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“…It was 9 years ago exactly, Canada Day 2008. I was there with my friend and Jonathan was there with his cousin. We were at a bar when I looked over and saw him, I immediately said to my friend “DIBS!” I think this comes as close to love at first sight as possible. Learning after that he admitted to seeing me too but was too shy to come say hi. I looked over his way a few minutes later and he was gone. But seemed like it was meant to be when we walked into another bar and there he was… ” – Jessie
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“My parents, myself, Jonathan, my sister her husband and baby went to Praia da Luz in May last year. We all fell in love with it. We even had lunch at Fortaleza and we spoke about how it would be an amazing spot to have a wedding. My dad got sick that year in November and passed away, it was devastating for our family. I couldn’t even imagine getting married at home without him. He loved Portugal and wanted to go back so this was my way of honouring him. I have such amazing memories there with my dad so it just felt right. Needless to say, I felt him there on my day and I know he played a big part in making it perfect” – Jessie
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Jessie and Jonathan are from Toronto, Canada. Their dream destination wedding in Portugal was an intimate celebration at Forteleza de Luz in the western Algarve. The Algarve has a special place in Jessie’s heart and Jonathan’s family is Portuguese, this made Portugal the perfect place to tie the knot.
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Ceremony and Reception Venue: Forteleza da Luz | Hair & Make-up: Unique & Chic | Video: Vanessa & Ivo Handmade Films | Flowers: Xeli Florist Algarve | Cake: So Good Algarve | Band: Ricardo Martins
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