We all know the formula for a destination wedding; pick a hotel with an outdoor pagoda and decent food, block book a load of rooms for your guests to stay in, and organise all of those finer details from afar. You turn up on the day hoping that the sun will shine and that your contact at the hotel hasn’t mistaken your dream for white doves as a menu request, and watch your wedding day unfold as your guests take their seats and your betrothed stands nervously awaiting your arrival…

For lovebirds in-the-know however, a more intimate destination wedding experience is fast becoming en vogue, with discerning couples opting to take exclusive hire of a private family estate instead. Brides and grooms are opting for a more personal affair where exclusive privacy and a five-star concierge-style service means that your wedding day can be everything you dreamed of and more.   Think stylish private living areas, private grounds where the beauty of shady olive groves and Mediterranean orchards heavy with fruit is surpassed only by breath-taking vistas and a soul-stirring hilltop setting.

The welcoming ambiance, impressive interiors and exceptional hilltop setting of the El Carligto estate near Malaga promises to blaze the senses and set your wedding day dreams alight. Basking in the Andalucian sun at the edge of the pool terrace offers a "top of the world" sensation; marvel as the land seemingly falls away before you into the valley and spills out to meet the Mediterranean Sea beyond. This very special private wedding venue in Malaga boasts a pool area which is an elegant spot for canapes and pre-ceremony drinks; guests can take shade under the ancient eucalyptus or tropical palm trees in the grassy poolside garden, just imagine the photos!

Maybe you’ll opt for twinkling fairy lights in the olive trees and rainbow-hued ribbons being gently blown by warm Mediterranean breezes, or perhaps a traditional Spanish wedding with flamboyant feasting and Flamenco guitars to accompany. Perhaps an intimate sunset supper with close family and friends with fine wines, Michelin-quality in-house dining and a personal chef to create your perfect menu is more your style? Whatever your heart’s desire can be realised here at the El Carligto Estate. Your discreet yet bidding hosts are on hand to advise on everything from airport transfers, taxis, in-house catering, hair stylists, live Flamenco performances, professional photographers, DJs, a ceremony celebrant, wedding planner and so much more…your perfectly bespoke wedding day in Spain is limited by your imagination alone…

The El Carligto Estate in Andalucia; because why would you settle for less?