Quinta da Fontoura - Portugal

We couldn't be more pleased with the choice of Quinta da Fontoura for our day. The green and romantic surroundings of the venue, the peace that it conveys and João's care were the points that attracted us at the time of choice. João was always available to help us and be flexible in what was possible, so that everything was to our liking. Mariana was also very important throughout the process, always attentive to our needs and available whenever we had doubts or questions. The professionalism and competence of both exceeded our expectations. They faced the whole process with a sense of commitment and responsibility. On the day the venue was beautiful; the whole environment around the lake, the lights outside and in the tent. All charming and even more beautiful than we imagined. Although, we only met Dr. Alberto later, his dedication to the place and his willingness on the wedding day for everything to be like our wishes, marked us. We can see all the sentimental value that Quinta da Fontoura has had over generations. All magnificent and unforgettable. We couldn't be more satisfied. Our thanks to the entire team.

Quinta da Fontoura is a beautiful place. We were looking for a property disposing of a forest, where we could celebrate our wedding. We found this gorgeous venue which met all our requirements. I cannot quite express how much happy we are with the choice we’ve made. Not only the ceremony’s location positively exceeded all our expectations, but also the « Quinta’s entire area, the dining room, wedding reception, accommodations and gardens, left nothing to be desired. They excel by excellent service and attention to detail. Both on the day of the event and throughout the whole preparation stage, they were super attentive and professional with us. I leave a special thanks to Mariana, who coordinates the venue, tireless and who helped us make our day a little extra special. Thank you all

We couldn't have chosen better! From the beginning we knew that our wedding had to be at Quinta da Fontoura, from the forest to the lake, to the tent, everything is magical and thought out in detail. Mariana, always available to help us, conveyed the calm and safety we needed in all conversations. Everything was thought out in detail with the Quinta da Fontoura team, which made our day perfect.

Quinta da Fontoura was an easy choice for us. We wanted an intimate, naturally beautiful marriage that reflected the simplicity of love. Quinta da Fontoura represented that and much more. From the fact that it has multiple spaces with different characteristics (a forest for the ceremony; a space with a lake for the aperitifs; a beautiful tent for the meal and party; accommodation for the bride and groom and family/guests if necessary), the having a catering company hired, whose food had nothing but praise; dealing with the decoration of the outdoor spaces (which was amazing!) and having a fantastic organization that allowed us to relax during the day and ensure that things happened (Mariana and João impeccable!). Our wedding was already in COVID times and in this aspect also Quinta da Fontoura was very well prepared and organized. It was a very special day and we will always recommend Quinta da Fontoura as a very special place to get married. Thanks to Mariana, João and Dr. Alberto for everything! We have to go back.

From the planning to the execution of the event, both the venue and the catering deserve high score. Very friendly, attentive, helpful and flexible. In times of a pandemic, they were very receptive to all our ideas and agreed to hold the entire ceremony abroad, even though it was a much more complex logistics. The venue is just fabulous! Congratulations to Mariana who, even with few indications from us, managed to make the venue look almost perfectly decorated. Congratulations to everyone because, on a day like this, they were always very attentive to every detail and never let us or our guests miss anything. Thanks!

From the moment we started planning our wedding, we decided we didn't really want a "theme", what we idealized was a "Wedding in the Woods"! What was our surprise when we discovered, just by chance, that 20 minutes from our house was the place of our dreams. It was the second venue we visited, 18 months in advance and we didn't see any more! We immediately decided that this would be the place where we would hold the civil ceremony and the wedding reception. Do you know those places that look magical, so beautiful they are? That's what we felt on that day, fairytale characters, us and our guests who loved the space, the decor, the staff. "The farm house is so beautiful, that raw nature", "And the tent?!? Full of lights." What a dream, our dream! On the day, it rained heavily for 10 minutes at the time of the appetizers and even that seemed to be part of the schedule. All the staff, whether from the venue / catering and animation immediately resolved the situation and our guests were so happy, so delighted that not even that spoiled the party. On the contrary, "wet marriage, blessed marriage" all said! But this dream was not possible without the help, initially of Rita and later of Mariana. They were exceptional in organizing every detail for the big day! Regarding the day itself, we have to thank besides Mariana, Jessica and our dear head of the room, Zélia, who always assured us that we were not missing anything, neither us nor our guests. Thank you very much from the bottom of our hearts for helping us to ensure that September 14th was the special day it was, it will be forever etched in our memory and in our hearts. Everything went so well that the next day we just wanted to get married again. Thanks to Quinta da Fontoura and all the staff, who were exceptional!

On June 8, 2019 we made our wedding and we opted for Quinta da Fontoura, since they were always very accessible and flexible (we are residing in the Azores). I’d like to especially thank Rita who organized everything and was tireless, Mariana who received the "briefcase" and it was amazing to the end, Zélia the flexible and patient spectacular room manager. The event and every moment organized by the team with the bridegrooms came out better than expected and all minor setbacks promptly resolved. Amazing place to cater for special events such as weddings, very charming and went down a treat with all the guests.

It was the first venue that we visited and we fell in love with the environment, space, the woods and also the lake. What stood out the most was the friendliness and professionalism of the staff involved in the organization, namely Rita, who helped us so much and demonstrated a very high level of service. In 5 months, we organized our dream wedding, it was a fantastic and unforgettable day. That day (May 18, 2019), we were able to have fun and make the most of it, without worrying about the party, thanks to Rita, Mariana and the head chef. Just as we were able to provide the 150 guests with an unforgettable day and experience. Many have given us good feedback and intend to return there. A word of appreciation for the catering company “O Sentido da Gula”, very well organized and with an abundance of good quality food. Congratulations to the whole team, they exceeded our expectations. It was the best day of our lives, thanks to all of you! Thank you!