Are you getting married and thinking about something different? To make life easier for those of you brides who are thinking about having a Destination Wedding in Portugal, I’ve prepared a list of 7 advantages to consider this country as the ideal destination for your wedding.
Let’s go through the list:
First Advantage for Your Destination Wedding in Portugal: Weather
The first advantage of getting married in Portugal is the climate. The best season for weddings is undoubtedly the summer (June-September), but also the autumn (September-December) and spring (March-June).
However, Portugal, among all European countries, has the mildest climate, with no harsh winters (December-March). Some event venues are even adapted to hold weddings during the colder months.
And because it’s a low-season wedding, the couple can save a little more, as wedding demand decreases, and it’s possible to find promotional flights through travel agencies.
In summer weddings, the advantage is that the sun sets after 9 p.m., which provides the perfect natural light for outdoor photos.
Second Advantage for Your Destination Wedding in Portugal: Easy Access for International Couples
Portugal is well connected to major European and international cities, making it easy for couples from all over the world to get there. Moreover, many wedding vendors in Portugal speak English, making the planning process easier for international couples who don’t speak Portuguese.
I also recommend you pay special attention when looking for makeup artists, hairstylists, musicians, and photography/videography professionals, especially since these are fields that depend heavily on personal taste. Try to schedule a meeting with each one to get to know their work better.
Third Advantage for Your Destination Wedding in Portugal: Cost-Benefit
A wedding in Europe can be luxurious without necessarily spending too much. Many believe that getting married in Europe is very expensive, and while it’s true that the rise of the euro makes it more challenging, believe it or not, getting married in Brazil is still more expensive.
Of course, it’s possible to have a beautiful wedding without spending excessively, but Portugal is also ready for luxury weddings, where the couple can choose whatever they wish.
One of the key factors in pricing is the venue and the number of guests. I believe the biggest challenge for you brides is the guest list, where sometimes we have to invite people out of formality or to avoid family awkwardness. On the other hand, with a Destination Wedding, that doesn’t happen, as only those who truly belong to your day-to-day life attend.
Another point is that in other countries, party halls are empty spaces, and everything is set up according to the couple’s taste and style. In Portugal, many venues are already pre-set for weddings, and the prices increase based on the decoration and other hired professionals.
The advantage for weddings with fewer guests is that you can take advantage of the savings to focus on decoration details and invest in quality professionals in other areas.
For example, an experienced Wedding Planner, as they’ll be crucial in ensuring that an overseas wedding runs smoothly and with minimal unforeseen issues, as well as skilled makeup artists, hairstylists, musicians, and especially the photography/videography professionals who will be responsible for capturing every detail of the wedding experience.
Remember, when it comes to photography and filming, you’re hiring the perspective of the professional above all else.
Since this is often a more intimate wedding, the energy between you and the professionals needs to be great. A tip is to get references from at least three people and have meetings via Skype to get to know them better. If, even with some options, you don’t feel that connection, it may be worth hiring someone from Brazil and covering the professional’s costs.
Remember, you’ll already save in other areas, but when it comes to the record of your wedding, this will be the only thing that lasts.
Fourth Advantage: Various Types of Weddings
The fourth advantage is that Portugal, being a small country with a coastline, mountains, and many cultural heritage sites, has won multiple tourism awards in recent years. It’s prepared for all types of weddings, from intimate Elopement Weddings (ideal for couples who don’t feel comfortable with many guests and want something more private and exotic) to fairy-tale weddings.
Imagine getting married in palaces, sailing on a boat on the Tagus River, vineyards with views of the Douro, historical ruins, or deserted beaches in Europe.
Fifth Advantage: Gastronomy
Another wonderful advantage of getting married in Portugal is undoubtedly the food. Imagine offering your guests dishes that would be very expensive in other countries, such as codfish or a Mediterranean buffet filled with seafood and olive oil – mmm, just thinking about it makes my mouth water. And paired with delicious Portuguese wines, champagnes, and sparkling wines.
Now, imagine offering this to your guests during the wedding. It would certainly be a treat.
Agora imaginem proporcionar isso aos seus convidados durante o casamento. Certamente seria uma delícia.
Sixth Advantage for Your Destination Wedding in Portugal: Wedding + Honeymoon
The final advantage of choosing Portugal for your Destination Wedding is the opportunity to extend your trip and have your honeymoon right there in the country.
You could even take the opportunity to visit other countries and turn your wedding into something much more complete than just one night of celebration.
