Say "I do" in Portugal
What do you need to do?
Getting married in Portugal is making a dream come true in a setting steeped in history, tradition and beauty. Between deadlines, documents and formalities, the process can seem complex, but with Mary Me it becomes light, clear and serene.
We’ve simplified each step so that you can concentrate on what really matters: living love and preparing for your moment to say “I do”.
Many couples opt for a religious ceremony.
Mary Me takes care of all the communication and liaises with the registry offices, consulates and parishes, so that the process is quick and smooth. Each case is analyzed individually, taking into account the nationalities and the type of ceremony desired.
Many couples opt for a religious ceremony
- The process usually starts in the bride's parish.
- Neither of the couple can have been married in church.
- It is compulsory to attend the Marriage Preparation Course.
- Each religion has its own characteristics - we help to ensure that everything is in order.
We liaise with parishes and religious institutions to save you time and energy, because you’ll need it for what really matters!
How Mary Me Simplifies Everything
We transform paperwork into trust, deadlines into serenity and processes into clarity.
- We know all the bureaucracies in detail.
- We have reliable partners (lawyers, translators, interpreters).
- We accompany you at every stage, from the first document to the day of the ceremony.
Why International Couples Trust This Guide
Because the legal side of a Portuguese wedding can feel like a maze: registry offices, consulates, certified translations, six-month deadlines. This guide turns the maze into a checklist — written for couples who’ve never set foot in a Conservatória, and who’d rather not have to.
Make Your "I Do" Official
Whether you’re both foreigners, one of you is Portuguese, or you’re hoping for a religious ceremony, this guide walks you through the paperwork in plain language. Download it, send it to your partner, and tick the legal box off your list once and for all.