For wedding photos in Asturias there are two options: the palace where the wedding is held, or an open landscape where a shoot takes place on another day. Among the palaces, the Palacio de Agüera in Grado stands out, with a tree-lined entrance and vast gardens. Another option is the Palacio de Narbasu, a wedding palace with rooms for guests. Its upper level has been set up as a space for the civil ceremony and the drinks reception, with views that make for great photos. Near Narbasu is the Santuario Virgen de la Cueva, a church inside a cave carved into the mountain, beside the river. For a shoot after the wedding, Salinas beach in Avilés is one of the most recommended spots.
Palace or after-wedding shoot
What sets these options apart most is when the photos are taken. At a palace they are taken on the wedding day itself, between the ceremony and the reception, and on that day everything moves very quickly. That is why space matters so much. Large gardens like those at Agüera can hold an outdoor ceremony, the group photos and some time alone for the couple, all without leaving the grounds. Narbasu suits weddings with many guests from outside Asturias, because they can stay at the palace itself. If the ceremony is religious, the cave sanctuary is a short distance away. The other option is the after-wedding shoot, a photo session held after the wedding. The photos have a natural style, are taken on the beach or in the mountains, and the session lasts about an hour. Ideally it takes place between 2 and 8 weeks after the wedding. That way the emotion is still fresh, you can choose the time with the best light and work without rushing. On a beach like Salinas it is worth choosing the day carefully to avoid the crowds. Many couples combine the two options: the palace for the wedding day and the after-wedding shoot for the more intimate photos.
How to start deciding
A couple who have not yet decided can start with two questions. Where will the wedding be? Do they want a separate shoot afterwards? If the palace has already been chosen, it helps to visit it beforehand with the photographer and look together at which corners and which times of day work for the photos. If the idea is an after-wedding shoot, you can already discuss whether it will be on the beach or in the mountains, and which week after the wedding suits best. Having these answers before the first meeting makes the conversation much more concrete.
