Looking at each other and holding hands, the groom and the bride with blurred trees of the Quinta da Hera in Covilhã, behind, by the wedding photographer.

Fundão Wedding Wedding Photographer: get married in December

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WITHOUT THE SNOW by THE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN COVILHÃ

Looking at each other and holding hands, the groom and the bride with blurred trees of the Quinta da Hera in Covilhã, behind, by the wedding photographer.

The photos are from a wedding in Serra da Estrela, with the ceremony at the Igreja Matriz do Fundão and the party at Quinta da Hera, Covilhã


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Let It Snow, for the Wedding Photographer’s Portfolio

Bride, in profile, getting her hair done behind blurred objects.

With an early wish for snow from Patrícia and Ricardo during their visit and a preemptive fear of frostbite, this brave wedding photographer prepares for another journey to the valley of the world’s tastiest cherries.

Well, snow would be beautiful to photograph, but snow is very cold, and cold isn’t good for those being photographed. But even if the polyhedral flakes don’t cover the slopes of the Serra, the cold is certainly there, and since it’s cold, let it snow—it will be beautiful to see and good for the photographer’s portfolio.

A Well-Spent Wedding Day

Bride's face getting her hair done for her wedding.

Just as I don’t like to visit the places where I’ll be photographing to avoid anticipating and doing it inside my delirious little head that thinks it’s a camera, before the actual cameras do it, and then everything turns out differently on-site, the end of the year, which, as you know, ends in late December, didn’t bring cold or snow to the Covilhã area, and I didn’t get frostbite.

However, I enjoyed meeting Ricardo’s family and revisiting Patrícia’s welcoming family because Patrícia is Paula’s sister, and Paula and Vítor have already been featured on the blog for a well-spent day and also said “yes” in the same blue-ceilinged church.

A Staging for the Wedding Photographer

The groom with the shaving cream on his face.

We entered the photography-designed Quinta da Hera after the ceremony, and the entire family and friends knew how to enjoy the fantastic air of the Serra da Estrela, celebrating as those born and raised by the seasoning of heat and cold, which this Cova da Beira demands, know how to do.

Within the almost musical and soothing whisper of the wind and the canopies of centenarian trees, Patrícia and Ricardo, sometimes with pleasure, other times with patience, shaped a staging for me that resulted in the following photographs. By the beginning of the night, Ricardo, with great talents as a crooner, presenter, and good mood manager, revealed himself and proved that the party is for us.

The groom in front of a closet mirror, while preparing for the wedding.

An Unforgettable Wedding Day at the Igreja Matriz do Fundão

Patrícia and Ricardo’s wedding day began at the imposing Igreja Matriz do Fundão, also known as the Church of São Martinho. This temple, rebuilt in 1707 over an ancient Romanesque structure, stands out for its Mannerist and Baroque architecture. The façade is marked by two bell towers and a perfect arch portal, topped by a broken pediment with volutes. Inside, the main altar in gilded woodwork and the chancel decorated with blue and white tiles create a solemn and welcoming atmosphere.

The wedding ceremony was filled with moments of great emotion, as the bride and groom exchanged vows before their wedding guests. The wedding photographs captured the beauty of the location and the happiness of the couple, resulting in memories that will last forever.

  • Ceremony held at the historic Igreja Matriz do Fundão.
  • Mannerist and Baroque architecture with gilded woodwork details.
  • Emotional moments between the bride, groom, and wedding guests.
  • Wedding photographs that eternalize the special day

Celebration at Quinta da Hera, Covilhã: A Dream Venue

The groom, ready for the wedding, in the garden of his parents' house

After the ceremony, the bride, groom, and guests headed to Quinta da Hera, located on Estrada Nacional 18 in Covilhã. This event space is renowned for its privileged location, offering stunning views over the city and the Serra da Estrela. The Quinta combines rustic charm with modernity, providing a sophisticated and welcoming environment for memorable celebrations.

The party took place in a lively and warm atmosphere, with all the wedding guests enjoying the hospitality and services offered by Quinta da Hera. The dedicated team ensured that every detail was carefully planned, from personalized decoration to high-quality catering service. The groom, Ricardo, surprised everyone with his crooner talents, enlivening the night with his performance and demonstrating that the party is made by the people who participate in it.

  • Reception at Quinta da Hera, with views of the Serra da Estrela.
  • Sophisticated and welcoming environment for wedding guests.
  • Personalized decoration and excellent catering service.
  • Entertainment provided by the groom makes the party unforgettable.

Wedding Photographs That Tell Stories

The bride with her mother and sister as they leave the house for the wedding ceremony.

As a wedding photographer, it’s essential to capture not just images but emotions and stories. On this wedding day, each photograph reflected the joy, love, and complicity between the bride, groom, and their guests. From the solemn moments at the Igreja Matriz do Fundão to the lively celebration at Quinta da Hera, each click was designed to eternalize unique moments.

The Serra da Estrela, even without the much-desired snow, provided a stunning natural setting, further enriching the wedding photographs. The soft light at the end of the day and the surrounding landscape contributed to creating breathtaking images.

  • Wedding photographs that capture genuine emotions.
  • Natural settings of the Serra da Estrela as a backdrop.
  • Spontaneous moments between the bride, the groom, and the wedding guests.
  • Images that tell the story of an unforgettable wedding day.

If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who captures the essence of your special day, contact me. I am ready to immortalize every moment of your wedding, whether in the snow of the Serra da Estrela or any other setting you choose.

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The groom's father adjusting his son's tie.
Groom's hands putting a decorative piece on the coat lapel.
The groom between his sister and mother, talking about cufflinks.
The groom walking before leaving for the wedding ceremony.
Portrait of the smiling groom.
Metal flowers, decorating the bride's dress.
The bride's shoes on a ledge.
Bride helped by her sister in dressing her wedding dress.
The bride's mother and sister adjusting the train of their wedding dress.
The bride's mother puts the necklace around her neck.
The bride's sister and mother in front of her while preparing for the wedding.
With two friends watching, the bride's mother gives her two yellow flowers.
The bride smiles while being photographed reflected in a mirror.
The bride, after getting ready, smiling in a pose for the wedding photographer.
Bride's face, inside the car that takes her to the wedding ceremony.
Small girl with the basket of rings and the bride in the background, blurred.
The bride enters the Igreja Matriz do Fundão with her father among the guests.
The couple reading the book of the mass, at their wedding at the Igreja Matriz do Fundão.
View of the Igreja Matriz do Fundão from the altar, with the priest, the bride and groom and the wedding guests.
The bride and groom at the altar, between two large lit candles and the guests.
Seen from the altar with a lit candle, the bride and groom look at the Mass book.
The groom and the bride, looking at a paper, behind a transparent veil.
The bride among blurred objects at the wedding ceremony.
The bride and groom, side by side during their wedding mass.
Hands of the bride, groom and child, with the basket of rings.
The moment of the exchange of rings at the wedding at the Igreja Matriz do Fundão.
Sitting down and after the wedding ceremony, the bride and groom talk, looking at each other.
The couple, just married and together, look at something in front of them.
The bride and groom laughing happily after exchanging rings.
With a lit candle in the foreground, the bride and groom, holding hands, listen to the priest.
With emotion, the groom when his grandmother receives a kiss from the bride.
A miniature of the Carris Tram 28 in Lisbon.
Among the ivy in the garden, the couple laughs at each other, in the session with the wedding photographer.
The bride and groom sitting by a tree stump with ivy and blurred plants in the foreground.
The bride wrapped in ivy, in the garden of Quinta da Hera in Covilhã.
The groom among old tree trunks in the garden of Quinta da Hera in Covilhã.
Together and holding hands, the bride and groom look at each other, seen from afar in the garden of Quinta da Hera in Covilhã.
As if it were a scene from a black and white movie, the groom in front of the bride, with the trees in the forest.
At the wedding party, the bride's sister shows her something on her cell phone.
The groom and the groom, along with a couple of wedding guests, sing karaoke.
The groom and bride with a large group of women, guests of the wedding, sing karaoke.
Under a round lamp, the groom sings karaoke to the bride at her wedding at Quinta da Hera.
In front of guests and seen from afar, the bride and groom sing at their wedding party.
The bride with two guests, singing.
The newly married couple with guests offering gifts.
A baby on his father's lap and next to his mother who is talking to a gentleman invited to the wedding.
The bride and groom with friends dancing a choreography at the wedding party.

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