{"id":841860,"date":"2025-08-20T01:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T06:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=841860"},"modified":"2025-08-11T11:43:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:43:19","slug":"warm-wildflower-filled-portugal-destination-wedding-historic-manor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/warm-wildflower-filled-portugal-destination-wedding-historic-manor\/","title":{"rendered":"A Warm and Wildflower-Filled Portugal Destination Wedding at a Historic Manor"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841938\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a2\/28\/a22843aca642ecce.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A ski date gone wrong&mdash;complete with swapped gear and plenty of falling&mdash;was the start of Lauren and Jake&rsquo;s adventure together. Years later, that same playful spirit shaped a wedding that would take them across the globe to the rolling hills of Portugal. Surrounded by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/use-this-wedding-floral-checklist-to-incorporate-flowers-throughout-your-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wildflowers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/5-tips-mismatched-bridesmaids-look\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mismatched bridesmaids&rsquo; dresses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the charm of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-your-wedding-venue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">historic manor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, their Portugal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/guide-to-planning-destination-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">destination wedding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> captured by Junebug photographer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/portugal\/Pedro-Filipe-Fotografia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pedro Filipe Fotografia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brought 150 loved ones together for a weekend that was as joyful as it was romantic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What We Love About This Portugal Destination Wedding:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A wildflower-filled palette with mismatched bridesmaids&rsquo; dresses in warm, autumnal tones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The groom&rsquo;s unexpected tan velvet jacket paired with classic black accents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live painters creating guest portraits as a one-of-a-kind wedding favor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal touches, including custom cutouts of their dog Deli for the dance floor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lush greenery and crawling ivy of the property that brought romance and texture<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841974\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f2\/4d\/f24dacf0679510f6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\">&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841979\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e2\/af\/e2af6c45e0572c98.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841982\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5b\/af\/5baf1ad226280a54.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841983\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/16\/60\/1660a7a93fa457e7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Featured Vendor:<\/em><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/portugal\/Pedro-Filipe-Fotografia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pedro Filipe Fotografia<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841991\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/1c\/73\/1c73edbf8b70b59f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841995\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/23\/e2\/23e23fc7b6a906d7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-842010\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/92\/5e\/925e11b5ddd1c262.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-842013\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/73\/2d\/732d81f273a2a1c7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wedding Fashion with Personality<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the setting in Portugal set the tone, the couple&rsquo;s fashion choices brought it to life. For the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/everything-to-know-about-a-wedding-welcome-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">welcome party<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Lisbon at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotel-mundial.pt\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel Mundial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Lauren opted for a modern<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">knit maxi dress from<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/seroya.nyc\/?srsltid=AfmBOooKDhXx3V9ofRgIQSNfv8eEpd2koAu1FngVZC7ttp0bl1JpxM_V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> SER.O.YA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> , perfectly contrasting her more traditional <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-dress-shopping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding gown<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-842027\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/44\/a2\/44a2a58503d6fd83.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-842033\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/73\/bb\/73bb34b2be91e8e1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-842036\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d2\/9c\/d29c2a401c876468.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-842038\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/63\/f7\/63f78d9ab6ea7adf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Shop Lauren&rsquo;s Welcome Party Look:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"5355727\">\r\n                <script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\">\r\n                    !function(d,s,id){\r\n                        var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';\r\n                        if(!d.getElementById(id)) {\r\n                            e     = d.createElement(s);\r\n                            e.id  = id;\r\n                            e.src = p + ':\/\/widgets.rewardstyle.com\/js\/shopthepost.js';\r\n                            d.body.appendChild(e);\r\n                        }\r\n                        if(typeof window.__stp === 'object') if(d.readyState === 'complete') {\r\n                            window.__stp.init();\r\n                        }\r\n                    }(document, 'script', 'shopthepost-script');\r\n                <\/script>\r\n                <div class=\"rs-adblock\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wedding-bloghttps:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/\/assets.rewardstyle.com\/images\/search\/350.gif\" style=\"width:15px;height:15px;\" onerror=\"this.parentNode.innerHTML='Turn off your ad blocker to view content'\">\r\n                    <noscript>Turn on your JavaScript to view content<\/noscript>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841870\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/11\/e9\/11e9d1e16d53b1d1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841868\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b8\/8c\/b88c0de1196c10f1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841872\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/21\/4e\/214e818b42d8ca9d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;I thought I wanted a simple dress, but I ended up gravitating toward an A-line with lace and special detailing. I felt like a princess,&rdquo; she said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841873\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/6c\/5b\/6c5bce24c658561f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841877\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/de\/af\/deafd11f724d4bd6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841878\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ab\/84\/ab845252cb70454f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jake skipped the expected black or navy tux and instead chose a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/unique-groom-style-ideas-for-well-dressed-guys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tan velvet jacket<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a bow tie, black pants, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-shoes-for-groom-theyll-want-rewear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">velvet <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loafers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841865\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/69\/f8\/69f882656212194e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841867\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/42\/17\/4217c486b5d2e329.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841899\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/7b\/e0\/7be0edb4dacf2cd5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Shop Black Velvet Loafers:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"5355733\">\r\n                <script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\">\r\n                    !function(d,s,id){\r\n                        var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';\r\n                        if(!d.getElementById(id)) {\r\n                            e     = d.createElement(s);\r\n                            e.id  = id;\r\n                            e.src = p + ':\/\/widgets.rewardstyle.com\/js\/shopthepost.js';\r\n                            d.body.appendChild(e);\r\n                        }\r\n                        if(typeof window.__stp === 'object') if(d.readyState === 'complete') {\r\n                            window.__stp.init();\r\n                        }\r\n                    }(document, 'script', 'shopthepost-script');\r\n                <\/script>\r\n                <div class=\"rs-adblock\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wedding-bloghttps:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/\/assets.rewardstyle.com\/images\/search\/350.gif\" style=\"width:15px;height:15px;\" onerror=\"this.parentNode.innerHTML='Turn off your ad blocker to view content'\">\r\n                    <noscript>Turn on your JavaScript to view content<\/noscript>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841892\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/84\/f7\/84f7aefa4cc60fe4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841876\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b3\/7e\/b37e2a63aad942de.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wedding party also reflected the couple&rsquo;s warm, laid-back aesthetic. Bridesmaids wore dresses of their choice within a defined autumnal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/6-tips-for-choosing-your-wedding-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">color palette<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and groomsmen looked sharp in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/fool-proof-groomsmen-outfit-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">navy tuxedos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841908\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e3\/c0\/e3c0afa145bca521.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1051\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841900\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/30\/5a\/305a2acd280f0ebd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841902\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4c\/d0\/4cd0e4de7714c697.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841903\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ea\/e6\/eae63a0297c35bd9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841904\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/22\/a1\/22a10bc8bd51c5c7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841906\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/92\/60\/9260638fa8973f88.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the Perfect Venue in Portugal<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the start, Lauren and Jake wanted a wedding that felt colorful, romantic, and full of personality. They considered their priorities early on. Focusing not just on how the day would look, but how it would feel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;For us, we wanted the wedding to look beautiful, but the vibe and food and beverage were equally as important,&rdquo; Lauren shared. &ldquo;That meant allocating a majority of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-to-create-the-best-wedding-budget-for-you-and-your-partner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">budget<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> towards food, drinks, and music.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After countless hours of online research and friend referrals, they found <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solardepancas.com\/en\/solar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar de Pancas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A stunning historic manor with an attached tented space that seamlessly connected indoors and outdoors. &ldquo;We wanted a venue large enough for 150 guests but still intimate. Solar de Pancas perfectly struck that balance.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841887\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a6\/ea\/a6ea369920e722f5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841881\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/df\/1a\/df1af0aba4e8868e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841888\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a6\/bf\/a6bff72ef8e7e558.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841886\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/0a\/3c\/0a3cd39070047b17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841884\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ef\/36\/ef36fd3a7ac12dd2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1044\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrounded by ivy-covered walls and golden autumn light, Lauren and Jake exchanged <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/get-inspired-by-these-30-touching-wedding-vows-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a semi-circle of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/6-unique-ceremony-and-reception-chairs-for-your-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">white chairs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that brought everyone closer to the moment. Bright florals framed the altar, while each guest found a custom &ldquo;Wedding Post&rdquo;&mdash;a playful nod to the couple&rsquo;s story. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-your-wedding-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ceremony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was simple, warm, and personal, ending in cheers as they shared their first kiss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841916\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/2c\/81\/2c8144e1a92e404c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841919\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d8\/da\/d8da2aebd0deb909.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841921\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/14\/a1\/14a14ee3bf9e4878.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841922\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/58\/0c\/580c3132de1d953b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841923\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/25\/fd\/25fd8ec3b6d1a9ee.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841925\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/6b\/59\/6b59671c671f39d9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841926\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/9c\/4e\/9c4e202aba23744c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841928\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d2\/05\/d2057e6cb5d7b37f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841907\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ef\/95\/ef95ce3cd0b22b62.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841934\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/54\/7f\/547f7f3c15c8d175.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841936\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c6\/22\/c62270baf08f592e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841939\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/39\/51\/39514b7a3255cee8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841920\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f0\/31\/f031dd111e085c84.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding&nbsp; Interactive and Playful Touches to the Celebration<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the standout elements of this Portugal destination wedding was the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-best-wedding-entertainment-ideas-to-consider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">live guest portrait painting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during cocktail hour by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomblissart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloom Bliss Art<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. &ldquo;We love hearing that many of our guests now have their portraits hanging in their homes.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841912\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/23\/51\/23517dd641cd222f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841942\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/30\/53\/3053cde9933fea06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1051\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841943\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/aa\/09\/aa09ed9e59a53777.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841944\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/79\/09\/7909f4fa10b7edcd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under a clear-top tent, guests gathered around bamboo chairs and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-reception-table-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tables<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dressed in white linens, colorful blooms, and floral napkins topped with custom <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/dress-up-tables-wedding-place-card-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tile place cards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A long head table anchored the space, framed by a lush hanging <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/floral-ceiling-installations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">floral installation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Since their beloved dog Deli couldn&rsquo;t travel, they found a creative way to include her&mdash;printing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-to-include-your-dog-in-your-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">custom dog head cutouts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for guests to wave on the dance floor.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841947\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/43\/3b\/433b8c752e7f6486.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841950\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e0\/4a\/e04a617bde92ef5f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841953\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/1e\/63\/1e636ef88aad7ed4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841948\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/87\/8c\/878c7cfb4368d427.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841956\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/28\/df\/28dfac0a2d32e719.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841954\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/1a\/31\/1a319e744cf7eab9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why a Planner Made All the Difference<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a wedding overseas is no small task, which is why Lauren and Jake say their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-planners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">planner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was essential. &ldquo;He brought our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/5-steps-making-wedding-mood-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vision<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to life in the most beautiful way,&rdquo; Lauren shared. His guidance helped them navigate everything from securing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-wedding-playlist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">music<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photography<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to balancing their budget priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/best-wedding-advice-from-real-couples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for other couples planning a Portugal destination wedding?&nbsp; &ldquo;Know your non-negotiables and stick to them. Enjoy your day to the fullest, and if you can&mdash;get a wedding planner.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841962\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e4\/35\/e435bd7668a32c7b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841961\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5f\/e0\/5fe005652204bba1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841964\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d9\/7c\/d97ce776c915af03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841963\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4d\/49\/4d4913223442986b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1051\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841966\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/fc\/0b\/fc0b2e8429a6d4b7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841967\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/89\/05\/890593e56c270935.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841971\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/18\/cf\/18cf922c23e82180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841972\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/28\/9e\/289e33e1d5eed485.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841970\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/03\/25\/03255ddf76af0f69.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841969\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/dd\/32\/dd326356f3fd6dbd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"goldbox\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photography &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/pedrofilipefotografia.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pedro Filipe Fotografia<\/a><br>\nEvent Planning + Floral Design &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/ehpossivel.pt\/events\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Eh Possivel<\/a><br>\nVenue &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solardepancas.com\/en\/solar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Solar De Pancas<\/a><br>\nCatering + Cake &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pateovelho.pt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pateo Velho<\/a><br>\nDJ + Live Music &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/jukebox.com.pt\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Your JukeBox<\/a><br>\nVideography &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rendezvous.films\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rendezvous Films<\/a><br>\nMakeup Artist &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kantovick\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kantovick<\/a><br>\nWelcome Party Dress &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/seroya.nyc\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmdl3ZlYCa9blZdCQn9W_9vSRgoIKOo2FydAI945hc8s8nHhGg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SER.O.YA<\/a><br>\nWedding Dress &ndash; &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/anna-be.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Anna Be Bridal Denver<\/a><br>\nFavors &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomblissart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bloom Bliss Art<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A ski date gone wrong&mdash;complete with swapped gear and plenty of falling&mdash;was the start of Lauren and Jake&rsquo;s adventure together. 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