Megan & Graham’s Intimate Wedding in Seville

Megan and Graham travelled to Seville for an intimate wedding at Plaza de España that was completely their own: just the two of them, an early morning ceremony and a quiet day exploring the city together. They chose April, when the mornings are still fresh and Seville has that beautiful soft light before the streets come alive. We started at Plaza de España and continued through some of the places that make the city so special, including the Royal Alcázar and the streets of Santa Cruz. If you’re thinking about doing something similar, you can find more practical information about locations, timing, permits and photography in my Seville elopement photographer guide.

An Intimate Wedding at Plaza de España

Megan and Graham wanted their wedding to feel simple and personal, without a big guest list or a complicated schedule. They got ready separately in their Airbnb before sunrise, keeping the surprise of seeing each other for the first time in their wedding clothes. By 8am we were already at Plaza de España, where their officiant was waiting. At that time of the morning, the square feels completely different. There are fewer people, the temperature is comfortable and the light is much softer than later in the day. After their ceremony, we stayed around Plaza de España for a while. There was no rush and no long list of photographs to make. We simply walked, talked and let the morning unfold naturally before heading towards our next stop.

From Plaza de España to the Royal Alcázar

After their Plaza de España wedding, we continued to the Royal Alcázar. It gave Megan and Graham something completely different without having to leave the centre of Seville: quiet courtyards, gardens, Moorish architecture and beautiful pockets of light.

If you’re considering wedding photos at the Alcázar, this part does need a little more planning. Photography sessions require prior authorisation, so it’s something worth organising in advance. You can find the current requirements on the official Real Alcázar website.

For an intimate wedding like this one, I particularly like combining one iconic location with somewhere that feels quieter. It gives the photographs variety without turning the day into a tour of Seville.

Ending the Day in Santa Cruz

After the Alcázar, we walked through Santa Cruz with no real agenda. Narrow streets, small squares and unexpected corners made this part of the day much more spontaneous. We eventually stopped for churros and hot chocolate — a wonderfully simple ending to their morning in Seville. That’s what I remember most about Megan and Graham’s wedding. There was no pressure to fill the day with things to do. They chose a few places they loved, gave themselves enough time to enjoy them and let everything else happen naturally.