Just came across this and I remembered very well my first transport of a cake that we just about managed to get to the venue complete, but we were so nervous all the way!
Now that seams like a clever idea!:-)
An amuse-bouche [amyzbuʃ] or amuse-gueule [amyzɡœl] is a single, bite-sized hors d’œuvre.[1] Amuse-bouches are different from appetizers in that they are not ordered from a menu by patrons, but, when served, are done so according to the chef’s selection alone. These, often accompanied by a complementing wine, are served as a little tingler for the taste buds both to prepare the guest for the meal and to offer a glimpse into the chef’s approach to cooking.
The term is French, literally translated to “mouth amuser”. The plural form is amuse-bouche or amuse-bouches.[2]
The original French word, more frequently employed, is amuse-gueule or “tidbit”, although amuse-bouche is more often used on menus in fine dining restaurants, as the word gueule is often an impolite way of saying bouche.
from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amuse-bouche
A canapé (hors d’œuvre, open faced sandwich) is a small, prepared and usually decorative food, held in the fingers and often eaten in one bite.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canap%C3%A9s
Hors d’oeuvre (UK 
/ɔrˈdɜrv/ or /ɔrˈdɜrvr(ə)/,[1] US /ɔrˈdɜrv/; French: [ɔʁˈdœvʁ] (
listen), literally “apart from the main work”), also known as appetizers, starters, or the first course, are food items served before the main courses of a meal.[2] The French (singular and plural) is hors d’œuvre; in English, the œ ligature is usually replaced by the digraph “oe” with the plural often written as “hors d’oeuvres” and pronounced /ɔrˈdɜrvz/. There are several related terms, such as a one-bite appetizer, as an amuse-bouche (or other terms below, under: See also).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hors_d%27oeuvre
The weather was perfect: not to hot, not to windy, not to bright, not to cloudy!
This was our first proper beach wedding with ceremony in the sand and nearly all guests barefoot 
It was great fun and everyone with really happy!
Me as a planner I could only relax once I knew all sits perfect – the bows on the chair ribbons are made nicely, the sound has been checked, the flowers are all in place etc….
It took quite some walking up and down to get everything in place and walking in sand is not easy
However all worked fine and even the Maritime Police came by to check if all is fine during our set up – very nice and helpful!
The reception was at the next door beach bar/restaurant. I can only say anytime again ! It was fab!
Flowers: Hannah Johnes
Wedding Planning: Melanie Reeg
Celebrant: Melanie Reeg
Decoration and set up: Melanie, Jos and Moritz
Music: Jasmin Jones
This wedding was great fun in terms of decoration. See some of the photos below.
Besides the decoration that worked really well we helped planning the reception, the accommodation, the entertainment, the church musicians, the transport for the guests, the photographers and the wedding coordinator helped hosting some fun games during the Cocktail reception.
Wedding Planner: Melanie Reeg
Wedding Coordinator: Melanie Reeg
Decorations: Hannah Jones, GMIP
We had the great pleasure to help planning a wedding in Palmela. The location was the stunning Pousada and even so it was a rainy day, the sun came out just perfect in time for the celebration ceremony overlooking the city and sea. We took some flower decorations that Hannah had made and a simple ceremony arch that also got decorated.
Wedding Planner: Lorraine White
Wedding celebrant: Melanie Reeg
Flower decorations: Hannah Jones
Here are some photos:
We suggest to buy a portuguese sim card for your mobile phone when arriving in Portugal.
Especially when you come from another continent mobiles have proofed to be unreliable and expensive.
During the wedding day it’s necessary that your planner/coordinator can reach you. Especially if you are not getting ready at the ceremony location.
You can buy sim cards at the airport or at phone shops.
Portugal has various operators, such as Vodafone, Optimus and TMN. You can also buy sim cards at the post office and in some super markets (Modelo)
Please ask your planner for further advise. In case you have no cell phone we can also offer to bring a phone for the wedding day that you can use.
