Wedding planning & creative direction
I plan and design destination weddings in Portugal and beyond, so your day looks, feels and flows like you.
Gustavo Simões Photo
Congratulations
You're only engaged for so long, so soak up every minute. Enleio Events plans weddings and celebrations for couples who love beautiful details and the feeling behind them.
Services
Choose the level of help that suits your wedding. Not sure which service fits? Book a complimentary consultation and we'll work out the right support together.
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From the first conversation to the final toast. I source your venue and vendors, shape the design, build the budget and timeline, and stay your one steady point of contact the whole way through.
For couples who want to be fully present for their engagement and let someone else carry the planning.
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Already have a venue or a few vendors booked? I pick up from wherever you are. Support is tailored to what's still left, whether that's design, vendor sourcing, or pulling the timeline together.
Best for couples who have started and want a steady hand.
03
You've done the planning, so let us hold the day. In the weeks before, I review every detail with you. On the day, my team and I run the timeline, the vendors, and the flow, so you never have to wonder who's handling what.
Best for couples who planned it and want to enjoy it.
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I start with the feeling, then shape the palette, florals, stationery, lighting, and pacing, so the day flows from start to finish, down to the small things most people don't think about. Each choice maps back to the bigger picture.
Best for couples who want a cohesive vision, whether or not they have a planner.
Planning from afar or somewhere new? Travel is quoted individually based on location. I also take on select creative and brand events by inquiry.
Portfolio
A countryside villa near Florence. A Congolese and American celebration, blended through the music, the traditions, and a dance floor that never emptied. The DJ stayed an hour past his finish time because, in his words, it was the best crowd he'd played for.
Our own wedding, planned from the States. The vision was ours, brought to life with the help of a wonderful planner. Unmistakably Portuguese, with airy tones, a tablescape that made a statement, and a menu that gave our guests a gastronomic Portuguese experience.
Photography: Italy, Lite Weddings. Portugal, Gustavo Simões Photo.
About
Born in Lisbon, raised in the States, and pulled back to Portugal every summer, I always knew that's where I'd marry one day. In 2024, I did, in Sintra, Portugal. I wanted a venue that was unmistakably Portuguese, with elegance and personality. We began with a feeling and followed what we were drawn to: airy tones, a tablescape that made a statement, and a menu that gave our guests a gastronomic Portuguese experience.
My husband and I shaped the vision from the States, and a wonderful planner helped bring it to life. Being on the couple's side of the table showed me what planning looks like, and I fell in love with the process. Enleio began soon after.
A dear friend who had celebrated with us in Portugal asked me to plan her wedding in Italy. Having designed my own from across an ocean, I knew exactly how to do it for someone else.
You'll work with me directly, from the first hello to the final toast. On the day itself, my team and I are right there with you, so you can celebrate while we handle the rest.
Let's talk about your day →Testimonials
“Leonor was the best wedding planner we could've asked for. She constantly went above and beyond in helping me and my wife through decisions, talking to vendors for us, making sure everything went to schedule and making sure we had the day we dreamed of having. She was very attentive to meeting our needs and taking off so much stress that we didn't have to think about it. She was kind and thoughtful throughout the entire process, she is truly capable of helping you accomplish whatever you're setting out to do.”
“I initially did not want to hire a wedding planner for my wedding because I didn't think someone would truly understand and carry out my vision the way I wanted. Hiring Leonor was absolutely the number one best decision we made in planning our big day. From the beginning, Leonor called out details I didn't think of, provided support and guidance, and kept us extremely organized and on track the entire time. Our wedding had a lot of complexities as a multicultural, destination wedding, and Leonor never skipped a beat. From creative direction, logistical coordination, and day-of follow-through, all of our guests and my husband and I had the best day ever, with truly everything we wanted. We had multiple people on our wedding day asking about our wedding planner because of all the special elements that Leonor suggested and made possible. Overall, 10/10; I could not give enough stars or compliments.”
Process
Send me whatever you have, whether that's a date, a location, a mood board, or just a feeling. Starting from zero is completely fine. I reply personally.
A relaxed call to talk through your vision and see whether we're a good fit. No pressure, and no obligation.
After our complimentary consultation, I'll send a tailored proposal by email for you to review. Once you're ready, we meet for a kickoff to set expectations and shape the plan, usually starting with the venue.
Planning moves step by step, from venue and vendors through design and logistics, with a shared budget spreadsheet so you always know where things stand. On the wedding day, I'm there in person with my team to run the timeline so you can be present for every moment.
FAQ
Anywhere in Portugal, including Lisbon, Sintra, the Algarve, Douro and Porto, and Comporta. I'm also open to travelling to Italy and other destinations.
Yes, and I love them. I designed my own wedding in Portugal from the States with the help of a planner. I also planned a wedding in the Tuscan countryside, so working across borders and cultures feels like home.
Travel is quoted individually based on the location. We'll talk it through in your consultation.
As soon as you can, ideally a year ahead. That said, it's not a hard rule. If your timeline is shorter, reach out and we'll talk it through.
Budget conversations with me are transparent from the start. I provide a spreadsheet so you can track spending in real time. Nothing is a surprise.
Always. I'm there in person, usually with a member of my team alongside me. If an emergency ever keeps me away, someone from the team will always be present.
Yes. Enleio plans celebrations of all kinds including select creative and brand events by inquiry. Tell me what you're imagining and we'll take it from there.
Yes, it's a service on its own. Together we shape your vision into something cohesive and easy to picture: palette, florals, stationery, lighting, and pacing, all working together. You'll leave with everything you need to share it clearly with your vendors, so they understand what you're imagining and can bring it to life.
English and Portuguese, plus conversational Spanish.
Contact
Book a complimentary 30-minute consultation. Share a few details below, or send an email and I'll reply personally.
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