I‘ve been to the vibrant city of Porto several times, each visit always a new experience; the city expanding and evolving with time and change of cultures. But the first time I experience and took part in the iconic São João celebrations was in 2018, before the Covid pandemic and before the climate crisis was…
Modern Traditionalism meets a Floral Wonder for this Portuguese Wedding :: Part 2…All the Details!!
We’ve walked through time, back to the special moments of Christie and Mario’s wedding day, now let’s take a moment to swoon and get lost in all the beautiful and magical details….. Like I mentioned before, Aqueduto is one of those unique beautiful venues that evokes a stunning simplistic and modern minimalist charm that can…
Modern Traditionalism meets a Floral Wonder for Christie & Mario’s Portuguese Wedding at Aqueduto Events
It was a picturesque summer day, the brisk wind breezed in the sunshine and family and friends from the US, northern Portugal, France and neighboring European countries were gathered to celebrate the marriage of Christie and Mario. To think that less than 10 months before, Mario had asked his longtime best friend Christie to be…
Traveling to … the Castles of Guimarães :: Paço dos Duques & Castelo Guimarães
If you read my first post on the city of Guimarães, which included a quick stop during the spring for client vendor meetings — you may have quickly learned I developed a favorite spot to eat, grab a glass of wine or espresso, people watch, but especially, the best local spot nearby to all the…
Traveling to ….. Santuário de Santa Luzia :: Viana do Castelo & the Quest for the Meaning of Flower Window Designs
What does a wedding planner, stylist or anyone else in the wedding industry do after their first international wedding, one that had them on their feet for 17 hours, getting to sleep around 4 then back up for lovely breakfast overlooking a pretty view over Povoa de Varzim by 10 the next/same morning? Well, naturally…
Traveling to … Guimarães :: the Birthplace of the Portuguese Nation
Let’s take a trip together, to the birthplace of Portugal as a nation as we know it…..to the well-loved and vivacious historical city of Guimarães! This century’s old Portuguese city isn’t just a beautiful spectacle of rich culture and European architecture, it’s the location that played a significant, and historical role in our country’s foundation….
