A wedding at Quinta de São José do Barrilário, Douro Valley
Amanda and Michael were married on the 5th of September 2026 at Quinta de São José do Barrilário, high above the Douro, with the terraced vineyards running down to the river on every side.
The celebration started the day before, with a pre wedding party to welcome everyone to the valley. On the wedding day Michael waited on the terrace for the first look, with his back to the house and the whole valley in front of him. The ceremony took place on that same terrace, with the chairs dressed in deep green, white flowers on gold stands and the bridesmaids in shades of green satin.
After a walk through the vines at golden hour, dinner was served at one long table along the terrace. At every place, the menu opened onto a letter Amanda had handwritten for that guest, with a photo of the two of them together. There were games for the guests, a tower of pastéis de nata, and then the first dance and a party that went on late into the night.
We planned and coordinated the whole weekend, from the pre wedding party to the last song.
Photography: Lounge Fotografia. Decor and flowers: Maria Papoila. Venue: Quinta de São José do Barrilário. Video: 24 Films.
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