Ali and Kyle had been together for six years when Kyle proposed on Family Day, surrounded by their favourite food and followed by a FaceTime celebration with family. The answer was an immediate yes. From that moment on, the plan was clear — a destination wedding in Portugal.
The couple, based in Kitchener, Ontario, had both originally moved to Toronto where they first met, living an hour apart but making it work by showing up to each other’s sports games and discovering the city together. Ali eventually moved to be closer to Kyle, and the rest, as they say, is history. When it came to choosing a wedding destination, it was Kyle’s idea to come to Portugal — a choice that turned out to be nothing short of perfect.
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On their wedding day, everything went smoothly thanks to their amazing vendors and family who made it special. Everyone had traveled overseas to be there at Hotel Convento Sao Paulo, and the speeches made by loved ones touched their hearts. They couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day.
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“Our wedding day was perfect. It’s hard to believe that you do all of this planning but on the day of, you don’t really have to worry about anything. This was due to the amazing vendors and family who helped make the day go so smoothly. Our adrenaline was pumping the whole day and it felt like a blur. It went by so quickly. We didn’t really realize it all happened until a few days later when we were having dinner in Spain and reminiscing. We just had SO MUCH FUN.”
Ali & Kyle
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Hotel Convento Sao Paulo
Hotel Convento Sao Paulo is one of my favorite wedding venues in Portugal. It has one of the largest private collections of tiles in the country and the surrounding area, Serra d’Ossa, is worth a visit. Aldeia da Serra and Redondo are nearby towns with stunning views and delicious local cuisine.
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Venue: Hotel Convento Sao Paulo
DJ: Nuno Anjos
Make-Up Artist: Sonia Godinho
