Things to Know Before Planning a Destination Wedding in Portugal
Portugal occupies a small territory and is highly regarded among some of Europe’s best destinations. The nation is bounded by hilltop castles and striking-walled towns. The Portugal experience can be many things to a couple and their guests; a rich history, medieval castles, golden beaches, captivating cities and cobblestone villages and to top it all, great food. Below are some of the reasons why Portugal is an emerging wedding destination:
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Weather
The weather is superb throughout the year, even the winter periods have a mild climate mostly adorned with lots of sun and beautiful blue sky.
Diversity and beauty
Each part of Portugal has its beauty. The Algarve is dry with red soil which makes it perfect for tropical plant vegetation. Wide white and beautiful beaches are to be found along its coast thus its reputation in the summer period. This makes The Algarve perfect for private weddings in the private Quinta or destination weddings on the beach.
Lisbon has a rich history it has collected over the years during the colonial empires. The history can be experienced along its coast which is lined with palaces, churches, Quintas, and the historic monuments. The residents here like contemporary which has led to the growth of modern venues and hotels located precisely on the waters. Lisbon is located on the Tagus river estuary which makes it possible for couples to hold beach weddings alongside its coast. This location ensures Lisbon enjoys very mild weather all around the year with cool sea breezes in the summertime.
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The next ideal wedding venue would be the Alentejo which is very dry and is often highly irrigated since its Portugal’s heart for agricultural practices. This area is the hottest in Portugal during the summer period thus the most suitable for weddings in the exclusive vineyards and the local churches. While there you can try the true Portuguese wines which are highly regarded.
When you choose destination weddings in Lisbon, take into consideration Sintra which is to be found on the mountain about 20 minutes from Lisbon. Owing to its positioning, the area is cooler and the landscape a lot greener especially under the Portuguese sun. Most of the world’s heritage sites are housed here overlooking the coastline and the place is amazingly beautiful.
Northern Portugal is well known for its rich history and cool temperatures. You may consider holding your wedding ceremony in the beautiful vineyards along the Douro River, the home of Porto or possibly in the small local traditional church.
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Wedding Ceremonies
Portugal for destination weddings allows for Catholic and Civil legally recognized ceremonies as well as any type of religious blessings for your wedding. The legally recognized religious wedding ceremony in Portugal is the Catholic wedding. There is, however, a way for you to go around this; you can have a small civil ceremony either in Portugal or in your home country and then have a grand religious ceremony for friends and family in Portugal.
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Portugal allows same-sex marriages through the country. This allows for legal marriages in the civil registry and a blessing for friends and family for all couples. This is can be done even after the couple has already had their wedding in their country of origin. Same-sex couples can have their wedding in Portugal even when this is not recognized in their home country.
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