Unique Dream Wedding Planner | Reviews

Planning a multi-day Indian wedding while juggling two demanding careers—a tech leadership role and a medical fellowship—was no small feat. Choosing to work with Unique Dream Wedding was, without a doubt, the most critical decision we made on our wedding journey, and it proved to be the best choice possible.

The Unique Dream Wedding team, led by the exceptional Daniela B, brought a level of leadership and vision that turned our grand ideas into a breathtaking reality. Daniela B’s ability to see the big picture was invaluable; she architected every step needed to pull off a wedding weekend that was flawless from start to finish. Her counterpart, Daniela G, brought patience, organization, and precision to every micro-level task. Together, they struck a balance that made even the most complex aspects of planning feel seamless.

Their collaborative working style—despite a 5-hour time difference—was incredible. They kept lines of communication open constantly and tapped into an impressive network of top-tier vendors that ensured our vision was always in the best hands. One of their biggest contributions was holding us accountable to our tasks. With our demanding schedules, their gentle reminders and structured guidance kept us on track without feeling overwhelmed.

Their expertise shone throughout the year-long planning process, with every detail timed to the exact minute for the entire wedding weekend. Not a single detail or vendor was missed, and the execution was flawless. The Unique Dream team knew the key elements essential for an Indian wedding—often anticipating our needs before we did. They went above and beyond to support us, even when we made unconventional choices. For example, when we decided to set up two separate ceremonies with less than 24 hours’ notice due to potential rain, they not only handled the setup but did so with grace, understanding, and humility. They created two stunning ceremony structures, stayed flexible, and ensured we had umbrellas at the ready.

Our wedding was everything we dreamed of and more, thanks to Daniela B, Daniela G, and the Unique Dream Wedding team. Their expertise, dedication, and empathy make them the ideal choice for anyone looking to plan an unforgettable celebration. We cannot recommend them more highly!

Coming from the United States, choosing to get married in Portugal was an intimidating and stressful decision.  But from our first call with Daniela and Unique Dream Wedding, we were confident we were in good hands.  In a brief introductory call, Daniela immediately gave us a high-level overview of how her and her company would plan, design and coordinate our wedding, with specific timelines of when and how to contact vendors, specific channels for communicating decisions, and a personalized website to track all planning progress.  All of a sudden, the prospect of getting married in another country was no longer so overwhelming.

Over the course of a year, we were in constant communication with Daniela and her team to make sure that our dream wedding would be achieved.  They would provide short lists of vendor options, and we would work together to interview them and decide which one would best meet our needs.  Every time we had a call with a vendor, Daniela or somebody else from her team would be there, sometimes to take notes, and sometimes to chime in with insightful questions that we ourselves had overlooked.  I can’t overstate how comforting and reassuring it was to have them involved throughout the entire process.

Finally came the week of the wedding, and Porto was stricken with devastating forest fires, and rain was forecast for the days of our Welcome Dinner and Wedding.  Daniela and her team were communicating with us constantly, providing options upon options about how to change our events due to the weather conditions while still achieving the most beautiful days imaginable.  In the end, we had to shift our Welcome Dinner to be under a tent, rather than the original plan of being outdoors … and even this Plan B design was more beautiful than we could have ever imagined.  It’s a testament to Unique Dream Wedding’s design skills and practical problem solving that they were able to pivot and still deliver such a wonderful event.

The day of the wedding, the weather cleared up and we were able to move forward with our original plan for the day’s events.  Multiple times throughout the day, my partner and I would turn to each other and remark on how the day ended up so beautifully.  There were 3 team members from Unique Dream Wedding there throughout the entire day and evening, making sure that neither me nor my partner had to stress about any of the details.  And that’s the best part about having worked with Unique Dream Wedding, that we were able to focus solely on enjoying our special day, with full confidence that Daniela’s team would take care of all the details.

We had a beautiful Welcome Dinner and a beautiful Wedding.  Working with Unique Dream Wedding made the stressful choice of getting married in Portugal an amazing and beautiful one.  I fully recommend working with them to plan your wedding, knowing that they will deliver a beautiful event and take care of all of your worries.

Words cannot express how wonderful it was to work with Daniela and her team! From start to finish, planning our Indian wedding with her was an incredibly organized and carefully detailed process; she never failed to go above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly and that our needs were being met. The vendors that she put us in touch with were all absolutely fantastic, and the effort and care that she puts into the weddings that she creates is abundantly clear. During our wedding weekend, her entire team made us feel so supported and everything was honestly perfect, from the food to the decor to the music and more. We cannot recommend Daniela enough, and we feel so lucky to have found her and UDW!! If you are planning a wedding in Portugal, rest assured that Daniela is the best and she will make sure your day is the most special ever!!

Daniela and the Unique Dream Wedding team planned and executed our perfect wedding in Portugal. From our first call, we could immediately see how much heart Daniela put into each project - her attention to detail, responsiveness, and problem-solving skills are unmatched.

She curated a cohesive multi-day event, capturing all our discussions from high level brainstorming to the smallest details. The planning process was very collaborative, transparent, and stress-free. It felt like we were always ahead of schedule with Daniela’s level of organization and planning.

Even with a 6-hour time zone difference, Daniela and the team were extremely quick to respond to any questions, concerns, and issues that popped up. This put us at ease throughout the planning process and especially during our wedding events, when last minute stress can take hold. Everything was taken care of, and we were able to completely relax and enjoy our wedding events.

The vendors she worked with were exceptional too. Despite extensively reviewing our planned decorations and florals, nothing could have prepared us for the final products - we were absolutely blown away in person. She had incredible recommendations for local photo/video/hair and makeup, which made picking vendors that much easier.

Daniela genuinely cares about each couple she works with. She listens to your perspective, works within your budget, and provides expert creativity that will ensure your wedding best represents you and your partner!

It is hard to find the words to truly express how wonderful of an experience my husband and I had while working with Unique Dream  Wedding. My husband and I were blown away by the attention to detail, easy communication, hard work and dedication this team had to making our wedding day magical. It can be overwhelming and intimidating when deciding to do a destination wedding in another country but Daniela Cabanas and Daniela Goncalves eased our minds and guided us the whole way. These are hard working, motivated and intelligent women who will stop at nothing to make your wedding dreams come true. They will absolutely provide you with a unique dream wedding!

Daniela and her entire UDW team turned all of our wedding day dreams into a reality. They made planning a destination wedding incredibly easy by getting to know us, understanding our vision, and then running with it to create truly the best and most beautiful day of our lives. To say we were blown away is an understatement!

During the planning process, they were easily accessible via email and were willing to schedule a video conference any time that we wanted. During the actual wedding weekend, they took care of EVERYTHING– I didn’t have to think/worry/stress; I simply enjoyed every single moment.

I cannot thank Daniela enough, because I honestly couldn’t have done any of it without her. She is incredibly knowledgeable and works with the most talented group of vendors who made our wedding weekend that much more special.

If you are thinking of having your wedding in Portugal, DO IT! And if you’re looking for a team of kind, passionate and hard-working women to help you plan it, choose UDW!

Unique Dream Wedding will truly make your wedding dreams a reality - all while doing the impossible of taking the stress out of wedding planning.

Working with Daniela and team was a phenomenal experience. From the very first meeting it was clear that they are one of the few wedding planners our there that really listen. Daniela was realistic about what is and isn't feasible, respected our budget, and very importantly, pushed back on some of our ideas when needed. The team also has an impeccably curated venue and vendor list - everyone we worked with went and above and beyond and we couldn't have been happier. (Shout out to Hemali, Decorelle, Mad Kitchen, Cati, In Love stationary, Juke Box, Atmosphere Fotografia and Full Cut!)

On every call and visit UDW was super organized. Their lists, emails, aisleplanner.com login took so much of the burden out of planning. We were always confident they would remind us when a payment or decision needed to be made. They also liaised directly with all vendors, hotels etc., only pulling us in when required. We had rain for most of our wedding day, and Daniela and team seamlessly made back up plans, scouring Sintra for matching umbrellas, without creating any additional angst.

I can't recommend UDW more. Daniela leads a very professional team, is comprehensive and organized, and will bring to life the wedding of your - and your guests! - dreams.

Não costumo manisfestar as minhas emoções publicamente, mas desta vez e face ao evento em si, sou obrigada a fazê-lo.
As lágrimas escorrem-me pelo rosto, de tanto estar maravilhada e surpreendida, de toda esta organização.
Não há palavras para descrever o trabalho incrível que a Daniela Batista e toda a sua equipa fizeram.
Sempre estiveram presentes para nós a acompanhar na preparação do nosso grande dia. As fotos, ficaram um sonho!
A interpretação de toda a informação que transmitimos para este grande dia especial e único, foi de tal forma tão  bem interpretada e tão bem compreendida que apenas digo -  foi excelente!
Sempre souberam ouvir os nossos pedidos a realizar os nossos sonhos. Recomendo, de olhos fechados ! Poderia casar infinitas vezes, escolheria infinitas vezes a Daniela Batista e toda a equipa. Muito obrigado. Mais palavras não tenho.