Cascais Wedding Photographer: at Quinta dos Gafanhotos

In front of each other and laughing with happiness, the newly married couple on a street in Estoril in a photo of the wedding photographer.

PARTY DAY FOR GREAT WEDDING PHOTOS

In front of each other and laughing with happiness, the newly married couple on a street in Estoril in a photo of the wedding photographer.

Photographs of a wedding with the ceremony at Santo António do Estoril Church and the party at Quinta dos Gafanhotos in São Domingos de Rana, Cascais


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The bride’s glow and happiness

Looking in a mirror, the groom puts on his tie.

Quinta dos Gafanhotos in S. Domingos de Rana, Cascais, was the place chosen by Ana and Rui to celebrate their wedding day.

Shortly before that, it was the Church of Santo António do Estoril that welcomed the couple for the religious celebration of the wedding. The couple looked radiant. Ana wore a stunning wedding dress by Joana Montez and Patrícia de Melo, and she radiated a glow and happiness. The ceremony took place in a heartfelt and intimate family atmosphere.

Wedding celebration until dawn

Groom, in the mirror, with his father helping him with his tie.

We took advantage of the Casino garden, using the beautiful afternoon light to photograph the happy couple, capturing forever their joy and elegance. For the wedding photographer, this light allows us to draw couples in photography, always beautifully dressed, on this special day.

Back at Quinta dos Gafanhotos, the reunion with family and friends was celebrated with a lively party that went on until dawn. Thank you, and blessings to all.

The groom with his family before going to the wedding ceremony.

An unforgettable ceremony at the Church of Santo António do Estoril

Detail of an artifact of the bride.

The Church of Santo António do Estoril, also known as the Parish Church of Estoril, dates back to the 16th century. Built by the Order of St. Francis between 1527 and 1530 over an old chapel dedicated to São Roque, the church has undergone several reconstructions over the centuries: after the 1755 earthquake, more work was done in the 18th century, and it was almost destroyed by a fire in 1927. It was then restored by Tertuliano Marques, preserving the original design and receiving frescos by Carlos Bonvalot, as well as tiles by Victória Pereira.

On Ana and Rui’s wedding day, the ceremony took place in this setting full of history and meaning, perfect for moments of great emotion and authenticity:

  • Historical and spiritual ambiance, deeply felt by the bride and groom and all the wedding guests
  • Striking architecture, with a single central nave, three altars, and artistic details creating an atmosphere of lightness and solemnity
  • Natural and enchanting light, perfect for the wedding photographer to capture smiles, knowing glances, and the bride’s glow

Ana dazzled in a wedding dress by Joana Montez and Patrícia de Melo, radiating “glow and happiness.” It was an intimate, family-filled, and emotional moment — ideal for wedding photographs that capture every expression of love, tenderness, and celebration.

  • Centuries-old history and reconstruction of the church
  • Intimate atmosphere reflected in wedding photographs
  • Emotional involvement of the couple, bride, and groom during the ceremony

Wedding photography at sunset in the Casino Estoril garden

Bride, leaning on an armchair, being made up.

After leaving the church, we took advantage of the magnificent afternoon light in the Casino Estoril gardens to create a truly magical portrait session. This transition between ceremony and reception was planned to make the most of the natural conditions:

  • Golden hour: the soft, diffused light adds a special glow to the wedding photos, highlighting the couple’s elegance
  • A green urban environment that combines architectural elements of the casino with leafy surroundings, ideal for spontaneous portraits
  • Proximity to the church, perfect for a smooth transition between the ceremony and the photoshoot, maintaining the natural flow of the day

For any wedding photographer, capturing a couple in this unique light means delicately drawing their outline, enhancing the elegance of their attire, and recording genuine joy. With Ana and Rui, it was no exception: the result was a series of light, delicate, and emotionally rich photographs.

  • Photo session between the church and the casino
  • Use of golden hour for couple portraits
  • Spontaneous capture of the bride, groom, and wedding guests

Lively party until dawn at Quinta dos Gafanhotos

Detail of the bride's eye when applying mascara.

The celebration continued at Quinta dos Gafanhotos, in São Domingos de Rana, one of the historic estates in the municipality of Cascais. The location is referenced in documents from the 17th and 18th centuries as “Lugar de Gafanhotos” and has been adapted over time for prestigious events.

This venue offers:

  • Refined indoor spaces, with charming historic rooms, a bridal preparation room, and several cocktail areas
  • Landscaped outdoor areas – perfect for reception and mingling, with a pool and outdoor dance floor
  • Full catering service, with in-house kitchen, customisable menus (including vegetarian, vegan, coeliac options) and open bar
  • Capacity for 70 to 350 guests, parking, accessibility, musical entertainment, and tasting experiences
Bride, by a window, with the bouquet in her hand.

The party, marked by the reunion of family and friends, took place in a joyful and spontaneous atmosphere until the early hours of the morning:

  • Emotional moments: grand entrances by the bride and groom, speeches, cake cutting, and first dances
  • Active participation of wedding guests, with music, dancing, and shared joy
  • Photographic record of generational bonds, friendships, and moments of pure happiness

The praise speaks for itself: an “elegant and welcoming” setting, with “impeccable catering” and “professionalism of the team,” where “all guests were delighted.” As a wedding photographer, this kind of contagious energy allows for the capture of spontaneous and genuine images, exactly what makes an album unforgettable.

  • Historic venue with both indoor and outdoor settings
  • Custom catering and menus for all wedding guests
  • Energetic party lasting until dawn
Bride looking straight ahead in a black and white portrait.

If you’re looking for a wedding photographer…

If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who knows how to capture the glow, emotion and full atmosphere of your day — from the ceremony at the Church of Santo António do Estoril, to the sunset session at the Casino, and the lively party at Quinta dos Gafanhotos in São Domingos de Rana, Cascais — let’s talk!

Get in touch with me today to learn more about personalised photographic coverage for your wedding day. I’m here to create eternal memories through images full of soul, elegance, and authenticity.

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Wrapped in colors of blue, the groom shaves himself.
Engaged with his father and mother who hits him with a tie.
Once ready, the groom sees himself in the mirror.
Portrait of the groom, still at home, by the wedding photographer.
The bride's shoes by a window.
The bride's family cat.
Friends of the bride around her, helping with the dress.
Hands button the bride's dress.
The bride leaving the house accompanied by her father.
The bride's hair, with flowers, inside the car.
The bride walks through the church among the guests, with her father.
The bride, with the groom at the altar, wipes a tear.
The church of Santo António do Estoril during the wedding ceremony.
A girl, with the box of rings, holds the hand of a boy, seated.
At the altar, during the wedding ceremony, the bride and groom look at each other.
The bride and groom, with a serene air, seated by the altar of the Church of Santo António do Estoril.
Bride smiling at her wedding ceremony.
The groom, with flowers in his lapel, at the wedding ceremony.
The wedding couple in front of the priest.
Guests at the wedding ceremony look at the prayer book.
Blessed by the priest, the bride and groom.
View of the interior of the church of Santo António do Estoril with the bride and groom and guests.
The bride and groom leaving the Church, after the wedding ceremony.
The newly married couple, together and laughing.
In the Estoril Casino garden, the couple walks, seen from the back.
The groom tells a secret to the bride in the session with the wedding photographer.
The bride, looking shy and looking down, in a black and white portrait at the photo session.
The groom in a black and white portrait in the Estoril Casino garden.
The bride and groom walk in front of a fountain with a fountain in the garden of Casino do Estoril.
A golden light bathes the bride and groom in the photo shoot on their wedding day.
The bride and groom walking looking at each other in Estoril.
Getting into the car, the couple prepares to leave for Quinta dos Gafanhotos.
In the car, the bride and groom traveling to Quinta dos Gafanhotos.
The bride and groom entering Quinta dos Gafanhotos.
Making their way, in the dining room of Quinta dos Gafanhotos, the couple heads for the table.
The bride and groom at the wedding meal table.
The bride chatting with guests.
The couple in the first dance of the wedding party.
The bride dancing with her father.
The bride and groom cut the wedding cake at Quinta dos Gafanhotos.
The bride and groom make a toast to all the guests, then co-cut the wedding cake.

By Fernando Colaço

Fernando Colaço, wedding photographer in Portugal. Natural, discreet and documentary. The photos will tell the story.

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