us!
And if you’re really thinking about having an intimate wedding in the Sierra, don’t forget to check out Ana and Fran’s wedding in the heart of the Madrid mountains. We couldn’t be prouder of our work!
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