Brazilian State of Rio de Janeiro, Nova Friburgo Elopement Photo Story Award

An outdoor wedding ceremony picture with a Christian pastor and the couple - Elopement Photo by Bruno Dias Calais

Spiritual wedding ceremony photography with Christian pastor praying over the couple - Elopement Image by Bruno Dias Calais

Clutching Beatriz's hand to his heart, Emanuel seems to soak up all of the love from his bride as the pastor begins to bless them during their wedding ceremony. 

Knowing that their marriage was going to be based on connection and rooted in spirituality, Beatriz and Emanuel planned an outdoor ceremony in an idyllic local in Nova Friburgo in Brazil. Surrounded by the flora and fauna of the region and completely immersed in the moment, the bride and groom allowed their emotions to reign supreme throughout their entire wedding day.

RJ bride wedding photography of Brazilian mother of groom smiling passing a flower bouquet

Best bride wedding photography from Rio de Janeiro | mother of the groom is smiling

The mother of the groom is all smiles as she hands the colorful bouquet to her future daughter-in-law before the ceremony. 

Nova Friburgo Christian Wedding Ceremony Image of Brazil groom overcome with emotion

Nova Friburgo Brazil Image from Christian Wedding Ceremony | The groom is overcome with emotion

Emanuel is overcome with emotion as his beautiful bride begins to walk down the aisle.

Brazilian Bride and Groom Photo showing bride is clearly touched by the grooms emotions

Brazilian Bride and Groom Photography | The RJ is clearly touched by the grooms emotional reaction

Beatriz is clearly touched by Emanuel's emotional reaction. Moved by the powerful bond between the couple, many of the wedding guests wipe tears from their eyes. 

BW Wedding Photo from Brazil of Christian pastor blessing RJ bride and groom at ceremony

Top BW Wedding Photography In Brazil | The father of the RJ groom

The father of the groom — who was also the pastor — extends his arms and blesses the couple as they recite their wedding vows.

Rio de Janeiro Religious Wedding Photo of Brazilian bride and groom during Christian foot washing ceremony

Top Rio de Janeiro Religious Wedding Photography | The bride and groom conduct a foot washing ceremony

The bride and groom conduct a foot washing ceremony for the father of the groom, who also serves as their pastor. This traditional ceremony, which mimics what Jesus did for his disciples at the Last Supper, was performed by the couple in order to honor the pastor and commit themselves to the church that they attend. 

Brazil groom reads his vows to his bride in this Black and White RJ Wedding Ceremony image

BW Wedding Couple Photographer in Rio | the love literally pours out of the grooms body

As the love literally pours out of his body in the form of tears, Emanuel reads his vows to Beatriz.

Brazilian bride shares an emotional hug with her new father in law in this BW image

Brazilian Black and White Wedding Photos | The bride shares an emotional hug with her new father in law

The bride shares an emotional hug with her new father-in-law upon the conclusion of their powerful and moving wedding ceremony.

RJ bride and groom share a passionate kiss after outdoor garden wedding in Brazil

Marriage photography from RJ, Nova Friburgo | it's time to celebrate after the ceremony

Finally, it's time to celebrate. The bride and groom share a passionate kiss with one another as their wedding guests toss flower petals into the air.