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Wedding & Lifestyle Photography

Algarve, Portugal

Wedding Weekend in the Douro, Portugal

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We loved photographing this wedding at Casa Viscondes de Varzea in the Douro Valley, surrounded by amazing vineyards and vistas. The wedding celebration took place over a few days with family and friends enjoying the holiday get away in sunny Portugal.

The celebrations kicked off the day before the wedding with a scenic Douro river cruise.  There was lots of wine and lots of Irish singing as the guests cruised around beautiful riverside vineyards.

On the Wedding day, preparations began in the early morning. The picturesque outdoor ceremony took place next to the small chapel on a hilltop, with wonderful new and old traditions. A gospel band from the UK led the newlyweds and guests in song throughout the ceremony and through the reception.

The party continued late in the evening with sparklers and fireworks and lots and lots of dancing!

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Wedding Ceremony & Reception Venue: Hotel Rural Casa Viscondes de Varzea, Lamego

Wedding Celebrant: Your European Wedding Celebrant

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Check out another Douro Wedding: Carolina & Jeremy, Douro Wedding at Vintage House Hotel 

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Clare + Tim, Wedding Session on Adraga Beach, Sintra

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Claire and Tim choose Portugal as their honeymoon destination and brought along their wedding attire for our portrait session on Adraga beach. It was early Spring and Sintra and it’s beaches were still quiet, so we had the place to ourselves.  We started off on the clifftops above the beach with amazing views of the ocean and the rugged majestic coastline.

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After a quick stroll on the beach it was time to change outfits and have some fun splashing in the waves!  For the rest of the shoot we explored the length of the Adraga beach. The tide was far out that day and we got a chance to shoot around some of the rock formations on the far end of the beach, then run back to catch the sunset by the iconic arch.

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We had the best time with these two!  We loved their energy and adventurous spirit.  It’s always lovely to spend some time in Sintra in the Spring.

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Check out more Sintra sessions here: Adrian & Denise Couples session in Cascais and Sintra  |  Amanda & Henrique Engagement on Adraga Beach

Check out our Sintra Weddings here: Holly & Michael Wedding in Sintra  |  Natalie & Mike Palace Wedding in Sintra Portugal

Georgia + James, Algarve Wedding in Quinta Do Lago

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We are so excited to share Georgia and James wedding day, nearly 3 years in the making. 

2022 has been a crazy year, there has been so much joy, love and dancing – an explosion of excitement and energy after nearly 2 years of social isolation.  The parties were legendary!  Hugs and kisses in abundance.

Georgia and James finally tied the knot in the Algarve at Case Velha in Quinta Do Lago.  It was a destination wedding and a day of family reunions and celebration of love.  

We had an amazing day documenting this beautiful wedding and look forward to sharing more love stories in the New Year!

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Hair – Abi Parker @abiparkerhairandmakeupartist  |  Make up – Raquel B @makeupbyraquelb |  Wedding Planner – Algarve Events  |  Wedding Venue – Casa Velha, Quinta Do Lago  |  Flowers – Patricia at Rose Gold  |  Set Up – Pro Events  |  Photo Booth – Memory Box  |  Music – DJ Diogo at DJ Solutions  |  Saxophone – Paulo Ribeiro  |  Violin – Ricardo @mak.eviolin

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Check out some of our past wedding at Quinta Do Lago: Natalie + Josh, Algarve Beach Wedding  |  Michelle + Matthieu, Destination Beach Wedding in Portugal

Abi & Christian, Elegant Algarve wedding

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Abi & Chris met on a holiday in Portugal, Chris proposed on another holiday to Portugal years later, and finally they were married at Os Agostos in a wonderful destination wedding in Autumn of 2021.

We loved spending the day with the pair who was super fun, relaxed and spontaneous throughout the day. They wanted to pack in as much fun as possible into the day with their family and friends for their fresh and fabulous wedding in Portugal.

Abi wore an amazing Dolce & Gabbana wedding gown, her style is impeccable and her bridesmaids were incredibly stylish to match!

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“The morning of our wedding I woke up with no voice, literally not even a whisper! So I spent the morning in a steamy bathroom drinking hot whiskey and couldn’t speak to anyone – it certainly wasn’t the morning I had imagined!” – Abi

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“The whole day for us was unforgettable. We hadn’t seen some of our friends and family for over two years due to Covid, so having all the people we love in one place was the most incredible feeling. The best part of our day was being surrounded by all the people we love.” – Abi and Chris

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“If we’re going to pick one highlight, there was something very special about coming into the marquee for the first time – Abi’s cousin sang a personalised rendition of The Killers ‘All These Things That I’ve Done’. Never have we experienced so much love and energy being poured directly at the two of us as we danced our way to our seats. It really was something and the tone was set for the rest of the evening.” – Abi & Chris

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Venue: Os Agostos  |  Caterer: Algarve Fine Foods  |  Dress: Dolce & Gabbana  |  Groom outfit: Mark Morengo  |  Florist: Flowers by Aude  |  Makeup & Hair: Abi Parker Hair & Makeup  |  Stylist: My business partner at The Loop, Grace Richmond  |  Wedding Planner: Algarve Events

Featured on The Wedding Edition “Inside: a fresh and fabulous wedding in Portugal”

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Eve & Alex, Algarve Beach Session

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Eve and Alex traveled to the Algarve this Summer from Canada.  They were staying in Lagos and wanted to capture some of the beauty and romance of the destination with a sunrise portrait session. Camilo beach was the perfect backdrop for these two fun and spontaneous beach lovers!

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What our couples have to say about us

 

Eve & Harry

 

We are immensely grateful for the exceptional work of Matt and Lena, our wedding photographers. Their talent and dedication shone through as they skillfully captured every precious moment of our special day. The photos are not just images; they are beautiful memories that transport us back to the joy, emotion, and beauty of our celebration. Matt and Lena's professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail exceeded our expectations. We wholeheartedly recommend them to couples seeking photographers who can turn their wedding moments into timeless treasures. Thank you, Matt and Lena, for beautifully documenting the magic of our day!

 

 

 

 

 

Zachary Polonus Zack + Melody West Cost Engagement

 

We had such a wonderful experience with Matt and Lena! They are such passionate and amiable people and totally incredible photographers. The proof is in the pictures and they were beyond our greatest expectation!

 

 

 

 

 

Shea Cole Shea + Felix Wedding in Monchique, Portugal

 

Everyone at our wedding commented on how great they were and the fact that they stayed until the very end capturing photos of our event. The photos are breathtaking, and people are still raving over them. They made us a slide show with music, and our family members keep playing it over and over at every event and saying how it was the most beautiful day. Matt & Lena captured it perfectly. Our album reads like a storybook. Thank you Matt & Lena!

 

 

 

 

 

Jessica Boland Jess + Bruce Algarve Engagement

 

Matt and Lena picked the most amazing beach for our shoot - somewhere we would have never discovered otherwise. We had so much fun and they made us feel really comfortable. It was overall an amazing experience and I would definitely love to work with them again if we are back in Portugal!

 

 

 

 

 

Jessie Hawthorn Jessie and Jonathan, Wedding in Luz, Portugal

 

Matt + Lena were so amazing to work with before, during and after the wedding! They paid so much attention to detail and really listened to ensure we were happy with our pictures. My husband and I came from Canada to get married in the Algarve so we didn't have the chance to meet with Matt + Lena in person ahead of time. I could tell by their pictures (of course they are stunning!!) but also their professionalism, prompt email responses and overall ease of communication that it was going to be a perfect fit! We were thrilled with our beautiful pictures and have received so many compliments that they look like pictures out of a magazine and that they truly capture our love and the story of our big day! They scouted out all the great spots for us ahead of time, ensuring the lighting would be just right, and I just adore their style of photography - so natural and genuine. Thank you again so much for giving us these pictures we will cherish forever!! xx

 

 

 

 

 

Adam Cummings Maria + Adam, Wedding in Sintra, Portugal

 

We got married at the Quinta in Cintra and my wife found Matt and Lena somehow on the internet. In all the craziness of organising a wedding, they were one of the few constants. Always organized, and very prepared (they even went on a trip from Alvor to Lisbon to check out the light in the area!). The wedding day was exceptional as they popped up around the place like Ninjas - you will never be able to see them both - making sure to get loads of genuine shots of everyone from dawn til dusk. Very highly recommended

 

 

 

 

 

Laur D Laura and Jonathon, Elopement in the Algarve

 

My husband and I traveled from Toronto to Portugal for our elopement and we were so fortunate that Matt and Lena were available on our wedding day. Throughout the booking process they were quick to respond to emails and set a Skype date to go over all of the logistics for our day, as well as to answer any questions we had - and we had a lot! Matt and Lena were very social and created a comfortable environment which was great since it was just the four of us during the six hour photo shoot. The photos turned out stunning and we have received compliments from everyone who has seen them. The photos really captured the nuance moments throughout the day in a very natural way and we will cherish them forever. Thank you Matt and Lena for being part of our day and for making the experience such a pleasure!

 

 

 

 

 

Natacha Manuel Natacha + Manuel, Beach Wedding Algarve

 

Matt and Lena were recommended to us by our wedding planner, Susana Santos. We were sold from the get-go (just take a look at their beautiful pictures!), and meeting them in person only reaffirmed that we had made the right decision. We were a bit iffy about doing an engagement shoot but it was a great idea in the end as we got to be very comfortable with Matt and Lena which made things far easier on the actual wedding day! The pictures are fabulous and a year after our wedding people are still commenting on just how beautiful the photos are. All in all, definitely a great choice and we heartily recommend them to anyone who is getting married! In fact, a couple who were at our wedding ended up booking them for their wedding! :)

 

 

 

 

 

Jelena Pinto Jelena + Joao, Wedding at Os Agostos, Portugal

 

Me and my husband got married last year in the south of Portugal and we still have family and friends raving about the beauty and elegance of our photographs. Matt and Lena take photographs that we will cherish forever. They are also a pleasure to work with. They make you feel comfortable and they get to know your style and personality. What first caught my eye about their work is the romantic feel and lighting of each photograph. Each photograph feels set in a natural and authentic manner. It's a staple of their professionalism and dedication to the work they do. Thank you Matt and Lena for your dedication and grace on our special day. :D

 

 

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