Mini Real Wedding in Brazil: Mariana + Renato - Intimate, Emotional and Written in the Stars

They dated for 10 years, lived through many stories and adventures together until Renato asked Mariana to marry him. And it was during a trip through Argentina that the proposal happened. “It totally took me by surprise and it was very exciting. Renato was so handsome, and shaking like crazy, as if I were a stranger and as if there was a possibility of my answer being no. Was I really going to miss the chance to marry the guy of my dreams?” says Mariana.

Two years after the first proposal, the second happened. It was Christmas of 2014 during the family Secret Santa. Once again fate conspired in favor, Mariana was allocated Renato and he was allocated her. The gift he gave her ?? A wedding ring with the official proposal, will you marry me again? And she of course said Yes! “But this time, we gotta get married, huh?! And so it was, and it was beautiful,” answered Mariana.

The furniture, decor and flowers were chosen from Lavanda Decorações. La Viva made the invitations and all visual identity of the big day. The cake was prepared by Manô Andrade and the sweets by a friend of the bride. DJ Aranha was responsible for getting the party started and getting everyone up to dance. And Jeff e Gal took care of recording every moment with beautiful photos and videos. Of course, to orchestrate everything and ensure that everything went according to plan, Mariana and Renato counted on coordinator Lídia Vaz.

Mariana left a message for every bride/groom-to-be reading this: “I have a tip for brides to read this: IT WILL BE ALRIGHT! Forget about checking every detail. Nobody notices this! Remember to hug loved ones, take lots of beautiful photos and enjoy the party. That is a successful wedding.”