“What the world holds most of is people who shall never meet. Born far apart, with no quiet turn of fate to draw their paths together. A sorrow, really. So many encounters destined never to unfold might have been astonishing — through affinity, through an attraction that resists all explanation, through circumstance, through some hidden alchemy. Who can ever know? How much love is lost to the simple misalignment of time. One needn’t look far: someone may pass to the left while we, absent‑minded, gaze to the right. By the slightest margin, the parallel becomes a lifelong near‑miss. It takes the smallest coincidence for love to take root. There is something quietly miraculous in the meeting of two lives. It is no folly to say that love is sacred.”

We borrowed the words of Carla Madeira to speak about a meeting that needed to happen. Dhuli, from Espírito Santo, and Antonio, from Galicia. Who would have imagined that the paths of Spain and Brazil would cross on the slightly rainy streets of Birmingham and, magically, sparkle? Two different worlds meeting in a world even more different.

So then… we’re getting married! There have been eight years of quality moments, filled with laughter, intense debates, lively dancing, and more wine and food than we probably should admit. At some point, while chasing the sunset in Santorini, we got engaged. And now, here we are: planning a wedding and inviting you — our favourite humans — to begin this next chapter with us.

The celebration will take place in the region of Spain where Antonio grew up: Galicia. A beautiful corner of the country where the wine is far too good to drink in moderation, seafood deserves a standing ovation, and the sun (supposedly) shines — although the Galician sky likes to keep us guessing.

We know it’s quite a journey for some of you, but if you can make it, we promise: sun* (*hopefully), some questionable dance moves, hugs, unforgettable Galician flavors, and probably a few tears of emotion.

Having all of you there — together, in the same place, for just one night in a lifetime — would make our hearts samba. An unforgettable celebration and countless memories to toast to forever.

We can’t wait to see you there!