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20 years After more than 20 years of working on major international corporate and private events, it’s always struck me how special weddings are! The amount of emotion and joy concentrated in those few hours is simply breath-taking and humbling. Having had the privilege of being part of the lives of so many wonderful couples, I launched this project completely dedicated to planning and organising tailor-made destination weddings that allow you, the happy couple, to be, well, just happy! Trust is a huge thing for me… It’s such an important aspect of destination wedding planning, given the challenges brought on by distance, different time zones and cultural specificities. My experience working internationally helps ensure that your vision doesn’t get lost in translation. I deliver what I promise! And it’s also my aim to ensure that our journey together towards your epic wedding is (almost) as enjoyable as the day itself!
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Something New Weddings Planner
Chic, timeless, elegant destination weddings
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$10 000 
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15 Reviews for Something New Weddings
5 out of 5. Recommended by 100% of couples
Brigitte has this incredible way of understanding exactly what you want while grounding everything in what’s practical. She’s deeply connected with the best vendors, and she curated the perfect team to bring our wedding to life. Every person she brought in felt intentional, talented, and completely aligned with our vision.
From our very first conversation, she understood that we weren’t looking for a typical destination wedding. We wanted something that reflected our love for adventure, travel, and meaningful experiences — and she brought that dream to life in the most effortless and beautiful way.
Her calmness made the entire process feel easy, even when we were juggling big ideas and real-world constraints. She’s honest about what’s possible, but she always finds a way to deliver quality without compromising the overall experience.
She was truly a delight to work with, and our wedding became what it was because of her. If you’re thinking about getting married in Portugal, especially Lisbon, don’t hesitate — Brigitte is the one you want by your side.
From our very first conversation, she understood that we weren’t looking for a typical destination wedding. We wanted something that reflected our love for adventure, travel, and meaningful experiences — and she brought that dream to life in the most effortless and beautiful way.
Her calmness made the entire process feel easy, even when we were juggling big ideas and real-world constraints. She’s honest about what’s possible, but she always finds a way to deliver quality without compromising the overall experience.
She was truly a delight to work with, and our wedding became what it was because of her. If you’re thinking about getting married in Portugal, especially Lisbon, don’t hesitate — Brigitte is the one you want by your side.
Brigitte and her team at Something New gave us the wedding my wife and I dreamed of, and much more. From the very beginning, Brigitte was incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and on top of everything. As for the weekend itself, everything went perfectly — every detail was executed flawlessly. Having a wedding 3,000+ miles away from home could not have been more stress free thanks to Brigitte and her team. Our wedding day was perfect. Everything was taken care of, and we had the experience of a lifetime and enjoyed every moment with family and friends. We could not recommend Brigitte more to anyone looking for an expert wedding planner!
Hiring Brigitte and her team at Something New was truly the best decision we made for our wedding weekend. From the very beginning, she was organized, professional, and incredibly attentive to every detail for our two-day weekend events. She took the time to really understand our vision and went above and beyond to make it come to life, AND made it even better than we imagined.
As an international bride planning from afar, what impressed us most was her calm and supportive presence throughout the entire process. On the wedding weekend itself, we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Brigitte handled every detail behind the scenes, allowing us to be fully present and enjoy the day with our loved ones. Her entire team made the entire weekend stress free, beautiful, and unforgettable.
Our guests are still raving about how beautiful and fun everything was, and we know that’s thanks to the incredible work of Brigitte. If you want a wedding planner who is professional, creative, and genuinely cares about making your day perfect, you NEED to hire Brigitte!!!
As an international bride planning from afar, what impressed us most was her calm and supportive presence throughout the entire process. On the wedding weekend itself, we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Brigitte handled every detail behind the scenes, allowing us to be fully present and enjoy the day with our loved ones. Her entire team made the entire weekend stress free, beautiful, and unforgettable.
Our guests are still raving about how beautiful and fun everything was, and we know that’s thanks to the incredible work of Brigitte. If you want a wedding planner who is professional, creative, and genuinely cares about making your day perfect, you NEED to hire Brigitte!!!
We are incredibly grateful for the exceptional planning services provided by Brigitte of Something New Wedding Portugal. Her wealth of experience, especially in organizing destination weddings in Portugal for non-locals, truly set us at ease. From start to finish, she demonstrated unwavering professionalism, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of what makes a wedding unforgettable.
She was very mindful of our budget, offering honest and practical suggestions to make every euro count without compromising on quality. Additionally, she was always punctual for meetings, demonstrating her commitment and respect for our time. Her recommendations for the best suppliers and vendors in Portugal were absolutely spot-on, ensuring every aspect of our special day was perfect.
We had full confidence in her guidance, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. We wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone looking to create a magical wedding in Portugal. Her expertise, dedication, and thoughtful approach will make your dream day a reality!
She was very mindful of our budget, offering honest and practical suggestions to make every euro count without compromising on quality. Additionally, she was always punctual for meetings, demonstrating her commitment and respect for our time. Her recommendations for the best suppliers and vendors in Portugal were absolutely spot-on, ensuring every aspect of our special day was perfect.
We had full confidence in her guidance, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. We wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone looking to create a magical wedding in Portugal. Her expertise, dedication, and thoughtful approach will make your dream day a reality!
My wife Mary and I recently had the pleasure of working with Bridgette and her team from Something New Weddings to plan our destination wedding in Lisbon, Portugal. Coming from professional services backgrounds, consulting and investment banking, we’re no strangers to high-stress environments and working with top-tier professionals, and Bridgette exceeded our expectations in every way.
From the outset, she demonstrated the utmost professionalism, taking full ownership of the planning process. She curated a list of exceptional vendors, coordinated logistics across time zones, and managed every detail with precision and care. Unlike other planners we’ve heard about, Bridgette didn’t leave us with one-off tasks to handle ourselves, she truly provided a full-service experience.
What really stood out was Bridgette’s ability to listen deeply and understand our vision. She asked thoughtful questions, picked up on subtle preferences, and translated our ideas into a wedding that felt uniquely “us.” Her years of experience were evident in every recommendation and decision, nothing was generic or cookie-cutter. Instead, she crafted a curated experience that reflected our personalities and priorities.
Her accessibility was another standout. Whether it was a scheduled check-in or a spontaneous question, Bridgette was always available and handled our inquiries with grace and efficiency. Her calm demeanor and proactive communication made the entire process feel effortless.
Thanks to Bridgette and her team, our wedding day was not only beautiful, but also stress-free. We’re incredibly grateful for their dedication and would wholeheartedly recommend Something New Weddings to anyone planning a destination wedding.
From the outset, she demonstrated the utmost professionalism, taking full ownership of the planning process. She curated a list of exceptional vendors, coordinated logistics across time zones, and managed every detail with precision and care. Unlike other planners we’ve heard about, Bridgette didn’t leave us with one-off tasks to handle ourselves, she truly provided a full-service experience.
What really stood out was Bridgette’s ability to listen deeply and understand our vision. She asked thoughtful questions, picked up on subtle preferences, and translated our ideas into a wedding that felt uniquely “us.” Her years of experience were evident in every recommendation and decision, nothing was generic or cookie-cutter. Instead, she crafted a curated experience that reflected our personalities and priorities.
Her accessibility was another standout. Whether it was a scheduled check-in or a spontaneous question, Bridgette was always available and handled our inquiries with grace and efficiency. Her calm demeanor and proactive communication made the entire process feel effortless.
Thanks to Bridgette and her team, our wedding day was not only beautiful, but also stress-free. We’re incredibly grateful for their dedication and would wholeheartedly recommend Something New Weddings to anyone planning a destination wedding.
From the moment we started planning our wedding in Portugal, we knew we needed someone who could juggle our busy work schedules in the US. Brigitte and her team exceeded every expectation.
Our two-day celebration was a multi-cultural affair - a traditional Indian photoshoot, a Chinese tea ceremony, a welcome dinner in Lisbon’s historic Palacio de Tancos, followed by our wedding day at the breathtaking Solar de Pancas. Brigitte and her team orchestrated it all seamlessly.
Then, the unexpected happened. We had a major medical emergency the day before the wedding. Brigitte was unfazed. She handled the details so we could focus on what truly mattered - taking care of our family. We were in excellent hands.
Throughout the planning process, Brigitte was responsive, honest, and incredibly resourceful. She respected our budget while still connecting us with amazing vendors—florals, food, music, makeup, transportation—all of it thoughtfully curated and beautifully executed.
She knew when to guide us, when to listen, and when to gently push us toward decisions we didn’t even realize we’d love. Although Brigitte was completely braced for a typical rainy April in Lisbon, the sun came out unexpectedly, greeting our party with 80 degree weather. Brigitte was ready with parasols and hydration for our guests. It was those thoughtful touches that made the weekend feel effortless and magical.
People still tell us it was the most beautiful wedding they’ve ever attended. We genuinely feel the same.
If you’re planning a wedding in Portugal—look no further. Brigitte is the reason our wedding weekend felt like a fairytale grounded in reality.
Our two-day celebration was a multi-cultural affair - a traditional Indian photoshoot, a Chinese tea ceremony, a welcome dinner in Lisbon’s historic Palacio de Tancos, followed by our wedding day at the breathtaking Solar de Pancas. Brigitte and her team orchestrated it all seamlessly.
Then, the unexpected happened. We had a major medical emergency the day before the wedding. Brigitte was unfazed. She handled the details so we could focus on what truly mattered - taking care of our family. We were in excellent hands.
Throughout the planning process, Brigitte was responsive, honest, and incredibly resourceful. She respected our budget while still connecting us with amazing vendors—florals, food, music, makeup, transportation—all of it thoughtfully curated and beautifully executed.
She knew when to guide us, when to listen, and when to gently push us toward decisions we didn’t even realize we’d love. Although Brigitte was completely braced for a typical rainy April in Lisbon, the sun came out unexpectedly, greeting our party with 80 degree weather. Brigitte was ready with parasols and hydration for our guests. It was those thoughtful touches that made the weekend feel effortless and magical.
People still tell us it was the most beautiful wedding they’ve ever attended. We genuinely feel the same.
If you’re planning a wedding in Portugal—look no further. Brigitte is the reason our wedding weekend felt like a fairytale grounded in reality.
We couldn’t have organised our wedding without Brigitte and the Something New team.
From venue searching, securing vendors, arranging tastings and trials to the execution on the day.
Organising a destination wedding is a big task but working with Brigitte made it so much more manageable and enjoyable.
Our family and friends had an amazing weekend in Portugal. It made all the difference to our day having someone we trusted to make sure the day went as planned
From venue searching, securing vendors, arranging tastings and trials to the execution on the day.
Organising a destination wedding is a big task but working with Brigitte made it so much more manageable and enjoyable.
Our family and friends had an amazing weekend in Portugal. It made all the difference to our day having someone we trusted to make sure the day went as planned
We had to plan our wedding in Portugal from afar within a few months. The event was a full day affair for 150 guests with multiple components, including a pool party, a breakfast, a lunch, and a dinner, a wedding ceremony, a cocktail reception, a dance party for adults and a party for kids with a magician, science experiments and arts and crafts. Brigitte was instrumental in making sure the event was executed in the most professional and smoothest way possible. Her experience, responsiveness and attention to detail greatly exceeded our expectations. We couldn’t believe that it was possible to pull off an event like this after visiting the venue only once and having done only one food tasting. All the other communication and planning was done remotely and Brigitte's flexibility and readiness to respond to our numerous questions and requests for modifications were truly remarkable. Our wedding was beautiful, and we didn’t have to stress about any logistics whatsoever as we had full trust in what Brigitte was doing. Our guests had a fantastic time and we heard many compliments on the way everything was organized, including food, decor, music and entertainment.
Many thanks for an unforgettable day!!
Many thanks for an unforgettable day!!
Brigitte and the somethingnew team are absolutely fantastic. We organized our wedding in 7 months and entirely remotely but somehow, thanks to her experience in event planning, deep network of 3rd parties (venues, music, food, decor, etc.) and entire dedication to make your wedding the best possible for you and your guests, this worked out perfectly and even better than we wished for. Also, what many people have described as a painful process (planning for a wedding) was honestly a fun and enriching experience. We can only recommend - thank you again!
Brigette and her team planned a 3 day wedding for us at the Palace of Estoi. Creative , organised , friendly and just overall a fantastic team to work with. I put all of my trust into Brigette after we started out with another planner who just was not on the same page as us. Brigette restored all of my faith and the 3 days were just incredible. She has an excellent network of contacts and the 3 days flowed seamlessly. Thanks again Brigette, see you in ten years for the renewals!
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In an enchanting city like Lisbon, "Something New Weddings" shines as a beacon of matrimonial excellence. Led by the adept Brigitte, the planning service has garnered immense praise and four distinguished Wezoree Awards, reflecting its superb execution of bespoke wedding experiences.
Clients Diksha and Miguel convey profound appreciation for Brigitte's perspicacity and expertise. With over 15 glowing reviews, it's clear that "Something New Weddings" not only meets expectations but towers above them, smoothly translating visions of love and adventure into seamless real-world events.
Brigitte's approach combines creative ambition with logistical prowess, ensuring that each celebration captures the unique essence of the couple. Her intuitive ability to match clients with impeccable vendors illustrates a commitment to both individuality and excellence.
According to testimonials, such as Dana’s and Jackie’s, the hallmark of Brigitte's service is her calming presence and scrupulous attention to detail. International brides and local couples alike extol her professional grace and innovative spirit, which alleviate the stress of wedding planning and elevate the joy of the occasion.
The team at "Something New Weddings" is celebrated for transforming stress into serenity. Whether managing budgets or orchestrating complex weekend festivities, Brigitte's adept touch ensures a magical marriage celebration, leaving couples and guests with lasting, cherished memories.
In conclusion, Brigitte and "Something New Weddings" stand out as the paragon of wedding planning in Lisbon, marrying local knowledge with world-class flair. Those fortunate enough to engage their services are guaranteed a joyous, stunningly curated matrimonial journey.
