Getting Married in Lisbon? Add a Touch of Portuguese Tradition !

If you’re planning to get married in Lisbon, there are some beautiful Portuguese traditions you can include to make your big day even more special and authentic.

Food Favorites

Start by embracing some local flavors:

• Bifana A juicy pork sandwich, great for late-night bites or a rustic cocktail hour.

• Seafood Rice (Arroz de Marisco) – A flavorful and festive dish, ideal for a seated dinner.

• Dessert Buffet A traditional Portuguese wedding often ends with a generous spread of sweets like pastéis de nata, toucinho do céu (almond cake), and bolo de bolacha (Portuguese biscuit cake).

  
  

Ceremony Traditions

• Throwing Rice It’s traditional to throw rice over the couple for prosperity and good luck after the ceremony.

• No First Look In many Portuguese weddings, the bride and groom don’t see each other before the ceremony, a custom believed to bring good fortune.

  
  

Decoration Ideas

• Azulejos Classic Portuguese tiles are often used as place cards, underplates, or guest favors a beautiful way to bring local charm into your decor.

• Swallows (Andorinhas) A national symbol of Portugal, especially known through the ceramic works of Bordallo Pinheiro. Swallows represent love, loyalty, and safe return a meaningful and elegant motif to incorporate into your wedding.