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The most important thing is to think about your financial reality and what makes sense for your lifestyle, not just follow what "everyone" does.
A lot of people think it has to be in June because it's the "bride's month" or whatever, but honestly, the best times really depend on what you're looking for. If you want to save money, outside of peak season (May, June, September) vendors charge way less - late January, February, early August tend to be cheaper. And there's less of a wedding backlog for photographers, DJs, that kind of thing. Weather matters a lot too: if you want an outdoor party, it's better to avoid December (super hot and rainy in a lot of places) and June (too cold in several regions).
Now, if what you want is a wedding that looks more romantic visually speaking, April, May and September are nice because the weather's more pleasant in most of Brazil, the flowers are beautiful (cape jasmine, lisianthus, all those gorgeous ones are in season). December has that year-end glamour, but then it gets crazy expensive and everyone's busy. At the end of the day, the best month is the one that fits your budget, that your friends and family can actually make it to, and where the weather in your area won't ruin everything - the rest is just details.
it really depends on what you guys value, because there's no universal "best" time honestly. most people think about june or september because the weather is nice across most of europe and venue prices don't skyrocket like they do in may or july. but then you've got people who want to get married in summer specifically because there's more daylight and everyone's on holiday, while others prefer winter because hotels and restaurants have less demand and negotiate better rates.
what i see is that a lot of people make the mistake of choosing the date just because "it's romantic" and then regret it with the costs or the logistics. like, getting married in december can be beautiful but then you've got the stress of the holidays, people with trips already booked, and vendors usually charge extra. but if you get married on an october or march weekend, you get better prices, decent weather and less competition.
the truth is you should focus on what works for the two of you: if your family is scattered everywhere, pick a time when everyone can travel. if you want to spend less, avoid may to september. and if either of you works in an area with seasonal peaks (tourism, construction, whatever), you already know which dates are bad. better to have a weekend that suits you than a pretty date on the calendar that leaves you stressed out of your mind.
Don't fall into the trap of choosing the date just because "everyone does it that way" - that's a recipe for stress and bills that don't make sense in your budget. I've seen couples planning weddings in June because it was supposed to be romantic, and then they spent years paying off debt because prices skyrocket during peak season.
What I'd recommend is doing it the other way around: first, figure out how much you can actually spend, then see when your vendors (photographer, catering, venue) have availability at reasonable prices. Shoulder seasons like April, May, September and October tend to work well - the weather is usually pleasant in Portugal and there's still more flexibility in calendars. If you're relaxed about the weather situation, even November or January can be laid-back and cheaper.
The real question is: what's your priority? Do you want invitations without the stress of waiting lists? Does the weather and light matter a lot to you? Is there family that can't get time off in certain periods? All of this weighs much more than being in line with what "should be". Weddings on less obvious dates tend to be more personal and with much more adjusted prices.
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