the wedding of

Abby & Alex

05 . 17 . 2025

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the wedding of

Abby & Alex

05 . 17 . 2025

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Olá!

Olá!

Olá!

Welcome to our wedding website – we’re so glad you’re here.

We’ve created this website as a helpful resource for our upcoming wedding in Portugal.

Here, you’ll find our schedule of events, travel information and some FAQs about the day.

We’d love for you to take a look around and learn more about our destination wedding plans. 

Finally, thank you for all of your love and support so far. We can’t wait to share the adventure of a lifetime with our favorite group of people!

Love, Abby & Alex

Travel

Travel

Travel

Flight & Getting There

The Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto (OPO) is the closest one to the venue. Rental cars, taxis, and Uber/Lyft are available at OPO. From there, it is approximately a one hour drive to the venue.





Accomodations

The venue is a hotel and Abby & Alex will be taking care of the accommodations on the night of the wedding. Please book any additional nights as soon as possible to secure your reservation! To book your room, and add additional nights to your reservation, please contact catarina.ferreira@pestana.com or joana.carvalho@pestana.com. If you prefer, there are many other hotels in the nearby city of Braga.

Venue

Venue

Venue

Pousada Mosteiro Amares restored 12th-century Cistercian monastery near the pretty village of Santa Maria do Bouro in northern Portugal. The incredible restoration carried out by architect Eduardo Souto de Mouro transformed the site into a boutique hotel in 2011, and the building is classified as a National Heritage site.

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Schedule
We are still finalizing the schedule for our big day. Please stay tuned!

Schedule
We are still finalizing the schedule for our big day. Please stay tuned!

Schedule
We are still finalizing the schedule for our big day. Please stay tuned!

May 16
Welcome Drinks

Please join us the evening of May 16th at 7 PM to welcome you to the venue & wedding weekend!

May 17
Wedding & Reception

The wedding will take place at 4 PM on May 17th in the Courtyard of Pousada de Amares. Cocktails, dinner and dancing to follow!

May 18
Farewell Brunch

Please join us at 10:30 AM on the morning after for a farewell brunch in the hotel restaurant!

FAQ

FAQ

FAQ

What's the dress code?

For the welcome drinks - semi-formal. For the wedding day - cocktail attire. For brunch - casual is just fine.

Are kids invited?

Little ones are welcome! Please include them in your RSVP.

What should I bring?

A good attitude and party spirit! Portugal is quite temperate in May, with temperatures ranging from 55F-75F in Porto. In addition to your party gear, we recommend looking up a suitable packing list.

Can I bring a date?

If your invitation says “and Guest,” then yes. If not, we would prefer if it was just you. Please include any guests in the RSVP!

Do I need a passport?

Yes. You should be able to come visa free.

What's the dress code?

For the welcome drinks - semi-formal. For the wedding day - cocktail attire. For brunch - casual is just fine.

Are kids invited?

Little ones are welcome! Please include them in your RSVP.

What should I bring?

A good attitude and party spirit! Portugal is quite temperate in May, with temperatures ranging from 55F-75F in Porto. In addition to your party gear, we recommend looking up a suitable packing list.

Can I bring a date?

If your invitation says “and Guest,” then yes. If not, we would prefer if it was just you. Please include any guests in the RSVP!

Do I need a passport?

Yes. You should be able to come visa free.

What's the dress code?

For the welcome drinks - semi-formal. For the wedding day - cocktail attire. For brunch - casual is just fine.

Are kids invited?

Little ones are welcome! Please include them in your RSVP.

What should I bring?

A good attitude and party spirit! Portugal is quite temperate in May, with temperatures ranging from 55F-75F in Porto. In addition to your party gear, we recommend looking up a suitable packing list.

Can I bring a date?

If your invitation says “and Guest,” then yes. If not, we would prefer if it was just you. Please include any guests in the RSVP!

Do I need a passport?

Yes. You should be able to come visa free.

Things to Do
If time allows, we have included some of our
favorite places in the local area for you to visit.


Things to Do
If time allows, we have included
some of our
favorite places in the
local area for you to visit.


Termas de Caldelas

Originally used by Roman soldiers for their herapeutic properties, these thermal pools have been turned into a spa & bath.

Peneda-Gerês national park

Gerês is Portugal’s first and only national park. The area covers more than 270 square miles. Filled with history, from Neolithic tombs that dot the landscape to Roman roads, bridges, and milestone markers.

Biscainhos Museum

In nearby Braga, The Museum of Biscaínhos is located in a beautiful residential Palace of a form noble family, who built it in the 17th century. 

Douro's Ribeira


Nestled on the coast of Porto, one of the oldest areas of the city and one of the most beautiful as well. The landscape over the river and the Rabelo boats that cross the waters make the delights of tourists and locals alike.

Jardins do Palácio de Cristal


Sitting atop a bluff, this gorgeous botanical garden is one of Porto's best-loved escapes.

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte

Found just outside of Braga, the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus is a Catholic shrine with a breathtaking staircase that climbs 116 meters. The Sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

RSVP
Please RSVP by April 25 .

Registry

We understand that this is a big (and expensive) trip.
Gifts are appreciated, but by no means required or expected. Look here.

We hope to see you there!

Please reach out to Abby & Alex with any questions

Hope to see
you there!