Market Notes from Freire & Co.
Short notes from Freire & Co. on travel, luxury, hospitality and market signals shaping destination weddings and historic celebrations in Europe.
33 Castle Wedding Venues in Europe: A Guide to Central Europe
Discover 33 remarkable castle and palace wedding venues across Central Europe — from grand historic estates to intimate hidden gems, each offering a distinctive setting for a destination wedding or elopement.
How Much Does a Castle Wedding in Europe Cost?
Are you dreaming of a fairytale wedding in a European castle? Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a grand celebration, here’s what you … More How Much Does a Castle Wedding in Europe Cost? »
A Private Castle Dinner at Chateau Loucen: A Luxury Castle Tour Moment
A private castle dinner at Chateau Loucen, created as a Luxury Castle Tours-style experience of history, hosting, and slow travel near Prague.
Rent a Castle for a Wedding in Europe: What Couples Should Know First
Want to rent a castle for a wedding in Europe? Learn why the venue is only the beginning, and how full-service planning protects the whole celebration.
Katie & Sam’s Intimate Castle Wedding at Galicia Nueva
Katie and Sam celebrated their intimate castle wedding at Galicia Nueva with just 40 guests, ten beautiful castle suites, a heartfelt chapel ceremony, long-table dinner and an evening of dancing. A wonderfully simple celebration proving that sometimes, the castle itself is the experience.
An Autumn Castle Journey: Mcely, Loučeň and the Art of Traveling Slowly
An autumn journey through Chateau Mcely and Chateau Loučeň became a lesson in travelling differently — slower, more personally and with enough time to let historic places become more than destinations.
An Extraordinary Three-Day Wedding at Galicia Nueva Castle
A three-day international wedding at Galicia Nueva Castle brought together guests, traditions, artists and suppliers from across Europe. From a Baroque welcome dinner and a culturally rich ceremony to orchestrated dining, a surprise firework display and an afterparty until sunrise, the celebration unfolded as a sequence of carefully directed experiences.
Why Food Is Never Just Food at a Wedding
At a beautiful wedding, food is never simply something served between the important moments. It shapes the rhythm of the day, brings people together and creates memories that remain long after the plates have been cleared. At our first Brides & Bubbles gathering in Prague, Executive Chef Pavel Sapík showed us exactly why.
Why Château Peruc Is One of Central Europe’s Best-Kept Secrets
There are castles that impress. And then there are places that quietly stay with you long after you leave. Hidden in the Czech countryside, … More Why Château Peruc Is One of Central Europe’s Best-Kept Secrets »
The Wedding You Didn’t See — And Why That’s Exactly the Point
Private Castle Wedding Europe: What a Quiet Castle Wedding in Slovakia Reveals About Modern Luxury There are weddings you see everywhere. And then there … More The Wedding You Didn’t See — And Why That’s Exactly the Point »
Brides & Bubbles — The First Edition
On February 15th in Prague, just after Valentine’s Day, the first edition of Brides & Bubbles unfolded inside a historic palace. An intimate, thoughtfully curated wedding planning luncheon designed to guide couples — not overwhelm them.