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A Royal Reception

Loures, Portugal · Palácio de Queluz

A thoughtfully designed reception is about more than beautiful décor. It's where meaningful toasts are shared, incredible meals are enjoyed, and unforgettable moments unfold on the dance floor.

Long banquet tables set along the palace terrace Guests seated and dining at the long tables at dusk Symmetrical view of the reception tables facing the palace entrance Wide view of the reception tables leading toward the palace Bride and groom walking hand in hand past an ornate stone wall Reception menu card and personalized place card Plated tomato soup course with crispy garnish White and blue hydrangea floral runner cascading down a table Aerial view of the full length of the reception tables toward the palace Close-up of blue and gold patterned place setting Tomato soup being poured tableside over a crab starter Close-up of the tomato soup course being poured tableside Reception place setting with fine china and stemware Top-down aerial view of guests seated at the reception tables
Reception tables along the cypress hedge at sunset Reception tables at dusk with the palace glowing pink Two champagne coupes on a plate with a white rose garnish Dessert course with crème brûlée and wine glasses Vertical aerial view of the two long reception tables Aerial view of the reception tables lit by string lights Aerial top-down view of the two long reception tables Aerial view of the garden maze and reception tables at dusk Bride and groom cutting the berry-topped wedding cake together Detail of the hydrangea floral runner spilling onto the ground Guests seated and enjoying the meal at the long tables Groom smiling during a toast from a family member in uniform Aerial night view of the reception beneath the chandeliers Close-up of a hanging crystal chandelier above the tables Groom giving a toast with a microphone in front of a garden hedge Guest raising a wine glass in a candid toast Gold frames with hanging crystal chandeliers along the cypress trees Two guests laughing together with champagne glasses Friends clinking wine glasses together at night Reception tables at night with the palace lit in warm orange Aerial night view of the illuminated reception tables Dessert table with mini éclairs and strawberries with port wine Guests smiling together at the tables at night Guests giving a lively speech as the crowd cheers along
Guests dancing with arms raised on the palace terrace dance floor Aerial view of the palace lit in purple and blue with the dance floor crowd below Bride and groom holding hands while dancing beneath the palace columns Aerial night view of the palace lit in blue and red with the city skyline beyond Bride twirling in her lace gown during the first dance Bride's dress swirling as she dances while guests look on Aerial view of the bride and groom kissing in a dip surrounded by cheering guests Groom carrying the bride with her lace dress draped over his shoulder Bride and groom laughing over a slice of cake with a lit candle Aerial night view of the palace lit teal and red with guests gathered below Groomsmen dancing and cheering in a line beneath the lit palace columns Bridesmaids dancing with arms raised in front of the lit palace Motion-blurred candid of guests dancing and laughing together Bridesmaids dancing in a circle with arms raised at night Bride dancing with the groom surrounded by a clapping crowd of guests Groom twirling the bride with her hand raised on the dance floor Aerial night view of guests gathered around the bar under purple lighting Guests dancing in front of the illuminated palace facade Aerial view of the terrace bar and dance floor crowd at night Bride and groom on the balcony overlooking the party below Aerial view of a bridesmaid catching the bouquet toss Bride lifted overhead by the crowd with arms raised Candid close-up of a guest and saxophonist on the dance floor Guests singing along with the saxophonist on the dance floor Close-up of the band singer and saxophonist performing Bride and bridesmaid dancing by the DJ booth with bubbles floating around Guests raising champagne glasses together in a toast Bride singing into the microphone alongside the saxophonist Bride and groom walking toward a cheering crowd waving napkins Guests waving white napkins around the bride and groom Bride and groom walking through the cheering napkin send-off Guests laughing and waving napkins during the send-off Aerial view of the napkin send-off around the bride and groom Guests cheering and waving napkins in candid celebration