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Drena-Wedding-Guide.Pdf WEDDING GUIDE Dreams Resorts & Spas RESORT DESCRIPTION Inspired by the surrounding Mayan jungle, the all-new Dreams Natura Resort & Spa will offer a uniqueUnlimited-Luxury ® experience. Facing the Caribbean Sea on a white sand beach, the 553-room resort is a short 10-mile drive from the Cancun International Airport. Enjoy the best of both worlds with modern design and luxury accommodations infused with elements of nature including a lazy river. Rest and relax at the Dreams Spa by Pevonia® - designed to look like the region’s remarkable cenotes. Play in the water park or enjoy the infinity pool. Resort Address More information & Contact us SM 31, MZ 03, LOTE 101-21, KM 332 Visit dreamsresorts.com/natura for information about CARRETERA CANCUN-TULUM the property, rooms, activities and more. BENITO JUAREZ 77500 Email: [email protected] QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO Dreams Resorts & Spas Last updated 11/20 2 WEDDING IN PARADISE PACKAGE FEATURES • Symbolic ceremony* • Wedding organization and personal touch of on-site wedding coordinator • Preparation and ironing of couple’s wedding day attire • Complimentary room for one member of the wedding couple the night before the wedding (based on availability and upon request) • Bouquet(s) and/or boutonniere(s) for the wedding couple • Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast (for up to ten guests) • Special turndown service the night of the wedding • 15% off spa treatments (spa boutique purchases not included) • Newlywed Package • Welcome letter • Fresh fruit • Bottle of sparkling wine 2021/2022 SELLING PRICE • Breakfast in bed with mimosas (reservations must be made in advance with concierge) $999 USD • Late checkout for the couple (based on availability and upon request) This package is complimentary when booking at least seven nights in the • Free anniversary nights (stay a minimum of five paid nights over first anniversary date and receive two additional nights free, or stay four paid required room category or higher, or if five rooms any category are booked for nights over first anniversary date and receive one additional night free) at least three nights. This package also applies for vow renewal ceremony. TERMS & CONDITIONS Restrictions/exclusions: All weddings, regardless of size, must be booked a minimum of 30 days in advance of the wedding date. Subject to availability and double occupancy only. Prices and package subject to change without notice. This package cannot be combined with the Dreams Eternity Honeymoon Package for both to be received complimentary and the free wedding package cannot be deducted when purchasing other packages. 15% discount on spa treatments cannot be applied to spa packages or combined with any other spa promotion or offer. Please note, restrictions apply when combining the complimentary wedding package with groups programs. Once wedding is confirmed it cannot be canceled within six months of the date of the wedding without a fee. For weddings booked within six months of the wedding date the wedding cannot be canceled without the penalty. The cancellation penalty is $100. *Additional fees apply for service of a judge or minister. These fees vary by resort and will be confirmed by the wedding coordinator. Inclusions may vary by resort. Contact resort wedding coordinator for complete details. Dreams Resorts & Spas 3 DREAMS OF LOVE PACKAGE FEATURES • Newlywed Package • Service of judge or minister • Welcome letter • Wedding organization and personal touch of on-site wedding coordinator • Fresh fruit • Preparation and ironing of couple’s wedding day attire • Bottle of sparkling wine • Complimentary room for one member of the wedding couple the night • Breakfast in bed with mimosas (reservations must be made in before the wedding (based on availability and upon request) advance with concierge) • Bouquet(s) and/or boutonniere(s) for wedding couple • Late checkout for the couple (based on availability and upon request) • Two boutonnieres and two corsages for wedding party • Free anniversary nights (stay a minimum of five paid nights over first • Sound system with speaker and microphones anniversary date and receive two additional nights free, or stay four paid nights over first anniversary date and receive one additional night free) • Hairstyling and makeup application for one member of the wedding couple for day of ceremony • Wedding cake and sparkling wine (up to 20 guests) 2021/2022 SELLING PRICE • Private cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres (Silver menu, up to 20 guests) • Private dinner reception (Silver menu, up to 20 guests) $3,399 USD • One natural floral centerpiece for the sweetheart table • 36 full color photos and wedding album AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER* • Special turndown service night of the wedding * • 15% off spa treatments (spa boutique purchases not included) $3,199 USD TERMS & CONDITIONS Restrictions/exclusions: All weddings, regardless of size, must be booked a minimum of 30 days in advance of the wedding date. Subject to availability and double occupancy only. Prices and package subject to change without notice. 15% discount on spa treatments cannot be applied to spa packages or combined with any other spa promotion or offer. Once wedding is confirmed it cannot be canceled within six months of the date of the wedding without a fee. For weddings booked within six months of the wedding date the wedding cannot be canceled without the penalty. The cancellation penalty is $500. *2021/2022 – In the months of August, September, and October 2021/2022 the package price will be $3,199 USD. All remaining months of 2021/2022 will be the standard pricing of $3,399 USD. Inclusions may vary by resort. Contact resort wedding coordinator for complete details. Dreams Resorts & Spas 4 DREAMS ULTIMATE WEDDING PACKAGE FEATURES • 15% off spa treatments (spa boutique purchases not included) • Service of judge or minister • Newlywed Package • Semi-private rehearsal dinner for ten max • Welcome letter • Wedding organization and personal touch of on-site wedding coordinator • Fresh fruit • Preparation and ironing of couple’s wedding day attire • Bottle of sparkling wine • Complimentary room for one member of the wedding couple the night • Breakfast in bed with mimosas (reservations must be made in before the wedding (based on availability and upon request) advance with concierge) • Bouquet(s) and/or boutonniere(s) for wedding couple • Late checkout for the couple (based on availability and upon request) • Two boutonnieres and two corsages for wedding party • 50 full color photos and wedding album • Sound system with speaker and microphones • Video of ceremony (30 minutes) • Hairstyling and makeup application for one member of the wedding • Choice of one couples spa treatment (options to be provided by resort) couple for day of ceremony • Free anniversary nights (stay a minimum of five paid nights over first • Ceremony décor (20 chairs with white covers, ceremonial table and anniversary date and receive two additional nights free, or stay four paid aisle runner) nights over first anniversary date and receive one additional night free) • Wedding cake and sparkling wine (up to 20 guests) • Private cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres (Gold menu, up to 20 guests) 2021/2022 SELLING PRICE • Private dinner reception (Gold menu, up to 20 guests) • One natural floral centerpiece for the sweetheart table $3,799 USD • One natural floral centerpiece for ceremonial table • Live Mexican music trio (one set, during cocktail hour) AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER* • Special turndown service night of the wedding $3,599 USD* TERMS & CONDITIONS Restrictions/exclusions: All weddings, regardless of size, must be booked a minimum of 30 days in advance of the wedding date. Subject to availability and double occupancy only. Prices and package subject to change without notice. 15% discount on spa treatments cannot be applied to spa packages or combined with any other spa promotion or offer. Once wedding is confirmed it cannot be canceled within six months to the date of the wedding without a fee. For weddings booked within six months of the wedding date the wedding cannot be canceled without the penalty. The cancellation penalty is $500. *2021/2022 – In the months of August, September, and October 2021/2022 the package price will be $3,599 USD. All remaining months of 2021/2022 will be the standard pricing of $3,799. Inclusions may vary by resort. Contact resort wedding coordinator for complete details. Dreams Resorts & Spas 5 DREAMS ETERNITY HONEYMOON PACKAGE FEATURES • Sparkling wine, fresh fruit and flowers in room upon arrival • Breakfast in bed with mimosas one morning of stay (reservation with concierge required) • Tension release massage for two in our couples massage suite (25 minutes) 2021/2022 SELLING PRICE • Choice of couples’ spa treatment (options to be provided by the resort) $1,100 USD • Private beachfront dinner one evening (includes a bottle of domestic wine and Silver menu for two) or complimentary when booking the required room category or higher for a minimum of seven nights. • Romantic turndown service • Petit fours each evening at turndown service • Free anniversary nights (stay a minimum of five paid nights over first anniversary date and receive two additional nights free, or stay four paid nights over first anniversary date and receive one additional night free) TERMS & CONDITIONS Please request your honeymoon package at time of booking. Not available during Christmas and New Years Eve. Subject to availability and double occupancy only. Prices and package subject
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