1. Historical monuments
With centuries and centuries of unique history, Portugal has a vast collection of amazing historical monuments to prove it. If you've always dreamed of saying "I do" in an old and charming castle, convent, estate or palace, than a destination wedding in Portugal is exactly what you're looking for and where you'll find everything you've ever dreamed of and probably more.
2. 5 star hotels
If the idea for your destination wedding is a small wedding, an intimate family affair, then maybe a luxurious, over the top 5 star hotel is the perfect wedding venue to tie the knot in style. Portugal has amazing hotels all over the country, islands included – many of which offer irresistible all inclusive wedding packages – so the hard part will probably be choosing just one!
3. On the beach
A destination wedding on the beach is another option to consider if you're going to tie the knot in Portugal: what could be more perfect than an all natural outdoor wedding venue? A country that is famous for its beautiful beaches – that stretch along the entire coast, islands included – imagine celebrating your big day with an amazing Algarve wedding, where the wedding ceremony and/or the wedding reception could take place on the sand, with amazing views of the ocean…
4. Contemporary restaurants
When planning a wedding abroad, with only close family and friends in attendance, the idea of renting a house for everyone could be a good one and, after the wedding ceremony (held at a church, chapel or town hall), the wedding reception could be held at a cool and contemporary restaurant – Portugal has many up and coming trendy restaurants, with great chefs, amazing food, gorgeous décor and some even boasting Michelin stars.
5. In the garden
Renowned for its lush natural beauty, Portugal also has amazing outdoor wedding venues to offer, be it in its magnificent countryside or in its many wonderful gardens. If this is what you're looking for in a destination wedding, than a Madeira wedding is an alternative worth checking out. Considered Portugal's tropical flower island, the colors and fragrances of its botanical and orchid gardens will make for a pretty spectacular wedding venue, don't you agree?