Olá! I’m Patricia, your Portuguese destination wedding planner
- ✓ Planned over 25 weddings
- ✓ Fluent in Portuguese and English
- ✓ 100% positive reviews
- ✓ Eternal romantic
As Peach Perfect Weddings’ wedding planner in Portugal, I love showcasing my amazing home country to couples wanting a destination wedding. The best bit? My couples often become friends who I’m still in touch with.
We not only found an amazing wedding planner in Patricia, we made a friend for life!
Eugene & Deanna
Your specialist small weddings planner in Portugal
If you’re looking to plan a wedding in Portugal, you’re in the right place. I specialize in organizing the following types of celebrations.
Elopements
Typically 2-12 people: The ultimate in small weddings — just you two pledging your love to each other with no other or very few guests. More informal, very romantic.
Micro weddings
Typically 20-60 people but with room for more: Enjoy all the elements of a traditional wedding but with a smaller guest list, so you can have more time with each of your loved ones.
Intimate weddings
Typically 15-40 people: Focus in on your love with a wedding in a private venue and with just a select number of guests.
Vow renewals
Typically 2-8 people: A Portuguese vow renewal is a wonderful way to create new memories in this beautiful country.
Couples I’ve worked with
I love that so many couples have trusted me to organize such a special chapter of their lives. These are some of the beautiful celebrations I’ve planned.
My wedding planning services in Portugal
I'll personally be with you at every step of your amazing Portuguese wedding adventure, organizing all the elements of your celebration. These include:
Venue communication and management
Once you've selected your ideal wedding package with the venue included, I'll do all liaising with them. The only thing you'll need to do is sign their contract and pay their invoice.
Vendor sourcing and booking
I'll pick the best wedding vendors to match your personal style, then Peach Perfect Weddings will deal with all of the admin and paperwork required.
Ceremony planning
I love helping couples choose the right ceremony, whether it's civil, religious, or symbolic, then organizing all the elements to make it come to beautiful life.
Legal paperwork where required
Organizing the paperwork for a Portuguese wedding can feel tricky, but I'll be on hand to guide you through the process and do any translating needed.
Reception planning
However you want to celebrate your newly married status, I'll plan you a reception that ticks every box, organizing the catering, venue, entertainment, and logistics.
On-the-day coordination
If required, I'll be there for the whole of your wedding day to ensure everything goes exactly to plan. This lets you just soak up every glorious moment!
Patricia went above and beyond to make sure all the details turned out the way we had envisioned.
Amy & Harrison
Creating your wedding package
My dedicated wedding planning services are delivered via all-inclusive, totally customizable packages. You can either choose an 'off-the-shelf' option or craft your own bespoke package with me. Either way, I'll organize all the services you've included in your package.
- ✓ Wedding Planning
- ✓ Celebrant & Officiant
- ✓ Photo & Video
- ✓ Flowers & Decor
- ✓ Hair & Make-up
- ✓ Music & Entertainment
Sample packages for weddings in Portugal
I cannot express how lucky we are to have had Patricia through this entire adventure!
Danielle & Michael
Where to plan your wedding in Portugal
Portugal has so many stunning regions to choose from for your wedding, all of which guarantee a warm welcome. This is just a taster of what the country has to offer.
The Lisbon area
Portugal’s capital city is a gorgeous venue in its own right, or there are some lovely towns within easy reach such as Cascais and Alenquer.
The Douro Valley
Perfect if you love wine! The Douro Valley features extensive vineyards on the banks of the winding Douro River, alongside pretty towns such as Lamego, Bitetos, and Portugal’s second city Porto.
The Algarve
A popular tourism destination full of sandy beaches and picturesque fishing villages. While it’s popular with visitors, there are still plenty of secluded spots for your wedding.
Our wedding packages
Choose from one of our fully customizable all-inclusive packages, or request a bespoke package for any of the venues we work with.
Let’s find your perfect venue
Historic buildings and castles, mountains and oceans, vibrant cities and picturesque villages — Portugal has it all. Here are some of my favorite venues to give you a flavor of where you could host your Portuguese wedding.
Exclusive castle with mountain views along Tamariz beach
Majestic 15th-century palace with magical garden at Alenquer
19th-century mansion and hotel along Estoril coast
18th-century baroque palace hotel with Douro River views
Boutique hotel with awesome vineyard views of Douro valley
Peach Perfect allowed us to have our dream sailboat wedding in Portugal!
Rachel & Mike
When to plan your wedding in Portugal
If you haven't yet decided when would be the best time to tie the knot in Portugal, here are some factors to consider.
Weather
June to August see the hottest temperatures, with an average of 86°F, while September and October are also lovely and warm. If you're a sun worshiper, head south to the Algarve – it has more sunshine than California!
Tourists
May to October is peak tourism season, while February to early March is also busy with carnival celebrations. A date out of these times means fewer tourists sharing your trip!
Budget
The low season months of November to March are when you'll enjoy much cheaper accommodation, flights, and venues. The downside is that the weather won't be as sunny!
Guest list
Got a lot of friends and family who you'd like to invite to your wedding? Opting for a wedding outside of the peak tourism season will help their accommodation and travel budget.
Portuguese wedding ceremonies
There are three ways you can say your vows in Portugal. Whichever one is the best for you, I'll be on hand to help you organize every element, including any legalities and translators.
Civil
You can have a civil wedding in any venue you want — even on the beach! Just apply to the registrar office, then book a registrar for the ceremony. The ceremony will be in Portuguese, but I can organize a translator so you know what you’re vowing!
Religious
A Catholic wedding in Portugal is legally binding — just get approval from a local priest and get married within three months. The ceremony is in Portuguese, but I can book you a translator. If you want another type of religious ceremony, you’ll need to have a civil wedding first to make it legal.
Symbolic
The most popular option for a destination wedding. Have your legal ceremony in your home country, then enjoy a beautiful symbolic ceremony in Portugal with a celebrant. This can be completely customized and in the language of your choice.
Kind words from my couples
"Same sex weddings are illegal where I live, so I had to look to do it overseas. Patricia scheduled a meeting with me and my girlfriend right away and got the ball rolling from day one. The venue and decoration turned out wonderfully and we couldn't have asked for more."
"We had no worries throughout this process as everything was clearly talked about, including package pricing details. Patricia found the perfect vendors for us, and took a lot of the stressors away from wedding planning in a different country, which gave us time to focus on each other as well as our friends and family."
"Patricia exceeded all of our expectations helping us with every little detail of our big day. I cannot express how lucky we are to have had Patricia through this entire adventure! She made us feel like family and we were so sad to say goodbye to her at the end of it all."
Get to know your Portuguese wedding planner
As a recent bride myself (I got married in September 2024), I’m thrilled when I get to share my love of weddings with couples planning their celebration in my home country.
Favorite thing about being a wedding planner in Portugal?
Organizing is my personality, so there really is no better job!
Best part of a wedding?
Seeing the happiness on my couples’ faces when all the planning has come together and they’re having an amazing wedding day.
Favorite area of Portugal for a wedding?
Such a hard question, as it’s all so gorgeous! But I especially love the towns of Cascais and Alenquer, which are both near Lisbon where I live, and the Douro region further north. Fun fact: this is where port wine comes from.
Go-to dinner?
Although Portugal has delicious food, I have to say pasta. When I visited Eleonora, Peach Perfect Weddings’ planner in Italy, she introduced me to the most amazing restaurants that I still think about today!
Hobbies and interests?
I love singing in my local choir, and taking my dog Boo out for walks.
Books on your side table?
A stack of romantic fiction — appropriate for a wedding planner! I’m really enjoying the Bridgerton series of books, which are much better than the TV show. When I read these, time stops.
And the ultimate Portuguese question… who does the best pastéis de nata?
Fábrica Pastéis de Belém in Lisbon is the home of the original pastéis de nata, but I’ll let you in on a local secret: the best ones are actually from Manteigaria, next to Lisbon’s Praça Luis Camões.
Our wedding packages
Choose from one of our fully customizable all-inclusive packages, or request a bespoke package for any of the venues we work with.