Why should I hire a wedding planner for my destination wedding in Portugal?

When hosting a destination wedding, we highly recommend that you hire wedding planners, as each country has their own rules and specificities. Particularly concerning our wedding venues, which are historical places. Owned by noble families or open to the public, these castles, palaces and villas require the greatest attention when they open to weddings. Through experience, Wedding Venues Portugal gain knowledge when it comes to their local vendors and suppliers, and therefore they know best whom to choose, to ensure that you only receive the best service at the best price.

The Venue has a coordinator; do I need a wedding planner?

The venue coordinator and wedding planner have severely different roles for your wedding in Portugal. The venue coordinator ensures that the venue itself is working and that anything that has to do with the venue is fixed. However the wedding planner not only communicates with the venue coordinator to ensure that all is working, they also ensure that your wedding in Portugal is running smoothly. From the venue, to the catering, celebrant and legalities, protocol, hair and makeup, flower and decor design, music, schedule control, video and photography team, invitations and guest list management, your wedding planner in Portugal ensures that nothing is forgotten. Your wedding planner will ensure that all the different suppliers come together on the day, to make all areas of your destination wedding in Portugal the best experience.

What types of weddings do you accommodate?

We accommodate all types of different weddings in Portugal in Historical wedding Venues - Castle and château wedding Venues - Villa Wedding Venues. We believe in love without boundaries, and that love comes in every shape and size! Therefore please do not hesitate in contacting us to arrange your destination wedding in Portugal, independently of what you believe is socially accepted or not, as we accept everyone!

Do you cater to any specific religions?

No we cater to all types of religions for your wedding in Portugal. From catholic, to Jewish, to Hindu, and even non-religious civil ceremonies are arranged for your destination wedding in Portugal. We cater for all types of religions and all types of non-religious ceremonies, including symbolic wedding ceremonies in Portugal.

What wedding planning services do you offer?

We offer you a wide array of stress free wedding packages, which allow you to experience everything you might need for your destination wedding in Historical wedding Venues - Castle and château wedding Venues - Villa Wedding Venues in Portugal ! These packages not only include the venue and the total cost per person but also many other features, to ensure that you and your guests get the best possible service whilst enjoy your destination wedding in Portugal.

If I book a stress free wedding package will I be charged for a wedding planner fee?

No, if you book one of our stress free wedding packages in Portugal, our wedding planner fee will be included in the total amount of the package. We really wanted these packages to be all-inclusive so that you did not have to worry about many things, and so we decided that our fees were part of the included features!

Do you charge an initial consultation?

We do not charge for an initial consultation, as we consider that period a very good way of getting to know you and your partner, of exchanging ideas, understanding what you would like, and showing you our possibilities. Therefore, as we are learning a lot about you as a couple as well, we do not feel the need to charge you for this consultation!

What additional event services do you offer?

At Wedding Venues Portugal we are event lovers, and so we love all types of diverse events! Therefore we organize all types of events from baptisms, to birthday parties, to rehearsal dinners, corporate events, bachelor parties, and general social gatherings. Whatever idea you have, please share it with us, as we would love to organize this event in Portugal for you!

How much communication will we have?

We are a highly committed team who understands the importance of this moment in your life, and so we believe that our communication with you is highly valuable. There is a standard response time available for each client, however upon request we can offer a more personalized and continuous service for our clients.

Will I have a wedding planner at my wedding/event?

Yes, the member of our team that you most spoke to will be your wedding planner as well at the day of your wedding in Portugal. Your wedding planner will be there from the early morning, to ensure that everything is assembled and ready for your destination wedding in Portugal, and will only leave when your disco begins. Therefore during the day you need not to stress about anything, and can calmly enjoy every moment of your day, with the certainty that someone is taking care of every single detail.

Are wedding planners only for the rich and famous?

Actually in our views a wedding planner is helpful for all types of couples, and exist to aid all types of couples. From professionally orientated people, who do not have the time to plan every single detail of their wedding due to their jobs, to people from a higher lifestyle who also find it good to have a wedding planner, they all rely in our valuable help. All of our clients rely on us as wedding planners as they know, that we have the best magical wedding venues, vendors,and suppliers, and therefore guarantee only the best for your destination wedding in Historical wedding Venues - Castle and château wedding Venues – Villa in Portugal!

Forte da Cruz Penha Longa Catering

Lisbon Wedding Planner
Jan 22, 2018
1 min read

Updated: Nov 28, 2025

Forte da Cruz is catered by Penha Longa Catering (Ritz Carlton flag). Situated in the Estoril, Forte da Cruz is few steps away from the remarkable Tamariz Beach and the European largest Casino - the Casino do Estoril, and is located in one of the most striking and authentic areas in the whole Lisbon area in Portugal.

This luxury venue is catered by the extraordinary Penha Longa Catering. Penha Longa Catering is synonymous of quality of food and service. The service is 5 star standard and the food is grand. Penha Longa Catering is a full-service Forte da Cruz based catering and event company that specialize in seasonal cuisines with top-notch service and stunning presentation. In addition to offering exquisite cuisine, The Penha Longa Catering proudly provides unparalleled customer service.

WEDDING VENUES PORTUGAL has large experience with the venue Forte da Cruz and the Penha Longa Catering and is ready to coordinate all the suppliers of the event for you.

This luxury wedding venue features several imposing rooms, ensuring that you get the most unique and memorable experiences. Built in Sec XVIII this luxury venue features all the refinement and sophistication that many couples look for when searching for a wedding venue in Portugal. This venue is exclusive because of the rich and detailed interior in every corner of this palace. Forte da Cruz also has an outdoor patio that is great for outdoor events and a tent with capacity up to 250 guests.

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