Receptions

Discover Camélia Gardens Wedding & Reception

A REFINED VENUE WITH A PERPETUAL ABILITY TO CAPTIVATE & INSPIRE

What is timeless, remains forever new! Camélia Gardens receptions succeed in merging historic elegance with modern ease. The luxury is in the details, and each of our spaces is teeming with them: ornate ceilings, gilded moldings, crystal chandeliers and poolside manicured gardens that perfume the lawns, all perfectly restored to Camélia Gardens ‘ 19th-century splendor to accommodate the finest event receptions. Create the perfect scene and design elevated gatherings that capture and inspire.

For specific dimensions view the detailed plans below each space.

ALFRESCO RECEPTIONS

Whether you are looking to exchange your vows at a botanical garden, a mansion courtyard, or a verdant park there are countless ideas and inspiration for planning an outdoor wedding in Sintra. There is almost nothing more beautiful and breathtaking than a natural landscape backdrop to the perfect wedding. Walk into Camélia Gardens, with its distinctive aesthetics and lavish design and imbibe the intoxicating scent of its verdant surroundings. Our teams will assist you in pulling together the perfect alfresco affair.

INDOOR RECEPTIONS

Camélia Gardens offers sublime spaces should you wish to be certain the weather won’t put a damper on your day. Enjoy the unbridled freedom of decor. Walls and ceilings provide ample room for beautiful décor and elegant adornments. Perfect for special events and weddings year-round, whether you are planning a winter celebration or a high summer fete, having your ceremony or reception indoors will ensure year-round protection from the elements. And if you have your minds set on natural light portraiture, you can always venture around the premises for truly sublime wedding imagery.

POOL RECEPTIONS

Camélia Gardens’ stunning Patrician pool serves as the perfect backdrop to your cultivated events. Top your reception pool with gorgeous lighting twinkling beautifully above, set up a mid-century modern lounge poolside or host a Slim Aarons post- wedding party, awe your coterie of guests with a rehearsal dinner overlooking crystal clear waters, exchange your vows before its classical frame, festoon the waters with florals, or even venture sans-water with a unique ceremony inside the emptied structure.

Reception styles at Camélia Gardens

There are so many creative ways to celebrate your special moments and whatever your personal style, there is a perfect reception type to express the style of your events. Choosing your reception seating style is an important part of your planning. From trying to accommodate all of your guests to creating the perfect ambiance and deciding if you want an intimate or lavish dining experience. Are you trying to decide how your reception tables should be planned out? Allow Camelia Gardens to share our expertise with you.

THEATER

Appropriate for large sessions and short lectures that do not require extensive note-taking. This is a convenient setup to use before breaking into discussion or role-playing groups because chairs can be moved.

BANQUET

Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.

PRESSROOM

The most desirable setup for medium to large-size lectures. Requires a relatively large room. Tables provide attendees with space for spreading out materials and taking notes.

OVALS AND ROUNDS

Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.

E-SHAPE, U-SHAPE AND T-SHAPE

Appropriate for groups of fewer than 40 people. These are best for interaction with a leader seated at the head of the setup. Audiovisual is usually best set up at the open end of the seating.

RECEPTION

Stand-up social function where beverages and light foods are served. Foods may be presented on small buffet tables or passed by servers. May precede a meal function.

CONFERENCE AND HOLLOW SQUARE

Appropriate for interactive discussions and note-taking sessions for fewer than 25 people, complemented by a range of audiovisual capabilities, a writing board, cork board and a flip chart.