Our experience at Nina Bonita was nothing short of magical. From our very first consultation with the fabulous Maria, we knew straight away that this was the perfect venue for our wedding day. As a same-sex couple, we weren’t sure how easy it would be to find a venue that felt truly accepting, but from the moment we met Maria and viewed Nina Bonita, we didn’t look anywhere else.
The communication with Maria over the 10 months leading up to the wedding was so easy and stress-free. English is our first language, so we expected communication might be a challenge, but it honestly couldn’t have been simpler. When we flew out in May for our food and wine tasting, we were treated like royalty. We had ordered items for the wedding in advance, and Maria stored everything for us right up until we arrived and brought it all to the venue — which was a massive help.
One thing we also loved was the variety of stunning areas available for photographs. There are so many beautiful spots in and around the venue, and being so close to the sea made it even more special. We were lucky enough to take photos on the breathtaking La Viborilla Beach, which gave us the most incredible and unforgettable wedding photos.
On the wedding day itself, everything was incredibly well organised. We had almost 100 Irish guests, and the entire team were absolutely amazing, especially the bar staff. I don’t think they’d ever seen people drink so much in their lives 😂 We went for the open bar package and BBQ, and every single guest raved about the food — from the hors d’oeuvres at the cocktail reception right through to the evening buffet. It was all perfection.
A special mention also has to go to DJ Juan, who kept everyone entertained from the afternoon right through to the early hours of the morning. The atmosphere was unreal.
If you’re thinking of having your wedding reception in Benalmádena or the surrounding areas, we honestly couldn’t recommend Nina Bonita highly enough. And once again, thank you so much Maria for making our day so incredibly special — it’s a day we will never forget. X