Quinta do Louredo in Évora: a wedding on a summer day

Together and holding hands, the bride and groom in dance choreography, opening the wedding ball at Quinta do Louredo in Évora.

HOT DAYS AND WEDDINGS by THE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN ALENTEJO

Together and holding hands, the bride and groom in dance choreography, opening the wedding ball at Quinta do Louredo in Évora.

Photos of a wedding in Alentejo, Portugal, with the ceremony at Quinta do Louredo in Évora


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The wedding photographer was there

The groom, still wearing a T-shirt, as he prepares to dress for the wedding.

Those who visit Alentejo in the summer already know what to expect. High temperatures, dry air, the smell of dry grass, and the singing of cicadas that, satisfied in the shade of holm oaks and cork trees, open their throats without worrying if anyone finds them out of tune, singing with no conductor to guide such a choir.

It was one of those days that Sofia and Nuno had. I like it — thirty-eight degrees, clear blue sky, and the silence of the Alentejo plain- if we forget the cicadas. The hustle and bustle immediately broke the silence of preparations, worries about the time, neighbours wanting to see how beautiful the bride looked, the celebrations at the exit of the ceremony in the local church, and the road to Quinta do Louredo in Évora, where we stayed until dawn. How was it? The wedding photographer was there. Just look at the photos. They liked them, and so did I.

On a scorching summer day in Alentejo, Sofia and Nuno were joined in matrimony in a ceremony filled with emotion and beauty, culminating in an unforgettable celebration at Quinta do Louredo, in Évora. With temperatures around 38 degrees, the typical heat of the region was merely a backdrop for the love and joy that marked this special day.

Preparations and Wedding Ceremony

The groom, among the furniture in the room where he is getting ready for the wedding, looking down, while clenching his shirt cuff.

The morning began with the usual hustle and bustle of preparations. The bride, with her mother’s help, experienced emotional moments while getting ready for the big moment. The groom, in turn, shared laughs and nerves with his parents while getting prepared for the wedding.

Highlights of the Ceremony:

  • Emotional atmosphere: The presence of close family and friends brought an intimate and emotional tone to the ceremony.
  • Personalized details: The church’s decoration reflected the couple’s taste, with delicate floral arrangements and soft lighting.

Wedding Party at Quinta do Louredo

The groom's watch on the fabric of the suit.

After the ceremony, the guests made their way to Quinta do Louredo, located just 10 minutes from Évora’s city centre. This agrotourism and educational property stands out for its rustic yet refined setting, ideal for memorable celebrations. With beautiful gardens, a courtyard, and a large air-conditioned banquet hall, the estate provided the perfect backdrop for the party.

Memorable Moments of the Celebration:

  • Warm welcome: Guests were received with a welcome cocktail in the gardens, to the sound of ambient music.
  • Enchanting decoration: The decoration combined rustic and elegant elements, with a special highlight on the centuries-old olive trees and wooden details.
  • Excellent cuisine: Dinner, served in the main hall, featured traditional Alentejo dishes prepared with high-quality local ingredients.
  • Vibrant entertainment: The dance floor was opened by the bride and groom with a special choreography, followed by lots of music and joy until dawn.

The Importance of Wedding Photography

At the door of a piece of furniture, the groom's mother helps him tie his tie.

Capturing every moment of this unique day is essential to preserve the memories that will be relived over the years. The wedding photographer plays a crucial role, recording not only the big moments but also the details and emotions that make each wedding unique.

Benefits of a Professional Photographer:

  • Experience and sensitivity: A photographer specialised in weddings knows how to anticipate and capture the most significant moments.
  • Appropriate equipment: They use high-quality equipment to ensure sharp and well-lit images regardless of the conditions.
  • Professional editing: The photographs are carefully edited to highlight the beauty and emotion of each scene.
  • Creation of a legacy: The images become a family treasure, allowing the couple to relive their wedding day and share it with future generations.

In Sofia and Nuno’s case, the wedding photographer was present for every moment, from the preparations to the last dance, ensuring that every smile, tear, and gesture of affection was immortalised.

The wedding photographer was there. If you want your wedding day to be captured with the same dedication and professionalism, don’t hesitate to contact a specialised wedding photographer.

Make sure the memories of your special day are preserved forever. Give me a call, now.
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The groom, out of focus, with the image of his face in the mirror of the furniture.
After being dressed, the groom receives a caress on the face from his father.
Once ready for the wedding, the groom smiles, in a black and white portrait, for the wedding photographer.
In the mirror the groom smiles, satisfied.
Along with a fan and bouquet, the bride's shoes.
Among the decorative objects in the room, the bride, fan in hand, smiles looking down.
In the mirror and between blurred objects, the bride puts on an earring.
In front of a piece of furniture with a mirror, the bride adjusts her hairstyle.
Near a window the mother of the bride composes the veil she has just placed in her hair.
The bride's mother and godmother help her put on her shoes, sitting on an armchair.
Portrait of the bride next to a blurred image of a saint.
The bride smiles happily in the mirror as the wedding photographer photographs her.
Amidst the plants in the garden of the parents' house, the groom smiles in a portrait.
In the church, the bride and groom, seen from the back, at the altar listening to the priest at the wedding ceremony.
Between son and wife, a wedding guest winks during the wedding ceremony.
Sitting next to each other, with an altar candle in front of them, the couple listen to the priest during his homily at the wedding.
The church altar of the wedding ceremony, surrounded by the officiating priests, the bride and groom and the groomsmen.
The groom, facing the bride, at the wedding oath.
The bride and groom, in the church, sitting and listening to the priest's homily, with all their guests.
Sitting in front of the altar, with an arrangement of flowers in front, the bride and groom look at each other smiling.
Between the bride and guests, the groom embraces a guest who greets him after the wedding ceremony.
The bride, with friends, after the wedding ceremony, who take a selfie.
Between two lines of guests, the bride and groom leave the church, greeted with flower petals.
The groom among the guests after leaving the church, receiving congratulations.
The bride smiles at a guest who, on the way out of the wedding ceremony, congratulates her on the wedding.
The church of the wedding ceremony with the bride and groom and guests.
The groom helps the bride into the car, which will take them to the party at Quinta do Louredo in Évora.
Through the half-open window of the car, the bride looks down as they help her into the dress.
At Quinta do Louredo in Évora, decorative placards with written words, hanging from an olive tree.
In the courtyard of Quinta do Louredo in Évora, the wedding guests socialize.
In the middle of the orange trees at Quinta do Loureiro in Évora, the newlywed couple together and talking to each other.
The bride holds an oleander flower while the groom looks at her, smiling.
Next to a wall with benches at Quinta do Louredo in Évora, the bride and groom pose for the wedding photographer, holding hands.
Embracing the groom from behind, the bride smiles as the two look ahead.
Among the branches of an olive tree At Quinta do Louredo in Évora, the bride smiles when the groom looks at her.
The groom, sitting on a wall at Quinta do Louredo in Évora, the groom smiles during the session with the wedding photographer.
Bride, standing, smiling, in a space at Quinta do Louredo in Évora.
Sitting together on the stairs at the entrance to the Quinta do Louredo house, the bride and groom look ahead.
The newlywed couple embraced, in the midst of some wedding guests, paying attention to two musicians.
The bride and groom and a group of wedding guests, embraced.
The bride and groom cutting the wedding cake.
At the time of cutting the wedding cake, the bride and groom raise their glasses with champagne, toasting the guests.
The newlywed couple looking and playing with a baby in his stroller, together with his parents at the wedding meal table.
During the wedding meal at Quinta do Loureiro in Évora, the bride talks to a guest.
Wedding guests, sitting and standing, looking straight ahead when something happens.
A wedding guest, in the midst of two friends, looks forward to the bride and groom opening the wedding dance.
The couple opening the wedding dance, in a choreography.
The bride dancing at the opening of the wedding ball.
The groom with open arms, in front of friends in a dance at the wedding party at Quinta do Louredo in Évora.
The dining room of the Quinta do Louredo wedding in Évora, with the guests seated watching the dance choreography of the bride and groom and some friends.
Wedding guest, fan in hand, dancing in the middle of two others with straw hats on their heads.
During the wedding feast the groom at the moment is going to be hugged by a friend.
Three ladies, standing in the midst of other guests seated at the table, chat while watching a choreography at the wedding reception.
A child, with his parents in the midst of the other wedding guests, dancing.
The bride and groom among other wedding guests, dancing under blue lights.

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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