Wedding at Espaço Contemporâneo 8076: Gabriela and Bruno
WEDDINGG – How did you meet?
Gabriela – We met at the office where we worked. We're both lawyers, and when I was a student I interned at a law firm where Bruno was a partner. After a year of working together, we went out to lunch for the first time after a lecture and started talking every day. Only after he left the firm did we go on our first proper date, share a kiss, and we've been together ever since. WEDDINGG – How did the marriage proposal and engagement happen?
Gabriela – I've always loved Paris and all the clichés associated with the city. We planned a trip to spend New Year's Eve 2014/2015 in the City of Light. All my friends were certain I would get engaged there, but I was the only one who didn't think it would happen on that trip. Two days after New Year's Eve, we were walking around the city when I noticed Bruno was nervous. I couldn't understand why he kept insisting that we go to the Luxembourg Gardens—my favorite place in the city and always one of my first stops whenever I arrive in Paris—even though it was on the opposite side from where we were. I resisted at first, but we went. Just a few steps after arriving, he began telling me how much he loved me, along with other beautiful things I don't remember very well, haha. He started to kneel down and showed me the little box. I was overwhelmed, stunned, and of course I said yes! It was beautiful, just as I'd always dreamed.
WEDDINGG – What was planning the wedding like, including doubts, expectations and hiring professionals?
Gabriela – My friends joke that I was born a bride, haha, and that made things much easier. I knew Cris Pileggi would help me. At such an important moment it's essential to have someone you trust who knows you well. This isn't the time to create new insecurities, so I knew my decisions should focus on reliable suppliers. There was no one better than Cris to guide me.
Besides her, I knew Sandro Barros would make my dress. I absolutely love him and everything he does. My dear Waltinho and Andrea, who've looked after me for so long, couldn't be missing either. I tasted sweets from all the confectioners, but as a chocolate lover with a sweet tooth, I already knew my choices: Mariza, who's always part of my family's celebrations; Pati Piva; and, of course, my favorite, Petit Fleur. I didn't even need to research the cake—it would be Isabella Suplicy.
As for the other suppliers I didn't know, Cris helped me so much! After meeting several amazing professionals she introduced us to, we tried to choose those we felt a good connection with. That's how it happened with the wonderful, much-loved photography duo Carol and Marco Costa: we clicked at our first meeting and left knowing they were the ones. The same was true of dear Vinicius Credidio!
Wedding at Espaço Contemporâneo 8076
WEDDINGG – How did you feel on your wedding day before it began, and what did you think when you heard your entrance music with the doors still closed?
Gabriela – I felt almost numb. I think that's the best word to describe such an emotionally intense day. Everyone was surprised at how calm I seemed, and I believe that was precisely because I felt a little numb. Honestly, I can't say exactly what I felt when I heard the wedding march. It was a whirlwind of wonderful emotions.
WEDDINGG – What was it like for you to experience getting married?
Gabriela – Incredible, incredible, incredible! I'd do it all over again, many times. We're already thinking about our wedding anniversaries and what we'll do to celebrate!
WEDDINGG – What advice would you give another bride?
Gabriela – Find suppliers who make you feel calm, comfortable and secure. Feeling a connection when choosing them is everything—at least, it was for us!
WEDDINGG – What did you envision for the décor of both the ceremony and the reception?
Gabriela – Everything I envisioned came true. Cris couldn't have gotten the design more right: it was exactly as I'd dreamed. I wanted classic, romantic décor with a modern touch.
Wedding Professionals Checklist Ceremony venue: Igreja Perpétuo Socorro Reception venue: Contemporâneo 8076 Number of guests: 535 Wedding planning and RSVP: Cristiane Pileggi Catering: Júlio Perineto Photography: Marco e Carol Costa Video: Vinicius Credidio Invitations: Cards and Co Calligraphy: Marília e Márcia Calígrafas Choir: Allegro Ceremony décor: Rubens Reception décor: design by Cris Pileggi, flowers and furniture by Rubens Flowers: Rubens Furniture: Rubens Charger plates: Vintage and Cool Chandeliers: Rubens e Baccarat Sound and projection screen: Mack Produções
Lighting: Mack Produções Band/DJ: Joca Guarim e Trio Titanium Dance floor: Rubens Special entertainment: Trio Titanium do Allegro Coral Beverages: Casa Lisboa (sparkling wine and wine) and Shakers bar Sweets: Mariza Doces, Pati Paiva e Pétit Fleur Cake: Isabella Suplicy Service attendants: Isabella Suplicy Bem-casados: Mariza doces Wedding dress: Sandro Barros Accessories and jewelry: Casa Vasconcelos Shoes: Ferri Bride's mother's dress: André Betio Groom's mother's dress: André Betio Were bridesmaids assigned dress colors? No, they could wear any color Groom's attire: Browns Groomsmen: Browns Flower girls and page boys: Browns Wedding rings: Tiffany Hair and makeup: Andrea Jordão e Walter Leal - Studio W Iguatemi Gift registry: Presentes Mickey e FastShop Honeymoon: Amalfi Coast and Tuscany
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