A Villa Padierna wedding is a black-tie celebration on the Costa del Sol, where a Jewish ceremony beneath a flower-covered chuppah gives way to a candlelit dinner and a dance floor that doesn’t stop. This is the story of Odeliah & Ben, who married on 16 June 2026 at the Anantara Villa Padierna Palace in Marbella, with photography and film by SuperWeddings.
Jewish wedding Villa Padierna Wedding: Quick Overview
- Couple: Odeliah & Ben
- Date: 16 June 2026
- Style: Jewish wedding, black tie, chuppah ceremony
- Venue: Anantara Villa Padierna Palace, Marbella
- Wedding photographer & videographer: SuperWeddings
Part of our Jewish Wedding in Spain guide.
The Venue: Anantara Villa Padierna Palace
Villa Padierna sits in the hills above the Costa del Sol, between Marbella and Estepona, a Renaissance-style palace built around courtyards, marble staircases and manicured grounds that look out toward the Mediterranean. It’s the kind of property that does a lot of the work for a black-tie wedding on its own: the pink-washed facades, the long reflecting pools and the rows of cypress trees give a couple a different backdrop at every turn, from the grand staircase for family portraits to the garden paths for a first look.
For Odeliah and Ben, the resort’s scale meant the whole day could happen without anyone leaving the property: the wedding party got ready in its suites, the ceremony took place in the gardens beneath a flower-covered chuppah, and the reception carried on just steps away under the trees. It’s one of the venues featured in our guide to the best wedding venues in Spain, particularly for a Jewish wedding that needs room for a chuppah, a kosher kitchen and a dance floor built for a proper hora.
Address: Carretera de Cádiz, km 166, 29679 Estepona, Spain. You can see more of the resort on its own site.
The Jewish wedding ceremony in Villa Padierna
Odeliah walked down the aisle on her father’s arm to a chuppah built entirely from white and blush roses, peonies and trailing greenery, set against the gardens with the palace’s pink facade behind it. Ben waited beneath it wrapped in his tallit, surrounded by both families and the rabbi who would marry them. It’s a ceremony with its own choreography, the circling, the blessings over wine, the breaking of the glass, and Villa Padierna’s gardens gave it room to be both intimate and properly witnessed by everyone gathered.
What stays with you watching it back isn’t the formality, it’s the small moments inside it: Odeliah’s smile as she caught Ben’s eye through her veil, her mother Chana adjusting the hem of her dress one last time, her father Jeremy’s hand steady on her arm. When the glass broke and the crowd shouted mazel tov, the newlyweds came up the aisle laughing, hands raised, to a reception that had been waiting for exactly this moment to start.
The Celebration
Cocktail hour spilled out across the gardens, where a mariachi band in full dress, trumpet, guitar and all, gave the evening an unexpected, joyful turn before dinner service even started. It’s not the detail you’d necessarily plan for at a Jewish wedding on the Costa del Sol, but it set the tone for a night built on contrast: tradition and surprise, formality and noise, candlelight and a dance floor that never really emptied.
Dinner ran long under string lights and candelabra, and once the tables cleared, the hora took over. Ben and Odeliah were lifted on chairs above the crowd, laughing and trying to hold on to napkins passed up to wave like flags, while the band kept the tempo climbing. It’s the part of a Jewish wedding that photographs itself: the guests circling below, hands linked, everyone pulled in whether they meant to dance or not. The party ran well past midnight, guests still on the floor as the string lights burned down.
Practical Information for a Jewish Villa Padierna Wedding
Nearest airport is Málaga, about 45 minutes away. A planner who knows the property, and the requirements of a Jewish ceremony specifically, kosher catering, a chuppah, seating for both families, is strongly recommended for a resort this size. June gave Odeliah and Ben warm evenings without the peak-August heat, and the grounds comfortably held their wedding party and guests across the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception without anyone needing to move far.
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If you’re planning a wedding at Villa Padierna or anywhere else on the Costa del Sol, let’s talk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Villa Padierna suitable for a Jewish wedding?
Yes. The resort’s gardens comfortably hosted Odeliah and Ben’s chuppah ceremony, and its kitchens and event team are experienced working with kosher catering and the specific requirements of a Jewish wedding.
Do I need a wedding planner for Villa Padierna?
Yes. For a resort of this scale, and especially for a religious ceremony with specific requirements, a planner who knows the property and local suppliers makes a real difference to how smoothly the day runs.
How far is Villa Padierna from Málaga airport?
About 45 minutes by car, making it an easy arrival point for destination guests flying in for the weekend.
What’s the best time of year to marry at Villa Padierna?
Late spring through early autumn. Odeliah and Ben married in June, which gave them warm evenings for an outdoor chuppah and reception without the peak-summer heat.
Would you like to see another Jewish wedding guide?
Want to see a Jewish wedding on another island?
Our Jewish wedding guide for Finca Son Mir in Mallorca covers a rustic finca take on the same traditions.
What are the best wedding venues in Spain?
We have put together a full guide covering the top venues across Spain, including several near Marbella. Make sure to check it out.
