The Pros & Cons of Onsite Wedding Accommodations
Planning a destination wedding is an absolute dream. You’re jetting off to a beautiful new country, and naturally, you want the experience to be as seamless as possible.
The Destination Wedding Guide
At Casa do Adro Sardoal, we share practical tips, helpful checklists, and honest insights to make planning your destination wedding in Portugal feel easier and less overwhelming. From choosing the right venue and region to understanding budgets, guest experience, things you need to know, and how to avoid scams and costly mistakes.
We hope this destination wedding guide helps you feel more prepared, avoid unnecessary stress, and enjoy planning your wedding in Portugal.
About us
Hello and welcome ! We’re so happy you found us.
I’m Yvonne Guardiola, a German event manager married to a Portuguese man, and together we created Casa do Adro Weddings. Our own love story started online and brought us here, where we celebrated our own wedding.
Before entering the wedding world, I spent many years in events, from large public events and corporate celebrations to marketing and project management. I also worked in social work for 10 years. An experience that shaped how I care for people.
Over the years, we realised that couples often need more than a venue. They need guidance, honest advice and someone who supports them through the process of planning and help them with decisions and not to get lost, when their algorithm starts to trap them into things, they never wanted.
That’s our approach.
Through this Wedding Guide, we’ll share ideas, planning tips and practical advice to help make your journey easier.
We’re excited to be part of it.
Biggest Destination Wedding Regrets
Destination weddings are a fantastic way to celebrate a wedding, but after hosting and seeing many celebrations, we noticed that couples often regret the same few things.
Destination Wedding: 20 Budget Hacks That Could Save You Thousands
Instead of serving cake late at the party, cut it after dinner and include it as part of your dessert buffet. You'll save money on extra desserts while still giving guests plenty of sweet options.
How to Choose the Right Wedding Venue Size
One of the first things couples do when planning a wedding is creating the guest list and that’s exactly the right place to start.
Why Many Couples Choose a Symbolic Ceremony
Sooner or later, almost every couple planning a destination wedding in Portugal asks the same question:
Is Wedding Make Up Worth It?
This question splits opinions.
Planning a Destination Wedding in Portugal? Start With This Venue Checklist
Portugal may be a small country, but every region offers a completely different destination wedding experience. From north to south, the style, culture, atmosphere, landscape, and even the local mentality can feel surprisingly different. Choosing the right region should be one of your first decisions.
How to Avoid Scams & Fraud When Planning a Destination Wedding
Planning a wedding in another country (or sometimes even another continent) is exciting, but it also requires trust.