Dreaming of a destination wedding in Portugal's popular Algarve region, but still searching for a venue that gives you butterflies. Let our beautiful wedding shoot, set in a pink Portuguese palace sweep you off your feet. Chic and opulent - the Palácio de Estoi in the Algarve, is an ideal wedding spot and made for a breathtaking setting for our wedding shoot. Not only that but a dream creative team pulled together a reception fit for royalty, that will have you ooh-ing over every image. This fairytale photo story was dreamed up by bespoke wedding planner Amanda from The Wedding Assistant and captured in that gorgeously golden Algarve light by Wit Photography. We think you'll love the results. Keep scrolling...

There are so many reasons the Algarve remains a much-sought after location for couples who dream of a destination wedding. More than 300 sunny days a year, sublime sea views and rolling hills, famous seafood and a plethora of traditional churches and ancient castles dotted around the countryside. The poussada in Portugal is a type of venue that is steeped in history creating one-of-a-kind romantic and intimate settings, and has come to be connected with luxury hotel accommodation in a beautifully restored historical building. Like an old monastery, palace or castle.

Traditionally, a pousada was a small family-run business offering rooms overnight. In 1940 the first pousadas were started, and now there are around 40 in Portugal, one of which is only 15 minutes from Faro airport - Pousada Palacio de Estoi where our shoot took place. A luxurious neo-Baroque and neo-Rococo mansion surrounded by beautiful French-inspired gardens and old statues, that married elegance and opulence.

The team created a wonderful sweetheart table for the couple inside the palace, that was an explosion of vibrant pinks and reds, with gold accents to complement the epic setting. This is becoming very popular amongst couples who wish to take a romantic moment to themselves on their big day.

The palace was built in the 1800s, and was owned by the Viscount of Estoi, José Francisco da Silva's family until 1987. Then Faro City Council purchased it and in 2007 it was restored and transformed it into a luxurious hotel with 63 bedrooms. Because the palace was built against a hill, its walls and gardens offer so many backdrops and settings for different events during a destination wedding including an al fresco reception.

The inspiration for the table setting riffs on the azulejos - the famous blue and white tiles you see all around Portugal. They make such a beautiful backdrop, especially when set against the equally as delightful pink shade of the palace and its big gates. With blue velvet table runners and tapered candles, and pure white florals, paired with pared back blue and white stationery for the place names and menus. The chandeliers and and gold cutlery add that regal touch to the set up.

A special thank you to the wonderful creative team who put this spectacular shoot together, particular thanks to Amanda from The Wedding Assistant and to Wit Photography for these beautiful images. There are lots more to pore over in the gallery below to inspire your styling.

Feeling inspired by these sensational images? We have lots more styled wedding shoots to get your creative juices flowing, as well as Real Destination Weddings.