Tales Weddings
Award-winning wedding planner crafting personalized Portuguese celebrations
Tales Weddings is a highly-rated wedding planning studio based in Malveira, Portugal, specializing in personalized celebrations that reflect each couple's unique story. With a perfect 5-star rating from 32 clients, they excel at transforming creative visions into executed events, handling everything from intimate gatherings to elaborate affairs across Portugal and beyond.
Save Tales Weddings, 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
Why a local planner is essential
Planning a wedding remotely in Lisbon, Portugal without someone local is extremely difficult. A planner who works in the area regularly knows the venues, the reliable vendors, local regulations, and how to navigate language barriers and cultural expectations. They handle logistics you can't manage from abroad.
What to budget
Destination wedding planners typically charge $3,000–$15,000+ depending on the scope. Full-service planning (venue sourcing through day-of execution) is at the higher end. Many couples planning destination weddings find that the planner saves them money overall by avoiding costly mistakes and negotiating local vendor rates.
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
Book your planner first, ideally 12–18 months before the wedding. They'll guide every other vendor decision and help you avoid common destination wedding pitfalls.
Questions couples ask
How far in advance should I book Tales Weddings?+
For optimal results, booking 8-12 months ahead is recommended, though they work with shorter timelines depending on availability. Their popularity means peak months fill quickly.
What is the typical price range?+
Full-service wedding planning typically ranges from €2,500-€6,000+ depending on guest count, event complexity, and scope of coordination. Partial planning packages are also available at lower price points.
Do they travel for destination weddings?+
Yes, Tales Weddings regularly coordinates weddings throughout Portugal and has experience with destination celebrations. Travel and additional coordination fees may apply for locations outside the Lisbon region.
What's included in their packages?+
Packages typically include initial consultations, vendor recommendations, budget management, timeline development, design coordination, and full day-of coordination. Specific inclusions vary by package tier, a detailed proposal is provided after the initial consultation.