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[TLGnhci]

Hey Jaime,

 

What food did you try?  Do you recall what menu it was from?  I can't decide which menu to go with!!

[TLGnhci]

 

Originally Posted by LoveyDovey 

Hey!

 

I was just there 2 days ago( just got back from EDR today)  I felt it was stuffy and hot at the Zavaz Plaza and we were there around 730 pm.  I knew immediately I could not have a reception there as I would be too hot in a wedding dress, dancing.  The beach was definitely cooler in my opinion, not by that much tho.

 

Hope that helps!

 

 

 

So, what were your thoughts on the resorts? 

[JaimeCF2BR]

This is what we tried.  We didn't love any of the set menus, so we are making our own.  All of these were amazing, so its going to be tough to pick! 

 

1) Herb Roasted Half Chicken, Fennel Whipped Potatoes and Honey-Anis Glazed Carrots

2) Seared Beef Filet Mignon, Carmalized Onion-Potato Gratin and La Cetto Shiraz Wine Sauce

3) Petite Filet Mignon and Caribbean Lobster, Goat Cheese Potato Gratin Honey-Shallot-Pinot Noir Sauce 

 

4) Rack of Lamb with Olive Tapanade Crust, Red Wine Risotto and Basil Oil (Not enough people eat lamb, so we probably won't pick this one.  FI insisted on trying this though...and its his wedding too .  It was very tasty though if anyone likes lamb)

If any of you are considering any of these, let me know and I can give you more details.
 

Originally Posted by TLGnhci 

Hey Jaime,

 

What food did you try?  Do you recall what menu it was from?  I can't decide which menu to go with!!

[TLGnhci]

 

 

Originally Posted by JaimeCF2BR 

 

This is what we tried.  We didn't love any of the set menus, so we are making our own.  All of these were amazing, so its going to be tough to pick! 

 

1) Herb Roasted Half Chicken, Fennel Whipped Potatoes and Honey-Anis Glazed Carrots

 

2) Seared Beef Filet Mignon, Carmalized Onion-Potato Gratin and La Cetto Shiraz Wine Sauce

 

3) Petite Filet Mignon and Caribbean Lobster, Goat Cheese Potato Gratin Honey-Shallot-Pinot Noir Sauce 

 

4) Rack of Lamb with Olive Tapanade Crust, Red Wine Risotto and Basil Oil (Not enough people eat lamb, so we probably won't pick this one.  FI insisted on trying this though...and its his wedding too .  It was very tasty though if anyone likes lamb)

 

If any of you are considering any of these, let me know and I can give you more details.

 

 

 

Hmm, how are you making your own?  What are you considering?  The chicken or the beef sound good to me.  I would prefer to offer two dishes though so people have an option.  Is that what you are thinking?

 

[JaimeCF2BR]

Yep, we are planning to give guests 2 options for the main entree.  Then just one for the appetizer & desert.  When we met with the onsite coordinator in March they recommended offering no more than 2 options because it can slow down the service and lessen the quality.  He said we are allowed to do any combo and as many options as we want...this was just their recommendation.  We appreciated this honestly and will definitely take their advice!

 

I think we will go with the chicken and surf/turf.  The larger filet mignon was amazing (and cooked perfectly), but the surf/turf presentation was awesome!  The filet was much smaller, but it included full lobster tail!

 

Originally Posted by TLGnhci 

 

Hmm, how are you making your own?  What are you considering?  The chicken or the beef sound good to me.  I would prefer to offer two dishes though so people have an option.  Is that what you are thinking?
 

[amcferron]

LOVE, LOVE the bags!!!  Though, I don't see any on there with front flap and closure.....  I have really been struggling with what bags to do and I think you solved my problem.  I really hate the brightly colored "beach bags" every other place has.  Def wanted something a little different.  I also am considering doing the bags similar to what you see as cloth grocery bags.  I feel people will be more likely to use them again.

 

Also, are you all putting your name and date  on them??  I had though about just putting Puerto Morelos with the date so maybe they will be more likely to use again.  I'm pretty sure people don't want to carry around a bag with mine and FI name on it.... 
 

Originally Posted by amandamarieb 

Ok ladies so I have been MIA again. 32 days and I have SOO Much to do. BUT I wanted to let you know that I received my OOT bags today and they are great. Well they are good but for the price, they are AMAZING. I got 75 custom printed lareg jute beach bags with a front flap and a closure for $208 with shipping! I used a site that I haven't heard others mention so I thought I would share the info in case any of you are looking...DiscountFavors.com. Let me know if you have any questions about the bags or the service. Eventually I'll get it together and post my planning thread so for those of you with some time left, you'll get to see the results.
 

 

Oh, the chicken and the surf and turf sounds delicious!!!  I wasn't really liking the options in the banquet kit......  I would love more details.  You can PM me or e-mail at [email protected].  Thanks!!
 

Originally Posted by JaimeCF2BR 

This is what we tried.  We didn't love any of the set menus, so we are making our own.  All of these were amazing, so its going to be tough to pick! 

 

1) Herb Roasted Half Chicken, Fennel Whipped Potatoes and Honey-Anis Glazed Carrots

2) Seared Beef Filet Mignon, Carmalized Onion-Potato Gratin and La Cetto Shiraz Wine Sauce

3) Petite Filet Mignon and Caribbean Lobster, Goat Cheese Potato Gratin Honey-Shallot-Pinot Noir Sauce 

 

4) Rack of Lamb with Olive Tapanade Crust, Red Wine Risotto and Basil Oil (Not enough people eat lamb, so we probably won't pick this one.  FI insisted on trying this though...and its his wedding too .  It was very tasty though if anyone likes lamb)

If any of you are considering any of these, let me know and I can give you more details.
 

 

[amcferron]

One more question.....

 

Are people able to decide at the dinner or are you putting the options on your invites???
 

Originally Posted by JaimeCF2BR 

Yep, we are planning to give guests 2 options for the main entree.  Then just one for the appetizer & desert.  When we met with the onsite coordinator in March they recommended offering no more than 2 options because it can slow down the service and lessen the quality.  He said we are allowed to do any combo and as many options as we want...this was just their recommendation.  We appreciated this honestly and will definitely take their advice!

 

I think we will go with the chicken and surf/turf.  The larger filet mignon was amazing (and cooked perfectly), but the surf/turf presentation was awesome!  The filet was much smaller, but it included full lobster tail!

 

 

[TLGnhci]

 

 

Originally Posted by JaimeCF2BR 

 

Yep, we are planning to give guests 2 options for the main entree.  Then just one for the appetizer & desert.  When we met with the onsite coordinator in March they recommended offering no more than 2 options because it can slow down the service and lessen the quality.  He said we are allowed to do any combo and as many options as we want...this was just their recommendation.  We appreciated this honestly and will definitely take their advice!

 

I think we will go with the chicken and surf/turf.  The larger filet mignon was amazing (and cooked perfectly), but the surf/turf presentation was awesome!  The filet was much smaller, but it included full lobster tail!

 

 

 

Okay, just one more question~ Any idea on the difference in price, for offering two?  B/c that sounds like the perfect way to do it!! ) 

 

Thanks for all your opinions and information!!  It's greatly appreciated!

 

[JaimeCF2BR]

 

 

Originally Posted by amcferron 

 

Oh, the chicken and the surf and turf sounds delicious!!!  I wasn't really liking the options in the banquet kit......  I would love more details.  You can PM me or e-mail at [email protected].  Thanks!!

 

 

This kit seems to update often, so I'll post it for anyones quick reference... I found these in the pick & choose section of the private event kit on Karisma's website (pages 7 & 8 I think)... http://www.karismahotels.com/sites/default/files/WeddingBanquetKit_0.pdf

 

 

 

Originally Posted by amcferron 

 

One more question.....

 

Are people able to decide at the dinner or are you putting the options on your invites???

 

 

 

Its my understanding people can decide at the dinner.  I sure hope this is the case, because I have no intention of making people decide in rsvps.  This is what I was told verbally from the onsite team, but I'll get it in writing from the WC though once I make my selections.

 

 

 

Originally Posted by TLGnhci 

 

Okay, just one more question~ Any idea on the difference in price, for offering two?  B/c that sounds like the perfect way to do it!! ) 

 

Thanks for all your opinions and information!!  It's greatly appreciated!

 

 

I really have no idea how they will charge for having 2 options.  Worse case scenario, they would charge all meals the more expensive price.  I'm trying to pick two meals similar in price, so there isnt a huge shocker if they do it this way.

 

Sorry I only have halfway answers for now

 

Are their any past brides that offered more than one main entree?  How did this work when your bill came?

 

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[beaz2be]

Ditto everyone's thank you to Jaime.  Those pics are great!

Originally Posted by TLGnhci 

AND A BIG THANK YOU TO JAIME FOR ALL THE PICS!!! 

 

Checking 'em out now!  )

Like others said, I think that 800pp for a whole extra week is GREAT.  We're currently looking at moving to another resort for 5-7 days and haven't found anything NEAR that reasonable.

Originally Posted by Mahalo79 

Hello,

Just need to vent a little.  FI is mad at me about pricing for our honeymoon week.  It will be an extra 800 for each of us to stay the extra week.  I was okay with this but my FI is still mad I didn't book us somewhere with "bride and groom stay free" and thinks my TA is just taking advantage and making money off us. .....

Amanda, the bags are just GREAT!  Thanks for sharing that website.  It's getting so close for you!!!  how exciting!!
 

 

Have any past brides done the buffet?  I'm more of a buffet girl myself than a plated dinner (more casual I feel somehow.  And that way big or small eaters can get their fill).  Is anyone else considering the Deluxe BBQ Buffet?  I'm hoping that the food is good - as it seems all the food at AS gets relatively strong reviews. 

 

 

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Originally Posted by JaimeCF2BR 

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Are their any past brides that offered more than one main entree?  How did this work when your bill came?

 

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