Bride and Groom Portrait Photography before Wedding Reception Venue Party
This portrait taken in the moments before the couple entered their wedding venue showcases the bond that they share. As they gaze into one another's eyes, it's clear that they are focused solely on the other.
In order to create a romantic and intimate atmosphere, this couple opted to host their wedding ceremony at the same location as their wedding proposal in Gramado, Rio Grande du Sol in Brazil. With a small number of guests in attendance, they planned an event that included touches of grandeur around every corner at the Hotel Ritta Höppner.
Ritta Höppner Event Wedding image of Brazil bride preparing in robe for her ceremony
As she prepares herself for her wedding day, the bride wears an elegant robe with her special title emblazoned on the back.
Brazil Wedding Picture in Gramado of groom entering the Chapel of Angels for ceremony
The groom links arms with his mother and walks her into Capela dos Anjos. the "Chapel of Angels" in Gramado.
Gramado Wedding Image in BW of Brazil Chapel of Angels arrival of the bride with father
In the final moments before the ceremony begins, the bride and her father navigate the stone steps of the chapel together. It's a scene that symbolizes their relationship — one in which he has always been there to support her, yet also always had the courage to let her go.
Gramado, Brazil Church Wedding picture of bride with excitement at ceremony talking to priest
The bride couldn't contain her excitement during the ceremony — she simply had to lean in and ask the priest if there would be an opportunity when she could kiss her new husband.
Rio Grande do Sul Wedding Ceremony Picture of bride signing marriage certificate paperwork legal documents
The act of the bride signing her name before the religious authority is a monumental moment in the wedding ceremony, one in which law and sacrament blend together.
Capela dos Anjos Wedding Ceremony image of guests congratulate bride and groom on chapel of angels steps
Upon the conclusion of the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds walk down the stone steps of the chapel into a shower of rice as their wedding guests congratulate them.
Restaurant Höppner Wedding Image of Brazil Bride and groom dancing their first dance as husband and wife
While the rest of the wedding guests keep their eyes on the couple as they sway to the music during their first dance together, the bride sets her sights on her new husband with a look of genuine affection on her face.
Hotel Wedding Venue Image at the Ritta Höppner Reception Restaurant of bride tossing flower bouquet
As per tradition, the bride tosses her bouquet behind her to the single ladies who are hoping to be the next one to walk down the aisle. Those who have already earned the title of wife indulge in a few sweets at the delicious dessert table.
