Maria and Tomás grew up side by side, part of the same teenage group of friends, watching each other grow long before they realised their story would become something more. Seven years later, after a proposal during a backpacking trip through Southeast Asia, they gathered 106 of their closest family and friends for their wedding at Solar de Pancas in Alenquer, celebrating not only their marriage, but the people who shaped them along the way.

Their wedding ceremony at Solar de Pancas was deeply emotional - filled with first looks at the altar, personal vows and a quiet tribute to Tomás’ mother, whose presence was felt throughout the day. It was a wedding in Alenquer rooted in family, friendship and the kind of joy that feels both intense and grounding at the same time.

Credits: Venue : Solar de Pancas | Makeup & Hair : Joana Bastos | Bride : Pomba Branca | Groom : Elisabeth Videira | Music : Rui Franjas

Groom getting ready at home before wedding ceremony
Groom preparing for wedding day in Oeiras
Groom with groomsmen during morning preparations
Groom reacting while reading a handwritten letter
Emotional moment as groom reads bride’s letter
Groom reading letter from bride before ceremony
Professional barber in white t-shirt and cap cutting groom's hair in modern house with mirror reflection.
Father greeting groom before ceremony
Groom and friends sharing a moment before ceremony
Groom adjusting jacket before leaving for Solar de Pancas
Groom getting ready at home before wedding ceremony
A white wedding dress hangs in an elegant doorway of an ivy-covered stone building with a decorative bench nearby in solar de pancas
Wedding details including mint green shoes, colorful floral arrangements, and invitation cards displayed on a wooden table in alenquer
Makeup artist applying final touches before ceremony
Bride having makeup applied during wedding morning

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