ANA &
ZIAD

Location

Porto
Venue

Vinha Boutique Hotel
Wedding Planner

Lucyana Sposito
Bridal Designer

Martu Mariage
Make up

Jenny Makeup
Entertainment

fadi harb فادي حرب
DJ

KAHL
Sound

Rituais

The newlyweds walk hand in hand across the lawn, the hotel's red building behind them

ANA & ZIAD

An Elegant and Timeless Wedding at Vinha Boutique Hotel

Black-and-white portrait of the groom, leaning on the railing, in his bow tie

Diptych: aerial view of the riverside hotel with its pool and red umbrellas, and the red building with garden and fountain

Diptych: two groomsmen adjust a bow tie and suspenders, and two more laugh as one buttons his jacket

Diptych: the groomsmen getting ready together in a red-toned room, and a close-up of a hand adjusting a tie with an "AZ" cufflink

Diptych: black-and-white shot of the groom laughing as his bow tie is adjusted, and the groomsmen laughing together

Diptych: the groomsmen in black and white, clapping in celebration, and toasting with champagne

Diptych: portrait of the groomsmen on the steps of the red building, and a more candid group photo at the same spot

Flat lay of the Cartier jewelry: ring, bracelet, and wedding bands

The bride seated in her robe by the window, reading

Detail of a handwritten letter in the bride's hands

The bride seated writing in a notebook, in her robe

Black-and-white silhouette of the makeup artist applying the bride's makeup by the window

Diptych: the bride's silhouette holding her bouquet by the window, and the bride in her robe by the curtain with her bouquet

The bride smiles, holding her bouquet of white peonies and orchids

Black-and-white silhouette of the bride in the doorway, bouquet in hand

Black-and-white close-up of the bride smiling, her hand near her shoulder, bouquet in view

Diptych: the groom in black and white being helped with his tie, and a guest lifting a baby into the air in silhouette by the window

Black-and-white portrait of the bride beneath her veil, hand raised near her face

The bride in her beaded gown, looking down at her bouquet, a sheer curtain behind her

The bride smiles directly at the camera, holding her bouquet close

A guest in a teal floral gown is escorted by a guest in a black tuxedo, on the lawn

Diptych: the bride enters with her father through the doorway of the red building, and a wide view of the facade during the ceremony

The bride walks arm in arm with her father outdoors, the red building behind them

Diptych: the bride with her father on the lawn beside the stone wall, and a wide view of the ceremony with guests seated

Diptych: the newlyweds share a kiss beneath the floral arch amid confetti, and the bride raises her bouquet among petals and guests

Diptych: guests throw petals as the newlyweds walk the aisle, and the couple in black and white share a kiss beneath the floral arch

Black-and-white shot of the newlyweds walking, the groom raising the bride's hand with her bouquet, guests around them

The newlyweds face to face, smiling, in the garden

A group of guests in red, pink, and blue gowns celebrate, lifting the groom

The newlyweds embrace side by side, a stone wall and garden umbrella behind them

Diptych: the newlyweds in front of the red building, veil billowing, and a closer moment with the veil settled

The newlyweds walk hand in hand across the lawn, the red building with dormer windows behind them

The newlyweds embrace by the stone balustrade, the river visible through the trees

Diptych: reception table with colorful floral centerpieces and bread as part of the decor, and a closer view of the table setting

A cascading floral arrangement in jewel tones, over the wooden table

Table detail, with a pink peony centerpiece and candles

Interior of the reception tent, with woven pendant lamps and olive trees as table centerpieces

Black-and-white shot of the newlyweds' first dance beneath the tent, the chandelier and seated guests around them

Detail of the place setting, with a colorful centerpiece, place card, and bread

The night dessert table, with orange paper flowers and the illuminated red building behind

Diptych: the singer in black and white performing on stage with the microphone, and a guest dancing under colored lights

Diptych: the crowded dance floor beneath string lights, and the groom in black and white lifted on guests' shoulders in celebration

Diptych: a performer in a pink feathered costume dances under green light, and guests laugh together on the dance floor

The night dessert display beneath the illuminated tree and hanging lampshades, among colorful flowers

CREDITS

Location

Porto
Venue

Vinha Boutique Hotel
Wedding Planner

Lucyana Sposito
Bridal Designer

Martu Mariage
Make up

Jenny Makeup
Entertainment

fadi harb فادي حرب
DJ

KAHL
Sound

Rituais

The Vision

Currently living in the US, Ana (from Brazil) and Ziad (from Lebanon) envisioned far more than just a wedding; they designed a comprehensive, multi-day travel experience in Northern Portugal for their international guests. The festivities kicked off with an immersive wine cellar tour at Quinta da Pacheca and a warm welcome reception at WOW Porto. The main event was hosted at the palatial Vinha Boutique Hotel, providing the ultimate elegant setting to beautifully crown this extraordinary journey.

The Narrative

When guests travel from across the globe to celebrate true connection, the resulting energy is truly unmatched. The wedding day was defined by a vibrant joy, authentic smiles, and a palpable feeling of love from start to finish. The beautiful blending of cultures resulted in a highly contagious celebration, where the venue’s sophisticated atmosphere seamlessly merged with the genuine emotion of family and friends celebrating life and unity in the most memorable way.

Our Editorial Approach

Documenting a multi-day wedding allows us to craft a much deeper and richer visual story. Our lenses captured everything from the relaxed, scenic pre-wedding events in the Douro Valley and Gaia to the timeless sophistication of the main day at Vinha Boutique Hotel. We focused on balancing the grandeur of the locations with the most intimate, emotional connections. The final gallery is a dynamic and luxury visual legacy that authentically preserves the heart of this international experience.