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Curated wedding stories, expert planning advice, & editorial insights from The Lopes Photography. For couples & planners creating unforgettable destination celebrations.


PRAIA DO CANAL NATURE RETREAT WEDDING PHOTO GUIDE
PRAIA DO CANAL NATURE RETREAT WEDDING PHOTO GUIDE

Trying to choose between a luxury elopement or a refined destination wedding in Portugal? This photographer-led guide compares both options and helps you design a celebration that feels like you.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesDecember 26, 2025Algarve, Portugal, Venue-Guide
ANGUS & MOLLY | DESTINATION WEDDING AT CASA MÃE, LAGOS, PORTUGAL
ANGUS & MOLLY | DESTINATION WEDDING AT CASA MÃE, LAGOS, PORTUGAL

A full wedding weekend at Casa Mãe in Lagos, Portugal. Molly wore Chanel. The couple flew in from the East Coast. Three days in the Algarve, documented by The Lopes Photography.

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Real WeddingsRui LopesApril 7, 2024Portugal, Destination-Wedding, Film
FRANCISCO & ALEXANDRA | EUROPEAN ROYAL-INSPIRED WEDDING IN PORTUGAL
FRANCISCO & ALEXANDRA | EUROPEAN ROYAL-INSPIRED WEDDING IN PORTUGAL

Discover the elegance of Francisco & Alexandra's European royal-inspired wedding in Portugal. Get inspired for your own regal wedding celebration.

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Real WeddingsRui LopesMarch 6, 2024Portugal, Lisbon, Editorial
HOW TO DECIDE BETWEEN A LUXURY ELOPEMENT AND A REFINED WEDDING IN PORTUGAL
HOW TO DECIDE BETWEEN A LUXURY ELOPEMENT AND A REFINED WEDDING IN PORTUGAL

Struggling to decide between a luxury elopement and a refined wedding in Portugal? Our guide helps you decide. Get inspired to create your perfect celebration in the beautiful setting of Portugal.

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ElopementsRui LopesMarch 6, 2024Elopement, Portugal, Planning, Destination-Wedding
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER COST IN PORTUGAL: WHAT TO EXPECT AT EVERY PRICE POINT
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER COST IN PORTUGAL: WHAT TO EXPECT AT EVERY PRICE POINT

From €1,500 to €15,000 and above: what wedding photographers in Portugal charge at each level, and what that investment actually changes.

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Wedding PlanningRui LopesNovember 3, 2021Costs, Planning, Portugal, Destination-Wedding
BEST WEDDING VENUES IN PORTUGAL
BEST WEDDING VENUES IN PORTUGAL

Are you wanting to elope or have a wedding somewhere other than Lisbon or Sintra? We have gathered some epic locations for you. In this guide, we’ve featured Comporta, Portugal all the way to the most western point of Europe, Cabo da Roca

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Venue GuidesRui LopesMay 10, 2021Portugal, Roundup, Destination-Wedding, Venue-Guide
WEDDING VENUES IN LISBON: A GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL COUPLES
WEDDING VENUES IN LISBON: A GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL COUPLES

A guide to wedding venues in Lisbon for international couples planning from abroad. Thirteen properties reviewed by destination photographers published in Vogue and Tatler, from baroque palaces and botanical gardens to converted industrial spaces and boutique hotels.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesMay 9, 2021Lisbon, Portugal, Roundup, Venue-Guide
WEDDING VENUES IN THE ALGARVE
WEDDING VENUES IN THE ALGARVE

A guide to wedding venues across the Algarve, from photographers based in Olhão who photograph ten weddings a year in this region. Covering clifftop resorts, historic convents, private estates, and nature retreats from Lagos to Vila Real de Santo António.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesMay 8, 2021Algarve, Portugal, Roundup, Venue-Guide
HOW TO ELOPE IN PORTUGAL: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL COUPLE
HOW TO ELOPE IN PORTUGAL: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL COUPLE

A practical guide for international couples planning an elopement in Portugal: covering paperwork, timing, the difference between symbolic and legal ceremonies, and what a real elopement day looks like when you work with us.

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ElopementsRui LopesMay 7, 2021Elopement, Portugal, Planning
QUESTIONS TO ASK A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER BEFORE YOU BOOK
QUESTIONS TO ASK A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER BEFORE YOU BOOK

A practical guide for international couples: the right questions to ask a wedding photographer before committing.

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Wedding PlanningRui LopesMarch 10, 2021Planning, Portugal, Destination-Wedding
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Rui & Savannah document ten destination weddings per year across Portugal, Italy, France, and select destinations in Europe. Wedding day photography collections begin at €10,000, with multi-day and full weekend coverage tailored individually.

The Lopes Photography
Rua 4 de Infantaria,
Lisboa, Lisboa, 1350,
Portugal
+351935012645 hello@thelopesphotography.com
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We’re Rui & Savannah of The Lopes Photography, a husband-and-wife Portugal wedding photography team documenting editorial destination weddings across Europe and select US destinations.

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