Our Story

A woman, mother, sister, friend, daughter, dreamer, resilient, and a thousand other things all at once.
A man, son, brother, friend, mentor, kind, honest, patient, quietly leaving a mark on everyone he meets.

How We Got Here

Once upon a time, a Portuguese woman and a German man met… in Scotland. Four times, in fact, whatever you call it by chance, fate, or just stubborn coincidence. I was traveling with my best friend; Stephan was traveling with two of his brothers and their dad.
Destiny wasn’t done yet. We met again in Germany, for our first date, at my sister’s house, surrounded by my family on 22/10/22. Shortly after, we celebrated Stephan's birthday, at his place, with almost all his friends and family.

Yes, dear family and friends, we skipped a few traditional steps: first we met with friends and family, only after we had a chance to get to know each other better. And little by little, we realized we didn’t just like being together… We loved it, more and more every day, as well as what we were becoming together.

The Proposal

On the last Saturday of May, we decided to create a new tradition: celebrate our birthdays. Let’s face it, December weather in Hamburg is… not party like. The first year was 2024, we invited friends and family, prepped the garden, and even set up a small pool, hoping for a magical day. Against almost all odds in Hamburg, the sun was shining, the air was warm, and everything felt just right.
Then came the unforgettable moment. I appeared, calling out “Stephan! Stephan!” and invited him for a swim. But this wasn’t just any swim, my black swimsuit had a subtle, powerful message in bold white letters: “Forever and Ever +50.” From the day we met, we had promised each other to be together for at least 50 years.
After a long, loving hug, I jumped in. At first, only the Portuguese guests realized what was happening, and tears of joy started flowing. Stephan was surprised but that did not stopped him to jump dressed in the pool to join me… and then, with a smile, he said yes.
It was funny, emotional, and utterly perfect, a moment we’ll laugh about and cherish for the next 50 years (and beyond).

The Civil Wedding

On December 20th 2025, we said “yes” in a cozy wedding room on the island of Ærø, Denmark. We were looking for something simple and intimate, knowing that our upcoming ceremony would be our true life-changing moment. 
And we found exactly that!
Was a day filled with pure love and beautiful memories that we will cherish forever.

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