Rui Mota Pinto
WEDDING DESIGNER & PLANNER
Internacional Awarded and Certified |Mentor | 50 Most Influential Wedding professionals Worldwide| Wedding Tourism Specialist | Speaker | Educator | Consultant | | 50 Most Influential Persons in Event Industry in Europe
CRAFTING LOVE AROUND THE GLOBE
Redefining luxury to exceed your expectations
Indulge in the lap of luxury with meticulously curated luxury wedding experiences, designed with intention, emotion, and a distinctive creative edge that challenges the expected.
Welcome to my world — a creative universe behind some of the most breathtaking destination weddings across the globe. As an international wedding creator, wedding designer, and wedding planner, I don’t follow formulas.
I design worlds, atmospheres, and moments that exist only once.
Renowned for an innovative and disruptive approach, my work lives at the intersection of artistry and strategy, where creativity meets precision and imagination is translated into flawlessly executed experiences.
These are not events — they are bespoke celebrations crafted as living narratives. My philosophy is simple yet profound: every couple has a unique story, and every wedding should be a bold, honest reflection of that journey — not a trend, not a replica, but a statement of identity. With a global perspective infused with local soul, I design luxury destination weddings that blend cultures, traditions, and personal style in unexpected yet deeply meaningful ways. Each celebration is rooted in place, but never limited by it.
Whether you envision a grand, immersive celebration or an intimate and emotionally charged ceremony, I am dedicated to creating a wedding experience that feels unmistakably yours — intentional, refined, and unforgettable.
Join me on this creative journey, where design dares to be different, emotion leads every decision, and every moment is crafted with purpose.
Discover the art of wedding design and planning — where your love story becomes the inspiration behind a one-of-a-kind experience.
About
“where creativity meets excellence”
Every journey begins with a point of view. Mine was shaped by decades of experience as an international wedding designer and planner, cultures crossed, and destination weddings created around the world. This is not just about what I do — it’s about how I see love, design, and human connection. A philosophy built on intention, craft, and meaning.
Level of Services
Every love story deserves its own rhythm, its own way of being created. My Wedding Design and Planning Service Levels were designed to give you that choice — from the pure art of design, where I craft the vision and aesthetic soul of your wedding, to a fully immersive destination wedding planning experience where I personally shape every detail, every emotion, every moment. Three different journeys, one shared purpose: to turn love into art and design moments that feel alive.
Portfolio
Each project is more than an event — it’s a world created from scratch. A dialogue between place, culture, emotion, and luxury wedding design. This portfolio showcases destination weddings and signature celebrations created across different countries, each one shaped by its own story, rhythm, and soul. A curated collection where love becomes experience, and design becomes memory.
Education
Every journey grows stronger when knowledge is shared with intention. My educational work was created to empower wedding professionals to think deeper, design with purpose, and build sustainable, ethical, and meaningful businesses. From mentoring and masterclasses to curated educational programs within the IADWP Academy, each learning experience is shaped by real-world practice, creative thinking, and decades of international experience. Different learning paths, one shared belief: education should not create replicas — it should awaken vision, confidence, and authentic leadership.
Speaking
Some ideas are meant to be shared out loud. My speaking engagements are built around experience, vision, and real insight — conversations that challenge perspectives, inspire conscious leadership, and spark meaningful change within the wedding and tourism industries. From international conferences to curated industry stages, each talk is shaped by lived experience, creative courage, and strategic thinking — always grounded in reality, never theory alone. Different stages, one shared purpose: to elevate minds, expand vision, and move the industry forward with intention and authenticity.
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Mentoring Program
Growth begins when experience is shared with honesty and purpose. My mentorship work is built on guidance, reflection, and strategic clarity — supporting professionals in finding their voice, strengthening leadership, and making conscious decisions aligned with who they truly are. This is not about shortcuts or formulas. It is about perspective, accountability, and long-term vision — grounded in real experience, creative thinking, and ethical leadership. Different journeys, one shared commitment: to grow with intention, confidence, and authenticity.
F A Q
Answering your questions
I will be glad to work at your wedding
What does a Wedding Designer actually do?
A Wedding Designer is responsible for creating the creative concept and visual identity of a wedding. This includes storytelling, space design, atmosphere, colour palette, materials, décor, sensory experience, and overall aesthetic coherence of the event.
What is the difference between a Wedding Designer and a Wedding Planner?
A Wedding Designer focuses on the creative vision and aesthetics. A Wedding Planner manages logistics, planning, timelines, contracts, and overall coordination. They are different but complementary roles.
Can I hire Wedding Design only, without Wedding Planning?
Yes. Wedding Design can be hired as a standalone service and developed in collaboration with your Wedding Planner or production team.
Can I hire Wedding Planning only, without Wedding Design?
Yes. In projects where the creative concept is already defined, I can focus exclusively on planning, logistics, coordination, and execution.
Do you design only for couples, or also for other Wedding Planners?
I work both directly with couples and in collaboration with Wedding Planners. Over the years, I have designed concepts and experiences not only for my own clients, but also for other Wedding Planners — including professionals who are internationally recognised in the wedding industry.
Do you work internationally?
Yes. I work on destination weddings and events worldwide, adapting each project to its cultural, logistical, and emotional context.
Do you speak at conferences and industry events?
Yes. I regularly speak at international conferences, congresses, workshops, and professional events related to weddings, events, tourism, creativity, and business.
Do you collaborate with other wedding planners?
Absolutely. In addition to working directly with couples, I regularly collaborate with wedding planners worldwide, providing creative direction, wedding design, and complete creative decks for their projects.
Let’s Begin a Conversation
Every project starts with a conversation. Use the form below to share your vision, expectations, and the nature of your request. I will personally review your message and get back to you to explore next steps and potential alignment.