Elopement and Intimate Wedding Inspiration

Welcome to the Elope in Portugal Blog — a place for love stories, planning tips, and soulful destinations to inspire your journey.

October 24, 2025
There’s a Sintra that most people don’t see.
October 13, 2025
How We Create the Script for Your Elopement in Portugal
October 2, 2025
The Ceremony Deserves to Be the Starting Point of Your Elopement Timeline
Couple holding hands on a Lisbon street in front of a tiled building with green doors.
September 11, 2025
The First-Ever Moving Elopement Ceremony — exclusive to Portugal, and entirely one-of-a-kind.
September 3, 2025
Something is enchanting about autumn in Portugal: the soft golden light, the crisp air, the whispers of ancient forests, and the timeless charm of stone villages wrapped in mist. And what better time to celebrate love that defies convention… than Halloween ?
August 22, 2025
Tucked away in the lush hills of Sintra, Monserrate Palace is one of Portugal’s most romantic and cinematic locations for an intimate elopement.
August 6, 2025
Discover the magic of planning an intimate elopement in Bussaco Forest and Luso - The Land of Water, two hidden gems in central Portugal, perfect for nature-loving couples.
July 7, 2025
"The journey never ends. Only travelers end. And even they can prolong it in memory, in recollection, in narrative..." José Saramago
June 15, 2025
Planning Your Mafra Elopement
A scenic mountain village, Loriga, nestled in the Serra da Estrela region of Portugal.
May 5, 2025
In this guide, you'll learn how to plan your elopement step-by-step: from choosing a location and deciding between a legal or symbolic ceremony, to working with a local planner and capturing your special moments.