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South Asian Weddings The perfect setting to take the seven steps together as their life become one… SOUTH ASIAN WEDDING PACKAGES 2017 Locations Barceló Maya Grand Resort boasts two miles of the best beaches in the Riviera Maya 6 Beach locations Gazebo Ocean Front (All around the Barceló Maya complex) (Barceló Maya Palace) Contact us at: [email protected] Barceló Maya Grand Resort has created the perfect wedding packages for authentic Indian, Muslim and Sikh weddings, with certified wedding planners . We offer 7 different ceremony locations for all wedding needs. Host the perfect wedding ceremony, Graha shanti or Garba/Sangeet with our beautiful white Caribbean beach as a background. Indian culture has always represented wealth and party, that is why we ask you to take the seven steps to happiness by celebrating your marriage at Barceló Maya Beach Resort, and invite your guests to surround themselves an all inclusive celebration, full of love and elegance atmosphere, we can assure your guests will remember for a lifetime. We can offer unlimited functions up to 4:00am , indoor or outdoor locations to keep the Indian traditional activities going. Find out more about our Indian weddings in the following pages: [email protected] or call us at +52 (984) 875 15 00 Ext. 6765 | 6766 We will be happy to assist you! Contact us at: [email protected] ComplementaryMoksha Package (Complimentary)* Host the perfect event for free when booking 40 double rooms minimum 3 nights with the following inclusions: . Certified South Asian wedding coordinator. 3 hours of open bar. Mexican and Vegetarian menu provided as buffet (50 guest or more) or served style (less than 50 guest). Sound equipment for 3 hours. 3 hours of private beach location. Special Amenities and bottle of sparkling wine sent to bride and grooms room. Personal wedding planner. 50 % discount in the VIP area of the Jaguar’s Disco for the wedding group. Bride and groom will get free access to the VIP area. Some restrictions apply: 1. Package inclusions cannot be exchanged for other services. 2. Any other services not mentioned above are available with an extra charge. 3. Guests not staying at the resort and attending the wedding must pay a day pass. 4. This package is not valid with any other promotion or package. 5. In case of bad weather wedding can not be cancelled, it will be moved to back up. Once the packages and the extras are paid they are not refundable. Contact us at: [email protected] Dharma $ 4,500.00usd ** Includes 50 guests** • Certified South Asian wedding coordinator. Before wedding ceremony : • Basic Henna Artists for bride only (full palms, strips on back of the palms and strips on feet). Wedding Ceremony: • Wedding ceremony location (Gazebo or Beach). • Basic wedding Mandap or basic Gazebo decoration. • 2 simple natural floral garlands. • Basic wedding ceremony set up ( No flowers included). • Sparkling wine for 50 guests. Wedding reception: • Private dinner reception with open bar in a Banquet Room during 3 hours for 50 guests. • Indian style and vegetarian food based on hotel menu provided as buffet (50 guest or more) or served style (less than 50 guest). • Wedding Cake for 50 guests. • Basic sound equipment for 3 hours. • Basic decorations for reception ( No flowers included). Wedding day • Special Amenities and bottle of sparkling wine sent to the room. • 50 % discount in the VIP area of the Jaguar’s Disco for the wedding group. Bride and groom will get free access to the VIP area. ***Each additional guest over 50 has a cost of $ 50.00usd *** Some restrictions apply: 1. Package inclusions can not be exchanged for other services. 2. Any other services not mentioned above are available with an extra charge. 3. Guests not staying at the resort and attending the wedding must pay a day pass. 4. This package is not valid with any other promotion or package. 5. In case of bad weather wedding can not be cancelled, it will be moved to back up. 6. Once the packages and the extras are paid they are not refundable. Contact us at: [email protected] Artha $ 8,300.00usd ** Includes 50 guests** • Certified South Asian wedding coordinator. Sangeet: • Basic Henna Artists for bride only (full palms, strips on back of the palms and strips on feet). • Private event with open bar in a Banquet Room during 3 hours. • Indian style and vegetarian food based on hotel menu provided as buffet (50 guest or more) or served style (less than 50 guest). • Basic Sound equipment for 3 hours. • White dance floor for 50 guests. • Basic decorations (No flowers included). Wedding Ceremony: • Wedding ceremony location (Gazebo or Beach). • Traditional basic wedding decoration Set up at the beach or Gazebo. • Private coffee break at ceremony place for 2 hours. • Wedding Cake & sparkling wine (50 guests). • 2 simple natural floral garlands. Wedding day: • Special Amenities and bottle of sparkling wine sent to the room. • 50 % discount in the VIP area of the Jaguar’s Disco for the wedding group. Bride and groom will get free access to the VIP area. ***Each additional guest over 50 has a cost of $ 55.00usd *** Some restrictions apply: 1. Package inclusions cannot be exchanged for other services. 2. Any other services not mentioned here are available with an extra charge. 3. Guests not staying at the resort and attending the wedding must pay a day pass. 4. In case of bad weather wedding can not be cancelled, it will be moved to back up. 5.Once the packages and the extras are paid they are not refundable. When booking 100 guests, welcome beach party complementary for 2 hours with basic set up. Contact us at: [email protected] Karma Love $ 14,000.00usd ** Includes 50 guests** • Certified South Asian wedding coordinator. Mehendi: •Henna Artists for bride (full forearm, up to elbow and feet). •Henna Artist for ladies during 1 hour (simple designs, one artist). •Private event with open bar on a terrace (Palace) or by the pool during 2 hours for 50 guests. •International and vegetarian Hors d’Oeuvres (canapés 6 pieces per person) Sangeet: •Private event with open bar in a Banquet Room during 3 hours. •Indian style and vegetarian food based on hotel menu provided as buffet (50 guest or more) or served style (less than 50 guest). •Basic Sound equipment for 3 hours. •Lighted dance floor for 50 guests. •Basic decorations (No flowers included). •White lounge seating for 50 guests. Wedding Ceremony: •Wedding ceremony location (Gazebo or Beach). •Traditional full wedding decoration set up at the beach or Gazebo. •Private coffee break at ceremony place for 2 hours. •Sparkling wine for 50 guests. •2 natural floral garlands. Wedding reception: •Private dinner reception with open bar in a Banquet Room during 3 hours. •Indian style and vegetarian food based on hotel menu provided as buffet (50 guest or more) or served style (less than 50 guest). •Wedding Cake for 50 guests. •Basic sound equipment for 3 hours. •Basic decorations for reception (No flowers included). Wedding day •Special Amenities and bottle of sparkling wine sent to the room the day of the wedding. •50 % discount in the VIP area of the Jaguar’s Disco for the wedding group. Bride and groom will get free access to the VIP area. ***Each additional guest over 50 has a cost of $70.00usd *** Some restrictions apply: 1. Package inclusions cannot be exchanged for other services. 2. Any other services not mentioned here are available with an extra charge. 3. Guests not staying at the resort and attending the wedding must pay a day pass. 4. In case of bad weather wedding can not be cancelled, it will be moved to back up. 5.Once the packages and the extras are paid they are not refundable. When booking 100 guests, welcome beach party complementary for 3 hours with basic set up Contact us at: [email protected] DESCRIPTION PRICES US$ DESCRIPTION PRICES US$ Wedding Packages Extra Guest Dharma US$ 4,500.000 Dharma ( over 50 guests) US$ 50.00 Artha US$ 8,300.000 Artha ( over 50 guests) US$ 55.00 Karma Love US$ 14,000.000 Karma Love ( over 50 guests) US$ 70.00 **In order to have a wedding at the resort we request the 90% of the guests stay at the Barcelo hotels and select a wedding package** For all the packages: Photograph and video services: Please advise that PASSION PHOTO is the only company that has the service exclusivity for the hotel. For further information, please contact us at: [email protected] . PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO SERVICE: E-mail: [email protected] **** External photographers must pay a $700 usd fee**** Extras FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS FOOD & BEVERAGES Bridal Bouquet US$ 106.00 Hors d’Oeuvres (canapés 6 pieces per person) Groom Boutonniere US$ 16.00 Varity of prices Bridesmaid Bouquet US$ 40.00 Open bar (National drinks): extra hour per Pin or Wrist Corsage US$ 31.00 person US$ 12.00 Flowers for the Hair /Cake/ etc, :Varity of prices Open bar (Premium drinks): extra hour per Centerpieces :Varity of prices person US$ 15.00 Arch of greenery with 3 flowers US$ 350.00 Huppa US$ 350.00 Huppa with flowers US$ 450.00 ENTERTAINMENT Basket for rose petals US$ 25.00 DJ (full sound & lights system, 50 pax, 3 hours) Rose petal bag US$ 20.00 US$ 700.00 WEDDING CAKE DJ additional hour $165.00 each Per 6 additional person US$ 27.00 Audiovisual Package (Projector, DVD, Deluxe cake Varity of prices 100”screen) US$ 480.00 Dance Floor up to 50 guests US$ 840.00 AVAILABLE SERVICES Dance Floor with lights up to 50 guests •Dohli (ask for price) US$1,305.00 •Palki (ask for price) Tiki torches set $190.00 (10 pieces) •Havan (ask for price) •Horse (ask for price) •Mandap chairs (ask for price) (Wedding packagesand extras can changewithoutpreviousnotice) •Ganesh Statu (ask for price) Contact us at: [email protected].
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