Beaches ~ Turks & Caicos Roll Call!

[Avelyad]

Hi everyone! We have been browsing the site and have found it to be very helpful! We are planning either a Jan or feb, 2012 wedding. Haven't booked yet - are we already behind the 8 ball? Has anyone used destinationweddings.com as a TA? I'm leaning towards the bb package, mainly because it's free and extra tables are only $100. This should save us about $5000 over say the viw package with extra tables. Does anyone know if they use the same centerpiece for the extra tables with this package? Is it too plain? Thanks in advance for any assistance

[Avelyad]

Hi everyone! We have been browsing the site and have found it very helpful so far. We are planning a jan or feb, 2012 wedding, but haven't booked yet. I hope we are not too far behind already. Does anyone have any info on menus for the upgraded private reception? We do have some info, but we were hoping that we could give our guests an option for their main course at least. The packet we've received states that the b &g need to choose one option from each category. Thanks - looking forward to hearing everyones plans!

[TimsWife2B]

Caribbean Continental Breakfast

Minimum of 8 guests – One Hour of Service

Offered between the hours of 7am to 10:30am

Butler Passed Mimosas and Bellini’s

Orange, Grapefruit and Cranberry Juices

Butler Passed

Miniature Assorted Quiche

Spanikopita

Miniature Brie and Raspberry en croute

Displayed

Basket of Fresh Breakfast Pastries, Breads and Muffins

Jams, Preserves and Butter

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Selected Teas

Milk and Low Fat Milk

$25.00pp

Enhancements

Assorted Canapes - $6.00pp

Melons wrapped in Proscuito - $3.50pp

Bacon Wrapped Scallops - $4.00pp

Jamaican Spiced Jumbo Shrimp - $6.00pp

Morning Breeze Brunch Buffet Menu

Minimum 20 guests – Based on Two Hours of Service

Offered between the hours of 7am to 11:30am

Choice of: Mimosas, Bellinis OR Bloody Mary’s

COLD Station

Croissants, Danish Pastries, and Assorted Flavored Muffins

Bagels, English Muffins, Breads

with a selection of Jams, Marmalade, Honey and Butter

Cornflakes, Rice Krispies, Raisin Bran, Special K

Whole and Sliced Fresh Fruit

(Milk Chocolate Fountain with accompaniments – Additional $150)

Assorted Flavored Yogurts

Chilled Orange, Apple, Grapefruit, Tomato and Cranberry Juices

HOT Station

Scramble Eggs

Breakfast Sausage

Crispy Bacon

Breakfast Potatoes

Grilled Tomatoes

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and a Selection of Teas

Skim and Whole Milk

$40.00 pp

Buffet Enhancements

Cooked to Order Omelette Station - $5.00pp – (incl chef)

Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese - $3.00pp

Eggs Benedict - $3.00pp

Island Prime Rib Carving Station - $15.00pp

Cook to Order Pasta Station - $10.00pp (incl Chef)

Honey Glazed Ham - $12.00pp (incl Chef)

Oceanside Lunch Buffet

Minimum 20 Guests – Based on Two Hours of Service

Offered between the hours of 11:30am to 4pm

Beer, Wine and Champagne

Display of Freshly Baked Rolls & Breads

Served with flavored butters

International Cheese Platter with grapes, crackers & sliced baguette

Tropical Sliced Fruits in Season

Salad Patch

Select Green Leaf Salad

With Assorted Dressings

Pasta Salad-Potato Salad- Pineapple slaw

Accompanied with a variety of crisp fresh cut and

Marinated Vegetables

Hot Line

Grilled Chicken Breast

served with Mushroom Sauce

Pan Seared Grouper Fillet

With Scallops, Artichoke Bottom, Capers and Lemon

Penne Rigate with Baby Shrimps

and Basil Tomato Sauce

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Buttered Vegetable Medley

Rice Pilaf with Green Peas

Dessert

Our Pastry Chefs Selection of International

And Caribbean Desserts

$40.00 per guest

(Please be advised that the Chef may make substitutions to the above without prior notification)

The Mid-day Affair Plated Lunch

Minimum of 8 Guests – Based on Two Hours of Service

Bride and Groom must make menu selections during Planning prior to arrival

Offered between the hours of 11:30am to 4pm

Beer, Wine and Champagne

Appetizer

Please select ONE of the following:

Chef’s Soup of the Day

Traditional Caesar Salad

Herb Croutons and Creamy Garlic Dressing

Entrée

Please select ONE of the following:

Ricotta Cheese Canneloni

Creamy Alfredo and Basil Tomato Sauces

Grilled Snapper Fillet

with Buttermilk Mashed Potato and Mustard Dill Sauce

Pineapple Glazed Chicken Breast

With Steamed Rice and Herb Oil

Shaved Roast Sirloin

Rosemary Potatoes and Creamed Horseradish

All of the above entrees served with Market Fresh Vegetables

Dessert

Please select ONE of the following:

Marble Cheesecake with Crème Anglaise

Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberry Coulis and Brandy Snaps

Freshly Baked Bread Rolls and Butter

Tea and Coffee

$40.00 per guest

(Please be advised that the Chef may make substitutions to the above without prior notification)

Rehearsal Dinner Cocktail Party – Buffet Style

Minimum 20 guests – Based on 2 hours of service

Offered between the hours of 4pm to 8pm

Beer, Wine, Spirits, Soft Drinks

International Cheeses with grapes, toasted walnuts

Crackers and Sliced Baguette

Tropical Sliced Fruit Tray

Local and Imported Fresh Fruit

Crisp Vegetable Crudités

With blue cheese dip

Island Fried Chips

yam, sweet potato, dasheen, local potato

Hors D’oeuvres

Choose SIX from the following.

Cold

Vegetable Crudités and Dip

Smoked Salmon Canapés with Capers

Curried Chicken Canapés with Mango Chutney

Baby Shrimp on Cucumber

Grilled Bruschetta with Tomato Garlic and Basil

Seared Beef with Horseradish Cream Toasts

Crabmeat Salad Profiteroles with Cilantro

Goats Cheese Crostini with Black Olive Tapenade

Hot

Stamp and Go (salted cod fritters)

Fish Fingers with Remoulade Sauce

Mini Shrimp Spring Rolls with Plum Sauce

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Baked Brie Cheese Pockets in Puff Pastry

Plantain Wrapped with Bacon

Quiche Lorraine

Spanikopita

Vegetable Samosas

Teriyaki Beef Skewers

$55.00 per guest

(Please be advised that the Chef may make substitutions to the above without prior notification)

Rehearsal Dinner Cocktail Party – Upgrades

Seafood Tasting Bar to include; mussels, poached shrimp, scallops and oysters

Add $15 per person

Peking Duck Rolls to include soy roasted crisp duck with scallions and hoisin

Add $9.50 per person

Sushi Bar to include a wide variety of fresh made Nigiri, Norimaki and Sashimi

Add $12.50 per person

Carved Roast Beef Station includes Chef

With silver dollar rolls, mustards chutneys and horseradish

Add $9.00 per person

Premium Martini Bar to include premium Vodkas and Gins

Add $8 per person

Ice Carvings choose from a variety of chef masterpieces

Add $300 per ice carving

Island Lovers Rehearsal Dinner Buffet Menu

Minimum 20 guests – Based on 2 hours of service

Offered between the hours of 4pm to 8pm

Beer, Wine, Spirits and Soft Drinks

Display of Freshly Baked Rolls & Breads

Served with flavored butters

Fish Chowder Spiked with black rum Served with crisp potato toast

SALAD PATCH

Tossed Garden Greens With assorted dressings and oils

Sweet and Sour Cabbage Slaw

Pasta Primavera

Island Potato Salad

Sliced Fresh Seasonal Fruits

Assorted Cheese and Crackers

A variety of Cured, Smoked Meats and Seafood

ISLAND BARBECUE PIT

Jerk Chicken & Pork Marinated with ginger, green onions and bird pepper

Beef Kebabs Thyme and Garlic brushed

Steamed Seafood in foil Infused with white wine

HOT LINE

Curried Mutton

Steamed Local Rice

Penne Pasta in Basil Marinara Sauce

Oven Roasted Potato

Buttered Vegetable Medley

DESSERT

Our Pastry Chef’s Selection of Caribbean and International Pastries

Cakes and Torts

Tea and Coffee

$55.00 per guest

(Please be advised that the Chef may make substitutions to the above without prior notification)

Wedding Wishes Buffet Menu

Minimum of 20 guests – Based on 2 hours of service

Offered between the hours of 4pm to 9pm

Beer, Wine, Spirits and Soft Drinks

Display of Freshly Baked Rolls & Breads

Served with flavored butters

SALADS

Tossed Garden Greens

With Assorted Dressings

Sweet Potato Salad

White Bean and Sausage

Crudités Dips and Pickled Vegetables

COLD PLATTERS

Display of Fresh Whole and Sliced Tropical Fruits

International Cheeses with Crackers

FROM THE GRILL

Chorizo Shrimp Kebab

Grilled BBQ Style Chicken

Pork Back Ribs with Mesquite Grilling Sauce

Fried Fish Escoveitch

Beef Medallions

Grilled Island Vegetables

Honey Roasted Pumpkin

Baked Potato with all the Toppings

Carved Pineapple Glazed Ham

With Rum Raisin Chutney

DESSERT

Our Pastry Chef’s Selection of Island pastries Cakes, Tarts

Pies and more

Tea and Coffee

$75.00 per guest

(Please be advised that the Chef may make substitutions to the above without prior notification)

Upgrade Items to any Buffet

Action Stations with Chef

Pastry Wrapped Salmon with Scallop Mousse add $8 per person

Seafood Bar incl; Mussels, Poached Shrimp, Scallops and Oysters

add $15 per person

Grilled Lobster Tails add $20 per person (Based on Availability)

Steamed Alaskan King Crab Legs add $20 per person (Based on Availability)

Carved Prime Rib add $10 per person

Carved Steam Ship of Beef add $8 per person

Carved Striploin add $8 per person

Conch Salad Station (live) add $12 per person

World of Chocolate Buffet add $15pp

Premium Martini Bar to include premium Vodkas and Gins

Add $8 per person

A Touch of the Tropics Plated Dinner Duo

Minimum 8 guests – Based on 2 Hours of service

Bride and Groom must make menu selections during Planning prior to arrival

Offered between the hours of 4pm to 9pm

Beer, Wine, Spirits and Soft Drinks

Appetizer

Please select ONE of the following

Island Potato Soup with Salt cod and Chorizo

Select Green Leaf Salad

With Mandarins, Toasted Almonds and Sherry Vinaigrette

Pepper Crusted Beef Carpaccio

With Olive Salad, Toast Points and Garlic Aioli

Island Crab Cakes

On a Spicy Fruit Salsa

Entrée

Please select ONE of the following

Lobster Crusted Salmon Fillet with Herb Grilled Filet Mignon Duo

With Garlic Herbed Mash and Champagne Butter Sauce

~or~

Grilled Chicken Breast and Shrimp Duo

With a Soft Whipped Polenta and Burgundy Jus

All of the above entrees served with Market Fresh Vegetables

Dessert

Please select ONE of the following

Chocolate Truffle Cake with Raspberry Fruit Coulis

Fresh Caribbean Fruit Cheesecake with Rum Sauce and Honey Tuille

Pineapple Baked Alaska

Freshly Baked Bread Rolls and Butter

Tea and Coffee

$75.00 per guest

(Please be advised that the Chef may make substitutions to the above without prior notification)

The Caribbean Serenade Plated Dinner

Minimum 8 guests – Based on 2 Hours of service

Bride and Groom must make menu selections during Planning prior to arrival

Offered between the hours of 4pm to 9pm

Beer, Wine, Spirits and Soft Drinks

Appetizers

Please select ONE of the following

Brandy Flamed Lobster Bisque

With Pesto Crostini

Local Salad Wedge

with Bacon, Stilton, Walnuts and Sherry Dressing

Chilled Antipasti Plate

with Grilled Calamari, Tiger Shrimps, Peppers, Melon,

Goats Cheese and Prosciutto

Pan Seared Salmon and Shrimp Cake

with Soy Glaze on a Tomato Ginger Chutney

Entrée

Please select ONE of the following

Honey Ginger Roasted New Zealand Lamb Rack

Gratin Potatoes and Warm Tomato Heirloom Salad

Cumin Crusted Seabass Fillet

Arborio, Green Pea Risotto and Citrus Beurre Blanc

Grilled Fillet Mignon with Tiger Prawn Duo

Herbed Tuber Galette, Wilted Greens

and Truffle Jus

Wild Rice Stuffed Cornish Hen

Onion Crisps and Brandied Apricot Jus

Grilled Lobster Tails

Red Skin Mash and Chili Dipping Butter

Dessert

Please select ONE of the following

Triple Layer Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Coulis

Cappuccino Crème Brule with Apple Cinnamon Crisps

Rich Tiramisu with Drambuie Crème Anglaise

Freshly Baked Bread Rolls and Butter

Tea and Coffee

$75.00 per guest

(Please be advised that the Chef may make substitutions to the above without prior notification)

Wine Makers Dinner

Minimum 8 persons are required to host this dinner

Offered between the hours of 4pm to 9pm

Welcome to our wine makers dinner!

We are excited to prepare for you a wonderful dining sensation, pairing our Chefs

magnificent creations with selections from our Manager’s Wine List.

The menu listed below is a sample menu that may be prepared for you at the Wine Makers

Dinner.

Welcome Reception

Chefs Selection of Gourmet Butler Passed Hors d’Oeuvres

Chefs Sampling Appetizer

Mini Shrimp Springroll with Chili Garlic Sauce

Roast Duck Breast and Melon, Raisin Chutney

Jerked Beef and Grits with Pineapple Relish

Moet and Chandon Champagne

Soup

Ocean Clam Soup infused with Lemongrass, Coconut Milk and Fried Dasheen Crisps

Annie Lane Riesing

Salad

Select Salad Greens with Toasted Pinenuts, Warm Brie Wafer

and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Gambinno Pinot Grigio

Champagne Sorbet

Entree

Beef Mignonette and Shrimp Pinwheel with Potato Galette

and Callaloo Timbale

Caribbean Continental Breakfast

Minimum of 8 guests – One Hour of Service

Offered between the hours of 7am to 10:30am

Butler Passed Mimosas and Bellini’s

Orange, Grapefruit and Cranberry Juices

Butler Passed

Miniature Assorted Quiche

Spanikopita

Miniature Brie and Raspberry en croute

Displayed

Basket of Fresh Breakfast Pastries, Breads and Muffins

Jams, Preserves and Butter

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Selected Teas

Milk and Low Fat Milk

$25.00pp

Enhancements

Assorted Canapes - $6.00pp

Melons wrapped in Proscuito - $3.50pp

Bacon Wrapped Scallops - $4.00pp

Jamaican Spiced Jumbo Shrimp - $6.00pp

Morning Breeze Brunch Buffet Menu

Minimum 20 guests – Based on Two Hours of Service

Offered between the hours of 7am to 11:30am

Choice of: Mimosas, Bellinis OR Bloody Mary’s

COLD Station

Croissants, Danish Pastries, and Assorted Flavored Muffins

Bagels, English Muffins, Breads

with a selection of Jams, Marmalade, Honey and Butter

Cornflakes, Rice Krispies, Raisin Bran, Special K

Whole and Sliced Fresh Fruit

(Milk Chocolate Fountain with accompaniments – Additional $150)

Assorted Flavored Yogurts

Chilled Orange, Apple, Grapefruit, Tomato and Cranberry Juices

HOT Station

Scramble Eggs

Breakfast Sausage

Crispy Bacon

Breakfast Potatoes

Grilled Tomatoes

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and a Selection of Teas

Skim and Whole Milk

$40.00 pp

Buffet Enhancements

Cooked to Order Omelette Station - $5.00pp – (incl chef)

Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese - $3.00pp

Eggs Benedict - $3.00pp

Island Prime Rib Carving Station - $15.00pp

Cook to Order Pasta Station - $10.00pp (incl Chef)

Honey Glazed Ham - $12.00pp (incl Chef)

Oceanside Lunch Buffet

Minimum 20 Guests – Based on Two Hours of Service

Offered between the hours of 11:30am to 4pm

Beer, Wine and Champagne

Display of Freshly Baked Rolls & Breads

Served with flavored butters

International Cheese Platter with grapes, crackers & sliced baguette

Tropical Sliced Fruits in Season

Salad Patch

Select Green Leaf Salad

With Assorted Dressings

Pasta Salad-Potato Salad- Pineapple slaw

Accompanied with a variety of crisp fresh cut and

Marinated Vegetables

Hot Line

Grilled Chicken Breast

served with Mushroom Sauce

Pan Seared Grouper Fillet

With Scallops, Artichoke Bottom, Capers and Lemon

Penne Rigate with Baby Shrimps

and Basil Tomato Sauce

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Buttered Vegetable Medley

Rice Pilaf with Green Peas

Dessert

Our Pastry Chefs Selection of International

And Caribbean Desserts

$40.00 per guest

(Please be advised that the Chef may make substitutions to the above without prior notification)

The Mid-day Affair Plated Lunch

Minimum of 8 Guests – Based on Two Hours of Service

Bride and Groom must make menu selections during Planning prior to arrival

Offered between the hours of 11:30am to 4pm

Beer, Wine and Champagne

Appetizer

Please select ONE of the following:

Chef’s Soup of the Day

Traditional Caesar Salad

Herb Croutons and Creamy Garlic Dressing

Entrée

Please select ONE of the following:

Ricotta Cheese Canneloni

Creamy Alfredo and Basil Tomato Sauces

Grilled Snapper Fillet

with Buttermilk Mashed Potato and Mustard Dill Sauce

Pineapple Glazed Chicken Breast

With Steamed Rice and Herb Oil

Shaved Roast Sirloin

Rosemary Potatoes and Creamed Horseradish

All of the above entrees served with Market Fresh Vegetables

Dessert

Please select ONE of the following:

Marble Cheesecake with Crème Anglaise

Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberry Coulis and Brandy Snaps

Freshly Baked Bread Rolls and Butter

Tea and Coffee

$40.00 per guest

(Please be advised that the Chef may make substitutions to the above without prior notification)

Rehearsal Dinner Cocktail Party – Buffet Style

Minimum 20 guests – Based on 2 hours of service

Offered between the hours of 4pm to 8pm

Beer, Wine, Spirits, Soft Drinks

International Cheeses with grapes, toasted walnuts

Crackers and Sliced Baguette

Tropical Sliced Fruit Tray

Local and Imported Fresh Fruit

Crisp Vegetable Crudités

With blue cheese dip

Island Fried Chips

yam, sweet potato, dasheen, local potato

Hors D’oeuvres

Choose SIX from the following.

Cold

Vegetable Crudités and Dip

Smoked Salmon Canapés with Capers

Curried Chicken Canapés with Mango Chutney

Baby Shrimp on Cucumber

Grilled Bruschetta with Tomato Garlic and Basil

Seared Beef with Horseradish Cream Toasts

Crabmeat Salad Profiteroles with Cilantro

Goats Cheese Crostini with Black Olive Tapenade

Hot

Stamp and Go (salted cod fritters)

Fish Fingers with Remoulade Sauce

Mini Shrimp Spring Rolls with Plum Sauce

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Baked Brie Cheese Pockets in Puff Pastry

Plantain Wrapped with Bacon

Quiche Lorraine

Spanikopita

[Lizzdee]

Wow! Thanks Timswife!

 

I have not seen this before, the info i got just has the 30 min,1hr,2hr, or 3 hr reception in it, with prices ranging from $15-$75 a head. Are they not doing that anymore??

[Avelyad]

Thanks so much Timswife! I had the same info as Lizz, but this clears up so much! While I'm at it, here are a few more ?s: 1. What are the odds of my entire party being seated in one of the restaurants rather than doing the upgraded reception? We are expecting about 30-35 people (including ourselves and several children) total towards the end of Jan 2012 (Lizz I'm thinking 1/21/12 which I believe you had as your original dat. Did you decide to change it?) 2. Has anyone used natural touch flowers? How far in advance shield they be ordered! How did you get them there - shipped ahead or just packed in luggage? 3. When do couples have their first dance? During the standard cocktail reception? Do they allow you to hook up your iPod to a speaker dock for some music? We were considering one of the music upgrades. Any opinions on the dj vs the steel drum? I know I'll have many more ?s as time goes on (prob think of another one in an hour) so any help is much appreciated!!!

[Lizzdee]

Hi Avelyad!

We are definitly booked for 1/21/12---3pm ceremony time, bc 4pm was already taken....and we booked last month, a year in advance!!

 

I dont know about having dinner in one of the restaurants, my TA said they dont take reservations for this many people, out of respect for the other guests at the resort. But then again, i have heard many girls say they did this, that their WC at the resort hooked them up...so i dont know!!!!

 

My other thought is that my guests are coming and paying so much, that us shelling out the dough for a private reception is the least we can do. I dont think i want to risk us all not sitting together in one of the restaurants, ya know? Thank god i have a year to decide!!

 

Originally Posted by Avelyad 

Thanks so much Timswife! I had the same info as Lizz, but this clears up so much!

While I'm at it, here are a few more ?s:

1. What are the odds of my entire party being seated in one of the restaurants rather than doing the upgraded reception? We are expecting about 30-35 people (including ourselves and several children) total towards the end of Jan 2012 (Lizz I'm thinking 1/21/12 which I believe you had as your original dat. Did you decide to change it?)

2. Has anyone used natural touch flowers? How far in advance shield they be ordered! How did you get them there - shipped ahead or just packed in luggage?

3. When do couples have their first dance? During the standard cocktail reception? Do they allow you to hook up your iPod to a speaker dock for some music? We were considering one of the music upgrades. Any opinions on the dj vs the steel drum?

I know I'll have many more ?s as time goes on (prob think of another one in an hour) so any help is much appreciated!!!

[mistibuard]

Hi Ladies,

 

I just had my final call with Monica. I did ask her if the chivari chairs were included with the Beautiful Beginnings package and she said that they were. Sorry if someone has already answered this question.

 

[butterfly913]

Thank you that's good to know.  I told my TA that we wanted something on the second or third floor and secluded with a balcony, they gave a couple of option but we decide to stick with the honeymoon caicos premium.

[butterfly913]

hello to all

 

Can anyone recommend a hair and makeup stylists and the cost? I am very particular when it comes to my hair and I do not wear makeup but wanted something natural looking for the wedding photos.

 

Also for the BB package includes the chairs or do we have to paid? getting different responses and just want to make sure which is correct

 

Thank you in advance

[urmysunshine]

Just booked our wedding!! So super excited!  We are going June 19-26, 2012, with the wedding booked one June 22, 2012 @ 11AM.