A Coastal Castle Wedding in Portugal Celebrating The Couple’s Deep Connection to the Sea
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A minimalist white and blue color palette was intentionally selected to complement the serene waterfront setting.
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Having both grown up near the sea and found comfort in its presence, Maria and Pedro chose to center their wedding around the coastal beauty that has always defined their connection. Held at Forte da Cruz, a 17th-century beachside castle overlooking Tamariz Beach in Portugal, the celebration paid tribute to their love for the water and for one another.
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Maria and Pedro first met while on separate trips to Australia. After spotting Maria from his balcony, Pedro changed his mind about skipping a friend’s birthday barbecue, as Maria was headed to that same party. This spontaneous decision changed everything. From that evening forward, Maria and Pedro’s relationship began. Maria ended up canceling her flight home and stayed in Australia, where the two lived together for six months before traveling to Bali. They eventually returned to Portugal, just before the start of the pandemic. After their daughter was born, Pedro suggested a walk to the beach on a particularly beautiful day. As they strolled along the empty shoreline, he began to express his devotion, then got down on one knee and proposed. The rest of the day unfolded like a dream: time at a spa, dinner at their favorite seaside restaurant, and an overnight stay at The Albatroz Hotel, complete with a balcony overlooking the sea. “Our favorite place to be always,” Maria shared, “is seaside.”
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Maria wore a modern gown by Chosen by Kyha, a designer she had discovered while living in Australia. Her look was completed with a custom-embroidered veil featuring two lions, a nod to both her and Pedro’s star signs, as a personal tribute to their bond. She paired the gown with a pearl choker and elbow-length mesh gloves. Later, she removed the veil and replaced it with an oversized silk bow, embroidered with their initials. [/field]
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The couple’s coastal, southern European-inspired fare included sea bass, gnocchi, and a variety of mini desserts like lemon tarts, macarons, and pastel de nata.
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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Long-stemmed lilies lined the aisle in clear glass vases, with a simple circular arrangement at the altar, framed by the rich natural vegetation of the terrace. [/field]
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Maria and Pedro served a jaw-dropping, five-tiered wedding cake with textured icing details.
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[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]During the ceremony, their celebrant shared their love story, but “the most special part was also having our daughter, Mika, be our flower girl and with us during the ceremony,” the couple wrote. [/field]
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A string quartet dressed in ivory gowns performed along the stone stairway, while the sweeping waterfront views and the castle’s ornate architecture created a dreamlike backdrop. True to their free-spirited beginning,
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[field title=”Special Detail #2″]True to their free-spirited beginning, Maria and Pedro had practiced their first dance only twice before the big day, yet it turned into one of their most memorable moments — ending with Pedro’s celebratory handstand.[/field]
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Photography: Portugal Wedding Photographer | Videography: Clickt | Floral Design: Decoflorália | Dress: Chosen by kyha | Shoes: Wickett Jones | Shoes: Designed by Maria, Atelier Rui Branco | Catering: Casa Dos Penedos | Make Up: Rita Correia da Costa | Hair: João Gaspar | Entertainment: Inspiration Live Music | Venue: Forte da Cruz | Decor: Parque Da Penha | Dress Store: the wedding club | Gloves: Cornelia James | Hair Bow: Gigi & Olive | Planning & Styling: L’Agence Eventive | Second Dress: Galvan London | Tie: Salvatore Ferragamo | Veil: Rebecca Anne Designs
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