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• Where is Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa located?
Portugal Wedding Villa is located in the Cascais Coast, known as the Portuguese Riviera, in a prime seafront location where Sintra-Cascais Natural Park meets the Ocean. At a convenient 30-minute drive from Lisbon's international airport, it is also close to Cascais centre and romantic Sintra village, a Unesco world heritage site.
• Are there any good alternative accommodation options for our guests around the Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa?
There are several excellent options for accommodation around Portugal Wedding Villa, from luxury five-star hotels, to affordable four and three-star hotels, to private rental villas and also local Airbnb accommodations.
• What is the maximum and minimum capacity of Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa wedding venue?
Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa wedding venue's maximum capacity is of 125 guests, and minimum capacity is of 50 guests during high season. The minimum number of guests may differ during low season.
• Are all the VAT taxes included in the Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa all-inclusive wedding packages prices?
For convenience, all our all-inclusive wedding packages prices include VAT taxes at the legal rate. All prices are final, and there are no hidden fees or taxes in our all-inclusive packages prices.
• Are flowers included in the Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa all-inclusive wedding packages? Can I choose the design?
Portugal has a fantastic selection of seasonal flowers all year around.
The florals included in our all-inclusive wedding packages are:
- One bridal bouquet;
- Two buttonholes;
- Petals for the aisle and for guests to throw at the end of the ceremony;
- Six refined and high-end centrepieces with candles for the reception.
All our floral design are made with national seasonal flowers, beautifully and tastefully composed.
We've curated a variety of six inspirational mood boards to help you chose your favourite floral style.
• Are the Wedding Planner services included the Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa all-inclusive wedding packages? Can you share a description of the Wedding Planner services?
Yes, the Wedding Planner services and the wedding day coordination services are included in your wedding package. During the time preceding your wedding, we will be assisting you in your wedding planning process. A timeline will be shared with you to guide through the entire planning process. Our wedding consultation and guide includes:
- Regular email support;
- Phone support for situations which requires an immediate resolution;
- General planning consultation;
- Customized schedule and plan for your wedding day;
- Supplier referrals and contacts, e.g. hairdresser/make-up artist /video /transportation /lawyers for legal advice;
- Professional Wedding Planner/Coordinator on-site on your wedding day.
• What is the F&B included in Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa all-inclusive wedding packages? Is Open Bar included?
Our all-inclusive wedding packages include all F&B for the entire wedding day:
- Welcome drink for guest arrival;
- Ceremony Toast;
- Two hours of cocktail with an unlimited number of canapes and drinks;
- Four-course wedding meal with a palate cleanser and selection of wines and beer BBQ and Buffet options also available;
- Three-tiered wedding cake with Sparkling Wine;
- Open bar for 3 hours with an unlimited amount of drinks.
Please consult our wedding menu for further details.
• Why is the accommodation for our guests mandatory?
Accommodation for your guests is mandatory to enhance the profound sense of intimacy/privacy of your destination wedding. Having your guests staying together at the Wedding Villa, not only allows everyone to enjoy the party without additional worries but offers full-exclusivity of the Villa and the fountain garden. It also allows your celebration to last up to 2 am, with little to none limitations or privacy concerns. Additionally, by having the wedding venue and guest accommodation at the same location at Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa, we offer an authentic and extraordinary Destination Wedding experience.
• Is a Wedding DJ included in our package?
Yes, we have included a professional wedding DJ in Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa all-inclusive wedding packages.
A wedding DJ will ensure sound quality throughout the wedding day. From the bridal entrance song to the wireless microphone for the wedding vows exchange, to the ambience music playing during the cocktail, to the party, the assigned Wedding DJ will make sure everything runs smoothly.
• Can we book the entire Hotel in exclusivity?
It is possible to book the entire Hotel in exclusivity upon request and subject to an exclusivity fee, requiring a minimum of two nights during in high season. The exclusivity of the Hotel gives you full access to the Hotel's various areas. You can enjoy spaces usually not available, such as the pool or the Atlantic garden where you can have a pre-wedding cocktail or the wedding ceremony at the Atlantic Garden with beautiful views of the Ocean. With the exclusivity of the Hotel you also can host a pre or post-wedding gathering such as a welcome cocktail or BBQ in the garden.
• Is the wedding cake design customized for each wedding?
Included in our all-inclusive wedding packages is a three-tiered wedding cake which every couple can customize by choosing the frosting, shape and pattern.
Options of further customization like additional floral decoration with natural or sugar flowers will be subjected to a supplement in price.
• Can the guests pay for their own accommodation for the wedding night?
Our all-inclusive wedding packages include accommodation; and therefore as any promotional package, it's not possible to separate the room rates from the rest of the special offer.
• Does Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa offer special discounted rates for extra nights? Is breakfast included?
We offer our couples and their guests special discounted room rates for extra nights or extra rooms. Continental buffet breakfast is included and served in the panorâmica Ocean View restaurant. Special discounted rates vary depending on the wedding date.
• Can we book extra nights for full accommodation capacity (20 rooms, up to 50 guests) at Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa?
Yes, it's possible to book all rooms as extra nights at Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa. It's is subject to availability at the time of your reservation.
• How is the typical wedding day at Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa schedule? Could you describe the wedding day flow?
Our usual recommendation of wedding schedule and itinerary is as follows:
- Guests Arrival & Welcome Drink at the beautiful sea view Atlantic Garden: 15:45 – 16:00;
- Wedding Ceremony at the Atlantic Garden: 16:00 – 16:30;
- Post-Ceremony Toast at the Atlantic Garden: 16:30 – 17:00;
- Cocktail and Wedding Photos in the Fountain Garden: 17:00 – 19:00;
- Entrance to the Restaurant, Dinner and Speeches in our panoramic Ocean View Restaurant: 19:00 – 22:00;
- Coffee and Digestives at the Ocean View Restaurant: 22:00 – 22:30;
- Cake Cutting Ceremony and Toast in the Fountain Garden: 22:30 – 23:00;
- Dance Party and Open Bar in Sala Guia- event room: 23:00 – 02:00.
• We don't know which season to pick to get married in Portugal, could you advise?
The weather in Portugal is mild and sunny throughout most of the year. Summers are not too hot, Autumns are long, and Winters are moderate. So, anytime is a good time to hold a wedding in Portugal.
From May to October is peak wedding season ensuring weather stability and warm sunny beach days. During this time you'll undoubtedly be able to enjoy the venue's pool facilities and long outdoor hours.
Both early spring and late autumn are wedding shoulder seasons and offer fantastic value for money. Less crowded, cheaper rates for extra nights, flights and alternative accommodation. Early spring offers an incredible variety of seasonal flowers for your wedding decoration and blossoming at the Hotel gardens. Mild late autumn is a fantastic time for weddings with amazing sunsets.
Winter weddings offer incredible rates, the privacy of the venue and high chances of a beautiful sunny day. Furthermore, special packages are available in low season.
• What type of wedding ceremony could you organize at Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa?
When it comes to planning your wedding ceremony, the sky is the limit. We can organize any type of Religious Traditions (Catholic, Hindu, Sikh, Jewish etc.), Symbolic blessings (Handfasting, Candle Ceremony, Sand Ceremony, etc.) or a legally bidding Civil wedding, at your chosen location (at Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa, in a Palace, Church, Beach, etc.)
• Can we meet with Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa's wedding suppliers?
Usually, for your convenience, all other wedding suppliers are coordinated by us, on your behalf, after your supplier selection and approval. But of course, you can meet your celebrant, photographer and DJ by video chat before the wedding day.
• Would you help us with our wedding stationery? (invitations, save the date, menus, programs, place cards etc.)
Yes, we have excellent stationery supplier references who offer special discounts for Villa Guia | Portugal Wedding Villa's couples. They can assist with all your wedding stationery creating personal and beautiful details and matching with your wedding inspiration.
• Could you organize transfers for us and our guests?
Yes, we can organize and coordinate transfers for your guests, subject to an extra fee. Transportation transfer rates vary depending on the dates, the number of guests and the departure points.