Destination wedding photographer in Ibiza

Almost every guest at an Ibiza destination wedding arrives by plane, which turns the evening before into half the story: the welcome dinner is the first time everyone is in one place, and it is covered as part of the two days. The day itself is shaped by two things particular to the island. One is the sunset, which in June comes after nine, so the ceremony slides later and the party with it. The other is the beach. Sant Josep, the municipality that holds Cala d’Hort and most of the south-west coves, does not grant permits for weddings or private events on its beaches, so ceremonies here happen at a finca, a hotel or a restaurant with its own terrace over the sea. We plan around both from the venue’s timetable, and walk the place the day before.

When to book in Ibiza

The two best stretches are late May to June and the second half of September. The light is full, the sea is warm for guests who want a swim the day after, and the island is not yet, or no longer, at its most crowded. July and August are possible but hot, and every transfer takes longer. October is quieter and still mild, though some venues and restaurants start to close, so confirm yours is open on your date. Whatever the month, set the ceremony time from the sunset rather than the other way round: in late June the sun goes down after twenty past nine, and by late September just before eight, which moves the whole evening.