Aerial view of the bride and groom strolling through the manicured gardens of Cigarral de las Mercedes.

An Intimate Celebration Under the Spanish Sun at Cigarral de las Mercedes

Photographed by Brocoff Photography

Nestled in the hills above Toledo, Spain, Cigarral de las Mercedes played host to Caitlin and Mark’s destination wedding weekend—a celebration that felt like slipping into a slower, softer way of life. With sweeping views of the city below, the venue served up sunshine-drenched moments, garden-grown elegance, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you exhale.

Bride and groom embrace at sunset overlooking Toledo from the terrace at Cigarral de las Mercedes.

The couple exchanged vows beneath an ancient oak tree, its canopy framing the ceremony with natural grace. “They tied the knot under a beautiful oak tree overlooking the city,” shared photographer Brocoff Photography, who captured the weekend with a cinematic eye. The floral-lined aisle and alfresco setup allowed nature to be the backdrop—understated, yet breathtaking.

Groom dips the bride for a celebratory kiss under the trees at the end of the ceremony at Cigarral de las Mercedes.
Bride walks down the aisle with her mother, surrounded by floral arrangements at Cigarral de las Mercedes.
Bride reads her vows to the smiling groom during an outdoor ceremony at Cigarral de las Mercedes.

Caitlin wore a shimmering gown with a delicate train for the ceremony, later changing into a strapless silk dress for dinner and dancing. Her bridal style was effortless but statement-making, leaning into romance without feeling overly formal. The guests, equally stylish, gathered for a relaxed outdoor ceremony followed by long-table dining and dancing under a sea of greenery and light.

Bride gets help with her dress beside a vine-covered wall at Cigarral de las Mercedes.
The bride poses gracefully in a strapless silk gown under soft draping at Cigarral de las Mercedes.
Bride and groom exchange vows under the shade of an old tree at Cigarral de las Mercedes.
Stylish wedding guest walking down steps in a vibrant floral dress with feather trim at Cigarral de las Mercedes.
Newlyweds share a kiss in an elegant salon at Cigarral de las Mercedes.

Food played a starring role in the festivities. “Guests were treated to stunning views and incredible food,” the photographer recalled. In a nod to Spanish tradition, chefs carried out large, sizzling pans of paella—a moment that felt as celebratory as the speeches and first dances.

Chefs serve a traditional Spanish paella during the wedding at Cigarral de las Mercedes.
Groom laughs joyfully with guests on the dancefloor during the reception at Cigarral de las Mercedes.
Close-up of gourmet canapés served during cocktail hour at Cigarral de las Mercedes.
Wedding guests arrive through the shaded entrance of Cigarral de las Mercedes.

As night fell, the dance floor lit up—both literally and emotionally. With arms flung wide and feet bare, Caitlin led the charge into a night of uninhibited celebration. “They danced the night away with their friends and family,” said the photographer. And from the photos alone, you can tell: it was joy, distilled.

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