Brazil bride and mother entering church ceremony at Our Lady of Fatima

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul Religious Church Elopement Photo Story Award by: Rogerio Frota dos Santos

Bride and mother entering Sanctuary for Our Lady of Fatima

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Novo santuário para Nossa Senhora de Fátima - Porto Alegre - Rio Grande do Sul -Brasil.

As the bride's elegant veil cascades down the stone steps of the historic church, her mother takes her hand and prepares her for the most important walk of her life.

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