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The wedding colors were pale yellow, pale green, light blue, light purple, and pale pink.
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From the bride… In looking for wedding venues, we wanted to find a place that was “us” and would create the setting for an unforgettable memory. To us, this meant that the location would be private, light, romantic, floral, glamorous, and distinctly Portuguese. When we came across Quinta da Penalva, its lush greenery, rich florals, exceptional grounds, delightful cobblestone, and Portuguese charm had us instantly swooning. Despite the large area, the space felt intimate, curious, and playful; even though there was only one Quinta, the layout made us feel like we attended several different weddings throughout the course of the night and amplified the enchantment as we advanced through the labyrinth. Of course, it gave us a lot of confidence to know that Sofia Nascimento Studios had hosted many (GORGEOUS) weddings there before and would have a good grasp of the layout and transitions throughout.
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Carson proposed to Lenara on January 16th, 2021. Following an Edmonds-kind-of- walk and a long (but beautiful) drive complete with sing-alongs and scenic detours, Carson and Lenara arrived in Port Angeles, Washington, where Carson and Company managed to make an already perfect Saturday even more perfect. Amidst the magic of family, countless candles, hundreds of yellow roses, an almost-sunset, and a sparkly ring, Carson got down on one knee and Lenara said yes.
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I wanted something classic with a “wow factor,” and after stumbling upon and subsequently falling in love with a stunning flowered veil at Mark Ingram Atelier, I knew I needed a refined canvas on which the beautiful florals could flourish. With the help of Sofia Nascimento Studios, I chose some tasteful pieces to complement the ensemble, such as the Manolo shoes, and paid homage to Portugal with exquisite statement earrings handcrafted by Cremilde Bispo Jewellery. Because our wedding color palette had a lot of pastels, we chose a black tux for Carson, pairing it with velvet loafers to better fit the garden-scape. If overwhelmed, start with an anchor piece and go from there; limit your expectations because sometimes treasures reveal themselves unexpectedly; and finally, find something that makes you feel both beautiful and comfortable (especially the shoes!).
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[field title=”Groomsman Attire”][/field]
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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]
From the playful centerpiece flowers that came in boxes the morning of the wedding, to one-of-a-kind “basket” flower bridesmaid bouquets, to extravagant arrangements at the altar, walking through the wedding was like finding yourself in a fairytale come to life. All the design elements came together like different parts of a storybook as we went from a whimsical ceremony to an intimate, candlelit reception, and ended the evening dancing in the moonlight. The florals, lighting, details, and flow between distinct spaces at the venue realized an atmosphere of wonder and magic.
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[field title=”Wedding Cake Details”]
A beautifully textured fondant cake design with Choco & Berries by Migalha Doce. It tasted as sweet as it looked!
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[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]
Laughing at the altar as my brother officiated will forever touch my heart! Knowing that we were in the hands of an incredibly capable and talented team, Carson and I didn’t experience a lot of anxiety about the logistics or the overall design of the wedding – instead, we worried endlessly about guests getting COVID, arrivals in Portugal, and family and friends from abroad getting through security. Needless to say, when we finally saw everyone from the altar, a huge weight was lifted and we could finally let ourselves be swept entirely away by the shared beauty, love, and happiness.
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I enjoy making greeting cards for friends and family, so I chose to do my own wedding Save the Dates and invitations, which were much less professional and more flawed than the work that Sofia Nascimento Studios would achieve. To my surprise, Sofia Nascimento Studios still managed to design wedding day-of stationery that carried forward the theme my invites attempted in an upscale, light, romantic, whimsical and elegantly unique style.
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In searching for the perfect venue, we found Quinta da Penalva, and in turn Sofia Nascimento Studios. After our first conversation with Sofia, we knew we didn’t have a choice – she was the one. Sofia is a warm, gentle, kind, beautiful friend and professional, and she works with a team that shares her passion for designing weddings better than you could dream of. Just look at the photos, they speak for themselves.
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From the beginning, Sofia and her team set realistic expectations, were consistent and flexible in their communication, and always kept our needs and preferences top of mind. One of our concerns before starting the wedding planning process was how to go about decision-making, but SN Studios made it so easy, offering options with which you couldn’t go wrong and recommendations that were tried and true. Their relationships with vendors made the process stress-free and accommodating, and left us with nothing but excitement for the end result. Even when the war began in Ukraine and some of our family and friends abroad encountered various travel restrictions, Sofia and her team worked tirelessly to ensure that they had the documents needed to receive visas. When you choose to plan a wedding with SN Studios, you know you are in the company of good friends. From start to finish, Sofia and the team provided comfort, sensibility, excitement, feedback, and heartfelt support.
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Photography: love is my favorite color | Cinematography: VideoArt | Event Design: Sofia Nascimento Studios | Event Planning: Sofia Nascimento Studios | Floral Design: Sofia Nascimento Studios | Cake: Migalha Doce | Invitations: Prettie Wedding Events | Ceremony Venue: Quinta da Penalva | Beauty: Tom Perdigão | Earrings: Cremilde Bispo Jewellery | Rentals: The Rental Factory | Veil: Mark Ingram Atelier