The Bridal Affair | English Version: Bride’s little helpers

A bride's to-do list is almost endless: from choosing the cake to visiting venues around the country and making last-minute decisions, every detail is thought through until there are no doubts left. To make the task easier (which, in itself, remains as arduous as it is Herculean) and to ensure that the wedding day goes off without a hitch, Vogue Portugal has put together a list of the crème de la crème when it comes to wedding experts.

Wedding Planners

First Class Portugal

For a flawless day, First Class Portugal specialises in weddings, celebrations and social events that fluidly translate expectations and aesthetics. With special attention to the logistics that each space, landscape and service requires, Roberta Nardes brings a local perspective with global reach to the bridal universe to create experiences that breathe the personality and vision of the bride and groom at their purest level. For more information, visit www.firstclassconcierge.pt or call +351 919 235 978.

Fuse Weddings

Fuse Weddings On the day you say ‘I do,’ every detail matters — and it is imperative that the ceremony reflects the authenticity that mirrors the magic of the most epic love stories. It is with this mindset that Fuse was born. With a mission to restore meaning to one of the most important days in a couple's life, the team designs and plans weddings based on the principle that each couple is not a number, but an identity. Above all, Fuse creates timeless memories and transforms the wedding day into a moment of rigour and intention. For more information, visit www.fuseweddings.pt or call +351 910 305 058.

Guida Weddings

Because every wedding deserves a ceremony as special as the love story it represents, Guida Weddings treats each celebration as a unique experience, designed to reflect the sensibilities and values of each couple. With a strong commitment to socially and environmentally conscious practices, the team focuses on imagining events that combine contemporary aesthetics with the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape and culture. More information at www.guidaweddings.com and +351 968 627 454.

Glow

With two decades of experience, Glow brings wedding ceremonies to life with the care and dedication that every love story deserves. Under the philosophy of creating with the heart, the Glow team specialises in floral decoration and wedding planning, and aims to transform the mood boards that the bride and groom collect into real, authentic and memorable events. More information at www.instagram.com/glow.eventoss and +351 916 502 595.

Unique Dream Wedding

Entirely created and managed by women, Unique Dream Wedding is dedicated to creating unique experiences, designed with intention, beauty and authenticity, where the beginning of a new chapter is celebrated and immortalised. Through personalised service, the team seeks to bring every wish of the bride and groom to life, accompanying every step of the process — from the initial sketches to the execution of each moment. More information at www.uniquedreamwedding.com and +351 925 843 246.

Romã Eventos

Under the motto ‘working for Love and with Love’, Romã Eventos draws inspiration from the essence of each couple to create intimate and elegant events that reflect the personality of the bride and groom. With a deep appreciation for beauty and harmony — and a special fondness for the Douro Wine Region — Rute Carvalho (founder), Daniela Luz and Mónica seek to create welcoming environments that become the perfect setting for happy moments and unforgettable memories. For more information, visit www.romaeventos.pt or call +351 927 525 318.

Something Borrowed

Under the motto ‘cool, classy & effortless’, Something Borrowed brings to life wedding ceremonies that prioritise authenticity. Here, every detail is planned with creativity, energy and transparency, so that choices can be made in advance and with confidence. To ensure that the day of the final ‘I do’ radiates magic and eternalises vows of love, the team of wedding planners outlines a personalised plan, anticipates challenges and simplifies decision-making. More information at www.somethingborrowed.pt and +351 916 253 233.

Escape Eventos

Founded on the belief that luxury lies in the intention and emotion of flawless execution, Escape Eventos plans each wedding in a completely personalised way. With an approach that combines serenity with creativity and a network of renowned partners, the team transforms the complexity of the wedding planning experience into a reflection of the couple's history, translating each memory into tangible and sensory details. For more information, visit www.escape-eventos.com or call +351 910 548 397.

Ana Coelho Duarte

A specialist in creating destination weddings for over 12 years, Ana Coelho Duarte is guided by the principle that each event is more than just a wedding: it is an experience that must be designed with innovation, style and meticulous attention to detail. Renowned for her practical approach combined with a strong artistic sensibility, Ana is dedicated to developing carefully curated ceremonies, in complete harmony with the tastes and preferences of each couple. For more information, visit www.anacoelhoduarte.com or call +351 961 119 778.

Meraki Wedding Agency

For a service that prioritises authenticity and connection, Meraki Wedding Agency combines aesthetics and design with careful organisation and rigorous planning, shaping weddings that are experienced as unique events. With the aim of bringing to life the event that the bride and groom have always dreamed of, its philosophy is based on an approach that values the identity and history of each couple, while creating an atmosphere in perfect harmony with the essence of each celebration. For more information, visit www.merakiweddingagency.com or call +351 912 333 700.

Spaces

Colina dos Piscos

Amidst the serenity of nature and the golden landscape of Ribatejo, Colina dos Piscos reveals itself as a true haven of peace, where every love story becomes a fairy tale. Located in a privileged spot, designed with sensitivity and intention, Colina dos Piscos is a place where every gesture becomes an intimate moment and every emotion is valued with respect and care. The venue is thus the idyllic setting for celebrating the long-awaited ‘I do’. For more information, visit www.colinadospiscos.com or call +351 930 563 428.

Parque da Penha

Synonymous with elegance and exclusivity, Parque da Penha in Guimarães stands out as one of Portugal's most iconic historic gardens. An unmissable reference when it comes to unforgettable events, the space is the ideal setting, adapting to the wishes and preferences of the bride and groom. In addition, by investing in new materials, approaches, and creative techniques, Parque da Penha guarantees a truly memorable experience. More information at www.parquedapenha.pt and +351 967 877 841.

Histórias com Alma

At Astoria, in Vila Nova de Gaia, each wedding is designed as a unique concept, where the decoration, the atmosphere, and the ceremony itself coexist harmoniously to reflect the personality of each love story. Under the Portuguese brand Histórias com Alma, the venue brings elegant and contemporary events to life, without ever neglecting the importance of emotion on the big day, to create memories that deserve to be lived and remembered forever. For more information, visit www.historiascomalma.com or call +351 966 160 914.

Monte do Ramalho

With a landscape that evokes the silence of the countryside and makes you long for the peace of a starry sky, the Monte do Ramalho estate promises to translate the details of any love story through an unforgettable setting and cuisine that honors nature. Here, we find a century-old cork oak tree, our own catering service, and accommodation for up to 40 people. It is possible to dream of cocktails accompanied by live music, refreshing drinks by the pool, or an outdoor dinner with fairy lights—and make that dream come true. For more information, visit www.montedoramalho.com or call +351 932 035 471.

Quinta Condes Valadares

On the outskirts of Lisbon, Quinta Condes de Valadares is a venue that combines the perfectionism of memorable events with historic architecture. With buildings dating back to the 18th century, the Quinta features a multidisciplinary hall whose atmosphere blends the past and the future, renovated rooms, and a variety of green areas. Here, traditions are celebrated with innovation, in the name of immortalizing the day when the bride and groom decide to make the beginning of a new chapter in their history official. More information at www.condesvaladares.pt and +351 218 217 787.

Casas da Quinta de Cima

Set on an estate whose legacy spans centuries, among orchards and gardens that stretch to the serene landscapes of the beaches of Cacela Velha, Casas da Quinta de Cima is the ideal setting to celebrate every fairy tale. With traditional architecture and natural surroundings that reveal the beauty of the Algarve, the venue offers a variety of spaces—whether for an outdoor ceremony, a meal under the bougainvillea, or a vibrant party in the courtyard—making it the perfect retreat to mark the beginning of a life together. For more information, visit www.casasdaquintadecima.com or call +351 966 912 743.

Beauty

Pedro Netto Studio

A leading name in the world of bridal beauty, Pedro Netto Studio has established itself as the ideal hairstylist for creating sophisticated and timeless looks that highlight the personality and style of each bride. With elegant and meticulous compositions, and a remarkable career that speaks for itself, Netto has consolidated a recognizable aesthetic, marked by enormous attention to the small details that make the difference in a good beauty look. More information at instagram.com/pedronettostudio and +351 911 014 759.

Floral Decoration & Design

Bloomery

Bloomery Inspired by the ephemeral beauty of nature and guided by a refined artistic sensibility, Bloomery seeks to ensure that each floral composition transcends the merely decorative and becomes an expression of emotions, aesthetics, and intention. With the aim of creating arrangements that reflect the personality of each couple, Sónia Gonçalves Enes works with textures, colors, and shapes to construct floral settings worthy of starring in the day of the eternal “I do.” More information at instagram.com/bloomery.floraldesign and +351 967 930 751.

Matiz

Matiz With a unique identity born from the principle of Be kind with Nature, the floral design brand Matiz explores new shapes, contrasts, textures, and compositions to create unique environments. Through continuous experimentation with new techniques and unlikely combinations, the brand has established itself as a conscious alternative—using reusable practices and innovative solutions—that stands out for its original compositions, developed in collaboration with each client. For more information, visit www.matizflower.com or call +351 962 376 975.

SP Floral Designer

With an artistic approach that treats floral decoration as true works of art, designer Sébastien Papy works closely with the bride and groom to develop floral compositions where every detail is carefully thought out and chosen. Using color palettes, textures, and volumes, Papy creates floral universes tailored to each space and atmosphere, favoring a contemporary elegance based on refined, modern, and sensitive lines. More information at instagram.com/sp_floraldesigner and +351 910 573 502.

Antese Floral Design

In a dialogue between space and atmosphere, Antese studio takes a personalized approach to creating floral designs that function as a language unto themselves. Based on the relationship between gesture, time, architecture, and nature, the studio considers each flower as an intervention in space, developing the ideal setting for the wedding day environment. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/antese_floral or call +351 913 446 146.

Atelier Nina Cruz

At Nina Cruz's atelier, floral compositions are created with a perfect balance between technique and creative freedom, where each element has a purpose. Her work adapts to the uniqueness of each couple, accompanying each wedding from the first to the last moment. Focusing on the use of special and delicate flowers, the studio translates dreams into memorable experiences through rigor, an attentive eye, and a passion that is reflected in every gesture and choice. More information at instagram.com/ninabcruz and +351 916 296 796.

Blumen Flores

For a light and timeless environment that respects the rhythm of the seasons through a conscious approach, Blumen Flores develops floral arrangements guided by the relationship between color, space, and light. The result of the work of Johanna and Xica, the floral design studio intervenes in contexts ranging from historic palaces to spaces marked by contemporary architecture, with gardens as their setting of choice. More information at www.blumen-flores.com and +351 927 930 916.

Mary And Blooms

Created to reflect the essence of each couple, Mary and Blooms combines floral design with graphic design to create a harmonious and deeply personalized visual narrative. With creativity, sensitivity, and precision, each wedding is transformed into a memorable experience, in which Mary and Blooms carefully and meticulously considers all the elements—from the bouquet to the invitations, menus, and seating plans—that make up the event. For more information, visit www.maryandblooms.pt or call +351 938 380 940.

Stationary

19t

In a symbiosis between technique, creativity, and emotion, the 19t studio develops stationery pieces with a visual identity inspired by the taste and personality of each couple. Through a creative process that begins long before reaching the paper, designer Marta Pacheco seeks to understand the uniqueness of each love story, creating an image with taste and soul, worthy of the grandeur that the wedding day demands. More information at www.instagram.com/19t.estudio.design and +351 966 461 804.

A Pajarita

With a Portuguese stamp, A Pajarita uses artistic techniques, fine art printing, and premium materials to create wedding stationery that reflects the unique character of each fairy tale. Under the direction of artist Alexandra Barbosa, the brand combines practices such as drawing, painting, watercolor, and engraving, bringing to life proposals that tell the story of each couple. Under the direction of artist Alexandra Barbosa, the brand combines practices such as drawing, painting, watercolor, and engraving, bringing to life designs that tell the story of each couple. For more information, visit www.apajarita.com or call +351 910 698 191.

Ds-Atelier de Design

With an approach that favors fully personalized invitations, designed to reflect the essence of each couple, Ds-Atelier de Design treats each project uniquely, accompanying every stage of the process with care and attention. By combining original design with careful typography, illustration, and excellent finishes, each piece is unique—designed so that the bride and groom feel truly represented. More information at www.instagram.com/ ds_atelier_design and +351 917 422 863.

Bloem Design Atelier

Because every wedding deserves to be treated with attention and care, Cláudia is dedicated to transforming the wishes of the bride and groom into stationery items that are true works of art. Exploring different color palettes, textures, and graphic elements, Bloem Design Atelier approaches wedding stationery with affection, sensitivity, and delicacy. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/bloem.atelier or call +351 934 439 730.

Main a Coeur

Driven by the desire to transform details into authentic and unforgettable stories, Main a Coeur was born from Mafalda and Bruno's vision to create wedding stationery that accompanies each moment with intention. Like a tangible stamp of the love that unites two people, their stationery promises to make your wedding day a memory that lasts for generations—through designs governed by emotion, elegance, and sensitivity. For more information, visit mainacoeur.com or call +351 935 778 507.

Rebellis Design Atelier

Design Atelier Like a love letter to print, Rebellis Design Atelier, whose designs are conceived to tell stories in a sensory way, creates stationery proposals with care and intention. Here, each project is born through an authorial and avant-garde approach, transforming references, memories, and symbols into designs that reflect the essence of each couple. Above all, stationery combines with the power of love to create objects of memory. More information at instagram.com/rebellis.atelier and +351 918 811 311.

MAVI Creative Designer

MAVI Creative Designer For Mavilde Santos Guerra, the stationery for the big day—which stems from the identity of each love story—should be valued as a key element of a harmonious and sensitive experience. By transforming paper into emblematic objects, immortalized in memory through various graphic details such as typography and design, Mavi Creative Designer seeks to create sophisticated and elegant pieces that integrate organically into the ceremony. More information at www.mavicreativedesigner.pt and +351 914 853 252.

Neroli Atelier

In a distinctive balance between the rhythm of century-old presses and the serene poetry of handmade cotton paper, Neroli Atelier creates stationery that blends tradition and innovation. The latest digital seating chart transforms a functional element into a gesture of emotional connection: personalized messages, exclusively for each guest, create moments of intimate surprise and genuine human warmth. It's not just guidance—it's hospitality. More information at www.neroliatelier.com and +351 936 685 462.

Wedding Cake

Naked Cake Design

In perfect harmony between aesthetics and flavor, Naken Cake Design creates unique creations that reflect the essence of the bride and groom and carefully interpret their love story. From pavlovas to cheesecakes, to cakes that take us on a sensory journey, Naken's offerings stand out for their delicacy and fluidity, as well as their meticulous attention to organic details, giving rise to creations full of character. More information at www.instagram.com/nakencakedesign and +351 919 607 296.

Clara Molho

One of the most important elements of the big day, the wedding cake is a symbolic gesture that marks the beginning of a new chapter for the couple. With a delicate approach and a subtle balance between textures and flavors, Clara Molho sees the wedding cake as a meeting point between aesthetics, memory, and emotion. Through soft lines, timeless color palettes, and delicate textures, each creation is designed as an extension of the celebration itself, authentically reflecting the personality of each couple. More information at www.claramolho.pt.

Catering

Twopack Kitchen

Based in Melides, Alentejo, Twopack Kitchen bases its philosophy on a farm-to-table approach, combining its own production with a careful selection of local partners. Since 2018, Twopack has been developing gastronomic experiences guided by the motto “Real Food, Real People,” choosing to cook over an open fire, transforming each event into a sensory journey where authentic flavors elevate and celebrate Portuguese cuisine. For more information, visit www.twopack.pt or call +351 915 433 788.

Photography

Una Wedding

With an approach that values the beauty that emerges in every moment, UNA has developed a sensitive eye for creating organic and elegant narratives through compositions that accompany the rhythm of each love story. From real experiences to frames that immortalize memories of the big day, UNA ensures that every moment is recorded authentically and carefully. More information at www.unaweddingphoto.com.

João Pedro Félix

Because all great loves deserve to be immortalized with sincerity and passion, João Pedro Félix transforms each wedding into a photographic work based on authenticity and human relationships. With a keen eye for what cannot be translated into words—emotions, beauty, and memories—his work is dedicated to capturing the moments that so beautifully reflect the spontaneity of the day of the ultimate “I do.” More information at www.joaopedrofelix.com.

The Vanessa Power

Transforming every moment into extraordinary memories, marked by authenticity and unexpected beauty, The Vanessa Power creates images loaded with meaning and genuine emotion. Inspired by fashion, cinema, and music, each photograph emerges as a portrait of freedom full of personality, capturing each love story with care and deep dedication. More information at www.thevanessapower.com.

Lucas Santiago

Between spontaneous moments and frames that defy convention, Lucas Santiago constructs a visual narrative where emotion, rhythm, and composition coexist in perfect harmony. With a youthful and editorial signature that values the unexpected and highlights the small singularities that shape each story, the photographer immortalizes weddings through intense and honest images, designed to stand the test of time and span generations. More information at www.lucassantiago.net and +351 910 798 012.

Tania Carvalho

Attentive to the emotion, details and unexpected moments that arise during the intervals of the big day, Tania Carvalho combines digital photography with the uniqueness of 35mm film to create images worthy of a true fairy tale. With an aesthetic marked by a romantic and modern look, her work — deeply influenced by cinema and cultural experiences — reflects the essence of the bride and groom through images that oscillate between the elegant and the documentary. More information at www.taniacarvalho.com and +351 917 997 438.

Pedro Marcelino

With a creative vision and a keen eye, Pedro Marcelino seeks to transform the small moments of the big day into authentic images, destined to last for generations. Combining a documentary aesthetic with an editorial sensibility, the photographer creates striking compositions, where light and intentionality merge to shape a unique atmosphere. For more information, visit www.pedromarcelino.com or call +351 917 085 010.

Alice Vicente

From Ireland to St. Tropez, via the Maldives, San Francisco and, of course, Portugal, Alice Vicente has been building a repertoire based on images that are as cinematic as they are deeply personal. Having honed her artistic perspective through painting, drawing and ceramics, Alice approaches photography with meaning and purpose, immortalising emotions and moments in delicate frames. For more information, visit www.alicevicente.com or call +351 937 878 008.

Heritagë Weddings

Starting from a creative perspective born from the balance between silence and movement, Heritagë Weddings weaves visual narratives that capture each couple's identity with intention and sensitivity. Through a human approach, based on a contemporary and emotional language, the creative photography and video duo seeks to create a visual legacy composed of images marked by emotion and truth. More information at www.heritage-wedding.com and +351 913 874 013.

Video

Colibri Films

From a discreet and sensitive point of view, Sara Alves Silva and José Oliveira seek to construct narratives marked by love, family, and friendship, subtly accompanying the couple throughout their big day. In an ode to the delicate beauty that emerges in the most unexpected moments of the ceremony, Colibri Films is dedicated to preserving these moments, allowing emotions, gestures and voices to withstand the passage of time. More information www.colibri-films.com and +351 916 080 813.

João Rosa Visuals

For João Rosa, it is through a natural and discreet approach that the most authentic films are born, since each couple has a unique story, made up of gestures and emotions that endure over the years. With a cinematic and editorial aesthetic, his films capture love in its rawest form, building the perfect visual narrative for the big day. More information at www.joaorosavisuals.com and +351 914 790 486.

Duarte WW

With an editorial aesthetic that combines the sophistication of fashion with the seventh art, Duarte Correia views each film as a unique composition, deeply rooted in the human emotion of the wedding day. Inspired by both classical and electronic music, his work immortalises gestures, silences and small details, giving rise to films that capture the essence of each love story. More information at www.duartewv.com and +351 932 903 230.

The Colour White

Under the leadership of Gabriel Jacinto, The Colour White focuses its films on a refined and genuine language, with the aim of creating elegant and timeless cinematic experiences. Through intentional curation that preserves a refined editorial sensibility, The Colour White is dedicated to creating images that transcend time and, like love, mature elegantly over the years. For more information, visit www.thecolourwhite.com or call +351 967 149 205.

Translated from the original in The Bridal Affair, supplement of the Kiss Me Issue of Vogue Portugal, published March 2026. For full credits, see the print issue.