Dreams Riviera Cancun - Brides post here (new thread)

I need some help!!!

 

I originally planned at 6pm wedding (june 19) and Ana suggested that I change it to 5pm. After looking at sunset times, the sun does not set until 7:31 on that day!!! I am starting to think that maybe the wedding ceremony is too early Any suggestions Are any of you getting married in the summer when the days are really long Since I am not having a cocktail hour I was thinking I should probably push back the ceremony time... maybe to about 5:30 or 6:00?

Someone asked about centerpieces.... her is the document Ana sent me with pictures of centerpieces. I really do not like too many of them. I asked Ana about set up and she said they can do it, or I can have someone do it (like my mom or sister). If someone in my family has time to do it, I think I will ask them to set up my centerpieces because they will know how I want it!!!

I don't want to have a cocktail hour either. What are you having instead of it?

What package are you going with? I am going with the Ultimate. I think I am going to have my ceremony at 4 or 5 pm. That is what I am thinking right now.

Well I am getting the love package and in that package hair and makeup is included. I have heard that at the resort they have a salon But do not know the name of the person who will be doing it. I am just hoping for the best. But I am pretty picky with my make up. The only reviews I have read about the makeup and hair experiences were that they did not speak very great english so bring lots of pics. Do you have anyone that will be coming to your wedding that is bilingual? Maybe that could help in the language barrier. I am just hoping for the best.

Just booked for December 17, 3pm! Not sure what the menu selections are for cocktails and dinner...does anyone have a list?

Hi there! New to the thread and trying to catch up on past posts but there are so many! I'm getting married Oct 26th at Dreams Riviera and would love any info or suggestions. Looks as though alot of you will be walking the isle before me so I look forward to your reviews and pics! My wedding will be small and we are doing the free package due to the fact we are having a huge reception when we return. Can't wait to chat with you all!

Hey and Congrats! We are getting married on October 24th-- so maybe we will see you there

Hi Majimart,
Here is what I got from Ana. She said with the ala carte menus you can mix and match (make substitutions) but with the buffet you cannot. She also told me that if you have more than 40 people you have to have the buffet.

I am not quite sure how the appetizers work, I am guessing you pick one of the categories....does anyone know which ones are included with the ultimate package or if you can pick any of them?

Appetizers:
Canapés para venta

El mexicano
Cold
Mini tostadas Of. Shrimp
Mini chalupa Of. Sea bass crevice
Guacamole
Mexican salsa
Chips
Warm
Golden Mini tacos field with chicken
Mini turnover filed with cheese
Mini brochette of flank steak marinade with hot peppers
Chili jalapeño filed with chedard cheese

El classico
Cold
Crepes roll with smoke salmon and cream cheese
Mini vol au vent filed with chicken salad
Canapés of house made pate
Suisse cheese brochette with fresh raisin
Warm
Shrimps and avocado spring roll
Mini brochette of pork tenderloin rape with bacon and bbq sauce
Cheese and beef turn over
Warm brie crouton with prosciutto cheese

El Emperadore
Cold
Canapés of smoke salmon roses and garlic cheese
Min brioche de foie grass (goose liver) with a Porto jelly
Grissini of prosciutto ham
Tower of shrimp served with tropical sauce
Warm
Mini vol au vent filed with king crab
Oyster sauté with champagne and bake in Suisse cheese
Scallop brochette rape with bacon in garlic sauce
Mini beef cake over a truffle pure

Dinner a la carteé
No 1
Portobello in a puff pastry shell with balsamic vinaigrette
Smoked Salmon salad with endive and fresh asparagus
Mediterranean fish soup
Red snapper filet over ratatouille and beurre blanc sauce
Or
Individual beef Wellington served with charon sauce
Chocolate mousse cake

No 2
Raviolis filed with spinach served with three cheese sauces
Carpaccio of scallop and Salmon served with lime and Shallot vinaigrette
Cream of Asparagus with roasted almond
Sea bass fillet served over fresh Spinach and Hollandaise sauce
or
Rack of Lamb served with Provenzal sauce
Tulip made of strawberry with grand Marnier sauce and ice vanilla ice cream

No 3
Tropical Martini shrimp cocktail served with brunoise of Avocado
Puff pastry field with Salmon and wild mushroom served white wine sauce
Cream of mushroom with baby shrimp
Beef tenderloin filed with vegetable julienne served in red wine sauce
or
Pork tenderloin Tournedos served with green peppers Corn sauce
Peach cheese cake served with strawberry Couli

No 4
feuillete of escargot served with double cream bordelaise sauce
Spinach salad served with duck confit and balsam vinaigrette
Cream of broccoli with parmesan cheese
Chinked breast filed with spinach and provolone cheese served with saffron sauce
or
Penne with Provencal sauce serve with shrimp and grilled scallops
Millefeuille of wild berry served with Irish cream

No 5
Mussel sauté with champagne serve with threes cheese sauce
Snow crab cake served with avocado and tomato dressing
Cream of leek served with fish quenelle
Sea bass fillet served with fresh asparagus and Portobello mushroom and beurre
Blanc sauce
Or
Lamb Wellington served with mushroom duxell and demi armaniac sauce
Timbale of with and dark chocolate served with vanilla sauce

Mexican Theme dinner (buffet)
Salad bar
Shrimp Ceviche
Calamari Ceviche
Fish Ceviche
Guacamole
Mexican salsa
Beef Salpicón
Hot dish
Chicken tamales with mole sauce
Hard shell beef tacos
Chicken fajitas
Mexican rice
Melted cheese with Mexican sausage
Cheese turnovers
Show cooking
Tacos pastor style
Mexican flank steak on the grill
Desserts
Mexican flan
Fried Mexican pastry
Buñuelos with caramel sauce

Caribbean Theme dinner (buffet)
Salad bar
Crab salad
Tuna salad
Tomato and smoked salmon
Avocado and shrimp salad
Tropical fruit salad
Green salad
Hot dish
Rice with beans and fried plantain
Chicken breast filed with vegetable served with mango sauce
Sea bass fillet with coconut sauce
Mix vegetables with garlic butter
Stuffed potatoes with bacon and cheese
Show cooking
Baby back ribs with rum BBQ sauce
Beef kebabs with mushroom and bell peppers
Dessert
Pineapple turnover
Warm apple pie
Chocolate cake

Theme Dinner BBQ (buffet)
Salad bar
Field greens with quesadilla croutons
Curried chicken salad
Fresh vegetable pasta salad
Three-bean salad
Roasted potato salad
Cranberry-walnut cabbage slaw
Carrots and raisin salad
Hot dish
Cajun grilled corn
Bake potatoes with bacon and glazed onions
Grilled teriyaki mushroom
Smoked grilled vegetables
Rice with black beans
Show cooking
Beef and pork ribs on the Barbie
Tuna and salmon kabob marinated with lime and herbs
Grilled chicken breast
Dessert
Millefeuille with mascarpone and strawberry
Banana fritters with ice cream
Cheesecake with peaches

I hope this helps!

Is that menu for the cocktail hour or the reception?

the appetizers are for cocktail hour and the rest is for reception