Mikaela and Shreshth’s story began in 2018 in a corporate office in the United States, where friendship quickly turned into something deeper. From secret lunch dates to long-distance years between the US and Paris, their relationship grew stronger with time. Years later, beneath the lights of the Louvre, Shreshth proposed, turning a place that once separated them into the start of their forever. For their wedding, they dreamed of a destination as timeless and meaningful as their journey.
They welcomed 160 guests to Portugal for a multi-day Indian celebration at Palácio do Freixo. Planning a destination wedding of this scale required detailed coordination, from international travel and guest logistics to adapting a historic venue for multiple rituals and traditions. Every moment was designed to feel seamless and personal, blending elegant Portuguese settings with vibrant Indian culture, and creating an unforgettable experience for their families and friends.
With Love and Gratitude
"Cheers to Mary Me for helping us get married! It was a long process, it took almost a year, a year and a half. The team has been awesome in helping us choose a venue and everything that goes into a wedding, which we had no idea about. I think, for his sake, thank you to Mary Me because you are the people who kept him and me sane. So it was amazing! Anything that we needed, we could just call or email or Slack message all the time.
Cheers! Cheers to that!"
Wedding Day
The day began at Palácio do Freixo, where the couple prepared separately within the palace’s historic interiors. A quiet start to their wedding in Porto.
Wedding Day
private first look took place overlooking the Douro River, followed by personal vows shared in an intimate setting outside the palace.
Wedding Day
The ceremony unfolded at Palácio do Freixo, where a mainly Western celebration was enriched with meaningful Indian traditions, including the Varmala, set against Porto’s timeless architecture.
Wedding Day
Guests gathered on the terrace for cocktail hour, enjoying river views and the warm atmosphere of the celebration in Portugal.
Wedding Day
Portraits were captured throughout the palace and along the Douro River, framing their destination wedding in Porto.
Wedding Day
The decor blended refined details with rich colors, complementing the grandeur of the palace while honoring meaningful Indian traditions.
Wedding Day
Dinner was served in a beautifully designed tent, where family and friends gathered for an elegant evening overlooking northern Portugal.
Wedding Day
The night continued with music and dancing, filling the palace with energy and celebration in the heart of Porto.
Festivities
The Mehndi ceremony took place the following day, bringing the couple together in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere ahead of the Haldi, as the celebrations transitioned into vibrant Indian traditions.
Festivities
The Haldi ceremony unfolded in an intimate atmosphere, honoring tradition with warmth and shared laughter.
Festivities
The Sangeet took place at WOW in Porto, overlooking the Douro River. Held the following day, it brought guests together once more for an evening of music and celebration in Portugal.
