ESTHER &
OPE

Location

Braga
Venue

Solar da Levada

The newlyweds beside the cream MG convertible, in front of Solar da Levada's grand fountain lake

ESTHER & OPE

An Elegant and Beautifully Simple Destination Wedding at Solar da Levada

The bride smiles, hand resting near her chin, in a sheer white robe before the ceremony

The bride walks beside the reflecting pool, her robe draped over the gown

The bride smiles, framed in the glass doorway, wearing a white robe

The bride beside a stone column, her robe layered in tulle

The bride surrounded by her bridesmaids, all in chocolate-brown robes, for a group portrait

A closer group portrait of the bride with her bridesmaids in chocolate-brown robes

Portrait of the groom in a cream blazer and burgundy bow tie, in the gardens of Solar da Levada

Portrait of the groom in a cream blazer and black bow tie, against an ivy-covered wall

The groom adjusts his bow tie, against an ivy-covered wall

The groom leans against a vintage car, in sunglasses, the stone arches of Solar da Levada behind him

Diptych: the groomsmen lift the groom in celebration, and the full group portrait with the groom at the centre

The bride beneath her long veil, seated, wearing a pearl necklace

The bride by the window, in her veil and pearl necklace, holding her white orchid bouquet

Black-and-white portrait of the bride beside a stone column, wearing pearl-embellished gloves

The bride by the window, in her veil and necklace, holding her white orchid bouquet

The bride looks down at her pearl-embellished sleeve, by the window's sheer curtains

The welcome sign for "Esther & Ope," among the greenery at the entrance

Wide view of the ceremony aisle in the glass pavilion, chandeliers and baby's breath arrangements on either side

The groom smiles alone at the end of the aisle, between the chandeliers and baby's breath arrangements

A bridesmaid, in sage green, holds a floral hoop bouquet of roses and carnations

The bride is walked down the aisle by her father, in traditional Yoruba attire, at Solar da Levada

A closer portrait of the bride with her father, in traditional Yoruba attire, bouquet in hand

Diptych: a wide view of the processional with the bride's father in traditional Yoruba attire, and a close moment before the altar

Diptych: a wide view of the newlyweds' recessional down the aisle, and the couple hand in hand among cheering guests

The glass pavilion at Solar da Levada seen from outside, garden tables in the foreground

The vintage car parked beside the garden's grand fountain lake

The "Family & Friends" seating display, with individual place cards and single roses

Detail of the place cards with peach roses in small glass bud vases

Family members in traditional Yoruba attire pose beside the glass pavilion

The newlyweds seated at a garden table, sharing a sweet treat

The newlyweds seated on the vintage car, beneath the garden's stone archway

The bride alone, leaning against the vintage car, beneath the stone archway

The groom alone, seated on the vintage car, in sunglasses, beneath the stone archway

Close portrait of the bride by the car, in her pearl-embellished gloves and necklace

The newlyweds embrace beside the reflecting pool, beneath Solar da Levada's stone arcade

Black-and-white detail of the newlyweds' embrace, the bride's pearl-embellished sleeve in focus

The newlyweds hand in hand on a wooden deck at sunset, string lights overhead

Black-and-white portrait of the newlyweds in front of the glass pavilion

The newlyweds walk hand in hand across the lawn, in front of the glass pavilion

CREDITS

Location

Braga
Venue

Solar da Levada

The Vision

Based in the United Kingdom, Esther and Ope chose the enchanting Solar da Levada for their destination wedding in Portugal. Their vision was rooted in the belief that true luxury lies in effortless simplicity. They envisioned an elegant, minimalist, and organic celebration where the natural beauty of the venue’s architecture and greenery could take center stage without distraction.

The Narrative

The day unfolded with an effortless flow and an incredibly warm atmosphere. Surrounded by loved ones who traveled from abroad, the outdoor ceremony was blessed with a breathtaking, perfect light that added an ethereal glow to every vow. The evening transitioned into a sophisticated yet relaxed celebration, blending cultures and deep joy in an unforgettable setting.

Our Editorial Approach

Documenting Esther and Ope’s love story was a masterclass in chasing the perfect light. We took advantage of the golden hour at Solar da Levada to capture elegant and poetic portraits that emphasize raw emotion and natural movement. Our editorial lens focused on the quiet, simple details and the cinematic texture of the afternoon, crafting a luxury visual legacy that feels both contemporary and classic.