Inside Bernardo Silva and Ines Degener's magical vineyard wedding - exclusive first photos

The Manchester City player tied the knot with his bride in northern Portugal

Bathed in sunshine and surrounded by the idyllic rolling hills of the Douro wine region in northern Portugal, Manchester City's Bernardo Silva and his glowing bride Ines Degener said "I do" in the magical setting of Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo on Saturday 1 July.

The couple, who are currently expecting their first child, tied the knot surrounded by close friends, family, and many of Bernardo's Premier League teammates. Basking in post-wedding bliss, the newlyweds invited HELLO! to present the stunning photographs and details from their wedding day, which are out in full in the magazine on 10 July.

"This has been the best year of my life," the Portuguese footballer tells HELLO!.

"From winning the Champions League to marrying my bride and to soon be having our first child, it has definitely been one to remember. Marrying Ines and becoming a father means so much more to me than my professional life."

Ines looked breathtaking to walk down the aisle in a billowing tulle gown and princess-like veil designed by Elie Saab, teamed with elegant ivory heels from Dior. "You only get married once," she shared. "I wanted a fairytale dress." 

The bride chose to have her mother Cândida Teixeira by her side as she descended towards to alter to meet her groom. 

"My mother was the one who planned the wedding, along with my sister Mariana Degener. She is an exceptional events planner," Ines tells HELLO!, who also enlisted the help of Sonia Sandim of to bring her dream wedding to reality.

"Our vision was to create a romantic Tuscan atmosphere! We wanted an outdoor wedding that boasted both charm and luxury. But a luxury that respected the nature, landscape and the whole surroundings of our venue," added Ines. 

Bernardo, who was also accompanied by his mother Maria Joao Mota Veiga as he walked down the aisle, looked equally dapper in a bespoke suit by Rosa & Teixeira, renowned for being one of the most coveted tailors in Portugal.

Later, the model slipped into a bump-revealing Oscar De La Renta gown, beguiling guests as she changed after dinner into a backless halter-neck dress that highlighted her blossoming pregnancy bump. 

"I always dreamed of being a mother, so celebrating this phase of pregnancy is very special to us. I will look back on this year of our lives with so much affection," she added. 

Bernardo proposed to his wife in Lisbon, affirming his love in Lisbon, the setting where they first met. 

Lisbon is deeply special for the couple, who are currently building their dream home in the city where they hope to grow their family. 

"Getting married in our home country, surrounded by the people we love was the only option for us," adds the groom.

To see the exclusive wedding album and read the full interview, pick up the latest issue of HELLO! on sale from 10 July. Subscribe to HELLO! to get the magazine delivered free to your door every week or purchase the digital edition online via our Apple or Google apps.

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