I had my welcome dinner at el patio and it was only $ 15 pp. Rendez Vous was nice, but you would have to get there early to put chairs together. I had a gathering there the first night I arrived and there was a band playing so we all enjoyed.
I used outside decorations becaus of the color I chose, but the decoration I saw for other weddings by Dreams was very nice too.
I did a sit down, but I think a buffet would be good because some people enjoy an array of food choices.
There are daily activities by the pool area and nightlife shows which were fun too. You always can go off site too.
I did not do OOt bags after all.