We’re getting married!

Welcome to our wedding website! We are so excited to celebrate in Porto with our friends and family. We can’t wait to see you all!

We’ve created this website as a helpful resource with all of the need-to-know information for our wedding. Here you can find details about the wedding weekend, traveling to Porto, accommodations, and what to do during your stay. Please check back regularly for updates as we get closer to the wedding date.

We are deeply appreciative to our guests for making the journey to Portugal to celebrate with us. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions. Thank you for all of your love and support!

Love,
Lucia & Jordan

Countdown to the big day!

Welcome Party

Friday, October 17th, 2025 at 6pm

Please join us at our welcome celebration the evening before the wedding. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Uva by Cálem
Av Diogo Leite 344, 4400-111 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

dressy casual attire

Ceremony & Reception

Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at 4:30pm

Ceremony will be followed by a cocktail hour, dinner reception, and party. Please come celebrate with us!

Pestana Palácio do Freixo
Estrada Nacional 108, 4300-316 Porto, Portugal

black tie optional

Travel

Flights

We recommend our guests fly into Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) airport, a short 15-20 minute drive away from the city center of Porto. For our guests located in New York and New Jersey, there are several direct flights daily from Newark Airport (EWR) to OPO with United or TAP Air Portugal. Azores Airlines is also a good option with a short layover in the Azores islands.

The best time to buy international flights is 4-6 months prior to travel. We recommend you buy your flights in this range after finalizing your accommodations and other travel plans. Please ensure you have an up to date passport with an expiration date at least 6 months beyond the date of departure.

Transportation

Taxis and rideshare apps are readily available in Porto. Uber and Bolt are the major apps for rides and they are often easier to use than taxis in terms of communication and payment. You can install these apps in advance and enter your US credit card for payment.

Porto also has an extensive metro and bus system which is inexpensive and safe. You can get a blue Andante card at the airport or metro stations and prepay for several rides. Check the zones you are traveling in and be sure to get the right number (Z4 between airport and Porto; Z2 is good for most places in Porto). On the bus you can pay €2.50 cash to the driver for a single trip. Always validate the Andante card when entering the metro or on the bus. If you don’t, you can be fined.

Accommodations

Hotels & Apartments

We recommend staying in the downtown area of Porto or the riverfront of Vila Nova de Gaia (across the Dom Luis bridge) as these areas are centrally located and easily walkable. Neighborhoods like Ribiera, Vitória, Sé, Bolhão, or Ildefonso in downtown Porto are well suited for guests who would like to walk around and explore the city during their stay. There are a wide range of places to stay in Porto, ranging anywhere from around $80 to $250+ a night, so please select the option that works best for you.

For a higher end option, we recommend the Hilton Hotel at Casa de Gaia. This is a very nice hotel with great amenities, walking distance to the welcome party and a short drive to the wedding venue. Outsite Porto Mouco hotel is also a great option, very hip and a good price, although it is located a little further from the central downtown area. The Editory Garden Baixa Hotel is a lovely hotel and well-priced, especially for the great location.

Hilton Hotel at Casa de GaiaOutsite Porto MoucoThe Editory Garden Baixa Hotel

There are also a range of smaller boutique hotels, inns, and townhouses in Porto that tend to be affordable and still quite nice. Airbnbs / apartment stays are also a good option, especially if you are planning to stay with a large group of people. We recommend searching for accommodations through Booking.com. See below link for a list of a few hotels and apartments that are well-located in the central tourist area of Porto. These hotels have not been personally vetted, so please read the reviews.

Porto hotels

We hope these recommendations help with your travel planning, but please feel free to stay wherever best suits your needs and budget!

Recommendations

We hope you will spend some time exploring the beautiful city of Porto during your stay. Below please find recommendations for things to do, see, and eat during your time here (courtesy of Lucia’s parents, who have lived in Porto since 2019!).

To see these sites (and more) on Google Maps, click below!

Porto Tourist Recommendations

Historic downtown

Explore the historic downtown area of Porto, including the Praça da Liberdade (central square), the São Bento train station with its historic tiles, the famous Dom Luís I Bridge, and enjoy the shops, food, and atmosphere of the Ribeira neighborhood. See below link for a suggested route.

Self-Guided Walking Tour

Jardins do Palácio de Cristal

Take a stroll through these gorgeous landscaped gardens with a fantastic view of the Douro River. Great for a walk and a picnic.

Casa da Música

Go on a guided tour or see a concert at this beautiful and architecturally unique concert hall.

Mercado do Bolhão

Shop for local foods and souvenirs at this newly remodeled historic traditional market. Go across the street to check out the Chapel of Souls, famous for its exterior of blue and white tiles.

Palácio da Bolsa

Tour this historic palace and admire the gorgeous architecture and splendid interiors.

Parque de Serralves

Visit this huge park with gardens, woods, and sculptures. Check out the contemporary art museum (Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves) and the funky art deco villa (Casa de Serralves) located inside the park.

Tours

Take a guided tour to explore the city and learn more about Porto from the locals. See the links below for some recommendations. Double decker bus tours are also a fun way to get the lay of the land. Check out Tripadvisor, GetYourGuide, or Viator for options.

Douro Valley Day TourFood Tours

Food & Restaurants

Try some traditional Portuguese food! Porto is known for bacalhau AKA cod (bolinhos de bacalhau or fried cod fritters are our favorite), pastel de nata (egg custard tart pastry), sardinhas assadas (grilled sardines), Francesinha (sauce covered sandwich), Prego (steak sandwich), and more. See below link for a list of recommended restaurants.

Porto Restaurants

Travel tips

On this page, please find some general travel tips about Porto, courtesy of Lucia’s parents. We hope this information will help you navigate your trip smoothly. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions!

Money & ATMs

You can use US credit cards at many places in Porto, particularly hotels, large businesses, and tourist-focused establishments. However, smaller businesses, restaurants, and shops may not accept US cards. Amex cards are especially hard to use. You can easily get euros with your US debit card at local ATMs, called “Multibancos.” You want to look for ATMs that have the official MULTIBANCO [MB] signage. You should decline the exchange rate they offer, two times, as it is most likely that your own bank will give you an exchange rate that is better than what is offered at the ATM. Beware the blue ATMs that say “EURONET” - they are a big ripoff.

Restaurant culture & tipping

Many restaurants will take cash or Portuguese credit cards only. It is the custom here to bring a small appetizer (olives, cheese, ham, bread) to the table without asking you - this is called the “couvert.” It is not free, so if you don’t want it, just tell the waiter no thank you (“não obrigado/a”) and they will take it away. Portion sizes can be really big in typical restaurants. If you see “1 dose” (1 portion) on the menu, it is likely enough for two people. “1/2 dose” (1/2 portion) is usually for one person. At the end of the meal, the server will wait for you to signal that you want the check. They won’t just bring it to the table as that would be seen as rushing you, so don’t be shy about asking for the check when you’re ready! Tipping is totally optional and at your discretion. Most Portuguese don’t tip at all or leave just the change. We usually tip no more than 5-10% and while it’s appreciated, it’s definitely not expected.

Coffee

If you’re a coffee drinker, click the below link for an article about how to order your coffee in Porto and a great graphic that will help you figure out what you want.

Ordering coffee in Portugal

Medical care

Medical care is inexpensive and easy to access in Portugal. If you have a minor issue or need medication (even prescription drugs), you can just pop into a pharmacy and ask what they recommend. Take your US prescription bottles and they will very likely be able to give you a refill. If something more serious happens, do not hesitate to go to a local urgent care, ER, or hospital. Even paying out of pocket, the cost is likely to be very low as compared to US standards. There is also an app called KNOK that you can install on your phone or use on your computer and have a video consultation with a doctor for around €20 (see link below). Almost all doctors speak English here, to varying degrees. We hope you will not need to use this, but better safe than sorry!

If you have a medical emergency, you can call the national health service (SNS) +351 808 242 424 and press 9 for English. They can refer you to ambulances, hospitals, testing services, doctors, or pharmacies.

KNOK

Please RSVP at the below link by July 31 to help us finalize our plans.
We hope you are able to celebrate with us!

RSVP

Registry

We deeply appreciate our guests traveling to celebrate with us. No gifts are necessary - your making the journey is gift enough in itself!

If you would still like to honor us with a gift, please see our registry and honeymoon fund below. We kindly request no physical gifts as we will be limited in luggage space.

Crate & BarrelHoneymoon Fund