OUR APPROACH
Calm, thoughtful wedding planning for couples celebrating in Portugal from afar.
With over a DECADE OF EXPERIENCE planning destination weddings, About Events is a FULL-SERVICE PLANNING and design studio BASED in PORTUGAL. Led by Olivia and her team of four experienced assistants, we SPECIALIZE IN MULTI-DAY CELEBRATIONS that combine seamless logistics with timeless design.
Planning a DESTINATION WEDDING requires more than organization — it requires TRUST.
At About Events, our approach is rooted in clarity, intention, and calm COMMUNICATION.
We guide our COUPLES through every decision with care, transforming distance into ease and complexity into CONFIDENCE.
Each CELEBRATION we create is thoughtfully curated, deeply personal, and FLAWLESSLY executed — always shaped by our couples’ vision and the place where their STORY unfolds.
Founder & Creative Director
OLIVIA MAGALHÃES
Olivia founded About Events with the belief that luxury lies not in excess, but in intention, care, and seamless execution. With over a decade of experience in the wedding and events industry, she is known for her calm presence, refined aesthetic, and meticulous attention to detail.
Her background in journalism shaped her instinct for storytelling and precision — qualities that define the way each celebration is designed and produced. Drawing inspiration from travel, culture, and human connection, Olivia approaches every wedding as a collaborative, meaningful process.
Based in Portugal, she leads a dedicated in-house team and is trusted by couples
worldwide to plan and produce destination weddings across the country’s most iconic and understated locations.
“Our role is to take care of every layer of the experience — so our couples can be fully present for what truly matters.”
- OLÍVIA
Meet the Team
Behind every seamless celebration is a thoughtful, detail-driven team.
Our in-house planners and specialists work closely together to ensure every wedding is approached with consistency, care, and complete dedication — from the first conversation to the final farewell.
A GLIMPSE INTO OUR CELEBRATIONS
Multi-day destination weddings, thoughtfully designed and beautifully executed.
Margarida
Lead Assistant Planner
Margarida supports the planning and production of each wedding with precision, adaptability, and calm confidence. As Olivia’s right hand, she ensures every detail is flawlessly coordinated behind the scenes.
Sónia
Brand & Marketing manager
Sónia oversees brand strategy and communication, ensuring that every visual and written touchpoint reflects the refined, intentional world of About Events.
Rita
Finance & Vendor Relations Manager
Rita manages budgets, contracts, and financial processes with transparency and structure, bringing clarity and trust to every investment decision.
Mariana
Assistant Planner
Mariana supports the planning journey with empathy and attentiveness, ensuring every interaction feels thoughtful, clear, and genuinely supportive.
Where You’ve Seen Us
Where You’ve Seen Us
Where You’ve Seen Us
