BEZAWIT &
RICARDO

Location

Braga
Venue

Solar da Levada

The newlyweds slow dance in black and white beneath hanging disco balls, next to the neon sign "Follow the call of the disco ball"

BEZAWIT & RICARDO

A Dream Classic Destination Wedding at Solar da Levada

Aerial view of Solar de Vila Mea, the pink Baroque manor with its red-tiled roof, surrounded by vineyards and hills

The bride alone beside the vintage silver Rolls-Royce, in front of Solar de Vila Mea

The bridesmaids in navy floral robes with white parasols by the pool, the bride at the centre in a white robe

A bridesmaid in a copper-toned dress laces up the bride's gown by the window

Black-and-white portrait of the bride beneath her veil, hand near her face, her ring in focus

The bridesmaids, in shades of pink and rust, wave in front of a stone building

The bride alone with a white parasol, seated on a red daybed overlooking the landscape

Diptych: the silver Rolls-Royce arrives at Solar de Vila Mea, and the bride beside the car, her veil billowing

The groom with his father, both in white dinner jackets, on the lawn in front of a glass building

Diptych: the groomsmen walk across the lawn in front of a glass skyscraper, and gather for a group photo

Inside the glass pavilion, woven pendant lampshades with black tassels hang above the lounge seating area

Detail of a sage-green decorative carousel, beside the glass building

Diptych: the couple hold hands at the altar beneath the chandeliers, guests seated around them

Portrait of the groom in his white dinner jacket, smiling, in front of a foliage-covered wall

Diptych: the bride walks alone through the ceremony space with her bouquet, and the groom with his groomsmen wait, in white and black dinner jackets

A bridesmaid in a dusty-pink dress gives a speech into the microphone, beside the table's candles and flowers

The newlyweds seated at the table, laughing, beneath the chandelier, beside a stone column

The couple exchange rings at the altar, framed by draped fabric and candles

The newlyweds walk together down the aisle, petals falling around them, both smiling

Wide view of the garden reception at dusk, guests gathering beneath the trees beside the striped tent

Close portrait of the newlyweds smiling, the striped tent and greenery behind them

A guest in a grey blazer laughs while holding a glass of wine

A guest in a black dress laughs during the reception

Black-and-white portrait of a guest in a tuxedo laughing, drink in hand

The bride smiles holding a cocktail among the guests, the groom in the background

Black-and-white shot of the champagne tower being poured, the bride helping

Detail of the champagne tower being poured, a stone urn in the background

The bride raises her champagne glass in a toast, on the stone staircase

Artistic black-and-white detail of the bride's gown and champagne glass

The newlyweds walk hand in hand across the lawn, the glass building behind them

The newlyweds beside the vintage convertible, bouquet in hand, groom in sunglasses, among the greenery

Close portrait of the couple in the car, the groom in sunglasses with his arm around the bride

The bride in the back of the convertible waves her bouquet, the groom driving, the manor behind them

The newlyweds descend the stone staircase toward the manor's entrance, surrounded by the wedding party in motion

The newlyweds share a kiss on the terrace at dusk, string lights over the water behind them

The newlyweds walk hand in hand, smiling, in front of an ornate stone building and cypress trees

The newlyweds beside the vintage car, the groom adjusting his sunglasses as the bride looks at her bouquet

The sweetheart table beneath several ornate chandeliers, with floral arrangements and candles

The three-tier wedding cake, decorated with fresh flowers, under soft pink lighting

Table detail, a lit candelabra and floral centerpiece in the foreground

Detail of the place setting, with blue-and-white patterned plates and gold cutlery

Table detail with a small lamp, blue hydrangeas and peach roses, candlelight blurred behind

Diptych: the groom laughs at the reception table beside the bride, and a black-and-white toast scene by the candelabra

CREDITS

Location

Braga
Venue

Solar da Levada

The Vision

Bezawit and Ricardo traveled all the way from the United Kingdom to fulfill a dream: getting married in Portugal at Solar da Levada, widely recognized as one of the most beautiful wedding venues in the world. As a classic and private couple, they initially expressed being camera-shy, wishing for a seamless, relaxed approach that would still yield a breathtaking and luxury visual story.

The Narrative

The day began with morning preparations split between the modern elegance of Hotel Meliá Braga for the groom, and the historic charm of Solar de Vila Meã in Barcelos for the bride. The emotional pinnacle of the day took place at Solar da Levada’s iconic Arcada de Santo António. Underneath this majestic stone archway, they exchanged vows in a beautifully timeless ceremony that united family and friends from abroad.

Our Editorial Approach

To document Bezawit and Ricardo’s legacy, we focused on building a space of absolute comfort, guiding them gently without imposing stiff poses. By capturing their connection through a quiet, documentary style, their classic elegance shone through naturally. The resulting photography and cinematography showcase a stunning, luxury aesthetic, proving that authentic and candid moments hold a purely cinematic power.