HANA &
ANDRES

Hana seated in her voluminous gown beside Andres in a white dinner jacket, in a chandelier-lit hall at Solar da Levada

HANA & ANDRES

A Persian and Colombian Destination Wedding at Solar da Levada, Braga

Close-up of the groom in a white dinner jacket and black bow tie, holding a glass of whisky at waist level

The groom in a white shirt, bow tie and grey cummerbund, standing in a dimly lit room before the ceremony

The groom smiling in a cream dinner jacket and black bow tie, beside a pool table under warm pendant lamps

The groom leaning against a pool table in a cream dinner jacket, whisky glass in hand, looking into the camera

Black-and-white detail of the bride’s sparkling heels resting among make-up brushes

The bride in a white lace robe, smiling as she rests her arm on a green leather armchair

The bride standing in a white lace robe beside a console table with a lamp and fresh flowers

Black-and-white portrait of the bride and her bridesmaids in matching robes, raising glasses in front of tall wooden doors

The bride seated on the floor in her wedding gown before draped taupe curtains lit by candles

Two views of the bridesmaids in deep berry dresses, lined up holding white bouquets in a chandelier-lit room

The bride standing with a white bouquet in front of draped curtains and soft candlelight

Full-length portrait of the bride, her long train spread out before draped curtains and candles

The bride seated on the floor, smiling, in a gown with lace appliqué on the tulle skirt

Folding chairs under a white scalloped parasol on the lawn, prepared for the garden ceremony at Solar da Levada

The groom in a white dinner jacket walking with a woman in a mustard-yellow satin gown beneath a stone arch

A bridesmaid in a berry-coloured strapless dress holding a white bouquet as she walks to the ceremony

A bridesmaid in a berry gown walking arm in arm with a groomsman in a black suit, white bouquet in hand

Black-and-white image of two flower girls in white dresses on a sunlit path before dark wooden doors

The bride in her veil walking with an older man in a dark suit as guests look on

Black-and-white image of the bride and an older man walking through a stone archway under a hanging chandelier

The bride in a long veil walking down the aisle with a man in a black suit, guests smiling beside them

Black-and-white image of a guest seen from behind in a halter top, holding a fan beneath a white parasol

The ceremony table covered in flowers beneath white scalloped parasols, guests in pink and berry dresses behind

Hana and Andres sharing a kiss beneath a white floral arch during the garden ceremony

Aerial view of the formal gardens of Solar da Levada, with a symmetrical pond and white parasols set for the ceremony

The couple walking between guests under white parasols, a floral arch behind them

Hana and Andres posing with two flower girls in white dresses in front of the stone doors

The couple walking down the path as guests cheer, the bride raising her bouquet and the groom his fist

Black-and-white image of the reception hall with tiered chandeliers and round tables being prepared

Red cherry-tomato canapés on skewers, served on a dark green plate

A wooden board of small savoury pastries on a table dressed in emerald green linen

A dessert table with an emerald-green cloth beneath hanging crystal chandeliers

Hana and Andres holding hands in the glass-roofed reception hall at Solar da Levada, chandeliers above long tables

Overhead view of white parasols and lounge seating beside a deep green pool

Black-and-white image of a guest in a tuxedo and glasses laughing among other guests

A guest in a black dress smiling beside the pool, friends gathered behind her

Two guests in red and fuchsia dresses posing together with sunglasses by the pool

Female guests in berry, pink and yellow dresses raising their bouquets on a wooden deck by the water

A hand holding a cocktail coupe, with guests blurred in the background

Black-and-white portrait of a guest in a tuxedo, bow tie and glasses, holding a drink

Hana and Andres foreheads together, she in a sheer lace bodice and he in a white dinner jacket, beside glass doors

Two views of the glass conservatory: the arched windows from the garden and the long flower-lined table inside

Wide view of the glass-roofed reception hall at Solar da Levada, with long tables, flowers and chandeliers

Pink and burgundy floral arrangement on a white table beside tall windows, candles lit

A place setting with a blue patterned plate, white napkin and pink roses, candles behind

A long reception table with candelabras, pink flowers and blue-patterned plates

Crystal chandeliers above the long reception table, with the garden visible through the glass wall

Portrait of the groom in a cream shawl-collar dinner jacket and black bow tie, hands in his pockets, garden behind

Hana and Andres smiling arm in arm in front of a pale stone wall

Black-and-white portrait of the bride in her lace gown, arms crossed in a playful pose

The couple walking hand in hand along a brick path through the gardens in warm light

The groom dancing among guests who wave white napkins beneath a crystal chandelier

The bride dancing with her arm raised as guests wave white napkins around her

Guests raising napkins at the dinner tables, above a night view of the glass-roofed hall lit from within

Aerial night view of Solar da Levada, its gardens and buildings softly lit

Overhead view through the glass roof of the long reception tables set with flowers and candles

Hana and Andres celebrating with their arms raised on a black-and-white checkered floor beneath a chandelier

Long-exposure black-and-white image of the tiered wedding cake with light trails in the dark

The couple dancing close at night, the bride’s gown swirling in blue light

Hana and Andres dancing with raised arms in front of a curtain of fairy lights

Two guests embracing and laughing on the dance floor, one in an orange gown

The bride dancing with an older guest under blue stage lights

The dance floor lit in blue and magenta, with laser beams and a lit stage

CREDITS

Localização

Braga
Quinta

Solar da Levada
Make up

Alexandra Castro

The Vision

Hana and Andres live in London. She is Persian, he is Colombian, and when it came to marrying they chose to bring both families together in Portugal. In their own words: “We fell in love with Portugal – the stunning landscapes, weather, easy travel access, fantastic hospitality and food.” Solar da Levada, in Braga, became the setting for a celebration meant to be shared by everyone they love.

The Narrative

It was a day rich in tradition, joy and pure love. The ceremony, the Aghd, was celebrated around the Sofreh Aghd, the ceremonial spread that is central to a Persian wedding, and was followed by the Aroosi, the wedding party. The atmosphere created by family and friends from both sides was the heart of the celebration: embraces, laughter and a dance floor full of colour and light. Under crystal chandeliers and in the soft light of the evening, two heritages came together naturally and, from the first moment, felt like a single family.

Our Editorial Approach

Photographing a wedding between two cultures asks for attention to what each tradition holds dear. We worked with guided spontaneity: leaving room for the unscripted emotion of the families while shaping portraits of Hana and Andres with an editorial eye. The result is a timeless gallery where ceremony details, candid reactions and the energy of the night sit side by side, in colour and in black and white.