Our wedding planners team knows all the necessary steps and will help you to simplify this whole process.
CIVIL:
FUTURE SPOUSES WITH PORTUGUESE NATIONALITY.:
Start the process at the PortugueseEmbassy/Consulate in the country you are in you only need the two Citizen Cards, or Start the process at any Civil; Registry Office: you will have to come to Portugal before the wedding, or Hire 2 Portuguese Lawyers, working in Portugal, to represent each of the parties and initiate the process on layour behalf. Here, two forensic proxies with special powers are needed.
ONE OF THE SPOUSES HAS PORTUGUESE NATIONALITY:
Use any of the previous procedures, and for the non Portuguese spouse, it will still be be necessary
a) Birth Certificate: if the procéss is initiated in Portugal it will have to be translated into Portuguese and this translation must be authenticated by a Portuguese Lawyer or Notary.
b) Freedom to marry certificate: the above mentioned also applies to this.
c) Be accompanied by an interpreter if you go personally to the Civil Registry Office.
NONE OF THE SPOUSES HAS PORTUGUESE NATIONALITY:
The process must always be iniciated at a Civil Registry Office and must be accompanied by the documents referred to in a &b
You can do it in two ways
-To be represented by two lawyers and an interpreter.
-In person with the help of an Interpreter.
SYMBOLIC:
The symbolic ceremony is the perfect choice for couples who want a personalized celebration full of meaning. This type of ceremony allows great flexibility and can be held anywhere. The celebrant can be a friend, a family member or a professional celebrant. The important thing is that the person chosen has a special meaning for the couple.
Symbolic ceremonies can be carried out in a variety of ways. Here are some of the most common examples!
Sand ceremony: First of all, a vase symbolizes the family that will be built by the couple. The bride and groom add colored sand to represent the parents and godparents, important elements in building a family. In this sense, the mixing of the sands symbolizes the birth of a new family.
Tree ceremony: In this type of ceremony, the bride and groom plant a tree in a pot during the celebration. In this sense, the ritual symbolizes the cultivation of love, the union of the couple and prosperity. By cultivating the tree, the marriage will be cultivated.
Joining of hands: The bride and groom intertwine their hands. The celebrant ties them in a bow to represent their union with nature.
RELIGIOUS:
The religious ceremony is ideal for couples who want to incorporate their spiritual beliefs and traditions into their wedding. This type of ceremony is performed according to the rituals and precepts of a particular religion. This ceremony takes place in a religious place, be it a church, mosque or synagogue, and is performed by a religious leader.
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