2013 Pueblo Bonito Pacifica/Sunset Beach Brides

[SoontobeMrsLiz]

Hello brides! I am new to the website as well and still deciding between PB Sunset beach for the catholic chapel and Moon Palace in Riviera Maya. I know complete opposites! What are the biggest things that u guys considered when nailing down a hotel?! Also I wanted 10.12.13 as my wedding date but its all booked would a Sunday wedding be against wedding etiquette? It is Colimbus holiday and most people attending the wedding are bankers. I appreciate any help!

[Asialee Hill]

Hey Ladies! I've booked my wedding for March 2013 at Sunset Beach and am so excited! Does anyone know the menu options for the all inclusive wedding packages, I have been waiting for Laura to get back to me, but I haven't heard anything yet.Please help!

[sweetpea5899]

Hi all.. I am interested in a destination wedding at this gorgeous resort.. But I think what I want is a little different than most. We have both been married before - so we are not having a large typical wedding. I would love for family and/or friends to witness it - but most can't afford a trip like this one - so we are really just looking for a gorgeous place.. Someone to marry us and a few nice pics. I don't want to pay $1000+ for something so simple.. Am I dreaming?

[tallyho]

Did you get the menu options from Laura?
 

Cold Hors D'Oeuvres

Basil and Tomato Bruschetta

Mozzarella and Tomato Brochettes

Seared Tuna with Basil Pesto

Roquefort-Stuffed Celery

Sushi Rolls

Assorted Ceviches in Shot Glasses

Shredded Beef and Vegetable Tostada

 

 

Hot Hors D’Oeuvres

Hot Chicken Wings with Mango Dip

Chicken Fingers

Mini Crab Cakes

Mushrooms Stuffed with Virginia Ham

Mini Spring Rolls

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Beef Empanadas

Summer Rolls with Plum Sauce

Crispy Chicken Tacos

Mini Sopes

Guacamole and Pico de Gallo Salsa

Chorizo Chalupitas

 

 

Petit Fours

Assorted French Pastries

Mango Mousse

Strawberry Mousse

Small Fruit Tartlettes

 

Dinner Menu

Please choose and confirm your menu in three courses from the following options:

 

Option 1 Playa Chileno

1.-Seasonal Fruit Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

2.-Grilled Beef Medallions with Grape Sauce

Vegetables, cauliflower purée

3.-Cheesecake

 

Option 2 Playa del Amor

1.-Onion Quiche with Gouda Cheese

2.-Fish Filet with Basil Wine Sauce

Creamed spinach, garden rice

3.-Apple Strudel

 

Option 3 Playa Barco Varado

1.-Sicilian-Style Rigatoni

2.-Poblano-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Cheese and Corn Sauce

3.-Crème Brûlée

 

Option 4 Cabo del Este

1.-Acapulco Style Shrimp Ceviche

2.-Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

3.-Roasted Fish Filet with Butter Sauce

Mashed potatoes with chives, broccoli

 

Option 5 Los Barriles

1.-Greek Salad with Feta Cheese & Oregano Vinaigrette

2.-Cream of Squash Soup with Sweet Croutons

3.-Grilled Rib Eye Steak with Rosemary Mushroom Sauce

Sautéed vegetables, mashed potatoes

 

 

Option 6 El Triunfo

1.-Caprese Salad

Balsamic Reduction

2.-Vegetable Chowder

Aromatic with Herbs

3.-Skillet-Style Fish Filet with Mango Chutney

Steamed Rice, Vegetables

 

Mexican dinner options

Please create your own sit down dinner in three courses by choosing one appetizer, one soup or salad, and a main course from the following options:

 

 

Appetizer Options

Served with garnishes and salsas

Crispy Chicken Tacos

Chorizo Sopes

Beef Quesadillas

 

 

Soup Options

Chile Atole

Panela cheese, dried red chile and epazote

Black Bean Soup

Mexican salsa and cilantro sour cream

 

 

Salad Options

Spinach & Bitter Lettuce Salad with Mango Vinaigrette

Cactus Pad Salad

Tortilla strips, tomato, cilantro, red wine-oregano vinaigrette

Green Chef’s Salad

Avocado, jicama, cucumber, tortilla strips, panela cheese, cilantro dressing

 

 

Main Course Options (choice of flour or corn tortillas)

Enmoladas

Farmer cheese enchiladas with red onions and black mole sauce

Enchiladas Potosinas

Sautéed chicken and cheese and, green sauce

Chile Relleno

Stuffed with potatoes and cheese in tomato broth

Sabana Azteca

Grilled skirt steak, cactus pads, farmer cheese and chipotle ranch sauce

Mazatlan-Style Sea Bass Fillet

Green salad and roasted vegetable salsa

Chicken Breast in Poblano Mole Sauce - Chicken and Beef Fajitas

 

[Asialee Hill]

@tallyho thank you so much. Laura had just sent them to me.

[Angel Wen]

Hello SoontobeMrsLiz, 

 

  I just had my wedding at Sunset last weekend. Personally love a smaller resort, so we intentionally requested our guests to stay at Pacifica, but we had our ceremony on Sunset Beach, and reception at Skypool.

 

Yes, you are smart. I didn't realized a lot of things are extra with very expensive price ( not sure what is the price in US, but it is usually double the price of the outside vendors that I ended finding myself through Google....)

 

However, the stunning venue and great food at Pacifica still made up for the expensive price.

All of my guests loved the resort very much and they all got to spent time with each other, meeting our family and friends.

 

The only issue is, there are some of my guests didn't stay at Pacifica, and we had to pay A LOT more for these guests.

I would recommend to get prepared with the situation, and get ready to pay double for these guests.

 

Hope it helps

[Angel Wen]

I paid 3K to save the date right after I signed the contract.

 

Since April, the venue will be super popular so the resort will push you very hard for the deposit......

[LilGina]

We recently decided to pull our contract with Pueblo Bonito Pacifica. Maira and Laura were very nice and tried to help as much as they could with locking in details and rates. Ultimately the hotel's lack of flexibility with the room block, outside guest fees, outside vendor fees and kids' fees resulted in us not feeling comfortable moving forward with the wedding there. We had contracted for our wedding at the Pacifica and had our room block at the Pueblo Bonito Sunset. There were just too many variables that we couldn't control and could ultimately end in us paying a lot more money when everything was said and done. 

 

We've now signed with Cabo del Sol and guests can stay wherever they want. All of the fees at Cabo del Sol are laid out from the beginning. For me its better not having to deal with a room block scenario. Not sure if all Cabo hotels are as strict with their wedding procedures and rules as Pueblo Bonito... 

[SoontobeMrsLiz]

18 days and counting until my wedging at PB Sunset! Any last words from you past destination brides?!