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Wedding in Portugal

Atlantic pearls

LANGUAGEPortuguese
CURRENCYEUR
FLIGHT TIME3.5-4 hours
BEST SEASONMay-Oct
PRICE RANGE€7,000 - €29,500+
LEGAL MARRIAGEYes, relatively easy

Portugal combines fantastic climate, beautiful nature and affordability. From the dramatic cliffs of the Algarve coast to the charm of Lisbon, Portugal offers something for everyone.

Important Information

What you need to know before planning your wedding in Portugal

Legal Wedding

Portugal is relatively easy for legal weddings. Documents need to be apostilled and translated.

Best Time

May-October has the best weather. Algarve is warm year-round.

Value

Portugal is one of Europe's most affordable countries for destination weddings.

Transport

Good flight connections to Lisbon, Faro and Porto. Car rental recommended.

Popular regions in Portugal

Each region has its own character and charm

Algarve

Algarve

Dramatic cliffs, golden beaches and over 300 sunny days per year. Portugal's sunny coast.

Fantastic beachesRock formationsGreat weatherAffordable
PRICE RANGE€7,000 - €19,500
BEST FORCouples who want beach and sun
Tips: Lagos och Carvoeiro är mest pittoreska. Undvik Albufeira om ni vill undvika turism.
Lisbon

Lisbon

Charming capital with cobblestones, azulejos and fantastic food. City feel with ocean nearby.

Historic charmGreat foodCity feelCulture
PRICE RANGE€10,000 - €27,000
BEST FORCouples who want to combine city and beach
Tips: Alfama district is most charming. Cascais is 30 min by train for beach. Fado music creates unique atmosphere.
Sintra

Sintra

Fairy-tale town with colorful palaces and mystical forests. UNESCO World Heritage near Lisbon.

Romantic palacesUNESCO heritageMystical atmosphereNear Lisbon
PRICE RANGE€12,000 - €29,500
BEST FORCouples who want a fairy-tale wedding
Tips: Palácio de Pena is most colorful. Quinta da Regaleira has mysterious grottos. Can be foggy - have backup plan.

Timeline & Checklist

An overview of important milestones

12-18 months before
Choose region
Book planner
Start guest list
9-12 months before
Book flights
Arrange accommodation
Choose vendors
6-9 months before
Arrange documents
Book catering
Save-the-dates
3-6 months before
Confirm vendors
Invitations
Details
1-3 months before
Final confirmations
Logistics
Packing

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