My Riu Ocho Rios Vision

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Originally Posted by Jamaica08bride I'm getting married May 9 @ 4pm. While I live in VA now I'm originally from CA and most of my family will be flying out of LA so some of our guest may be on the same flights. Sounds like you are a lot further in the planning phase than I am and you have some great ideas. I'll have to chat with you when I finally get my but in gear.

Congrats girl!!! I grew up in Maryland (PG County) and currently live in Los Angeles. Our families probably WILL be on the same flights. Are you working with a travel agent?

[Spazz]

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Originally Posted by chicago88 Lizz - I thought it just included pop & wine, no beer. I'm not sure though. Anyone else know??

I just went back and checked my email and this is what Chandlyn sent me for their included menu:

Restaurant Plantation

STARTERS FROM THE BUFFET
Assorted Simple salad , Assorted salads
Tuna salad, beef salad, beef salpicon, squid salad

Soup
Pumpkin Soup

Main courses a la carte

Seafood Combination
Snapper filet with jumbo shrimps, squid and musels
Served with rice, vegetables and burre blanc sauce
*****

Stuffed Jumbo Shrimps
With cream cheese and wrapped with bacon flambe with tequila
Served with rice, stuffed potatoes and grilled vegetables

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Beef Stripe loin in red wine sauce
Served with rice, stuffed potatoes and grilled vegetables


Grill Chicken breast
in mushrooms curry sauce
Served with rice, stuffed potatoes and vegetables
*****

Desserts and bread bar
Assorted pastries, cream and tart, seasonal fresh fruits
Ice cream and a selection of bread and rolls

*****
Drinks
Mineral Water
Soft drinks
Beer
Red, White or white Wine
Coffee

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Originally Posted by pouchie Wow I love your centerpiece idea with the Calla Lilly's. Will you just bring the glass bowls down with you?

Thanks Pouchie!! Yep, I'm lugging all of my decor stuff with me. Even my candles, because I'm not sure of what the hotel provides (and how much extra it will cost to use it). Did anyone find out about the different color linens that Chandlyn uses??

[Spazz]

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Originally Posted by md_ocr Lizz, this menu doesn't look or sound that bad. This may work for us!!! Will all of these be served or printed on the menu's or do you have to choose 1 selection for the entire group??

I think the guests choose which meal they want at the dinner and that RIU prints out the menus. But I could be wrong, let me check with Chandlyn to have her clarify and I'll get back to you.

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Originally Posted by pouchie I am pretty sure you need to pay additional for every person eating for the upgraded menu even though they paid $50.00 for a day pass. The menu that is included is pretty good for free. I looked at paying extra per person for an upgraded menu and for open bar but I have 65 guests booked so far, We can't afford to pay for upgrades. There is also dancing available in the plantation if you were looking for another option instead of renting the disco.

Okay, if I'm deciding to go with the FREE INCLUSIVE MENU, do I have to pay anything extra for outside guests (not including the $50 entry fee)

[Spazz]

I just emailed Chandlyn asking her about the menus - (1) if they will be on the tables or if we need to print them out, (2) if our guests need to decide beforehand which meal they would like, and (3) if beer and wine are definitely included. You know she takes awhile to get back to me, but when she does, I'll let you all know!!!

[Spazz]

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Originally Posted by md_ocr Okay, if I'm deciding to go with the FREE INCLUSIVE MENU, do I have to pay anything extra for outside guests (not including the $50 entry fee)

Oops, I meant to ask Chandlyn that too...sorry! If she answers you about it, let us know!

[PrecisePlans]

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Originally Posted by Lizz I think the guests choose which meal they want at the dinner and that RIU prints out the menus. But I could be wrong, let me check with Chandlyn to have her clarify and I'll get back to you.

Okay great! Thanks Lizz! So i'm thinking that all the selections will be listed on the menu and our guests will just choose which one they want. I hope Riu doesn't need to know the headcount for the selection options beforehand because I didn't include that on my rsvp cards.

Let me know if you find anything out. Thanks a bunch!

[chicago88]

Lizz - Let me know when you hear back from Chandlyn about the drink situation & menu cards - I'm very curious about this too

[BrittneyD]

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Originally Posted by Lizz I just emailed Chandlyn asking her about the menus - (1) if they will be on the tables or if we need to print them out, (2) if our guests need to decide beforehand which meal they would like, and (3) if beer and wine are definitely included. You know she takes awhile to get back to me, but when she does, I'll let you all know!!!

Great! These things will be great to know!