Facts last checked 23 October 2026. Rules change: confirm the details with the office named before you rely on them.
In short
- Water is Ibiza's scarcest resource: reserves have been at critical levels.
- Choose seasonal, local and dried botanicals over flown-in fresh-flower walls.
- Boats should use moorings, never anchors on the protected posidonia seagrass.
- Respecting noise rules is respecting the people who live here.
Ibiza is a small island that welcomes millions of visitors a year. A wedding can be both beautiful and light on it.
Water
Water is the island's critical constraint. Ibiza and Formentera's reserves have been among the lowest in the Balearics, reported at critical levels in recent years, and the island depends heavily on desalinated water, especially in summer.
What helps:
- Choose venues with water-saving practices.
- Skip water-hungry décor such as fountains and fresh-flower walls.
- Serve water from refill stations rather than plastic bottles.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid the peak of August.
Flowers and décor
Work with the island's palette: olive branches, rosemary, lavender, bougainvillea, citrus, wild herbs, dried grasses and locally grown roses. Heat-tolerant, seasonal stems also look better at the end of a hot day.
Waste
Summer waste on the island far exceeds what it was built for. Ask for reusable or compostable tableware, arrange for leftover food to be donated, and never use confetti or balloons on beaches or cliffs.
The sea
Ibiza's posidonia seagrass meadows are protected: they keep the water clear and are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For boat days, use licensed operators who use moorings and never anchor on seagrass.
Local people and local suppliers
Noise rules and the crackdown on illegal parties reflect real pressure on residents. A wedding that keeps to the rules, uses island suppliers, island wine and island makers, and puts its money into year-round local businesses is a good guest.
Sources
- Periódico de Ibiza: water reserves reporting
- IbizaPreservation: waste and water reports