Shawna and Kevin met at bar crawl event in San Francisco after being introduced by their siblings. Before they knew it, Kevin was proposing on a sunset walk where they paused to enjoy a special lookout spot by their apartment that had an amazing view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Last summer, they took a trip to Portugal and fell in love with the natural beauty of Octant Vila Monte. It had the unique Portuguese charm they were looking for, the most amazing patio view for their reception, and a delicious farm-to-table restaurant onsite. Keep scrolling to see how they planned their beautiful event in Portugal with the help of Taelored Events Algarve and captured on camera by Jillian Margaret Photography.

Classic minimalist stationery
To set the stage for their timelessly elegant wedding day vibe, Shawna and Kevin chose an invitation suite that highlighted a classic and minimalistic design from the initial invitation to the wedding day detail card.
“Something blue” bridesmaids
Shawna encouraged her bridesmaids to choose their own dresses, valuing their individual styles and personalities. The dresses all blended seamlessly and beautifully! The groomsmen wore beige attire from Suit Supply to complement the warm and vibrant aesthetic of the country and blend with the overall aesthetic of the wedding day.

Timeless elegance: Styling white florals
Shawna and Kevin chose white florals by Ely Flowers to let the true beauty of Portugal shine through...