24 Spanish wedding phrases

Spanish wedding phrases

Use nine short stages at a wedding

Find the ceremony and your seat.

Understand short ceremony instructions.

Talk with other guests.

Congratulate the newlyweds warmly.

Ask about the reception schedule.

Discuss food and dietary options.

Join photos and group moments.

Ask for a quiet place or practical help.

Thank the couple and say goodbye.

Useful wedding distinctions

boda is the wedding or celebration; matrimonio often refers to marriage as a legal or social institution.

novios can mean the engaged couple or newlyweds depending on context.

enhorabuena and felicidades are both common congratulations; local preference varies.

Use usted or ustedes for formal instructions when the venue or staff address a group.

24 Spanish wedding phrases

Phrases for arrival, ceremony, guests, congratulations, schedule, food, photos, help and closing.

Practise the complete wedding visit

Say one phrase from each stage so you can participate naturally and politely.

Two mini-dialogues at a wedding

Guest: ¿Dónde es la ceremonia? Host: Al fondo, a la derecha. Guest: Gracias.

Guest: ¡Enhorabuena a los dos! Newlywed: Muchas gracias por venir.

Hola Cards is a Spanish flashcard app from holacards.org for iOS and Android. It imports titled Spanish–translation lists for audio, writing, pronunciation and spaced review; it does not replace the couple’s instructions or venue staff.

Connect wedding Spanish with greetings, family and common question vocabulary.

Spanish greetings and introductions / Spanish family vocabulary / Spanish question words

A five-minute wedding Spanish drill

1. Ask where the ceremony and seats are.
2. Practise three guest and congratulations phrases.
3. Ask about the dinner and schedule.
4. Join a photo and request practical help.
5. Thank the couple and say goodbye.

Wedding language references

Core meanings were checked against the RAE dictionary and common event terminology.

• RAE: boda
• RAE: ceremonia
• RAE: enhorabuena

**Wedding Spanish: 24 phrases**

¿Dónde es la ceremonia? - Where is the ceremony?
¿A qué hora empieza la boda? - What time does the wedding start?
¿Dónde están nuestros asientos? - Where are our seats?
La ceremonia empieza en diez minutos. - The ceremony starts in ten minutes.
Por favor, apaguen los teléfonos. - Please turn off your phones.
¿Podemos entrar ya? - Can we go in now?
¿Conoces a los novios? - Do you know the newlyweds?
Qué bonito está todo. - Everything looks beautiful.
¿Quieres sentarte con nosotros? - Would you like to sit with us?
¡Enhorabuena a los dos! - Congratulations to you both!
Os deseo mucha felicidad. - I wish you lots of happiness.
Que vivan los novios. - Long live the newlyweds.
¿Cuándo es el cóctel? - When is the cocktail reception?
¿A qué hora empieza la cena? - What time does dinner start?
¿Dónde será el baile? - Where will the dancing be?
¿Hay opciones vegetarianas? - Are there vegetarian options?
¿Puedo pedir agua, por favor? - Can I ask for water, please?
Todo está delicioso. - Everything is delicious.
¿Podemos hacer una foto juntos? - Can we take a photo together?
¿Dónde está el fotógrafo? - Where is the photographer?
Sonrían, por favor. - Smile, please.
¿Puedes ayudarme con el regalo? - Can you help me with the gift?
¿Hay un lugar tranquilo? - Is there a quiet place?
Gracias por invitarnos. - Thank you for inviting us.