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


LEGAL REQUIREMENTS TO GET MARRIED IN PORTUGAL AS A FOREIGNER
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS TO GET MARRIED IN PORTUGAL AS A FOREIGNER

Foreign couples can legally marry in Portugal. Here is what that actually involves, from apostilled documents to the 30-day publication period.

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Wedding PlanningRui LopesJuly 18, 2026Legal, Planning, Portugal, Destination-Wedding
PORTUGAL'S BEST REGIONS FOR MULTI-DAY WEDDING CELEBRATIONS: A COMPLETE GUID
PORTUGAL'S BEST REGIONS FOR MULTI-DAY WEDDING CELEBRATIONS: A COMPLETE GUID

Five regions, five distinct answers. A photographer's inside account of where multi-day destination weddings in Portugal actually work and why.

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Wedding PlanningRui LopesJuly 17, 2026Multi-day, Planning, Portugal, Destination-Wedding
WHERE HIGH-END DESTINATION WEDDINGS ACTUALLY HAPPEN IN PORTUGAL
WHERE HIGH-END DESTINATION WEDDINGS ACTUALLY HAPPEN IN PORTUGAL

Where high-end destination weddings in Portugal actually happen: Sintra, Lisbon, Comporta, the Douro, and the Minho, mapped by venue type.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesJuly 16, 2026Portugal, Roundup, Destination-Wedding, Venue-Guide
ALGARVE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE FOR DESTINATION COUPLES
ALGARVE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE FOR DESTINATION COUPLES

An editorial guide to Algarve wedding photography from The Lopes Photography, based in Olhao. Light, venues, seasons and what we look for.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesJuly 15, 2026Algarve, Portugal, Destination-Wedding, Venue-Guide
SINTRA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE: PALACES, LIGHT AND LOGISTICS
SINTRA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE: PALACES, LIGHT AND LOGISTICS

What photographing at Queluz and Seteais actually looks like: light by season, logistics, and what changes at each Sintra palace.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesJuly 15, 2026Sintra, Portugal, Destination-Wedding, Venue-Guide
WHAT PHOTOGRAPHERS PUBLISHED IN A VOGUE LOOK FOR IN A WEDDING DAY
WHAT PHOTOGRAPHERS PUBLISHED IN A VOGUE LOOK FOR IN A WEDDING DAY

Light direction, architectural variety, portrait access: what editorial wedding photographers actually look for before choosing a venue.

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Wedding PlanningRui LopesJuly 13, 2026Editorial, Style, Destination-Wedding, Portugal
DESTINATION WEDDING IN PORTUGAL: FAQ FOR INTERNATIONAL COUPLES
DESTINATION WEDDING IN PORTUGAL: FAQ FOR INTERNATIONAL COUPLES

Planning a destination wedding in Portugal? Direct answers on venues, timing, costs, legal requirements, and how to choose a photographer.

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Wedding PlanningRui LopesJuly 12, 2026Planning, Costs, Portugal
THE REAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A €3,000 AND A €10,000 WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN PORTUGAL
THE REAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A €3,000 AND A €10,000 WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN PORTUGAL

The price difference between photographers in Portugal is real. Here is exactly what changes at each level, from the edit to the day itself.

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Wedding PlanningRui LopesJuly 11, 2026Costs, Planning, Portugal, Destination-Wedding
WHY WE PHOTOGRAPH ONLY TEN WEDDINGS A YEAR (AND WHAT THAT MEANS FOR YOU)
WHY WE PHOTOGRAPH ONLY TEN WEDDINGS A YEAR (AND WHAT THAT MEANS FOR YOU)

Ten weddings a year is not a constraint. It is a decision, and it shapes everything about how we photograph each couple.

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Wedding PlanningRui LopesJuly 10, 2026Editorial, Style, Destination-Wedding, Portugal
HOW TO FIND THE BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN PORTUGAL: A COMPLETE GUIDE
HOW TO FIND THE BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN PORTUGAL: A COMPLETE GUIDE

What to look for when choosing a wedding photographer in Portugal: a framework from photographers published in Vogue and Tatler.

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Wedding PlanningRui LopesJuly 9, 2026Editorial, Style, Destination-Wedding, Portugal
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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
Hours
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Tue 9am - 3pm
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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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