Real Wedding - Arab Heritage Meets Baroque Elegance with Fresh Faced Artists

Ghada, a Syrian-Lebanese-Texan creative, and Munir, from the prominent Palestinian Dajani family, celebrated their love in a breathtaking destination wedding in Porto, Portugal. Their four-day celebration at the baroque Palácio do Freixo blended Arabic heritage with Portuguese elegance, creating a truly multicultural wedding experience.

Every detail of the wedding reflected the couple’s roots and traditions while embracing the romance and charm of Portugal. From the bridal makeup and hairstyling by our founder Miguel Stapleton and Eric Ribeiro to the curated design, the celebration honored Arab culture and created a sophisticated, timeless atmosphere for family and friends.

Our talented Fresh Faced Portugal artists played a key role in bringing the couple’s vision to life. Miguel Stapleton crafted a soft, radiant bridal makeup look that perfectly highlighted Ghada’s natural beauty, while Eric Ribeiro designed an elegant hairstyle that complemented her baroque-inspired gown and allowed her to dance freely throughout the evening. Together, they ensured the bride looked effortlessly stunning while maintaining a polished, authentic style.

This wedding is a perfect example of how destination weddings in Portugal can thoughtfully merge heritage, culture, and elegance, offering a unique, memorable experience for couples from diverse backgrounds.

“Ghada embraced her natural beauty with soft waves worn down, paired with a radiant soft glam makeup look. Both were beautifully crafted by Fresh Faced Portugal— makeup by Miguel Stapleton and hair by Eric Ribeiro — bringing warmth and polish to a look that felt authentically her. “
— wedvibes.media - Real weddings May 14, 2025 by Vlada Kuz

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Laura Fresh is the vibrant force behind Fresh Faced’s day-to-day operations and digital presence. As the team’s support assistant, Laura is in charge of replying to communications, creating content across the website, bringing in new leads, and tracking the latest trends in the wedding and beauty industry. Her insights help the Fresh Faced collective stay ahead, ensuring every bride and wedding planner receives up-to-date, seamless service.

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