Location | Italy + Northern Portugal
00. THE PRE-WEDDING SHOOT
A proposal on the lake
Sunlight dancing across Lake Como’s gentle waves. A private boat carrying a secret promise. Happy tears and laughter as a question found its answer.
The pre-wedding shoot on Lake Como turned into something extraordinary. What began as an all-day photo session became a surprise proposal set againstLake Como’s breathtaking backdrop. A private boat carried them across calm waters, leading to a quiet moment when Vish knelt with a ring and Naima answered with tears of joy and a heartfelt yes. It was an intimate day filled with love, laughter and joy, the perfect prologue to all that was to come
01. THE WELCOME PARTY
The beginning before the beginning
Casual drinks shared under the Portuguese evening sky. Tables filled with food, laughter and music. Warm embraces as family and friends reunited from across the world.
The welcome party set the tone for what was to come, a relaxed start, full of joy and anticipation. It was less about formality and more about connection. Guests greeted each other with hugs, raised their glasses, and eased into the rhythm of the week ahead.
02. THE CIVIL CEREMONY
The beginning of five unforgettable events
A white floral runway under the Portuguese sun. Vows that brought tears, smiles and deep emotion. An outdoor reception lit by chandeliers and golden light.
A civil ceremony that felt both effortless and intentional. A runway lined with fresh white blooms led to heartfelt vows in the open air, the warm afternoon light wrapping around every moment. Elegance from start to finish.
03. THE PITHI
Rituals of warmth and meaning
Golden hues on skin and fabric.
Laughter echoes through tradition. A ritual rooted in love and family.
The Pithi carried both meaning and intimacy, blending ritual with joy. It was a moment of heritage and connection, where family gathered close and every gesture spoke of warmth. Tradition, laughter and love wove seamlessly together.
04. THE MEHNDI
A celebration in colour.
Henna brushed in intricate detail. Music carrying into the night. A party alive with dance, laughter and energy.
The Mehndi was a celebration at its most vibrant. Colour, rhythm and ritual joined hands as family and friends embraced the joy of the occasion. It was more than preparation — it was a moment of pure expression and connection under the Portuguese sky.
05. THE HINDU WEDDING
Tradition in full bloom.
A Mandap of extraordinary florals.
Sacred rituals guided by heritage.
An explosion of colour against the sky.
Naima and Vish married in a spectacular Hindu ceremony that blended devotion with beauty. The floral mandap rose as the centrepiece, every detail crafted with intention. Naima’s designer lehenga carried elegance and grandeur, Vish stood with equal style and presence, and together they moved through each ritual with meaning. This was a day where culture and craft intertwined, and every colour spoke of celebration.
06. THE NIKAH
A ceremony on water
Boats gathered on the lake, all pointing towards the centre. Vows exchanged under the open sky. Outfits styled with elegance and simplicity.
The Nikah was unlike anything seen before at this venue. A ceremony staged on water, with boats encircling the centre, created an atmosphere both intimate and breathtaking. Guests watched in awe as Naima and Vish exchanged vows, surrounded by reflections of light and water. Their choice of refined, understated attire made the moment feel even more powerful. This was not just a ceremony. It was a statement of love, of heritage, and of creating moments that could exist nowhere else.
07. THE RECEPTION PARTY
The grand finale
A champagne tower at golden hour. Chandeliers and flowers in every direction. A dance floor alive with light, music and celebration.
From the champagne tower to fireworks above the fountains, the reception was designed to astonish. Naima’s gown shimmered with understated glamour, Vish embodied classic black-tie elegance, and together they set the tone for an evening of beauty and celebration.Speeches carried emotion, the details dazzled, and the party roared into the early hours. It was the perfect finale to seven unforgettable events.
Style & Intention
Naima and Vishal’s wedding story began with a proposal in Amsterdam, a pre-wedding shoot in Italy and unfolded across six extraordinary days in northern Portugal, each event offering its own atmosphere, style, and emotion. From modern romance to cultural tradition, intimate moments to full scale celebration, their week brought together family, heritage, and joy in a way that felt rich, expressive, and beautifully personal.
Naima and Vishal’s wedding was a vibrant, expansive, six day celebration that carried the heart of two families and the beauty of Portugal in every moment. Held across three remarkable venues—Torre de Gomariz, Cina Quinta,and Solar da Levada—the wedding week unfolded like a tapestry of colour, tradition, and emotion.
As a Solar da Levada wedding photographer in Portugal, celebrations like theirs offer everything, movement, culture, intimate rituals, and the kind of joy that rises naturally when people gather not justfor a day, but for an entire experience. Their proposal in Amsterdam became one of the defining memories of their relationship. Vish planned every detail with near cinematic precision, the hidden photographer aliases, the rose petals, the candlelit terrace, the carefully curated music.
And then, of course, the rain. Instead of disrupting the moment, it made it unforgettable. As Naima burst into tears and Vish dropped to one knee, the entire world seemed to pause.
Their pre wedding shoot in Lake Como added another layer to their story. Nervous at first, they dissolved into comfort within minutes, laughing, moving freely, and trusting completely.It became less of a shoot and more of a shared experience, a preview of the ease they would carry into the wedding week.
In Portugal, each day took on its own personality. Torre de Gomariz held the early celebrations with softness and romance. Cina Quinta brought vibrant energy with its expansive scenery and architectural charm. And Solar da Levada, a favourite of many who attended, became the perfect setting for their most expressive, emotionally charged moments.
Set among lush grounds and flowing water, Solar da Levada offered a sense of intimacy and grandeur in equal measure. For a Solar da Levada wedding photographer, the combination of natural beauty and architectural texture creates an extraordinary canvas for imagery, especially across multi day celebrations like theirs. Their design vision was modern and romantic, with each event styled to feel distinct while still part of the larger whole. The colour palette evolved throughout the week, beginning with olive green and moving through ivory, yellows, oranges, pinks and finally soft neutrals.
THE HIGHLIGHTS FILM
Best moments
Gypsophila and white roses, first seen at their engagement, reappeared throughout the week as an emotional thread. Fashion became its own storytelling element. With seven outfits each, every look was chosen to complement the specific atmosphere of each event. Naima’s choices came instinctively, each outfit reflecting tone and mood. Vish then curated his looks around hers, creating a visual harmony that added rhythm and character to every moment. Florals were a triumph. Ines from Vila Verde em Flor brought Naima’s vision to life with artistry and intention, designing arrangements that adapted to the heat, maintained scent, transformed spaces, and honoured the shifting themes of each day. Some designs were bold and celebratory, others soft and romantic, but all carried the same sense of craft and emotion.
Food played a huge role in the week. They curated a blend of Portuguese and Indian cuisine through seated dinners, barbecues, and street food style live stations. No two menus were the same. Guests were fed abundantly, sometimes with four courses, and the joy around those tables became one of the most memorable elements of the entire week. Entertainment ebbed and flowed with the celebrations. Bongos and saxophone. Pianists and dhol players. Roaming bands. And a DJ who carried every event into its own emotional peak. Each day had its own soundtrack, its own energy, its own celebratory rhythm.
Their personal touches were woven with intention. Welcome bags filled with their favourite Indian snacks. Ceremony fans designed to help guests understand the traditions. A figurine of their dog, Nova,“eating”the civil cake. Embroidered initials inside Vish’s suit to honour his late grandmother. Details that brought intimacy and heart to an otherwise grand celebration. Naima and Vishal’s wedding was not just an event, it was an experience. A celebration overflowing with culture, joy, beauty, and the kind of emotional depth that only a multi-day gathering can hold. Portugal carried it beautifully, and Solarda Levada became the place where everything aligned, where the energy rose, where the story reached its fullest expression.
A celebration stitched together with intention, movement, and life.
