Couple embracing on a green clifftop, Portugal

Destination weddings in Portugal

For couples who live abroad and want to marry in Portugal. We handle everything remotely and we are there on the day.

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In short

Once Upon A Bride is a Lisbon-based wedding planner that organises destination and multicultural weddings in Portugal for couples who live abroad. Planning is done remotely, in English or Portuguese, and Sara and Bernardo are there on the day.

How remote planning works

  1. First conversationBy video call: we get to know you and talk about date, style and guest numbers.
  2. Venue and vendorsWe suggest options, visit on your behalf and show you everything by video and photo.
  3. Planning from afarRegular updates and one point of contact for every decision.
  4. Guests travelling inAccommodation, transport and a wedding website with all the information.
  5. The dayWe are there from start to finish, coordinating everything so you only have to enjoy it.

Multicultural weddings

We adapt the ceremony and celebration to different religions, styles and traditions, and coordinate families travelling from several countries. We work in English and Portuguese.

Why marry in Portugal

Lisbon, the coast, the countryside and historic venues such as monasteries, convents and country estates, a few hours' flight from the rest of Europe. We help you choose the setting that suits you.

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Jéssica Dias
“Planning a wedding from a distance isn't easy, and you made it so much easier. Five stars, without a doubt.”
★★★★★
Ricardo
“Available from the start to clear up doubts, encourage our ideas and keep everything professionally on track. They took all the stress off our hands.”
★★★★★

★ 5.0 from 28 reviews · Wedding Award 2021 · casamentos.pt

Let's make your
wedding unforgettable

Write to us and let's get to know your vision for the big day.

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info@onceuponabride.com.pt·WhatsApp 918 652 651