On the boat alone

Boat ride and vows in marina

A truly unforgettable moment—exchanging vows surrounded by the gentle waves and golden light of the marina. 🚤✨ This intimate photoshoot on a motorboat captured the essence of adventure, love, and pure romance. The peaceful water, the soft sea breeze, and the couple’s heartfelt promises made it a scene straight out of a dream. Would you say ‘I do’ on the water?

Finally alone : bride and groom

Stefi and Marcos traveled all the way from Brazil to Portugal many years ago. Now, it was time to exchange their vows and celebrate this special moment surrounded by their closest family and friends from all over the world.

 

Wedding photo session on the boat in Faro, Portugal.
Sweet kiss of bride and groom
The groom has a fun with his friends in Algarve.

But let’s start from the beginning. It wasn’t just a typical preparation—it was a spontaneous motorboat ride before exchanging their vows. Such a cool idea! 

It’s time to put on the floaties to make swimming safe. 😊

 

Bride and groom remove life jackets in Algarve, Portugal
Wedding trip on the speedboat in Portugal.
Bride and groom in life jackets on the speedboat in Algarve.
Bride and groom on the boat in Faro. Elopement in Portugal.

So, a boat was rented for about an hour. Our boat driver, with plenty of experience, navigated through the waves and even managed to stop at a pier in the middle of Ria Formosa—leaving my couple truly, truly alone on the motorboat. 

Happy bride and groom looking at each other. Elopement in Algarve.
Bride and groom on the boat in Portugal.
The bride kisses her groom on the speedboat. Elopement in Portugal.
Wedding photoshoot in the boat. Elopement in Portugal.
Bride and groom on the speedboat in Algarve.
Bride and groom on the boat in Portugal.
Wedding photo shoot on the boat. Elopement in Portugal
Happy bride and groom in Portugal.
Bride’s and groom’s voyage towards common future
Wedding photo session in Faro
Bride and groom on the boat in Faro. Elopement wedding photo session in Algarve.

And with Faro’s old town as their backdrop… 

Happy bride and groom on the boat in Portugal.
Bride and groom on the boat with Faro old town in the background
Romantic day for bride and groom on the boat in Faro, Portugal.
Bride and groom laugh together on boat in Algarve, Portugal

… feeling the wind in their hair, it was the perfect way to start. 

Photo shoot on the boat. Bride and groom enjoy their elopement.
Bride and groom wear life jackets while in boat in Algarve, Portugal
Wedding photo shoot on the boat. Elopement bride and groom.
Bride and groom sit in a speedboat in Algarve, Portugal
Bride sits on speedboat in Algarve, Portugal
Groom poses in speedboat in Algarve, Portugal
Bride sits on speedboat in Algarve, Portugal

Such an incredible beginning!

Wedding photo session on the boat in Faro, Portugal.
Happy bride and groom on the boat during wedding photo shoot.
Wedding photo session on the ocean in Faro, Algarve.

All good things come to an end too quickly. In this case, we moved on to the most important part of the day. Exchanging wedding vows and rings in front of friends Right in the heart of Faro, in the marina, by the boats.

Happy bride and groom
Walking towards the sun
Wedding guest laughs happily in Algarve, Portugal
Bride and groom pose near boat dock in Algarve, Portugal
Bride reads vows next to her groom in Algarve, Portugal
Bride and groom stare lovingly at one another in Algarve, Portugal
Wedding ring for the bride
Bride places ring on grooms finger in Algarve, Portugal
Happy people don’t count the time
Wedding jewelry of bride . Elopement in Algarve
Bride and groom place rings on each others fingers in Algarve, Portugal

And then it was time to enjoy the moment with friends and share a meal together. Time to eat, drink, listen to music, and relax with friends.

Man sings on stage for wedding in Algarve, Portugal
Happy bride and groom make a toast with glass of champagne in Algarve.
Various pastries for wedding party
Bride holds plates of food happily in Algarve, Portugal
Musicians performing for wedding in Algarve, Portugal
Bride and groom hold drinks together in Algarve, Portugal
Bride hugs man with a beer in Algarve, Portugal
Wedding toast with bride and groom and their friends
The table with wedding cookies in Algarve.
Wedding guests stand in front of boat area in Algarve, Portugal
Guests clink glasses at wedding in Algarve, Portugal
The bride goes to the groom. Elopement in Portugal.
Smiling girl hugs the happy bride. Elopement in Portugal.
A polaroid of the married couple in a glass container in Algarve, Portugal
Shot of table at wedding in Algarve
Tears of happiness on the bride’s face.
Bride and groom take the funny photo with their friends. Elopement in Portugal.
Friend reads vows on stage in Algarve, Portugal
Bride begins to cry happily in Algarve, Portugal
Bride and groom drink together in Algarve, Portugal
Bride and groom embrace in Algarve, Portugal

And then it was time to cut the wedding cake. Just like the entire celebration, it was joyful, fun, and all about Stefi & Marcos and their friends.

Bride and groom cutting the wedding cake.
Sweet hands of the bride. Elopement in Algarve
Sweet kiss of bride and groom
Cutting the wedding cake together by bride and groom.
Sweet hands of bride and groom after eating wedding cake. Elopement in Algarve
Bride and groom tasting the first piece of wedding cake
The wedding cake in white
Man stares happily at bride and groom in Algarve, Portugal
Woman raises her arms in the air in Algarve, Portugal
Friends and family take pictures of bride in Algarve, Portugal

Thank you for letting me be a part of your wonderful day.

Bride and groom kiss on boat in Algarve, Portugal
Bride and groom kiss on boat in Algarve, Portugal
Bride and groom wave on boat in Algarve, Portugal
Bride lowers hand to water on boat in Algarve, Portugal
Bride and groom embrace on dance floor in Algarve, Portugal
Groom and best man hug in Algarve, Portugal
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