At Quinta do Vale Eventos: Francisca and André’s wedding

The bride, with the bouquet in her hand, hugs a friend, when the wedding ceremony is over at Quinta da Vale, viewed by the wedding photographer.

ALWAYS A START by THE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN LISBON

The bride, with the bouquet in her hand, hugs a friend, when the wedding ceremony is over at Quinta da Vale, viewed by the wedding photographer.

With photos from the wedding ceremony and party at Quinta do Vale in Stº Antão do Tojal, Loures


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A Day Friendly to the Wedding Photographer’s Lens

Two hands work the bride's hair in preparation for the wedding.

Some time has passed, but it’s now the right moment to share here on the blog some of the wedding photographs of Francisca and André at the beautiful Quinta do Vale in Santo Antão do Tojal, near Lisbon.

I had already mentioned that they came from Singapore, where they are studying, and that our contact was entirely at a distance, which didn’t stop us from getting along wonderfully throughout the day. Both are people with easy laughter, which made the entire day, among family and guests, very friendly to my lenses.

Whenever we head out in the morning to photograph a wedding — at least for me — there is always that worry about meeting the expectations we set for the couple who hired us, when they visited our website, saw our work from other weddings, and trusted in our conversation, whether in my studio or online from the other side of the world.

The Result of the Work, in Photographs, as a Guarantee of Trust

At the hairdresser, the bride on a pink background.

Covering a wedding day involves dealing with the unpredictable, something I’ve written about before, while also following a path we know will ensure that, by the end of the day, the result of my work confirms the trust the couple placed in me.

Though I’m a perfectionist, I know I achieved that for Francisca and André, and that gave me the drive to keep going with my work as a wedding photographer. Thank you for that.

On a day full of light and emotion, I had the privilege of photographing the wedding of Francisca and André at the charming Quinta do Vale in Santo Antão do Tojal, Loures. Coming from Singapore, where they study, the couple entrusted me from afar — and that trust translated into a memorable day, full of smiles and authentic moments.

The Preparation: Expectations and Emotions

In a mirror at the hairdresser's, the bride laughs as they comb her hair.
  • Planning was done remotely with the couple living in Singapore
  • Clear communication that built mutual trust
  • Expectation to capture every detail of the wedding day
  • Commitment from the wedding photographer to exceed expectations

From our first contact, even from a distance, there was immediate rapport. Francisca and André showed contagious joy, making the entire planning process smooth and ensuring that the wedding day would be captured with authenticity.

Quinta do Vale: A Dream Setting

Between her and the hairdresser blurred, the bride sees herself in a round mirror that she holds in her hand.
  • Privileged location just 14 minutes from Lisbon
  • Space with capacity for up to 250 wedding guests
  • Expansive gardens and pool, perfect for outdoor ceremonies
  • Architecture combining traditional and contemporary elements

Quinta do Vale is a venue that captivates at first glance. Its well-kept gardens and harmonious architecture create the perfect setting to celebrate love. The venue’s team is dedicated and attentive to every detail, ensuring the wedding day is unforgettable.

The Ceremony: Emotion and Joy

Cufflinks on a piece of furniture and in front of the unfocused watch of the groom.
  • Ceremony held in the gardens of Quinta do Vale
  • Active participation from the wedding guests makes the moment even more special
  • Wedding photographs that capture the essence of the couple’s love
  • Relaxed and emotionally rich atmosphere

The ceremony took place in a serene environment, where every glance and smile told a story. The involvement of the wedding guests added an extra layer of emotion, turning every wedding photograph into a living testament of that unique moment.

The Party: Celebration and Fun

The groom's watch, among other objects in the place where he is getting ready for the wedding.
  • Lively reception with music and dancing
  • Personalised decor reflecting the couple’s personality
  • Wedding photographs capturing spontaneous and joyful moments
  • Warm and engaging environment that encouraged interaction among everyone present

The party was a true celebration of love. The infectious energy of the couple and their wedding guests created a vibrant atmosphere where every moment was intensely lived and captured in wedding photographs full of life and emotion.

Conclusion: An Unforgettable Day

Groom's hands putting cufflinks on his shirt.
  • Enriching experience as a wedding photographer
  • The couple’s trust was reaffirmed by delivering authentic work
  • Wedding photographs that immortalise a day filled with love
  • Gratitude for being part of such special moments in people’s lives

Francisca and André’s wedding was more than just an event; it was a celebration of love in its purest form. As a wedding photographer, I am honoured to have been chosen to immortalise this very special day.

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The groom's hand puts the bow on his shirt collar.
In a mirror, the groom checks his suit and bow, after having dressed for the wedding.
The mother of the groom with a girl showing a sculpture.
The groom smiling, after getting ready for the wedding, in a black and white portrait by the wedding photographer.
A friend buttons the bride's dress.
The bride, among whom she helps her to dress for the wedding, sees herself in a mirror.
Seen through a half-open door, the bride, seated, laughs at someone, then dressed for her wedding.
Portrait of the bride, ready for the wedding ceremony, among the chairs and tables of the Quinta do Vale room in Santo Antão do Tojal.
The bride, in an elliptical mirror, smiles as a friend adjusts her wedding dress.
The bride adjusting the silk flower at the waist of her dress, in a mirror.
Seen in a mirror, the bride helping a girl with her dress.
The groom, arm in arm with his mother, walks through the guests towards the wedding ceremony table.
The bride, with her hand on her father's arm, through the trees in the garden of Quinta do Vale in Santo Antão do Tojal, on her way to the wedding ceremony.
In front of the bride with her father, two girls with baskets of flowers in their hands, among the other wedding guests.
Wedding guests attend the wedding ceremony at Quinta do Vale in Santo Antão do Tojal.
The bride and groom, side by side, seated at the ceremonial table of the wedding, with tufts of flowers, out of focus, in front of them.
The new ones smile during the wedding ceremony, sitting behind floral arrangements at the wedding ceremony table.
Two girls, sitting on the floor, with baskets of flowers and wreaths in their hair.
The groom's hand receives the ring delivered by the bride's hands.
The bride and groom at the time of handing over the rings for the wedding ceremony.
The groom's brothers, seated during the wedding ceremony at Quinta do Vale in Santo Antão do Tojal, with a girl between them.
The bride among the wedding guests after the wedding ceremony.
The groom smiling, among guests, when he receives congratulations on the wedding.
Among the wedding guests, the bride receiving congratulations at the end of the wedding ceremony.
After the wedding ceremony, the bride and groom taste the freshly cut cake.
A wedding guest, seated, seen among the other guests after the ceremony, at Quinta do Vale in Santo Antão do Tojal.
In the conviviality of marriage, a girl riding her grandfather's piggyback.
A girl lay down on the grass of the venue, between shoes and legs's guests.
Two candles lit between floral arrangements, on one of the tables at Quinta do Vale in Santo Antão do Tojal, for the wedding party.
The bride and groom enter the dining room at Quinta do Vale in Santo Antão do Tojal, amidst the applauding guests.
With the trees of Quinta do Vale in Santo Antão do Tojal, the newly married couple poses for the wedding photographer.
In the garden of Quinta do Vale in Santo Antão do Tojal, with the plants blurred in the background, the bride and groom walk hand in hand.
The groom kisses the bride on the hair, among the bushes in the garden.
Sitting in a wicker armchair in the garden of Quinta do Vale in Santo Antão do Tojal, the bride smiles with the bouquet in her hand.
The bride and groom peek between two wicker armchairs at Quinta do Vale in Santo Antão do Tojal, where the wedding takes place.
Portrait of the groom in black and white, inside blurred tree branches, by the wedding photographer.
Leaning back and looking back, a. bride smiles in a portrait by the wedding photographer.
The bride is seated in a wicker armchair, next to the groom, sitting on his back.
The bride with her arms over the groom's shoulders, leaning against the trunk of a tree in the Quinta do Vale garden in Santo Antão do Tojal.
The bride and groom, standing by a tree in the garden.
During the wedding feast, the groom converses with two guests seated at the table.
Along with a guest, the bride talks to her.
Three friends of the groom, together, playing during the wedding party, pulling each other's suspenders.
Wedding guests dance with their arms in the air, on the dance floor at Quinta do Vale in Santo Antão do Tojal.
Two wedding guests perform a dance, among the other guests having fun at the party at Quinta do Vale in Santo Antão do Tojal.
A young man dances with great joy at the wedding feast.
The bride's bouquet in the air, between her and the singles at the wedding who are preparing to catch it.
The groom holding his mother's hand in a dance at the wedding feast.
The bride and groom dance together at the wedding feast.

By Fernando Colaço

I am Fernando Colaço a wedding photographer based in Portugal. My approach to wedding photography is open and not intruder, leaving the event just to happen. We may call it photojournalism. But, it is better to let the photos talk. I am at your service.

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