New details have emerged about the wedding of Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez, one of Europe's most scrutinised celebrity couples. The Portuguese newspaper Jornal de Notícias has obtained the marriage certificate, which reveals that the couple opted for a separate property regime and that four witnesses attended the civil ceremony, alongside their five children.
The ceremony took place at the couple's residence in Cascais, a coastal town near Lisbon, on Tuesday 11 August at 1:30 pm. The registrar, Maria Manuel Folhadela de Oliveira, travelled from Porto to officiate. The witnesses included Miguel Paixão, a childhood friend of Ronaldo from his days at Sporting, Georgina's sister Ivana Rodríguez, and Spanish jeweller José Rodríguez Sangil with his wife Mónica González Martínez.
Separate property regime
The certificate confirms that Ronaldo and Georgina chose the separate property regime, a legal arrangement that keeps all assets—both those acquired before and during the marriage—individually owned. This is not the default marital regime in Portugal; it requires a prenuptial agreement, which the couple signed the day before the ceremony at a notary's office in Lisbon.
This decision is notable given Ronaldo's substantial wealth, accumulated through football contracts, endorsements, and business ventures. The separate property regime offers protection from third-party claims and simplifies financial matters in the event of a divorce. For a couple with such significant assets, it is a pragmatic choice that many high-net-worth individuals in Europe make.
For context on how property regimes vary across the continent, see our analysis of property taxes across Europe.
An intimate affair
Contrary to widespread speculation of a grand celebration, the couple chose a private ceremony. Just days earlier, hundreds of fans had gathered near Funchal Cathedral in Madeira, Ronaldo's birthplace, hoping to catch a glimpse of the wedding. That event did not happen, as the couple had already planned a more discreet affair.
The certificate does not list Ronaldo's mother, Dolores Aveiro, or his sisters, Elma and Katia Aveiro, among those present. This absence has sparked curiosity, but the couple has not commented publicly on the guest list.
The wedding formalises a relationship that began in 2016. The couple announced their engagement in August 2025, after years of speculation. Their five children were present at the ceremony, underscoring the family-centric nature of the event.
Ronaldo and Georgina's decision to marry in Portugal, rather than abroad, reinforces their ties to the country. The couple has homes in several European cities, including Lisbon and Turin, but Cascais has become a favoured retreat.
For more on the couple's wedding plans, see our earlier coverage of their private Cascais ceremony and the crowds that gathered in Madeira.
The marriage certificate, now a matter of public record, offers a rare glimpse into the legal and personal choices of one of the world's most famous athletes. While the couple has kept many details private, this document confirms that their union is as much about pragmatism as it is about romance.
