Quinta do Lumarinho: emotions and party at the wedding

In the midst of the guests, the bride and groom offer flowers to the patron saint of the church, at the end of the wedding ceremony, viewed by the wedding photographer in Lisbon.

THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN LISBON

In the midst of the guests, the bride and groom offer flowers to the patron saint of the church, at the end of the wedding ceremony, viewed by the wedding photographer in Lisbon.

The photos are from the wedding ceremony at the Nossa Senhora da Purificação Church in Montelavar, Sintra, and the party at Quinta do Lumarinho


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A day of photography at a wedding

Bride's face, seen through out-of-focus objects, when she is being made up.

Leave home very soon, to a photography wedding day, with that adventure spirit when we know what we’re gonna do, but with the incertitude of all the imponderables that can change all the planned things. The journey was planned several months ago, and between the first day and the moment, we are certain of what will happen. Still, since the moment we, or I, enter a mixture of enrapturing because it is de moment to go with the incertitude of what we gonna find.

Someone’s wedding photographer

In a mirror at the hairdresser's, the makeup artist, with her back turned and out of focus, applies powder with a brush to the bride's face as she prepares for the wedding.

If we have a wedding day, instead of a hypothetical trip, we can see not much difference because we have several journeys to the bride and groom’s houses, the ceremony, the venue, and back home. For me, as a wedding photographer, all-day photographing is also a very big journey and, when I come back home, I bring with me that great inner satisfaction, even if some parts of my body have a different opinion.

However, it is something that always brings me back to someone’s wedding day. Today I write about Sónia and Francisco, who married at Quinta do Lumarinho. I am sure that they passed with the same emotions and expectations that I did, and more because they received affection and love from everybody with them all day. And I registered that for them, as expected.

Photographs with emotional reactions

Seen in a mirror, the bride talks, smiling, with friends at the hairdresser.

Because my wedding photographer’s attitude is full of emotional reactions to all the energy that envelopes those people, on this special day, I think this must be noticed in the photos I have taken. So this is exactly how I like to come back for another one. So much.

A Day of Wedding Photography in Montelavar: From the Church to Quinta do Lumarinho

Setting out early in the morning for a day of wedding photography is always an adventure. Just like a planned journey, there is a mix of excitement, preparation, and anticipation. In the case of Sónia and Francisco’s wedding, that journey took us to the picturesque parish of Montelavar, in Sintra, starting at the historic Church of Nossa Senhora da Purificação and culminating at the charming Quinta do Lumarinho.

Church of Nossa Senhora da Purificação: A Historic Setting for the Ceremony

The groom with his mother who fixes his hair, smiling.

The religious ceremony took place at the Church of Nossa Senhora da Purificação, in Montelavar, a building with roots dating back to the 14th century. The church features a lateral façade with a unique porch and a sundial dated 1813. Its single-nave interior stands out for the Manueline-style chancel, lined with 17th-century tiles and covered by a two-sectioned vault. This historic environment provided a unique backdrop for the ceremony photos.

Key points:

  • The church dates back to the 14th century, notable for its Manueline architecture.
  • The interior is decorated with 17th-century tiles and a two-sectioned vaulted ceiling.
  • A historic atmosphere is ideal for wedding photography.

Quinta do Lumarinho: The Perfect Venue for the Celebration

The groom looks in the mirror to comb his hair for the wedding.

After the ceremony, the celebration continued at Quinta do Lumarinho, located in Montelavar, Sintra. This venue combines rustic charm with modernity, offering banquet halls, terraces, garden areas, and a dance floor. With the capacity to host between 80 to 300 guests, the quinta provides a welcoming and versatile setting for wedding parties.

Key points:

  • A venue that blends rustic and modern styles, ideal for weddings.
  • Offers multiple areas: banquet halls, terraces, gardens, and a dance floor.
  • Accommodates 80 to 300 guests, adapting to different needs.

Capturing Emotions: The Role of the Wedding Photographer

Groom's hands tightening shoelaces.

Being a wedding photographer is more than just capturing images; it’s about telling stories through the lens. From the couple’s preparations to the last dance, every moment is an opportunity to eternalize emotions. In Sónia and Francisco’s wedding, the spontaneity of the guests, the smiles, hugs, and tears of joy were captured with sensitivity and attention to detail.

Key points:

  • Wedding photography is about telling stories through images.
  • Importance of capturing spontaneous moments and genuine emotions.
  • Attention to detail and sensitivity are essential for a strong photographic record.

The Importance of Details: Preparations and Decoration

The groom with his father who puts the cufflinks on his shirt.

Details make all the difference in a wedding. From the choice of the bride’s dress, the groom’s accessories, to the decoration of the church and the venue, each element contributes to the atmosphere of the day. Photographing these details is essential to telling the full story of the wedding.

Key points:

  • Details like clothing, accessories, and décor are fundamental.
  • Capturing these elements helps build a complete photographic narrative.
  • Attention to detail enriches the wedding album.

Conclusion: Eternalizing Memories Through Photography

The groom in front of his mother who chooses the small bunch of flowers for the lapel of his coat.

Sónia and Francisco’s wedding was a day filled with emotion, beauty, and unforgettable moments. As a wedding photographer, it is a privilege to witness and document these unique occasions. Each photo is an eternal memory, a fragment of a day that will forever remain in the hearts of the couple and their guests.

Key points:

  • Wedding photos are eternal memories.
  • The photographer plays a crucial role in preserving these moments.
  • Each image is a testimony of love, joy, and celebration.

Are you planning your wedding day? Choosing the right photographer is essential to ensure every moment is captured with authenticity and emotion. Get in touch to schedule a meeting and discover how we can make your day even more memorable through photography.

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The groom, after dressing for the wedding, with two friends and the grandmother who arranges the small bunch of flowers in the lapel of his coat.
After dressed for the wedding, the groom in a portrait, hands in his pockets, looking at the wedding photographer.
Standing, the groom, with his hands in his pockets and ready to go to the wedding ceremony.
The groom's father and brother taking pictures at home as the groom got ready for the wedding.
The bride's blue shoes, on the fabric of a sofa and with the bride's veil behind.
The bride's dress hung in a window, along with the bride's shoes and other accessories.
As she prepares for the wedding, the bride, with the help of a friend who helps her, picks up the dress.
Hands of the bride's mother and sister as they button her dress in the back.
The bride, seen from the front as her mother and friends button her wedding dress.
Bride's face, smiling, with three blurred faces at the side, who help with the dress.
The bride in the midst of several friends who admire her, after getting dressed for the. wedding.
Among unfocused friends, the bride in conversation with them, ready to leave for the wedding ceremony.
Bride's face, between two blurred friends, when two hands put her earrings
Bride smiling, in the middle of two dark zones, in a portrait by the wedding photographer.
The bride and mother, together, play making gestures with their faces.
Inside the car to go to the wedding ceremony, the bride waves a fan.
Inside the Church, the bride arrives with the groom.
Interior of the church, with walls full of blue tiles, Manueline arches and gilded carvings on the altar, with the bride and groom and guests seen from behind.
The bride and groom seated in front of the church altar, listening to the priest during the homily.
The bride and groom, holding hands in a ritual of the wedding ceremony, between the priest and the godparents.
The groom at the time of taking the oath of marriage.
Among the priest and godparents, the bride and groom in a part of the wedding ceremony in the church.
Smiling, the bride removes the rings from the base that transported them there, with the groom beside her.
The groom at the moment will hand the ring to the bride, in front of her.
The bride, laughing with emotion, places the ring on the groom's finger in front of he.
View of the church with all participants in the wedding ceremony.
Excited, after the ceremony of the wedding rings, the bride, with her eyes closed, leans her head on the groom's shoulder.
Already married, the bride and groom laugh at the priest, in front of them, out of focus.
The bride and groom walk together towards the exit of the church after the wedding ceremony is over.
The bride, with the bouquet in her arm, smiles at the guests who surround her and congratulate her on the wedding.
The bride and groom, in front of a group of wedding guests, take a selfie in front of the church where the wedding ceremony took place.
At Quinta do Lumarinho, the newlyweds with glasses of champagne in their hands celebrating at the reception.
Inside a tuk-tuk at Quinta do Lumarinho, the bride and groom go to the location of the wedding party.
The bride and groom descend the stairs at Quinta do Lumarinho, on the way to the wedding meal.
The newly married couple enters the room where the meal and wedding party will take place at Quinta do Lumarinho.
In the session with the wedding photographer, the bride with her back over the groom's shoulder, looking both to the side, with the trees in the garden in the background.
With her back on her husband's shoulder, with her hand in her pants pocket, the bride looks at him smiling at the session in the garden of Quinta do Lumarinho.
The bride sitting on a rock in the middle of the lawn in the garden, with the old trees around.
Portrait of the bride with the groom leaning against a tree trunk, in the background and out of focus, smiling at the wedding photographer's camera.
The groom, with his back on a tree trunk, looks at the bride in front of her, out of focus, during the session with the wedding photographer.
Sitting together in the background, the bride and groom surrounded by blue flowers and trees from the Quinta do Lumarinho garden.
Sitting back to back, the bride and groom look at each other amidst the flowers and trees at Quinta do Lumarinho.
Bride sitting among blue flowers, in a portrait by the wedding photographer.
The groom, hands in his pockets, in a black and white portrait amid the blurred flowers in the garden.
Leaning against an old wall at Quinta do Lumarinho, the bride and groom, standing and holding hands, pose for the wedding photographer.
In front of guests sitting at a table in the Quinta do Lumarinho party room, the groom talks to them with a friend.
The bride in the midst of two friends, in conversation with them, during the wedding party.
In the party room at Quinta do Lumarinho, the bride and groom, sitting in front of guests, watch a movie about them.
The bride and groom open the dance of the wedding party.
Together and looking at each other, the bride and groom dance at the opening of the wedding ball.
Among friends invited to the wedding, the bride dances during the wedding dance.
Bride among guests dancing at the wedding party at Quinta do Lumarinho
The bride and groom, in front of guests and with them, celebrate.
The wedding cake decorated with a paper boat, with candle and bride and groom inside it.
The bride and groom walk a path lit by the guests, towards the cutting of the cake.

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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