As creators of romantic experiences at Elope in Portugal, we get to witness so many beautiful love stories. But sometimes, you meet a couple and you know. From the moment we met Rebeca and Nicolas, we could feel it: this is a couple that truly lives for one another.

With their family on the other side of the ocean, connecting their homes in Brazil and Portugal, their bond felt incredibly strong and self-contained. It’s a privilege to see that kind of authentic, rare complicity. It was clear in every tender gesture and every shared look.

Their connection was just so full of life. Rebeca was wonderfully playful, making funny faces and sharing cheeky, mischievous glances throughout the entire elopement. And right by her side was Nicolas, her steady presence, always there for her, smiling back.

They joked, struck poses, and weren't afraid to be themselves, surprising our whole team with private gestures that were clearly theirs. They have their own secret language. It was so real that during the photoshoot, our photographer couldn't help himself, and the camera clicks were often followed by a "Wow, show de bola!" (Wow, awesome!).

For their day, I was secretly wishing for that classic, mystical Sintra fog. And the magic happened.

We took them to Peninha, one of our team's absolute favourite spots. The fog was thick and dreamy, covering the view of the sea. But it didn't matter. What we got instead was even better: a breathtaking world of magical greens and greys. It was pure magic.

This stunning backdrop was the perfect setting for their symbolic, Celtic-inspired ceremony.

Rebeca and Nicolas’s day was a beautiful reminder of what love is: finding that one person with whom you can be completely, playfully, and wonderfully yourself. We were just lucky to be there to see it.

The Magical Team Behind the Day

We create the experiences, but the magic is only possible with a team of passionate artists.

Experience Creators: Elope in Portugal @ElopeinPortugal Photography: Contato Chau @Contato.Chau Celebrant: Ana Cristina - Celebrantes PT @Celebrantespt Makeup & Hair (MUAH): Nails by Manu Porto @nailsbymanuporto Picnic: Chef Mónica - Momo's Love