Surprise Proposal at Valverde (Seteais Palace) in Sintra & Guincho Beach, Portugal
I am still smiling when I think about this incredible proposal I got to photograph! Miles planned the sweetest surprise for Blair in one of the most romantic places near Lisbon – the gorgeous Valverde Hotel (the former Seteais Palace) in Sintra.
The story started the day before, when Marina Muravnik (another amazing wedding photographer in Portugal) and I were photographing an elegant destination wedding where Miles and Blair were guests. Miles secretly asked Marina to help him plan the proposal – and I was honored to capture it all as part of Marina’s wonderful team.
VALVERDE HOTEL (SETEAIS PALACE) IN SINTRA
The idea was simple but genius! We would pretend we had just finished a photoshoot at the luxurious Valverde Hotel in Sintra, and “accidentally” meet Miles and Blair who stayed there. And it worked perfectly!
When Miles and Blair walked into us, we casually greeted them as familiar faces from the previous day’s wedding. “Oh hey, we were all at the wedding yesterday!” we said, naturally breaking the ice.
Miles casually asked, “Oh hey, maybe you could snap a few photos of us?” Blair had no idea what was coming! Of course, Marina and I were secretly SO excited because we knew exactly what was about to happen.
Within minutes, Miles dropped down on one knee in the beautiful palace gardens, surrounded by dreamy greenery and golden sunlight. Blair’s reaction was priceless – her eyes wide with surprise and happiness. I live for these genuine, emotional moments, and capturing their joy made my heart so full!
This is exactly how a dreamy surprise proposal in Portugal can look for you – easy, relaxed, full of laughter, and unforgettable memories. If you’re planning to propose in Portugal, I would love to help! I’ll guide you through every step, from choosing the perfect spot to capturing your special moment beautifully.
Ready to pop the question? Get in touch, and let’s plan your amazing proposal!