Bachelorette Party

 Beach Day

Rehearsal Dinner

Torel Palace Lisbon

Welcome Event

Wedding Day

Vandelli Botanical Garden

Ceremony

Cocktails & Canapés

Dinner & Dancing

Our Wedding

On a sunny June day a few of John’s friends invited Hope’s friends to join them for a day on the lake. Everyone got along and had a great time swimming, chatting, and enjoying the Madison summer. Hope and John hit it off when they realized they both studied abroad in Spain and loved to travel. A couple months went by when their friends decided to go on another boating trip. When they were about to part ways Hope asked John if he wanted to go get a pizza. The rest is history. They enjoyed their Domino’s pizza that night, and John asked Hope on a first date of her choosing. So, of course they ended up back on the water paddle boarding and hammocking. Hope and John had countless dates trying new restaurants and having wine and cheese nights. They began traveling the world and meeting each other’s families. Three years later they moved in together, brought little Indy into the family, and started searching for the next step beyond Madison. In August 2023 Hope and John accepted an offer with Epic to relocate to Europe and got engaged!

The Lake Love

Our Story

Photos

Bridesmaids

Chrissy Warr

Sarah Bogaards

Teresa Rozier

Groomsmen

Vishal Patel

Lucas Rozier

Tanner Brolsma

Davey Komisar

Wedding Party

Accommodations

We secured a few booking codes but please feel free to stay elsewhere. There are so many great hotels and apartments in Lisbon and everything is accessible by walking, trolley, or Uber. We recommend staying in the Baixa or Chiado neighborhoods if you choose to find your own accommodation. You could also consider the Barrio Alto and Principe Real neighborhoods.

Located above the city with a 15 minute walk to the city center. Designed in the Portuguese traditional fashion. Amenities include: two pools, bar, casual restaurant, Michelin restaurant, and spa. Torel Palace is offering 20% off non-refundable rates; 15% off flexible/fully refundable rates. To take advantage of this offer you must email reservas@torelpalacelisbon.com or call and mention booking code Hope&John.

Torel Palace

Centrally-located, Portuguese traditional style hotel. Amenities include a delicious breakfast served in the comfort of your room. No booking code offered.

Dear Lisbon - Palace Chiado

Centrally-located, contemporary hotel. Amenities include: a casual restaurant and bar. Hotel da Baixa is offering 25% off the fully refundable rate with breakfast included. Booking code: Wedding25. Rooms can be booked online through their website by adding the promotional code at the top of the page. Once added, a new room option will appear titled Events&Weddings.

Hotel da Baixa

Travel

We highly recommend spending a day exploring the following neighborhoods: Baixa, Chiado, and Alfama. Additionally, we suggest you find a “Miraduoro” (viewpoint) or two! We loved Miradouro da Graça during our stay. Other noteworthy spots include: Time Out Market, Praça do Comércio, and Castelo de São Jorge. Check out our Google Map for more inspiration.

Lisbon

If you’re looking for a day trip outside of Lisbon we recommend exploring the castles in Sintra. Take an Uber and explore on your own time or plan a tour with a local guide.

Sintra

Another popular spot for a day trip is the town of Cascais. This coastal town blends historic charm, a lively downtown with great food and shopping, and picturesque beaches. 

Cascais

If you are looking for a beach day, head across the bridge to beautiful Costa da Caparica. Rent a chair at a beach club like Irmão or Praia Princesa.

John & Hope

John & Hope

Wedding Party

Bridesmaids

Groomsmen