Aster Algarve.
Welcome to the future.
Aster360 offers a professional & personal service that is as individual and unique as each couple that use our services.
We pride ourselves on changing trends and fashions as well as keeping the old-fashioned customer service with a very high emphasis on etiquette and a personal bespoke service like no other.
We understand every couple has their own vision for their special day and it is our job to make this into a reality whilst respecting their opinions as well as staying within their budget.
Our services will help you to plan any size of wedding – from a small family gathering to a celebration with hundreds of guests, our focus and attention to detail remains the same regardless of size and stature, with particular emphasis on the needs of the couple and their beliefs and aspirations.
We work with a team of experts in the UK and a team in Portugal which comes together on your special day by connecting their expertise to your budgets, tastes and themes. We truly believe that you should feel relaxed on your wedding day and able to take in all the magic, safe in the knowledge that every detail is being taken care of; that’s why we will only recommend trusted suppliers of the highest quality. Our black book is rich with like-minded, high calibre wedding professionals who join us on our mission to make each wedding stylish and unique every single time. Our priority is to ensure both of you have a fabulous day, that your guests have an amazing time and you all leave with some unforgettable memories.
Harry has many years of event management expertise which includes delivering customer satisfaction, bringing dreams to life, his management skills will see everything run smoothly. His friendly calming approach will keep you focused and help you enjoy the experience of planning your wedding throughout. This is complimented by Jose Filipe who is from Portugal and who has 53 years of experience in the Hospitality industry and Silver Spoon dining, Sonia is no stranger to working under pressure and is heavily involved in the hospitality and wedding industry and lives in Portugal and so has the local knowledge too. and lastly Veera, an entrepreneur and will be able to oversee all agreements between the wedding couple and Aster360 and her years as a financial controller ensures that your budget is in good hands!
Our Algarve Team.
Harry.
THE EVENTS PLANNER
With a leadership background in corporate events, weddings and project management, Harry is key to the logistical planning of all Aster360 weddings.
Harry commenced his career in 1984 when he was just 20 years old. He arranged a Christmas event for 1000 student in Isleworth, this was a very popular event which gave Harry an appetite to go into the Event Management business.
1984- 1990 Harry began to organise bigger and better events which included some of the UK’s finest Asian events at the best and most prestigious venues which included the Ministry Of Sound, Hammersmith Palais, The Equinox, Hippodrome to name a few and from these events was born Casbah Road Show London.
1990 – 2005 Casbah Road Show were awarded the UK’s finest DJ’s award, which was a first of many. Thereafter including the Bollywood events, fashion shows boat events. In those days when DJ did not travel far from home for their events. However, Casbah were given the opportunities to travel to far away distances such as Gibraltar, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris Dubai, Oslo Helsinki to perform at weddings and corporate events.
Harry has promoted some of the biggest names in the Asian music industry, such names as Gurdas Mann, Mika singh, Surinder Shinda, Amrinder Gill, Daljit Dosanjh, Sudesh Lehry and Apache Indian
Harry was involved with organising some of the biggest community events (Liverpool football Club Legends fundraiser dinner, Queens diamond jubilee and The Royal Wedding street party in 2011 – voted the best party in the world) by the BBC) and political events which included names such as, but to limited; to deputy prime minister Harriet Harman (October 2009), Home Secretary Allan John (July 2009), Edd Miliband (2010) Shadow immigration Minister Diamon Green (October 2009), Rahul Ghandi Fund raising event (August 2018).
Harry launched Aster360 Florist in 2007 who were the official florist for the Asian Bride and Asian woman, Zee cine awards – Zee carnival 2009 and Asian women young designer award 2008. As can be seen he has a lot of experience in the wedding industry while keeping an eye on his client’s wishes.
Sonia.
WEDDING PLANNING EXPERT
Sónia was born in Portugal, and moved to the UK in 2002 to explore new opportunities where she learned and understood the events industry.
In 2011 she successfully embraced a new project, and became a key member of the opening team for the most prestigious hotel in Portugal.
With 20 years of experience in the high-end hospitality business. Sonia specialises in Portugal Destination Weddings, and conducts client meetings in high professionalism to understand the couples dream wedding and at the same time providing extra ideas to make it more special.
She is responsible and takes pride to create the most perfect event, that being beach ceremony to the most elegant vineyard dinners.
Combining her passion for detail and the desire to personalize each event, utilizing Portugal’s natural beauty she offers a genuine service to fulfil the couples and their guests with the most unforgettable memories.
a wealth of knowledge and true style perfectionist. With a creative approach to every wedding, Sonia will ensure that every single detail comes together with ease. Sonia will take the time to really get to know you both and your personal style when you arrive in Portugal before your big day. For her, connecting with you is invaluable; developing a close bond that will allow you to fully trust in her to deliver an exceptional wedding, thoughtfully designed with you in mind.
Filipe Jose Seabra.
THE HOSPITALITY GURU
Filipe, came to the UK over 55 years ago and began his career in 1967 with the Hilton Group of Hotel where he commenced his employment as a service waiter moving up the ladder to the Banqueting Operations Manager, a post which he held for over 20 years.
He was also involved with training Silver spoon staff and well as wine waiters to a high calibre, so he knows his chateau talbot from his Chateau Lafite.
He has served many celebrities and royalties from HRH Elizabeth II, Prince Philip to the younger royals William and Prince Harry. Celebrities, from the Beatles, Tom Jones and James Bond Actors from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig. Politian from Harold Wilson to David Camron and Ronald Regan to name a few.
Sports persons, cricketers, rugby players, served prime ministers who attended during the Olympics as the Hilton was the headquarters for the Olympics held in the UK.
Filipe retired 12 years ago and as the hotel missed him so much, they asked him to come back and continue to provide the hospitality services on behalf of the Hilton group and he was awarded a 50 year service in 2017 and the Hilton Bali celebrated 52 years of service for Filipe, and he now serves an ambassador for the Hilton group of hotels.
We are very lucky to have his expertise on his team.
Veera.
THE LEGAL EAGLE
With a leadership background in team and project management, Veera is key to the logistical planning of all Aster360 weddings.
With a genuine love of spreadsheets and organisation, Veera keeps the Aster360 team on top of their goals with a level head and calming approach, always ensuring things are checked and double checked to ensure we deliver your dream wedding.
Aster360's Promise.
We will emphasis on creating flawless weddings, with a smile as we take pride in our work to create your masterpiece. We are genuinely proud every time a couple chooses to welcome us into their wedding day. We at Aster360 will always work closely with you, to learn your needs and desires, and become your best friend and confidant during your special celebrations, so that when you have no time, we can do it all for you with your aspirations and wishes in mind. We are the team you can trust and we become you when planning your big day.
Our shared expertise in corporate management, luxury venue management and independent planning, adds up to more years than we’d care to admit. Our experience has provided us with an extensive skill set that allows us to make you feel at ease and supported as we call upon our long-trusted suppliers and contacts. We carefully design and manage your wedding with respect, meticulous planning and, of course, a lot of fun for you and your guests so that you can enjoy the happiest occasion in your lives without any worries and hassle, that we can promise.
