Wedding at Estação São Paulo: Lais and Edu
WEDDINGG – How did you meet?
Lais – We actually met a long time ago. We lived in the same condominium, but because of our eight-year age difference we weren't part of the same circle of friends. Our mothers kept in touch because my mother was a customer at my future mother-in-law's clothing store. I even modeled in a fashion show at the store run by my future mother-in-law and sister-in-law when I was 14. Our families knew each other; for my 15th birthday party, I wore a dress from the woman who would one day become my sister-in-law, although I had no idea at the time. Eventually both families moved away from that condominium and we lost touch for years. In April 2012, I received a Facebook message from Edu inviting me to a concert by his band. I was surprised because we'd barely exchanged a few hellos in our lives. I thanked him but didn't go. He then came to see me at university on a Friday afternoon, May 2. We talked for a long time and went out to dinner the following day. We've been together ever since.
WEDDINGG – How did the marriage proposal and engagement happen?
Lais – He proposed on June 12, 2015, at my mother's home. It was Valentine's Day in Brazil, and I was upset because I wouldn't be able to spend it with him: he had a concert to perform that day. He surprised me. I was at home when the doorbell rang; there he was, carrying flowers and an engagement ring. The funny thing is, he proposed and then left to perform his concert, haha.
WEDDINGG – What was it like planning the wedding, handling doubts and expectations, and hiring professionals?
Lais – He proposed in 2015, but we decided to marry only in 2017. I'd just graduated from university and needed some time to establish myself professionally. Because we had so much time, we put the wedding and reception a little to one side. In August 2016, though, I began to feel anxious, and we started looking for a reception venue. We were already sure where the ceremony would be. It was a very enjoyable time; I loved making visits and going to meetings. It was also very stressful and tiring, but I was choosing the details for the most important day of our lives. I admit we left everything until the last minute. We kept postponing things, convinced we had more than enough time. But we didn't have many problems or doubts. We were a practical couple and really enjoyed the preparations.
WEDDINGG – How did you feel on the wedding day before everything began, and what did you think when you heard your entrance music with the doors still closed?
Lais – It was a unique feeling. It seemed like a dream; I couldn't believe I was actually living that moment. I was emotional, but also extremely nervous. I just wanted everything to be the way I'd planned it, and it was. It was beautiful!
WEDDINGG – What was it like for you to experience getting married?
Lais – It was amazing. I loved everything and am grateful to everyone involved. The best part is that guests still tell us our party was the best they'd ever attended. We constantly receive compliments about both our celebration and ceremony.
WEDDINGG – What advice would you give another bride?
– Don't leave everything until the last minute.
– Choose suppliers you feel comfortable with and can trust.
– Live your wedding day to the fullest. Start enjoying the big day early.
Wedding at Estação São Paulo
WEDDINGG – What did you envision for the décor of the ceremony and reception?
Lais – I envisioned classic décor. I never wanted a rustic style. I wanted more flowers than foliage.
Wedding Professional Checklist Ceremony venue: Igreja São Luis Gonzaga (Av. Paulista) Reception venue: Estação São Paulo (Pinheiros) Number of guests: 400 Wedding planning and RSVP: Múltipla Eventos (Eliane – she is wonderful) Catering: Rinzler Photography: Fabiano Chaves (he is from Piracicaba and very good) Video: Fabiano Chaves Invitations: Happy Card (also from Piracicaba) Calligraphy: Happy Card Choir: Tanus Ceremony decoration: Madame Fiori Reception decoration: Madame Fiori Flowers: Madame Fiori
Set design: Perfil Lighting Furniture: Madame Fiori Charger plates: Madame Fiori Chandeliers: Madame Fiori Sound and projection screen: Musik Lighting: Perfil Lighting Band/DJ: Banda New Times Special entertainment: photo booth (Fabrika de Eventos) and candy cart (Gordelícias) Drinks: bar service — Bar e Barman | Beer — Supermercado St Marche | Wine and sparkling wine — Adolfo Lona Sweets: Dolcce Dolcce Sweet wrappers: Dolcce Dolcce Cake: Dolcce Dolcce Service staff: Múltipla Eventos Bem-casados: Dolcce Dolcce Guest favors: photo booth photographs Wedding dress: Mariazinha (recommended seamstress) Accessories and jewelry: bought abroad Shoes: Caio Torres Bride's mother's dress: Mariazinha (recommended seamstress) Groom's mother's dress: Mariazinha (recommended seamstress) Were the bridesmaids assigned dress colors? No Groom's attire: Ricardo Almeida Groomsmen: each wore his own suit Flower girls and page boys: Flower girls — Mariazinha | Page boys — Black Tie Wedding rings: Tiffany e Co. Hair and makeup: Makeup — Maria Eduarda Campagna | Hair — Camilla Lemos Gift registry: we created a symbolic list on our website (made by Casar.com) because we chose to receive cash Honeymoon: Thailand and the Maldives Children's entertainment: we did not have any
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