Wedding planning happened very organically. It started with children's parties, then quickly led to an invitation to write a book about party decorations, which paved the way for corporate events, and then came the first wedding. It was for a wonderful couple whose biggest wish was for their family to be proud of them and to have a lot of fun. I don’t know if it was inspiration or a calling, but when my mother passed away, I spent a lot of time just watching TV, and the only thing that would stop me from crying was watching *Say Yes to the Dress*. I think it was a sign that I was meant to be connected to brides and weddings.
Ana Coelho Duarte Planner
Destination Wedding Planning & Styling Studio in Portugal & Mallorca
7 Reviews for Ana Coelho Duarte
They provided curated selections of all vendors, using their extensive experience to provide vendors that they thought would fit our “vibe” the best. Their team seemed to almost know exactly what we wanted, even though we may not have fully thought of it ourselves! For example, I had loose ideas about what I wanted the flowers/decor to look like. I sent them some inspo, then what they put together was better than I could have ever imagined. Our guests could not stop talking about how wonderful the wedding weekend was, and that is predominantly due to ACD’s hard work, vision, and collaboration. Besides being phenomenal event planners, the ACD team is full of wonderful people and I will greatly miss our calls and time together.
No words can describe how perfect this team is. We cannot recommend ACD enough. If you are looking to have a unique, well-planned, and stunning event, ACD is for you.
The team was so wonderfully kind, and made sure everything we asked for felt possible.
We cannot recommend Ana’s team, especially Vera enough. We love them!
We are an NYC couple and planning a destination wedding can be daunting. Ana’s team guided us throughout the entire process. They were communicative, listened and gave us advice to bring together our dream day. They really give care and attention to what they do and above all else, just wonderful people.
They helped build a beautiful wedding within our budget and when we visited, they took care of us. It was nice to know we were in good hands with Ana. She builds strong relationships with vendors.
On the wedding day, it couldn’t have been more perfect. There was a full team in place to take care of us and everything flowed seamlessly.
They brought our day to life in a way that was fitting for us as a couple. I’m really grateful to this team!
Immediately after booking Ana's services, we were paired with the incredible Catarina as our direct contact. She began as a wonderful planner and turned into a great friend. Catarina was so thoughtful, so responsive, so helpful, and just overall amazing. Each question I asked her and everything I stressed over was handled flawlessly. I left this experience with Catarina and Ana feeling like I had gained new friends in Portugal.
Ana and Catarina managed every vendor communication for us. They translated contracts into English, guided me through every vendor payment, and quickly found me a new hairstylist after my original one fell through. Planning a wedding in Portugal from the US would not have been possible without them. They communicated with me constantly, from the second we booked them to days after our wedding to finalize payments.
We chose Six Senses as the location for our wedding and planned everything sight-unseen. The wedding day that resulted would absolutely not have been possible without them and their team. Every second of the day was handled by their team. From the gifts that were put in our guests' hotel rooms, to the timeline of the day, to the decor and florals, everything was just wonderful. Ana even handled my biggest anxious moment over my wedding music so kindly and her team fixed the problem so fast that there was nothing to worry about!
I also cannot stress enough how professional this team is on the day of your wedding. Four members of Ana's team were with us consistently on the day of our wedding (not including those that helped set up and manage decor). They were all dressed in beautiful matching blue outfits, were communicating with each other every step of the way for flawless execution, and were just incredible. Additionally, Ana's social media manager Tatiana joined for the day and took absolutely breathtaking photos. We were so caught up in our day that we didn't take a single cell phone photo, and the photos Tatiana took were so incredible to have while we wait for the professional ones!
I cannot recommend this wedding planning team enough. If you are getting married anywhere in Portugal, please hire Ana! She will make your day magical.
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Ana Coelho Duarte, a name synonymous with dream wedding experiences, has carved a niche in the heart of Lisbon with her exemplary wedding planning services. A three-time recipient of coveted Wezoree Awards, Ana's stature as a planner par excellence is evident.
Clients adore Ana's dedication, evident from seven glowing reviews. Among them, Joana Silva exclaims that without Ana and her team, her dream wedding would have remained a fantasy. The praise extends with Alison Zeitlin's testimonial, affirming Ana's team as the pinnacle of professionalism and warmth, key in orchestrating her impeccable wedding.
Amy Avellar and Brandon Lau echo Alison's sentiments, applauding Ana's keen vision and resourceful execution. Amy highlights the strong vendor relationships Ana fosters in Lisbon, emphasizing her skill in budget optimization without sacrificing quality. Brandon celebrates Ana’s enthusiastic approach to bringing even the most ambitious ideas to fruition.
Rebecca Tan's accounts resonate with transparency and trust, pivotal in planning a seamless destination wedding. Her veneration for Ana's attention to detail and wholehearted dedication paints Ana as not just a planner, but a cherished advisor. Meanwhile, Natalie Skladnev's assurance as an international couple speaks volumes of Ana's expertise in creating harmonious celebrations across cultures.
Ana's impact transcends planning; she's a creator of joyous lifelong memories. To envisage a wedding beyond one’s imagination and have it flawlessly delivered by Ana Coelho Duarte and her team – that is a promise made manifest in the heart of Portugal.