Jessica &
Luca

Jessica and Luca seated together before a stone archway with lanterns in the gardens of Quinta Lago dos Cisnes

JESSICA & LUCA

A Portuguese-Italian Wedding at Bom Jesus do Monte and Quinta Lago dos Cisnes

The bride in a white robe with long blonde waves, resting her chin on her hand

Close-up of the bride’s hand at her chin, a pearl earring and soft waves of hair

The bride lying back with her veil across her face, pearl earrings catching the light

The make-up artist applying the final touches to the bride’s make-up

Flat lay of a green jewellery box with the rings beside the bride’s lace heels with a tulle bow

Black-and-white portrait of the couple’s small white Pomeranian dog

The bride in a lace gown holding her dog, who wears a tiny black bow tie

Black-and-white portrait of the bride in her veil, holding a white rose bouquet

The groom in a black tuxedo and bow tie standing on the lawn, lanterns glowing behind him

The groom in a black tuxedo standing in front of dark glass doors and a checkered floor

Black-and-white portrait of the groom in a three-piece tuxedo, hands in his pockets

Black-and-white portrait of the groom seated in the back of a classic black car

Aerial view of the stairway and sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga, surrounded by woodland

The church at Bom Jesus do Monte, with its gilded altar and red carpet before the ceremony

Black-and-white image of a classic car parked beside an old stone wall

The bride in an off-the-shoulder gown looking out of the window of a navy vintage car

Black-and-white image of the bride in her ball gown entering the church, guests and flower girls around her

The groom wiping away a tear as he sees the bride at the church

Two black-and-white views of the church aisle and the couple at the altar

Jessica and Luca sharing an emotional moment at the altar of the church at Bom Jesus do Monte

The couple kissing at the altar before a gilded retable, the red carpet running behind them

A pale green seating display with a floral top set among palm trees

A “leave a message” guestbook sign in an arched frame, decorated with flowers

Two views of the reception hall at Quinta Lago dos Cisnes: a decorated table and round tables beneath hanging lamps

A dinner table with candles, crystal glassware and warm light from the chandeliers

Chandeliers hanging beneath a wooden canopy above a table dressed with white flowers

Black-and-white image of the tiered wedding cake wrapped in a spiral floral garland

Black-and-white image of the couple embracing, the groom kissing the bride’s temple

Two views: guests gathered under parasols on the deck, and the couple walking together in the garden

Female guests in burgundy, sage and mustard dresses dancing with their arms raised

Black-and-white image of the couple kissing as guests cheer around them

Wide view of the buildings and round pool of Quinta Lago dos Cisnes amid the palm trees

The couple in the reception hall, the bride in a tulle gown and the groom in a black tuxedo, beneath golden pendant lamps

The bride seated in her gown in the reception hall, tables set behind her under the wooden ceiling

The bride seated at a table, her arms crossed and gaze on the camera, in an off-the-shoulder gown

The wedding party on the garden steps beside the pool, bridesmaids in sage-green dresses

The bride surrounded by her bridesmaids in sage-green dresses on the garden path

The groom seated among his groomsmen in cream suits under a stone arch

The bride walking towards the camera with her bridesmaids in sage-green dresses behind her

Close-up of the groom with his hands together, groomsmen in cream suits behind him

The bride seated in her white gown in front of an arched doorway flanked by lanterns

Black-and-white portrait of the couple in the garden, the bride in a full ball gown

The couple walking along a wooden bridge towards a gazebo in the garden

Black-and-white image of the couple walking hand in hand across the lawn

Night view of the couple on a platform over the lake, a curtain of cold sparks behind them

The couple raising a toast at night as flames rise behind them

The couple kissing at night beside a stage of flames, a guest holding a bouquet behind them

The newlyweds on the circular platform with fountains of sparks rising behind them

Wide night view of the couple on the lake platform, with floating candles and a curtain of sparks

CREDITS

Location

Braga
Venue

Quinta Lago dos Cisnes
Invitation Suites

Bloem Atelier
Bridal Designer

Amour Glamour
Hair

Cinderela By Sofia Marino
Make up

Andreia Oli
Stationary

Bloem Atelier
Wedding Coordinator

Etiquette

The Vision

Jessica is Portuguese and Luca is Italian, and together they chose Portugal for their destination wedding. They imagined a celebration that honoured both worlds: a religious ceremony steeped in tradition, followed by an elegant evening in the gardens of Quinta Lago dos Cisnes, in Braga.

The Narrative

The ceremony took place in the church at Bom Jesus do Monte, one of Braga’s most iconic landmarks, with a red carpet marking the bride’s path. From there the celebration moved to Quinta Lago dos Cisnes, where classic elegance met lush greenery, warm light and an evening of dancing with family and friends.

Our Editorial Approach

With a Portuguese bride, an Italian groom and a day divided between a church and a garden, we looked for the contrast between solemnity and celebration. Jessica and Luca’s couple portraits are editorial in spirit: carefully composed, cinematic, with the confidence of two people who know what they want. Guided spontaneity did the rest, keeping the family moments honest and unposed.