Symbolic Wedding in Portugal

Symbolic Wedding Ceremony in Portugal

A symbolic wedding ceremony celebrates your commitment through words and moments chosen for you. It does not create a legal marriage and can take place separately from your civil wedding.

Whether it is just the two of you or a celebration with the people closest to you, your ceremony is co-created from the beginning and led by a professional celebrant.

Sara and Gonçalo during their symbolic wedding ceremony, led by a celebrant in Portugal

Created together, from the beginning

Through Celebrantes – Bespoke Ceremonies®, we take time to understand your story, your priorities and the tone you want for your ceremony. Your script is written specifically for you.

Personal vows, readings, music and contributions from loved ones can be woven into the ceremony. We agree the language or languages with you and coordinate the ceremony with the wider plans for your day.

The setting is selected with you, taking account of availability, permissions and the practical conditions of the location.

Kraft Keepsake Box with an illustrated ceremony book back cover, symbolic marriage certificate and personalised wedding timeline
Illustrative presentation of the Keepsake Box.

Your ceremony, kept in print

Your ceremony includes a collection of printed keepsakes:

  • Your ceremony script in book format, with a personalised cover and textured paper.
  • Your symbolic marriage certificate.
  • Your personalised timeline for the day.

All presented together in a kraft Keepsake Box to keep as a reminder of your celebration.

Tell us about your ceremony

Share your preferred date, location and how many people will join you. We will explain how we work and the next steps towards your personalised proposal.

Ask about your ceremony

Professional Celebrancy

Personal stories deserve thoughtful preparation and a confident voice. Our ceremony work is led by Anabela Lança, a wedding celebrant certified by the Academy of Professional Celebrants (UK), with a background in sociology and communication.

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