Baylee & Chad · Palácio de Tancos
Chad and Baylee's wedding at Palácio de Tancos was three days of pure intention, a celebration designed from the ground up by a couple who knew exactly what they wanted and had the vision and the team to bring it to life in Lisbon.
The venue, a historic palace in the heart of Lisbon, provided the kind of architectural grandeur that makes editorial documentary photography feel effortless. Baylee wore a custom gown by Adam Zohar, complemented by vintage Chanel shoes and Hermès accessories. The planning and full creative direction was led by Lovversstudio, whose signature approach to layered storytelling shaped every element of the three-day programme.
The weekend opened with a rooftop welcome cocktail, moved into a poolside party with a custom pizza setup and full bar, and culminated in a ceremony and reception within the palace's storied walls.
“Savannah & Rui were the first “vendors” that we booked; I hate to even refer to them as vendors because they were so much more!
We felt at ease with them from the very first phone call and had no doubt that they would play an intricate part of our special occasion.
They went above and beyond to assist in various aspects of the planning process and offered guidance when we faced uncertainty in making decisions.
We were especially opinionated about how we wanted the photography to be done and they absolutely nailed it. They utilized a mix of digital, analog, black-and-white and video to document our multiple events.
They provided us with some “sneak peeks”, which have held us over until we are able to see the finished product.
Their easy-going attitude was a breath of fresh air when things didn’t go according to plan and, honestly, it played a big part in keeping us both calm when tensions got high.
We cannot recommend them enough and have already referred several of our friends to utilize them for their weddings and events.”
— Baylee & Chad
Vendor Credits
Welcome cocktails - day 1
Photography ⎜ The Lopes Photography thelopesphotography.com
Welcome Cocktails ⎜ O Bom O Mau e O Vilão obomomaueovilao.pt
Bride’s Look
Bride’s Dress ⎜ For Love & Lemons forloveandlemons.com
Bride’s Bag ⎜ Miu Miu miumiu.com
Bride’s Shoes ⎜ Kaanas kaanas.com
pool party - day 2
Pre-Wedding Event & Wedding Day Coordinator ⎜ Lovversstudio loversstudio.com
Pre-Wedding Pool Party Venue ⎜ Private Villa
Pre-Wedding Pool Party Pop-Up Pizza ⎜ Secreto Oven Pizza secretovenpizza.com
Pre-Wedding Pool Party Bartending ⎜ Ás de Copos asdecopos.com
Transportation ⎜ Aerocoope aerocoope.com
Bride's Outfit
Bride's Bikini ⎜ Baobab baobabstore.com
Bride's Hat ⎜ Celine celine.com
Groom's Outfit
Groom's Shirt ⎜ The Dudes dudes-factory.com
wedding day - day 3
Venue ⎜ Palácio de Tancos palaciotancos.com
Floral Designer ⎜ Happyday Events happyday-eventos.com
Catering ⎜ Puro Catering puro-catering.com/pt
Cake Designer ⎜ Monsucre Patisserie instagram.com/monsucre_patisserie
Rentals & Decor ⎜ BCPlanning bcplanning-rentals.com
Violinist ⎜ Nadeyamusic nadeyamusic.com
DJ & AV ⎜ Pureventos pureventos.com
Wedding Content Creator ⎜ Nuelma for Portugal Wedding Content Creator instagram.com/portugalweddingcontentcreator
Hair & Makeup ⎜ Mariya Sazonov mariasazonova.com
Bride’s Look
Bridal Gown ⎜ One-of-a-kind custom gown by Adam Zohar Bridal (azbridals.com) & NWL Bridal (nwlabridal.com)
Veil & Gloves ⎜ Custom-made
Bridal Shoes ⎜ Chanel (vintage) chanel.com
Necklace ⎜ Heirloom pendant from the groom's father
Engagement Ring ⎜ Karaters karaters.com
Groom's Attire
Wedding Suit ⎜ Dzojchen dzojchen.com
Groom's Boots ⎜ Celine celine.com
Bow Tie ⎜ Brioni brioni.com
Cuff Links ⎜ Hermès hermes.com
Bracelet ⎜ Heirloom from the groom's great-grandfather
Planning a Wedding at Palácio de Tancos? Questions We're Often Asked
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Its three floors and two outdoor spaces let a wedding flow naturally from one space to the next, exactly how Chad and Baylee structured their three-day celebration.
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Yes, the rooftop terrace is one of the most requested spaces for ceremonies, with open views over the Tagus River. It comfortably hosts a ceremony before guests move down to the pool terrace or interior rooms for the reception.
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Yes, Palácio de Tancos sits in the historic Alfama district, which made it an easy base for Chad and Baylee's international guests during their three-day wedding weekend. As photographers who worked across the full property, we found the central location made logistics across multiple days considerably simpler.
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Yes, the palace's interconnected rooms and outdoor spaces are well suited to multi-day celebrations such as welcome events, pool parties, and a full wedding day under one roof. Chad and Baylee used this layout to host a rooftop welcome night, a poolside party, and their ceremony and reception across three days.
If you are planning a multi-day wedding at Palácio de Tancos, or somewhere with the same scale and history in Lisbon, we would love to hear from you. See more of our work on our Lisbon wedding photographer page.
