Sustainable destination wedding at Six Senses Douro Valley, Portugal
After sharing Danielle and Philip's gorgeous wedding welcome party in Portugal last week, we knew their wedding would be an equally beautifully affair focused on local food and sustainability. The couple chose the breathtaking Douro Valley in Portugal for their destination wedding, and Six Senses Douro Valley resort ticked all the boxes for their sustainable wedding goals.
Over to their destination wedding photographer and Fine Art Curation member, Diane Sotero to tell us more about it: "The wedding ceremony was set against a stunning vineyard backdrop, with white and light nude florals and plenty of greenery to complement the natural beauty of the location. The floral arrangements were designed to look like they were growing from the ground, avoiding the use of floral foam for a more sustainable approach. Bride Danielle’s dress was elegantly simple, ensuring she stood out against the stunning floral and landscape backdrop.
"For cocktail hour, natural and raw materials were used for the furniture, including wicker, natural wood, linen upholstery, and fresh flowers in recycled paper vases. The furniture was designed to match the pool deck and the overall aesthetic of the hotel.
"The dinner reception was a modern and contemporary affair, with a custom-made wooden pergola creating the perfect natural vine structure for the occasion. The florals featured a touch of orange to match the color of the old manor venue, with linen napkins and plenty of taper candles and tealights. Lounge areas and a bar structure were set up to create a club-like atmosphere, while the audio-visual team did an incredible job with the DJ set.
"Of course, no luxury wedding would be complete without stunning wardrobe choices. The bride wore a beautiful Carolina Herrera dress with chic Stuart Weitzman shoes, complemented by stunning heritage Cartier jewelry. The groom had a custom-made suit paired with elegant Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, along with his IWC watch to complete the look. Danielle changed into a stunning Alejandra Alonso Rojas dress to finish off the night."
vendor details
Photographer: Diane Sotero | Planning, design and flowers: Crachá | Rentals: Maison Christina | Lighting: Led Design Lights | Audiovisuals: VSL Produções | Guest DJ: Dj Ashmar | Welcome event band: Lilian Raquel & Cláudio Ribeiro | Make-up: Jenny make-up Land | Hair: Ricardo Pedro | Venue: Six Senses Douro Valley
