Romantic wedding in a French inspired castle - Castell de Caramany

Written by Jordi Dalmau, Spain destination wedding photographer. Last update July 2026

Description

BRIDE & GROOM
SARA + MARC
WEDDING VENUE
CASTELL DE CARAMANY, COSTA BRAVA
COUNTRY
SPAIN
YEAR
2024
Couple crossing the formal garden toward Castell de Caramany, in black and white

Desires

Some weddings are about the details. Others are about the people. Sara and Marc’s wedding? It was both, elegant, heartfelt, and filled with the kind of moments that stay with you forever.

Sara and Marc knew exactly what they wanted: timeless elegance, classic portraits, and an atmosphere where their loved ones took center stage. For them, the wedding wasn’t just about the two of them; it was about celebrating with family and friends who had traveled from all over Spain and Europe to be there. They wanted a day that felt natural, sophisticated, and most importantly, full of real emotions.

Their morning started in two different places. Sara got ready in a beautiful room at Castell de Caramany, surrounded by her closest family and bridesmaids, laughter and excitement filling the space. She wore a stunning Nicole Milano dress, a perfect blend of elegance and modern grace, which moved effortlessly with her throughout the day till the dance, where she changed to her second dress to be able to hit that dance floor. Meanwhile, Marc chose to get ready at his home in L’Estartit, sharing those quiet, meaningful moments with his family who had come from Barcelona and Germany. Two separate beginnings, but both filled with love and anticipation for what was to come.

See how it compares in my guide to castle wedding venues in Spain.

The bride gown hanging in a white archway beside a small statue, in black and white
The bride shoes beside a watercolour invitation and its green envelope, a getting-ready detail
The bride by the window looking at her hanging dress during the preparations
The bride embracing her bridesmaids during the preparations, in black and white
The bride with her bridesmaids gathered by an arch, in black and white
The bride seated on the floor of a bright room with the dresses hanging behind
The bride with her bridesmaids by a large window at Castell de Caramany
Helping the bride with the long train of her dress in a bright room, in black and white
The bride with two bridesmaids in pink, seen from behind, crossing an arch
The bride embracing a guest in a sequined dress, in black and white
A portrait of the bride by a window, in black and white
The bride in a grand gallery with a chandelier while her dress is arranged
The couple walking toward a lit doorway with the dress train trailing, in black and white

Solutions

To bring their vision to life, we focused on storytelling, capturing both the elegance and the intimacy of the day. Every moment, from the quiet anticipation before the ceremony to the laughter-filled celebrations afterward, was documented with care and authenticity.

Here’s how we did it:

  • We paid special attention to their loved ones, ensuring that every embrace, every shared glance, and every joyful tear was preserved in a documental style.

  • Classic, refined wedding portraits were a must, so we carved out time to create timeless images that Sara and Marc could cherish forever.

  • The beauty of Castell de Caramany provided the perfect backdrop, so we worked with its stunning architecture and soft natural light to enhance every shot.

  • The ceremony in the church of Torroella de Montgrí was filled with emotion, and we stayed unobtrusive, allowing moments to unfold naturally while capturing them in their purest form.

Couple in front of the church door of Torroella de Montgrí, in black and white
Couple walking down the aisle inside the church of Torroella de Montgrí, in black and white
Couple walking down the aisle of the church of Torroella de Montgrí, in black and white
Wedding ceremony inside the church of Torroella de Montgrí, in black and white
Guests and the couple at the altar of the church of Torroella de Montgrí, in black and white
The couple leaving the church of Torroella de Montgrí after the ceremony, in black and white
Ceremony detail inside the church of Torroella de Montgrí, in black and white

Results

Looking back, Sara and Marc’s wedding was everything they had envisioned, graceful, warm, and full of unforgettable moments. From the elegance of their classic portraits to the spontaneous joy of the reception, every photograph reflects the love and connection they share, not just with each other, but with everyone who was there to celebrate with them.

Because in the end, the best weddings aren’t just about how they look. They’re about how they feel. And this one? It felt like love in its purest, most beautiful form.

Castell de Caramany seen from the garden, with the couple in the distance, in black and white
The groom seated on a chesterfield sofa in the castle library, the bride behind
The bride on a staircase with the dress train cascading down the steps, in black and white
The groom riding a classic Vespa down a rustic path on the estate
Couple in the centre of the geometric gardens of Castell de Caramany, in black and white
A saxophonist playing during the celebration, backlit
The couple in a doorway with the landscape behind, in black and white
Rose petals floating on water, a detail
The couple on a castle balcony as guests greet them below, in black and white
Banquet tables set under the stone arcade at Castell de Caramany
A stone statue of a woman in the gardens of Castell de Caramany
The couple by a stone wall at dusk, in black and white
The gardens of Castell de Caramany with clipped cypress hedges leading to the chapel
The couple walking on the lawn in front of Castell de Caramany, in black and white
The couple on the lawn with the estate behind, in soft evening light
The bride spinning her dress by a stone garden urn, in black and white
Castell caramany wedding photography
A violinist in sunglasses playing under green light during the night party
The bride holding a flower facing the groom by a carved stone column, in black and white
Guests at the cocktail hour in front of the ivy-covered castle at dusk
The bride surrounded by her bridesmaids in pink in a painted room of the castle
Bridesmaids in pink celebrating around the bride on the staircase
The bride walking with her bridesmaids in pink
Guests dancing under purple light at the night party
The couple dancing and laughing in the haze at night
The DJ hands on the mixing desk in blue light during the party

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