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Wedding at Punta Prima Restaurant

Having a wedding at Punta Prima Restaurant you and your guests will be sure to have panoramic views of the sea and the Punta Prima sandy beach. And that without having to dip your fancy wedding shoes in the sand.

This post is ment as a TBT post but due to all the writing going on at present, I totally forgot to post it. However, I don’t want you guys to miss this one. Why? Because the beach front wedding venue just might be the one for you. No matter where you are from, UK, Norway, Ireland or Sweden, a destination wedding venues near the sea usually work well.

Wedding at Punta Prima Restaurant

Wedding venue close to the beach

From the ceremony area you have a clear ocean view with the added advantage that sun worshippers don’t spoil the pictures. The venue has a terrace that is 2-3 meters higher than the sand. View the image below to get a birds eye view of the beach side venue. Alternatively, click here to go to Google maps and view the layout for yourself.

Google maps view of Restaurante Punta Prima
Wedding at Punta Prima Restaurant
Wedding at Punta Prima Restaurant
Wedding at Punta Prima Restaurant
Wedding at Punta Prima Restaurant
Ceremony near the beach
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bride and groom photos punta prima
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bride and groom photos Costa Blanca
bride and groom photos Costa Blanca

Conclusion

This lovely ‘almost beach’ wedding venue at Punta Prima is perfect for an Orihuela Costa wedding. Almost I say because it is not actually on the beach but very close. Along with panoramic views, cool breeze and nice food it is close to all amenities. Cabo Roig strip, Zenia Boulevard, Torrevieja are literally round the corner so perfect for the guests. They will have no problem entertaining themselves during their stay in Spain.

Would you like a quick quote for wedding photography at this venue? Then tell me about your wedding planning here. Also discover more about my work here.

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    Wedding in Melia Villaitana – Benidorm

    Are you looking for a relatively large wedding venue? Do you need to accommodate a large group of wedding guests north of Alicante? Then a wedding Melia Villaitana – Benidorm just might be the place for you.

    This wedding venue has good things going for it: the guests can book rooms in the hotel which saves your guests from being lost during travel from hotel to the venue. It also saves time. Small chance that people on the guest list will turn up late for the ceremony, no excuses! The Villaitana Levante Golf Course is par 72 and more than 6600 meters in length (Nicklaus design). Perfect for some pre wedding fun.

    The quality of the weddings and the food has also been great. Non of my clients that have organised their wedding day at Melia Villaitana have been disappointed with the canapés during cocktail hour or the dishes served at the wedding dinner.

    The dinning room, as you can see in the photos below, is decorated to a good standard and the in-house events manager or wedding planner can help you pimp the place to your heart’s content. The dinning room is certainly large enough to accommodate a large wedding group.

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    Wedding dinner decorations Melia Villaitana resort Benidorm
    Wedding details - Melia Villaitana - Costa Blanca
    Wedding details – Melia Villaitana – Costa Blanca

    Outdoor wedding

    If you are looking to have an outdoor wedding, Melia offers that option. They setup the wedding ceremony area outside overlooking the lush green golf courses. From this position you have a panoramic view of the skyscrapers of Benidorm in the distance. The Intempo building is the one that stands out the most. An amazing backdrop by any standards.

    Indoor wedding

    Spain has so many days of sun but there are some days that are not great. If due to unfavourable weather conditions the wedding ceremonies can be held indoors, then one floor up from the dinning room there is a ceremony area. The ceremony area has a red carpet which is a nice finish. I guess you could also have it rolled up if you don’t like to walk down the aisle on a red carpet.

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    Walking down the aisle

    The family group shots and the bride and groom shots can take place where the guests have the canapés but there are also other suitable areas.

    Wedding entertainment can setup on the stage opposite the dinner area. And this is also the area for the couples first dance and where the wedding party takes place. But first it will be time to cut the wedding cake!

    Wedding in Melia Villaitana
    First dance on the dance floor

    After the wedding newly weds often spend their honeymoon in the hotel. The hotel is not far from the coast. And the old town of Benidorm is not too far either.

    Wedding in Melia Villaitana

    You are wedding planning so it is very likely you might want a quick quote for your wedding photography or videography? I cover all areas on the Costa Blanca. Or are you looking for other wedding vendors for your wedding? Then please drop me a line here: contact and we can chat wedding packages. A destination wedding in Spain doesn’t have to be a difficult job. I have helped many couples over the years in their planning process.

    Looking for more wedding photos in Melia Villaitana, then click here. Would you like to see other real weddings in other venues then click on the portfolio

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      Alicante bryllup – Den mest romantiske reisen

      Mange mennesker anser Spania som en av de mest romantiske stedene på jorden. Med fantastiske områder som Costa Blanca, er det ingen tvil om hvorfor så mange par velger Spania som sitt bryllups reisemål. I denne forbindelse er Torrevieja-området og Orihuela Costa, som ligger på den sørøstlige provinsen Alicante, garantert vinnere. Med sin vakre kystlinje, pittoreske sandstrender og spaserturer parallelt med strendene, tilbyr det noen av de beste bakgrunner for et bryllup og dine gjester rekreasjon.
      Det er hoteller og feriesteder her, komplett med flott utsikt og tjenester som tilbyr bryllupspakker, for eksempel La Zenia Hotel i La Zenia på Orihuela Costa.

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      Wedding prep at Montepiedra Hotel – Campoamor – Alicante

      Velg det beste romantiske reisemålet i Alicante

      Når det kommer til bryllup reisemål skjemmer Alicante deg bort med valg. Du kommer til å velge mellom fantastiske byer som Torrevieja og Orihuela. Du vil finne flere feriesteder som  Punta Prima restaurant, Orihuela Coast Resort, og  Montepiedra Hotel som kan tjene som utmerket bryllup arenaer.

      Med sine viltvoksende hager, utsikt over kysten, og rimelige tjenester, kan du velge noen av disse som din romantiske bryllups arena. Sug til deg middelhavsklimaet, la håret blafre i vinden og nyt den vakre naturen som du knytter knuten i et utendørs bryllup i hotellets hager eller på stranden. Selvfølgelig vil jeg være der for å fange opp alle de store øyeblikkene av dagen. 

      Torre del Moro_Sjømannskirken

      Wedding at Torre del Moro – Sjømannskirken Torrevieja

      Alicante huser også noen av de eldste kirkene i regionen. Disse katolske kirkene holder regelmessig bryllup og du kan også ta bryllupsløftene på en av disse idylliske stedene. Noen kirker i Torrevieja-Alicante-området er:

      NrAreaNameGoogle location
      01Pilar de la Horadada catholic churchParroquia Nuestra Señora del Pilarhttps://goo.gl/maps/zn8WQJBx8NuojZW99
      02Torrevieja center catholic churchParroquia de la Inmaculada Concepciónhttps://goo.gl/maps/WKXke53RzTdb7igc9
      03La Zenia catholic churchParroquia Cristo Resucitado – Centro Ecuménicohttps://goo.gl/maps/BuopkMnYj1G319UY6
      04La Zenia catholic churchCapilla Ntra. Sra. del Marhttps://goo.gl/maps/hyw5E3MGEkyvPa5Z9
      05Punta Prima catholic church Iglesia Punta Primahttps://goo.gl/maps/zNtypsf8zeYWw8wC6
      06Torre de la Horadada catholic churchIglesia Torre de la Horadadahttps://goo.gl/maps/TvZqf1xPf9G5LM527
      07Dehesa de Campoamor catholic churchParroquia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (near Montepiedra hotel)https://goo.gl/maps/mZaZbiQgffaQMdU56
      08Los BalconesLos Balcones Church of Englandhttps://goo.gl/maps/tNsTeRvk4tDLLaVL7
      09Norwegian Sjømannskirken in La SiestaSjømannskirken Torreviejahttps://goo.gl/maps/Q9BzU2ae5XbbqPZ6A
      10La SiestaIglesia Evangélica Española IEEhttps://goo.gl/maps/1zsNqqcwZ7wBNt9H8

      Flere kirker kan bli funnet her

      Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Pilar

      Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Pilar

      Torrevieja bryllup – finn den mest romantiske måten å si “ja”

      Med rikelig med bryllupsplanleggere og fantastiske steder, vil bryllupet være ikke mindre enn et eventyr. Nyt en spansk ferie sammen med gjestene og ring bryllupsklokken i den romantiske settingen til Torrevieja.
       

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      wedding prep Orihuela Costa

      Med min fotograferings tjeneste, kan du nyte og gjenoppleve alle de varme minnene av det spanske bryllupet i årene som kommer.
       
      Vil du ha en prat med meg om dine bryllupsplaner? Har du spørsmål om arbeidsprosessen min? La oss ta en virtuell kaffe sammen! Klikk her for å sende meg en melding eller ring meg på mobilen min (jeg bruker Whatsapp).
       

      Ser fram til å høre fra deg 


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        Video productions Costa Blanca – an interesting turn of events

        So for the past 20 years I have been focussed on my photography development and my photography business. A lot has changed in the technology department: the switch from film to digital, medium format is not the end all be all solution anymore as the perfect tool. The introduction of social media (instagram, facebook, youtube), and high speed internet in houses. In addition, the quality of our mobile devices and mobile internet improved. And finally a high end quality photo camera has become increasingly cheaper. Starting video productions on the Costa Blanca is a better time than ever.

        A combination of all of the above has lead me to believe I can and have to diversify my business and still enjoy my creative endeavours through the, for me, new medium of motion pictures. With the introduction of fibre internet and high speed mobile internet, video content has become available on all platforms. Brands and companies have latched onto this and incorporate video to tell their story. This creates endless business opportunities for us creatives.

        For the past 2 years I have been chatting with many creatives in my space who started out as a photographer that now have turned hybride shooters – they shoot video and they shoot photos. They advised me to give it a try.

        Dabbling in video

        At first I was not looking forward to the many hours of footage spotting, editing and the endless upgrades of backup systems/servers/harddrives and editing computer (those video files can be chunky,..I guess there is nothing wrong with that). Then I started doing some small video shoots with the gear I had, a DSLR and glidecam. It was not the ideal kit, but it got me started. When jobs came in that required better gear for the job, I would contact a rental company.  

        Fast forward 24 months and I took the plunge and invested in a kit that includes a full frame body that can shoot 4k and shoots up to 120 fps for buttery smooth slo-mos. For the buttery smooth motion I have invested in the newest gimbal. To top it off, I have included a number of lenses and sound recording equipment. 

        professional gimbal for video productions
        gimbal/stabiliser

        Through AJ Photography I am now offering professional video services on the Costa Blanca. Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa are basically my back garden but I will cover from Moraira which is pretty much North of the Costa Blanca all the way down to Cartagena/ La Manga in the South of the Costa Blanca. As Amsterdam is my second base for work, I have no problem hopping on a plane and joining you for a gig up North of Europe.

        La Mirada – reopening in La Zenia
        More recent work – wedding video that I shot as a hybrid shooter – photography and video on the same day

        Want to talk about any upcoming projects you might have? Looking for Video productions on the Costa Blanca? Drop me a line and lets have a (virtual) coffee to get to know each other, I am all ears.

        Contact me by clicking the link. Hope to hear from you!

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          Having your wedding in the Torrevieja area

          Alicante wedding – the most romantic destination 

          Many brides consider Spain as one of the most romantic places on earth to get married. Maybe you are considering a wedding in Alicante or thinking about having your wedding in the Torrevieja area? Follow along here and you might get some useful ideas about having a destination wedding here.

          Great weather and very affordable food and drink is a huge advantage of a wedding in Spain. The scenery and backdrops are equally impressive. With many stunning areas, you can see why couples choose the breathtaking backdrop of Spain as their wedding destination. In this regard, Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa, just South of Alicante, are great as wedding ceremony locations. With a beautiful coastline, sandy beaches and promenades running parallel to the beaches, it’s perfect for a wedding and your guests.

          There are plenty of hotels, panoramic beachfront venues and resorts here. They are complete with rooftop views overlooking the ocean. They also offer wedding services (like wedding coordinator/wedding planner, officiants, wedding cake, assistance with planning process, wedding photos). Most venues offer all inclusive wedding packages. For example the La Zenia hotel in La Zenia, Hotel Meridional in Guardamar or Restaurante Rebate in Campoverde have packages.

          Choose the best romantic destination in Alicante

          When it comes to wedding destinations, Alicante spoils you with choice. Yes, there are so many options here. You get to choose between stunning cities like Torrevieja and Orihuela. You will find resorts like Punta Prima restaurant (blog post), Orihuela Coast Resort and Montepiedra Hotel which are excellent wedding venues. With their views of the coast, and affordable services, you can choose any of these as your romantic wedding venue.

          The choice of wedding reception and wedding locations is endless. Ever thought of having a unique wedding on the water front with ocean views?  More to come about a little gem we are working on (the website will be launched soon!). Or imagine walking down the aisle and seeing your groom waiting to get married in a little white chapel? Your wedding day will seem like a one of a kind fairytale. In my honest opinion this is absolutely possible in one of the best wedding venues of the Costa Blanca: Rebate, click here to have a look at an all inclusive wedding package.

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          Wedding prep at Montepiedra Hotel – Campoamor – Alicante

          Soak in the Mediterranean climate and enjoy the beautiful sceneries. You can tie the knot in an outdoor wedding in the hotel gardens or on the beach front. Of course, I’ll be there to capture all the great moments of your day.

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          Wedding at Torre del Moro – Sjømannskirken Torrevieja

          Alicante is also home to a mansion or vineyard or two that work with a range wedding vendors. The venues are suitable for a beautiful wedding that breathes elegance that can be a perfect indoor and outdoor setting for you and your wedding party.

          Churches in Alicante

          Alicante is also home to some of the oldest churches of the region. These catholic churches regularly hold foreign weddings. An overview of some (catholic) churches in the Torrevieja – Alicante area are:

          NrAreaNameGoogle location
          01Pilar de la Horadada catholic churchParroquia Nuestra Señora del Pilarhttps://goo.gl/maps/zn8WQJBx8NuojZW99
          02Torrevieja center catholic churchParroquia de la Inmaculada Concepciónhttps://goo.gl/maps/WKXke53RzTdb7igc9
          03La Zenia catholic churchParroquia Cristo Resucitado – Centro Ecuménicohttps://goo.gl/maps/BuopkMnYj1G319UY6
          04La Zenia catholic churchCapilla Ntra. Sra. del Marhttps://goo.gl/maps/hyw5E3MGEkyvPa5Z9
          05Punta Prima catholic church Iglesia Punta Primahttps://goo.gl/maps/zNtypsf8zeYWw8wC6
          06Torre de la Horadada catholic churchIglesia Torre de la Horadadahttps://goo.gl/maps/TvZqf1xPf9G5LM527
          07Dehesa de Campoamor catholic churchParroquia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (near Montepiedra hotel)https://goo.gl/maps/mZaZbiQgffaQMdU56
          08Los BalconesLos Balcones Church of Englandhttps://goo.gl/maps/tNsTeRvk4tDLLaVL7
          09Norwegian Sjømannskirken in La SiestaSjømannskirken Torreviejahttps://goo.gl/maps/Q9BzU2ae5XbbqPZ6A
          10La SiestaIglesia Evangélica Española IEEhttps://goo.gl/maps/1zsNqqcwZ7wBNt9H8

          Other catholic churches in the Alicante region can be found here

          Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Pilar

          Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Pilar

          Torrevieja wedding – find the most romantic way to say “I do”

          With plenty of wedding planners and fantastic locations, your wedding will be no less than a fairy tale. Enjoy a Spanish holiday along with your wedding guests and ring the wedding bell in the romantic setting of the perfect backdrop of Spain.

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          wedding prep Orihuela Costa

          I work with some of the best wedding venues of Alicante and Murcia. Do you want a cheap wedding, do you want a traditional wedding, do you want a lavish wedding, do you want a wedding ceremony with stunning views, do you want a small and intimate wedding or are you just looking for an affordable wedding were walking down the aisle to your groom to exchange vows in front of all the people that are important to you? Spain has it all, no joke.

          And it does not end there because Spain also has countless honeymoon  possibilities for newlyweds but more about that in a different blogpost. Leave a comment below if you are interested in that and I will share some ideas about that on my blog.

          Wedding photography

          And last but not least the wedding photography. Getting married is a special event that just begs for the service of a professional photographer. Don’t fall for the trap of thinking that your ‘ free’ uncle John with an expensive camera will be there to have you photographed as make your entrance, when you walk down the aisle in your carefully chosen wedding dress, take your vows, cut the wedding cake, pose with the bridesmaids and bridal party or do the first dance with your hubby.  Not to make it more than it is, it is not a stress free job for the untrained and unconditioned hobbyist with a great camera. Things move fast and there is no second take. Maybe you think a family member ‘knows you best’ but there isn’t anything that a dialog between you and me can’t clear up before we start to plan the wedding shoot.

          I have had the honour to have worked with hundreds of paying clients, brides and grooms at real weddings these past 25 years. I help and I direct where needed, that is what us photographers do. With me you will be in safe and very capable hands – no matter what the conditions are or what the situation is.

          So, after the wedding day when all guests have gone home and  all the cava is finished you have one more thing to look forward to and that is the wedding photo gallery. You can enjoy and relive all the warm memories of your Spanish wedding for years to come.

          Conclusion having your wedding in the torrevieja area

          Spain is a great country for a destination wedding. Less than 2,5 hours flight from London to Alicante, the many days of sun. There is very affordable food and drink, lots of accommodation possibilities and Catholic churches for a catholic wedding. Venues that have a wow factor and beautiful backdrops. The area of Alicante has endless types of venue for you to choose from in a variety of budgets and the language does not have to be a barrier (most event managers speak English). You really cannot go wrong with a wedding in Spain or having your wedding in the Torrevieja area.  Have a look at the portfolio to get an idea of what a destination wedding can look like.

          What do you think or what would be your concerns? Drop a comment below.

          Contact

          Would you like to have a chat with me about your wedding planning? Do you have questions about my work process or anything mentioned in this blog post? Let’s have a virtual coffee together before you make the guest list and send out invitations.

          Click here to drop me a message or give me a call on my mobile (I use whatsapp).

          Look forward to hearing from you

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