Groom's wedding-day accessories laid out: bow tie, glasses, boutonniere, and rings.
The modernist Hospital de Sant Pau facade with the ceremony's floral arch at its entrance.
A floral urn and rose garland decorate the grand marble staircase.
The wedding planner arranges the acrylic welcome and seating chart displays.
Close-up of the acrylic seating chart guiding guests to their tables.
Welcome sign for the wedding of Ismael and Emre, framed in blush and white flowers.
Three gold-framed acrylic displays welcome guests with the seating chart and couple's names.
A floral urn tops the staircase newel post above a cascading rose garland.
Close-up of the staircase floral urn filled with blush roses and chrysanthemums.
Wooden ceremony chairs face the floral arch beneath the hospital's grand facade.
The ceremony arch's rose garland climbs against the ornate brick facade.
Guests arrive beneath the modernist facade and its floral entrance arch.
Close-up of the arch's cascading roses against the brick and stone facade.
Guests gather before the ceremony beneath the towering brick facade.
A white hydrangea and ribbon decorate a ceremony chair, program in hand.
Stained-glass windows and a rose garland frame the staircase landing.
The Modernist banquet hall glows beneath stained-glass windows and tall floral centerpieces.
Round table set with a tall centerpiece and black-tied menu cards.
An ornate lantern hangs before towering stained-glass windows above the head table.
A historic mural overlooks the reception tables beneath the vaulted balcony.
Table eight's centerpiece of blush roses and chrysanthemums stands on a gold stem.
Table five is set with fine glassware and a tall floral centerpiece.
Place setting detail beside a blush and white floral arrangement.
Wide view of the banquet hall's round tables and floral centerpieces.
A lush floral garland cascades from the head table onto the floor.
Menu card detail listing the wedding dinner's courses and wines.
A place card marks the Presidential Table setting.
The Presidential Table sign stands framed by soft blush blooms.
Another view of the grand banquet hall dressed for the reception.
Aerial view of guests dining together at the reception tables.
Aerial view of the banquet hall filled with guests at dinner.
Four-tier wedding cake topped with blush and white peonies and gold Moroccan patterns.
Close-up of the cake's gold trim and peony topper.

Wedding at Hospital Sant Pau, Barcelona

Hospital de Sant Pau, a place full of history and architectural beauty, was the perfect setting for this dream wedding. With a soft color palette and golden details, the floral decor added warmth and sophistication to every corner.

The tall, statement centerpieces, dressed in delicate-toned flowers, created an elegant atmosphere throughout the banquet. Every table felt like a study in good taste, adding height and color to the room in perfect harmony with the building’s architecture.

The floral arch framing the ceremony combined several varieties in the same soft tone, becoming the emotional high point of the celebration. The cake, finished with golden details and fresh flowers, carried that same sophistication through to the end of the night.

Sant Pau, a UNESCO World Heritage modernist landmark

Getting married at Hospital de Sant Pau means celebrating inside one of the largest Art Nouveau complexes in the world. Designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner and built between 1901 and 1930, the site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Its pavilions, linked by underground galleries and surrounded by gardens, form a bright, garden-city setting unlike any other wedding venue in Barcelona.

Its location in the heart of the city makes it a rare choice for couples planning a destination wedding with real historical character, without giving up the convenience of celebrating right in Barcelona. You can see another real destination wedding in Barcelona that captures the same spirit of choosing the city itself as the venue.

As a wedding planner in Barcelona, Vanessa’s job is to design weddings that reflect each couple’s personality, taking care of every detail from choosing the venue to the last bouquet. If you love weddings in historic settings, you might also discover this magical wedding at Castell de Caramany.

If a setting like this speaks to you, you might also like to see another intimate wedding in Barcelona with an equally personal, carefully considered style.

What couples say about working with Vanessa Serrani

“Vanessa has been thanked in 3 of our family/international friends’ speeches in front of all our guests, who all appreciated her work, dedication and talent.”

Linda-Margherita Thimm

“She always listened to our wishes and made herself available to help plan our big day. She came up with great ideas and executed everything with professionalism and style!”

Chelsea Cummings

If you’re picturing a wedding as special as this venue, get in touch and let’s design every detail together.

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