Bad Bad Maria
Bold Lisboa planner turning unconventional wedding visions into flawless celebrations.
Bad Bad Maria is a Lisboa-based wedding planner for orchestrating bold, personalized celebrations that break traditional rules. With a perfect 5-star rating from 17 reviews, they excel at transforming creative visions into meticulously executed events, handling every detail from concept through celebration. Their fearless approach to design and logistics makes them the go-to planner for couples seeking something authentically different.
Save Bad Bad Maria, and it's on your wedding.
Everything you save lands on your own Aisle plan, a private page for the two of you. Send the link to your partner, your parents, your maid of honour, and they see the same shortlist, the same photographs, the same dates. No forwarding screenshots.
Booking one wedding planner is easy.
Booking a whole wedding abroad isn't.
This wedding planner sits beside your venue and the rest of the team, one page you own.
Send the same dates to several vendors at once. Replies land in a single thread.
A real person checks availability and chases paperwork while you enjoy the good part.
Services
Hiring a wedding planner in Lisbon, Portugal
What a local planner can help with
Ask a planner about work in the area, languages, supplier relationships, and the tasks they can handle. Compare that scope with what your venue coordinator includes.
What to budget
Ask whether the fee is fixed, a percentage, or based on services. Confirm travel, taxes, extra events, supplier commissions, and payment dates.
Questions to ask before booking
How many weddings have you planned in this specific area? Do you handle legal paperwork and permits? What's your vendor network like? Will you be present on the wedding day? How do you handle communication across time zones? What's your contingency plan for weather or vendor no-shows?
When to book
Contact planners early if you want help finding the venue. If your venue is booked, explain which decisions you have made and where you need support.
Questions couples ask
How far in advance should I book Bad Bad Maria?+
Given their popularity and perfect reputation, booking 8-12 months ahead is recommended for weekend slots. For smaller or off-season events, 4-6 months may be possible.
What is the typical price range?+
Full planning services typically start around €2,500-€4,000 depending on guest count and scope, with day-of coordination options available at lower price points.
Do they travel for destination weddings?+
While based in Lisboa, they have experience with events throughout Portugal and may consider destination projects. Contact them directly to discuss specific location requirements.
What's included in their packages?+
Standard packages include vendor selection, timeline creation, design consultation, budget tracking, and full coordination. Custom packages can be tailored to your specific needs and priorities.