The Wedding Photographer in Lisbon: at Ordem dos Médicos

The couple next to a pillar at the entrance to the Ordem dos Medicos.

CONFORT IN THE PARTY BY PÁTEO VELHO

The couple next to a pillar at the entrance to the Ordem dos Medicos.

The photos are from a wedding with the ceremony at the church of S. João Batista in Lumiar and the party at Páteo Velho in Lisbon


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The Happiest Day in the Form of Wedding Photography

The groom and the bride at Avencas beach in Parede

It was the Church of S. João Baptista in Lumiar, Lisbon, that warmly hosted the wedding ceremony of Elisa and Rogério.
I’ll let them do the talking, because praising myself wouldn’t be proper:
“We would like to express our heartfelt thanks for allowing the memory of the happiest day of our lives to take the form of photography. This way, we have the chance to remember this day forever. Thank you for your kindness, simplicity, and friendship. May the love you have for your work bring joy and happiness to many people.
A hug,
Elisa and Rogério.”

The one who humbly thanks them is me. Being a wedding photographer comes with this reward — the best one.

The celebration at Ordem dos Médicos – Páteo Velho was an absolute blast.

Among rocks covered in green algae, the couple in the courtship session.

The Ceremony at Igreja de S. João Baptista do Lumiar

The bride smiling in a photo session at Avencas beach.

The Parish Church of São João Baptista, in Lumiar (Lisbon), was founded on April 2, 1266, by Bishop D. Mateus during the reign of Afonso II, becoming a historical and religious landmark of the city. Originally built with a single nave, it later expanded to three, gaining Manueline, Baroque, and Mannerist structures. It holds a special connection to Saint Brigid, whose relic from 1283 was brought by three knights from Ireland.
This centuries-old and soulful setting made Elisa and Rogério’s wedding ceremony an unforgettable moment:

  • Historical architecture that inspires wedding photography rich in depth, light, and authenticity.
  • A welcoming space where the bride, groom, and guests feel wrapped in an intimate and elegant atmosphere.
  • A protected Portuguese heritage site, with Manueline portals and a stone cross in the churchyard enhancing the visual setting.

In summary:

  • 13th-century church, perfect for historical wedding photography.
  • Varied settings: exterior courtyard, three naves, Chapel of Saint Brigid.
  • Natural framing for the moment of “I do”, with the bride, groom, and guests standing out.

The Celebration at Ordem dos Médicos – Páteo Velho

The groom embraces the bride in the late afternoon sun.

The celebration took place in the refined hall of Ordem dos Médicos – Páteo Velho, located in central Lisbon and set in a restored historic palace. The venue is known for:

  • A perfect combination of garden and interior hall, accommodating up to 250–300 guests.
  • Integrated catering and decoration: menus from €60 to €120 per guest, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, diabetic, and hypertensive-friendly options.
  • Exclusive one-event-per-day policy, ensuring quality and detailed attention for the bride, groom, and guests.

Additionally:

  • Elegant venue in the capital, ideal for sophisticated wedding parties.
  • Versatile zones: garden, cocktail area, dance floor, and main hall.
  • In-house high-quality catering, tailored to each couple.

The Complete Photographic Experience

In front of the sea at Praia das Avencas, the couple embraced in a elopement session.

Being a wedding photographer in those conditions — with a church ceremony and palace reception — is a true opportunity to create a unique album:

  • Capturing the emotion on the faces of the groom, bride, and wedding guests as they enter the church.
  • Taking advantage of natural light in the courtyard, chapel, and naves for classic and emotional compositions.
  • Capturing the bonds, smiles, and hugs that define a wedding day, without intrusion.
  • During the party at Ordem dos Médicos, the contrast between the garden and the interior allows for vibrant photographs full of color and movement.
  • The proximity of the locations simplifies logistics and optimizes time, allowing for a wider variety of images in a single day.

Also:

  • Wedding photography that values history, emotion, and authenticity.
  • Full coverage: ceremony, groom, bride, wedding guests, and celebration.
  • Settings that combine tradition and elegance for the wedding day.

Testimonial from the Couple (again)

“We would like to express our heartfelt thanks for allowing the memory of the happiest day of our lives to take the form of photography… Thank you for your kindness, simplicity, and friendship. May the love you have for your work bring joy and happiness to many people.”
— Elisa and Rogério

Looking at each other and hugging, the couple in the pre-wedding session.

Conclusion

It was at the Church of S. João Baptista in Lumiar, Lisbon, that Elisa and Rogério said “I do”, surrounded by history and emotion. The party at Ordem dos Médicos – Páteo Velho was, as they described, “a blast”: elegant, fun, and unforgettable.

If you’re preparing for your wedding day and looking for someone who captures not just images but emotions, I’m your ideal photographer. The wedding photographs I create tell stories, immortalize moments, and bring your day back to life every time you open the album.

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Wedding
Smiling happily, the groom and the bride in front of the sandy beach of Avencas na Parede, Cascais.
The groom, in the mirror, checks that he is well dressed.
Checking the hairstyle, the groom in the mirror.
The groom hitting the brim of his coat in the mirror.
The groom's hand puts the handkerchief in his coat pocket.
Portrait of the groom in the mirror.
Bride with curlers in her hair.
Bride in the mirror and hairdresser's hand.
Detail of two flowers on the bride's dress.
Bride's shoes on an armchair.
Through a half-open door, the bride's sister tightens her dress.
Putting on her shoes, the bride talks to someone.
Bride in the mirror with a beautiful smile.
Bride with an earring.
Retouching, in the mirror, the painting of the lips, by the bride.
Bride's face between tufts, smiling.
Through the back window of the car, the bride and sister on their way to church.
The bride walks through the guests with her father, on their way to the altar inside the church.
The groom and the bride together, in front of the priest.
Exit of the newly married couple from the church, under berries of rice.
The bride inside the car looks to the side.
The groom inside the car looks ahead.
The newlywed couple posing next to the car.
The bride laughs at the car window.
Very close together, the bride and groom in the garden of the Ordem dos Medicos.
Portrait, at the end of the afternoon, of the bride and groom with their faces together.
The bride with a baby in her arms and the groom looking at them.
Bride chats with guests at the table in the Medical Association's party room.
The bride and groom cut the wedding cake.
The first dance of the opening of the ball in the reception room of the Ordem dos Médicos.
The bride dances during the wedding feast.
The newlywed couple is getting ready for a dance.
Group of guests to be photographed.

By Fernando Colaço

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

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