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Spring Wedding Venues: Five Estates to Discover

Spring is one of the most popular seasons for weddings. The days are longer, temperatures are milder, and nature is at its greenest, making it the perfect time to enjoy gardens, terraces and open landscapes. When choosing a venue, it is important to look for beautiful outdoor spaces, a suitable indoor alternative in case of...

Wedding venues in Mafra: three venues with their own unique character

In the Mafra area, in Vila Franca do Rosário, there are three wedding venues that share the same estate but operate independently: Casa de Reguengos, Quinta do Casal Novo and Our Quinta. They accommodate weddings ranging from 160 to 600 guests for seated dining, all offering in-house catering, space for civil ceremonies and private parking....

Corporate Kick-Off Venue: A Fresh Setting to Start the Year

A corporate kick-off venue should offer sufficient capacity for your team, a versatile space for presentations and meetings, catering for breaks and meals, and a setting away from the office that encourages employees to step outside their daily routine. Located near Mafra, Casa de Reguengos and Quinta do Casal Novo host corporate events with in-house...

Questions to Ask When Visiting a Wedding Venue

Visiting a wedding venue is the moment when your wedding plans begin to take shape. It is also the perfect opportunity to clarify everything that photographs and brochures don’t reveal: what is included in the price, how the catering works, where the ceremony will take place, when the celebrations must end and who will guide...

Corporate Christmas party trends: 8 ideas to inspire your next event

Corporate Christmas party trends are moving towards events tailored to the people attending them: formats that encourage conversation, a greater focus on food, shared experiences, sustainable choices and more flexibility when it comes to dates and schedules. Rather than simply maintaining the tradition of an end-of-year dinner, the aim is to create an occasion that...

How to organise a company kick-off event: a step-by-step guide

Organising a company kick-off event involves defining a clear objective, choosing the right format for the number of participants, booking the date and venue in advance, and creating an agenda that balances working sessions with opportunities for social interaction. When these elements are aligned, a kick-off becomes more than just an initial meeting. It becomes...

How to choose a venue for your company’s results presentation

Choosing a venue for a company results presentation involves different considerations from those of a company party: presentation-style seating capacity, screen visibility, audiovisual equipment, privacy and arrangements for breaks throughout the day. This article explains what to assess before making a decision and how Casa de Reguengos and Quinta do Casal Novo meet these criteria....

How to choose a wedding venue: complete guide

Choosing a wedding venue involves much more than simply falling in love with a space at first sight. Budget, capacity, location, type of ceremony and accommodation for guests are some of the factors that determine whether a venue is right for the wedding a couple has in mind. This guide organises these criteria in the...

Winter Wedding Decoration: How to Create a Cosy Atmosphere

For a winter wedding, decoration plays a particularly important role in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, especially when much of the celebration takes place indoors. Small choices in colour, lighting, texture and detail can make a significant difference to the overall result. This article brings together practical winter wedding decoration ideas to create a...

Company Christmas Party Checklist

Company Christmas Party Checklist Organising a company Christmas party involves several interconnected decisions: the budget influences the venue, the venue affects the catering, and the number of guests has an impact on almost everything else. This checklist organises each step in the order in which it should usually be addressed, whether you are coordinating the...