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ALGARVE, PORTUGAL

Nicole + David, Wedding in Sintra

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“My family is from Portugal and I had always wanted to get married there. I have a few friends that can vouch for me, remembering that I mentioned it as far back as 20 years ago, when I was 11! David and I did a trip to Portugal a few years back. We road-tripped from Lisbon to Porto, visiting a handful of towns and villages on the way. We fell in love with Sintra in particular.  Castles, and palaces everywhere you turn, in the sky, tucked into the mountains; colorful homes and buildings nestled in lush green gardens.

It is unreal.

After our engagement we agreed on a wedding in Sintra right away for our big family reception.  It made sense too as a kind of mid point for our US and UK/European families and friends. We wanted a beautiful, sunny, fun party and a totally relaxed day!  We chose the Seteais Palace for its shabby-chic, neoclassical look and the incredible views! ”

– Nicole and David

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“We met while both vacationing in Costa Rica. David was on a solo three week surf trip at “Blue Trailz” hostel/surf camp. I crossed paths with David on his last week. I had booked the trip on a whim when my college friend was visiting me in Boston. She mentioned that she would be flying to Costa Rica in three week’s time with one of her friends to stay in a surf hostel. She (and the wine we were drinking) encouraged me to book a flight that night to join them! When we arrived at Blue Trailz we made friends with many of the international guests staying there. I particularly spent a lot of time getting to know this English surfer! At the end of both of our trips we were devastated to go back home to the US and the UK respectively, knowing that we would be over 3,000 miles apart. When we both arrived home, we talked every day. We FaceTimed and flew to see each other as much as we could!”  -Nicole

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On our last night in Venice, after a late night out having dinner, we headed back to our hotel.  As we approached, we passed a man selling roses. David, pulled out his wallet to buy me a rose, facetiously, knowing full well that I hate roses! I danced and spun around with it for awhile, laughing. By the time I stopped spinning he had pulled out a gorgeous vintage, yellow gold emerald ring and asked me to marry him. I of course said “yes!”  – Nicole

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Wedding Planner: Algarve Events  |  Wedding Dress: Berta Bridal  |  Ceremony and Reception Venue: Tivoli Palacio Seteais   |   Caterers: Tivoli Palacio Seteais |  Florist: Martin Alves, Portugal  |  Cake: Julie Deffense, Great American Cake, Portugal  |  Band: Neverland Band

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Matt + Lena are a husband and wife photography duo who love documenting weddings and lifestyle sessions. Based in Portugal but happy to travel wherever your story takes us!

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