Destination Weddings

Portugal

10 Venues
At a glance

Marrying in Portugal

Portugal combines Atlantic coastline, Douro vineyards and Sintra palaces with short flights and fair prices. Quintas in the Algarve and around Lisbon suit couples after warm evenings and great wine.

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Best timeMay to Jun, Sep

Warm without peak heat

Flight timeUnder 3 hours

Direct to Lisbon in under 3 hours

VisaNo visa

Up to 90 days in any 180, EES biometric checks apply

Legal weddingLegally binding

No residency needed. File apostilled, translated birth certificates and a UK certificate of no impediment at least a month ahead

Top tipApostille first

Apostille the original birth certificate before it is translated, otherwise the registry may reject it

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

Explore Portugal by area

Alentejo2 venues · Boutique, CountrysideExplore the area →Douro Valley3 venues · Nature, VineyardExplore the area →Lisbon, Sintra & Cascais4 venues · Grand, HistoricExplore the area →

10 venues in Portugal

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your Portugal wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
  3. 9 months
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner