Our Story

A chance meeting in Lisbon. Two hearts from opposite sides of the world. A love story written across continents, languages, and time zones — one that finally finds its home on the shores of Lake Como.

March 2022

A Gallery in Lisbon

Carol was visiting a friend's photography exhibition in Alfama. Matteo was the photographer. He asked her opinion on a print. She told him the framing was off. He's been trying to prove her wrong ever since.

March 2022

First Date

The next morning, coffee at a tiny café in Alfama turned into pastéis de nata, then a walk through Mouraria, then sunset on the Tagus. Eight hours. One city. Zero awkward silences.

2022 — 2023

Rio ↔ Milan

Fourteen months of long-distance. Airport reunions. Suitcases full of brigadeiros and parmigiano. WhatsApp calls that lasted until sunrise. Love doesn't care about time zones.

January 2024

One Address

Carol moved to Milan. Her first Italian words: 'Un cappuccino, per favore.' Matteo's verdict: perfect accent. (It wasn't, but love is patient.)

April 2025

The Question

At sunset, on the terrace of Villa Balbianello — the very place where they'll say 'I do' — Matteo got on one knee. Carol said yes in three languages.

September 15, 2026

Forever

And so the story continues — with all of you by our side.

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Made with love by VoWide — Carol & Matteo