Wedding traditions of Lisbon
Portuguese weddings in Lisbon come with fado, a long lunch and a rich egg and almond sweet table.
Portugal has church and civil weddings and a tradition of grand receptions. Lisbon is known for its tiled churches, its fado houses and its hilltop views.
A wedding here
Many weddings include a table of conventos, sweets of egg and almond, such as pasteis de nata, ovos moles and bolo de noiva. In the Portuguese tradition the groom's mother may join the bride at the church door.
Music
Fado, the music of longing, is sung at some receptions. Folk groups also play.
Wedding customs of Lisbon
Also part of it, and being written: Fado (The song of Lisbon.), Pastel de nata (A custard tart.), Azulejo (The tiles that cover the churches.).
A wedding trail idea for Lisbon
- Jeronimos Monastery A great monastery used for ceremonies.
- Alfama The old quarter with small churches.
- Quinta venues in Sintra Estates in the hills outside the city.
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.
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