Trimming down your guest list and having to downsize your wedding can feel like the end of the world. But Inês and Nelson’s Portugal palace micro wedding is proof that you don’t have to sacrifice your dream day just because your celebration scaled back in size. With the help of planner Prometo Amar-te, the couple tied the knot in a courtyard ceremony before enjoying a garden dinner with friends and a private first dance under a canopy of fairy lights.
While we write about weddings every single day, we love getting insight from the incredible vendor teams that help put together these dreamy weddings. After all, they’re the ones working closest with these amazing couples one-on-one! So naturally, we asked photographer Sandra of atmosphere what excited her most about Inês and Nelson’s day, and this is what she had to say. Sandra of Atmosphere Photo On The Day
The day started at Oryza Guest House, where they got ready–but not before having an amazing brunch set for them and their closest friends. After this, they went up to get ready. Inês rocked a Justin Alexander dress, which she later paired with a leather jacket and cowboy boots for a sunset photography session. Nelson wore a Bordeaux-colored suit. They looked so cool and edgy together.
Since the ceremony was only for six people, it was arranged to be in the cloister instead of the chapel. Nelson couldn’t contain himself while Inês walked down the aisle, and his ...