Project Wedding Blog

This week’s real wedding of the week will sweep you off to coastal city, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.  There, Sandra and Juan married in a sophisticated, dreamy celebration filled with shades of violet, plum, amethyst and deep pinks.  The couple entrusted their vision to the Portuguese dream team: Sofia and André of Branco Prata, who designed and captured the day with utter style! Sandra is a biomedical engineer; Juan is a super smart computer guy.  Both have self-proclaimed geek streaks, and they really wanted to celebrate that aspect of their connection amidst all the romance and sophistication.   During the ceremony at the beautiful Monastery Serra do Pilar, Juan offered Sandra a robot, and she offered him a small rooster symbolizing a  Portuguese folk story. They also opted to send not one, but two sets of invites: fancy ones for the family (pictured above) and computer-inspired ones for friends!

The reception at Real Companhia Velha, a restored wine warehouse, was a modern floral haven.  Incredible florals were absolutely everywhere!

The evening just wasn’t complete without a glam rhinestone-studded cake and geek-chic pacman cupcakes!

Read more from the bride below and see the full story {here}.

Photos by André Teixeira of Branco Prata

Flowers and Design by Sofia Ferreira of Branco Prata

Bridal Gown by Rosa Clará

Bridal Bouquet by Flores do Bolhão

Earrings and Headpiece by Glitzy Secrets

Bride’s Make up: Leonor Gonçalves, D’Ouro Clinica e Spa, Matosinhos

Bride’s Hair: Sónia – Inês Pereira Cabeleireiros, Porto

Invitations & Paper Goods by wise/up weddings and design com texto

Venue: Real Companhia Velha

Catering by Numiel

Cake Topper by better off wed

Music and Entertainment by Ensemble MinneSang  and Factor Música

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Tags: Brancoprata, european, fuchsia, geek-chic, Portugal, purple, romantic, sophisticated, violet.