Plate
€110
Hotel Avg
€120
Best Month
June
Airport Dist.
55km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Guimaraes
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Guimaraes, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. The historic cradle of the Portuguese nation wrapped in medieval legends and stone walls. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 8.5/10 in romanticism, Guimaraes offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Guimaraes has excellent leisure infrastructure (6.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Guimaraes
Main advantages
- UNESCO World Heritage medieval old town offering a unique and authentic romantic charm.
- More competitive wedding prices compared to Lisbon, Porto, or the Cascais coast.
- Spectacular historical estates (quintas) surrounded by lush gardens and Vinho Verde vineyards.
Points to keep in mind
- No local airport; international guests must fly into Porto (55 km away).
- Nightlife is more laid-back, focusing on taverns and terraces rather than large clubs.
The style in Guimaraes
Dominant Style
Medieval Romantic
Local Tradition
Toast with local Vinho Verde in a 14th-century stone courtyard and tasting of traditional convent sweets
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Guimaraes
Pousada Mosteiro de Guimaraes
A majestic 12th-century convent overlooking the city, featuring historic manicured gardens and stunning cloisters.
Quinta de Prata
An idyllic rustic-chic estate with expansive green areas and excellent contemporary banquet halls.
Palace of the Dukes of Braganza
Manorial medieval palace where exclusive banquets can be hosted in a unique royal atmosphere.
Wedding traditions in Portugal
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Copo de Água
The traditional Portuguese wedding feast, featuring an extreme abundance of seafood, meats, and local sweets.
Bem-casados
Traditional sweet filled with dulce de leche given to guests at the end of the wedding.
Legal requirements to marry in Portugal
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Civil Registry Office
Minimum notice
30 days
Witnesses per spouse
2
Key steps
- Initiate the process at the Conservatória at least 6 weeks in advance.
- Submit ID documents, birth certificates, and certificate of marital capacity.
- Publication of marriage banns by the Conservatória.
- Celebration before the civil registrar or authorized clergyman.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Portugal- Apostilled and translated certificate of marital capacity.
- Birth certificate translated and apostilled.
- Valid passport.
How to get there from Portugal
Main airports
Rail
Comboios de Portugal (CP)
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · Seville · Vigo · Paris
Typical vendors in Portugal
What Portuguese couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Guimaraes
Precio medio: ~120€/noche
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Vuelos a Guimaraes
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Que hacer en Guimaraes
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to get married in Guimaraes?
The average plate price is 110€. Celebrating a complete wedding for 100 guests in a beautiful estate ranges from 18,000€ to 28,000€.
What is the best month for a wedding in Guimaraes?
June is fantastic, offering very long days, warm temperatures, and low rainfall before the peak summer heat of July and August.
Is it easy for foreigners to get civilly married in Portugal?
Yes, Portugal allows marriages of non-residents relatively quickly. All documents must be officially translated into Portuguese and apostilled.
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