Make your wedding day a day to Remember Desert Springs Resort 2016

Make your wedding day a day to

Remember

Desert Springs Resort

Your Wedding at Desert Springs Resort Situated on the south eastern coast of Almeria, Spain, the Award Winning Desert Springs Resort and Golf Club offers luxury and quality at affordable prices. With its own unique micro climate offering seemingly endless sunny days combined with the stunningly picturesque scenery, it provides the perfect location for unforgettable celebrations.

We pride ourselves on our individual attention to detail, helping you create the Wedding of your dreams.

Below are details on key factors to your special day and how we are able to help you.

Location Boasting two stunning Restaurants on the Resort, the very family friendly Crocodile Club and the award winning El Torrente Restaurant, we are able to offer you a choice of locations. A facility fee of €1,000 + IVA up to 120 people for either location is applicable.

The Ceremony For couples wanting to celebrate a Legal Ceremony we refer you to the British Consul in Almeria City who also works as an Economist and who can advise you on all of the necessary paperwork needed in order to be able to carry out the Ceremony here in Spain.

This process generally takes about a year and costs within the region of €600.00 with additional fees for documentation. Many of our clients choose to carry out the legal side of the Wedding in their country of

residence and celebrate with us a Civil Ceremony.

In these cases we offer the services of a Master of Ceremonies who works with each couple to create their individual Ceremony to suit them. This cost is in the region of 250.00€ including IVA / VAT. We also work with a Vicar for Religious Civil Ceremonies whose fee is in the region of 450.00€ including IVA / VAT. We can also help to arrange Catholic Church Weddings at the beautiful Church in our local Town of Cuevas del Almanzora, a short drive from the Resort.

The Menu In the pages to follow, please look at our section “Wedding Breakfast” which presents the options available to you to create the Wedding Breakfast of your choice and budget.

Flowers Our dedicated Wedding Coordinator can work with you to arrange all of the flowers necessary for your Wedding Celebration. Costs vary for each wedding depending upon requirements. Quotations can be obtained upon request.

Please be advised that the Wedding Breakfast must comprise of canapés, starter, main course, dessert and one drinks package to accompany the meal. All prices listed are inclusive of IVA (VAT).

Should you not be able to find what you are looking for please do not hesitate to contact us.

Accommodation options

Apartments or Townhouses with community pools and landscapes gardens

Pueblo Villas with community pool or Country Villas with private pools

Photography and Videographer

Pre and Post Wedding Celebrations

We are happy to arrange for you to meet the Photographers with whom we work for Weddings and we can arrange quotations for you upon request. Costs vary depending upon requirements but generally start at approximately â‚Ź1,300.00.

With guests generally travelling from abroad we are frequently asked to arranged pre and post wedding celebrations to maximize your time with your friends and family.

Hair and Makeup We offer the services of our on-site Spa who can arrange all hair, make up and beauty requirements for yourselves and your guests.

Chairs Included within the Facility Fee is the use of our chairs, which we prepare for celebrations with dark blue covers and pale yellow bows. Alternately we can arrange the hire of chairs and white covers with different coloured organza bows to match your colour scheme. Costs can vary depending upon requirement; quotations can be arranged upon request.

For example, we are able to arrange to deliver a buffet or BBQ to your Villa for the evening before the Big Day or alternatively we can book a table for you in one of our restaurants.

Paella and Sangria themed afternoon the day after the Wedding, giving everyone a chance to meet up and reflect on a fantastic time enjoyed by all.

Accommodation Desert Springs offers a wide range of accommodation from beautiful colonial style 1 bedroom apartments to stunning 4 bedroom Villas complete with their own pools. Further information on prices and special offers for accommodation can be sought through our website at www.almanzora.com or by contacting the Lodge Department on thelodge@almanzora.com

Entertainment Your Wedding Coordinator will be able to introduce you to different entertainments who we work with and can recommend including Flamenco Guitars, Flamenco Dancers, Singers and Discos. Prices do vary depending upon requirements, quotations upon request.

I just wanted to say a big thank you for looking after us all so well during the wedding. You all did an amazing job and looked after us all so well ‌ Nicola and Richard

Venue | The El Torrente REstaurant and lawns

Venues | The Crocodile Club and Cave Bar

The Wedding Breakfast…

To help simplify the process of choosing the meal for your Wedding Day, our Chefs have put together a selection of their most popular starters, main courses and desserts for you to choose from. All prices given are per person unless otherwise stated and include IVA. We have also listed drinks packages from which you can choose to create the perfect meal for you and your guests.

Again, all prices given are per person. Should there be anything you desire which is not on the list, please contact us and we will help you create your own bespoke Menu…

Canapés Packages

€12.10 per Adult

3 x Canapés including Cava Reception in the Patio Andaluz at the El Torrente Restaurant. For details on our House Cava please see the section on “Our Bodega”. l Smoked Salmon and Smoked Cod Tartlets l Cream Cheese Pastries l Wild Mushroom and Pedro Ximénez Tartlets l Duck Pate Tartlets l Mexican Vol au Vents l Black Pudding Tartlets l Blue Cheese Tartlets with Nuts

Reception Drinks Packages The price quoted on the Canapes Package includes a Cava Reception during which you may decide you would like us to keep the bar open for your guests to be able to purchase additional drinks or you may decide to upgrade to one of the following packages:

Soft Drinks also included

€2.20 per Adult

Coke, Coke Light, Sprite, Fanta Orange, Fanta Lemon, 0% Alcohol Beer, Nestea, Tonic, Orange Juice, Ginger ale, Pineapple Juice, Tomato Juice, Peach Juice, Bitter Rosso.

Draught Beer and Sangria €3.30 per Adult also included Jugs of local Spanish Draught Beer and our refreshing Desert Springs Sangria.

We can provide you with prices for combinations of packages upon request. Please note the above prices are in addition to the Cava and Canapé package. Prices are based on a serving time of 1 hour.

The Starters

“Al Centro”… In the Centre of the Table

Individual Cream of White Asparagus Soup with Iberian Ham and Dried Black Olives

€6.95

Cream of Tomato and Basil Soup with Fresh Cheese

€5.50

Traditional Spanish Salmorejo with Iberian Ham and Melon balls

€6.95

Risotto of Wild Mushroom and Parmesan with a Honey Vinaigrette

*€8.10

Tatin of Goats Cheese with Caramelized Onions €8.10 with Emulsion of Foie Gras and Rocket Warm Salad of Roasted Peppers €8.65 and Marinated Tuna with a Mango Vinaigrette * denotes maximum of 60 people.

In Spain it is very traditional that the meal begins by sharing various different starters from the center of the table. Because we are in Spain we also like to offer you these more traditional ways of enjoying the meal.

From the starters listed below we suggest you choose 6 to try at your tasting of which 4 are to be served on your Wedding Day. All prices are per person.

Freshly baked Bread Rolls

€2.75

Mixed House Salad

€1.95

Fried Squid

€2.20

Marinated Tuna with Mango Chutney

€2.75

Iberian Ham Croquettes

€3.00

Cod Croquettes

€3.00

Iberian Ham

€4.75

Cured Spanish Cheese

€2.45

Mixed plates of Iberian Ham and Cured Spanish Cheese

€3.60

Mixed Embutidos (Traditional cold Spanish Meat Selection)

€2.75

Traditional Fried Shark

€2.20

Peppered Duck Pate with Confit

€2.20

Breaded Seafood Squares (based on 4 units per person)

€2.95

Breaded Squares of Black Pudding and Apple (based on 4 units per person)

€2.95

Main Courses

Vegetarian Options

We have included a selection of our best meat and fish dishes plus two vegetarian options, we can provide further options on request.

Risotto Carnaroli of Sun Dried Tomato and Parmesan Cheese

Meat Options Supreme of Chicken filled with Wild Mushrooms and served with a Cava Sauce

€11.95

Medallions of Iberian Pork with Confit of Garlic Sauce and Gratinated Potatoes

€18.15

Lamb Shank Roasted €13.75 with Garlic and Rosemary served with Potato and Pepper Puree and Mint Sauce Fillet of Pork wrapped in Bacon served with a Green Pepper Sauce and Gratinated Potatoes

€12.65

Beef Entrecote (200g) accompanied by Rustic Potatoes, Roasted Red Peppers and Mustard Sauce

€22.00

Traditional Roast Beef with Roasted Potatoes, ** €13.75 Vegetables and Yorkshire Pudding

Fish Options Oven Baked Red Tuna Steak with Caramelized Onions

€17.60

Fillet of John Dory served on a bed of Spinach €16.50 and Potato Puree with a Creamy Prawn and Dill Sauce Fillet of Grilled Seabass with a Prawn, Chilli, Garlic, Parsley and Vinegar Sauce

€11.55

€10.45

Gratinated Aubergine filled with Mushrooms served with Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables

€9.35

Desserts All of our Desserts are produced in our kitchens, guaranteeing freshness and quality.

Chocolate Coulant with a Baileys Sauce

€8.80

Passion Fruit Panacotta with a Chocolate Coulis €4.95 Raspberry Panacotta with Forrest Fruits and Fresh Mint

€4.95

Apple and Mango Crumble with Custard

€4.95

Individual Cheese Board (4 varieties of National Cheeses)

€8.80

Fresh Fruit Platters to Share (prices based on 10 people sharing)

€3.85

Home Made Chocolate and Orange Mousse

€4.40

Toasted Lemon and Cinnamon Cream

€4.40

In Addition There is so much to consider when arranging your Wedding Breakfast so we have tried to keep this as simple as possible for you! If you are looking for something a little different to add to your menu why not try one of our fabulous Cava Sorbets?

Fig Cava Sorbet

€4.40

Mango Cava Sorbet

€4.40

Fried Cod Fillet served on a bed of €11.00 Carrot and Potato Puree with a Garlic Emulsion

Lemon Cava Sorbet

€4.40

Fillet of Corvina served with Rustic Potato and a Tomato, Garlic, Onion, Pepper and White Wine Sauce

Supreme of Norwegian Salmon served with a Spicy Horseradish Sauce

€11.00

€13.75

** denotes a maximum of 40 people can be catered for with this particular dish.

All of our main courses are served with the traditional accompaniment of Oven Baked Potato and Roasted Vegetables (Pepper, Courgette, Aubergine) except where otherwise stated. All of the main courses can be served with traditional Carrots, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Peas and Roasted Potatoes for a surcharge of €4.40. We can cater for guests with food allergies, however we must be informed in advance. Menu options are available upon request.

The Children’s Menu The Children’s Menu is an ‘all inclusive’ package with their main course, dessert and unlimited soft drinks included until the service of tea and coffee.

Main Courses Penne Pasta with a Bolognaise Sauce Penne Pasta in a Tomato Sauce

Desserts Mixed Ice Cream with Sprinkles Chocolate Brownie and Ice Cream a surcharge per child is added for this of (Pre orders are required for this dessert) Children 2-12 years old Children 13-16 years old

€3.00 €12.10

75% prices on Main Menu

Grilled Chicken Breast with Chips

Goodie Bags

Burger with Chips

We can also provide Children’s Party Bags which include sweets, entertainments, a colouring book and pens.

Breaded Fish Bites and Chips

Bag per child

€6.60

Dear Ellie, It was a wonderful day and it would not have been possible without all your hard work. Desert Springs is an amazing venue for a wedding with the fabulous setting and really good food. To top it all, the staff were all so helpful and friendly from Daniel to Miguel, Melissa, Marcus, Carmen, the girls at reception, yourself and all the others - thank you for wonderful service.

We will see you when we are out next time and once again, thanks so much Ellie.

Bruce and Denise G

Drinks Packages for The Meal Choosing the right drinks to accompany your meal is all important. We have put together three options, should you wish for something you do not see in the list below please contact us for more details:

Silver :

€15.75 per Adult

l Half a bottle of House White, Red or Rose wine per person. For details on our house wine please refer to the page titled “Our Bodega” l Still and Sparkling Mineral Water. (Based on 1 liter per person approximately) l Tea or Coffee and Chocolates l One Glass of house Cava per person for the speeches

Gold

€20.10 per Adult

l Half a bottle of House White, Red or Rose wine per person. For details on our House Wine please refer to the page titled “Our Bodega” l Still and Sparkling Mineral Water. (Based on 1 liter per person approximately) l Soft Drinks including Coke, Coke Light, Sprite, Fanta Orange and Lemon, 0 Alcohol Beer, Nestea, Tonic, Ginger Ale, Bitter Rosso, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Tomato Juice, Peach Juice l Tea, Coffee and Chocolates l One Glass of House Cava per person for the speeches

Platinum

€29.00 per Adult

l Half a bottle of House White, Red or Rose wine per person. For details on our House Wine please refer to the page titled “Our Bodega” l Sparkling and Non Sparkling Mineral Water.

(Based on 1 liter per person approximately) l Soft Drinks including Coke, Coke Light, Sprite, Fanta Orange and Lemon, 0 Alcohol Beer, Nestea, Tonic, Ginger Ale, Bitter Rosso, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Tomato Juice, Peach Juice l Draught Beer (lager) and Bottles of San Miguel (Spanish beers) l Tea, Coffee and Chocolates l One glass of House Cava per person for the speeches The service of the drinks included in these packages begins when guests are seated in the Dining Room through to the time that Tea and Coffee is served.

Post Meal Party Drinks Packages To round off your dream Wedding Day we have put together three options for the drinks for the evening party. Of course we can always keep the bar open on a “pay as you go” basis for the party, but we thought it could assist you by having some packages for you to choose from. Alternately if you have any ideas, which you do not see here but would like, such as sangria included or a cocktail, please do not hesitate to contact us for details and prices.

“Keep it Simple”

€16.50 per Adult

Including Soft Drinks and Draught Beer.

“Add a Little Sparkle”

€22.00 per Adult

Including Soft Drinks, Draught Beer, House Wine (Red, White and Rose) and House Cava

“Party on Down”

€27.50 per Adult

Including Soft Drinks, Draught Beer, House Wine (Red, White and Rose), House Cava and Local Brand Spirits.

Prices are based on three hours running time (Per Adult per hour). Additional hours are as follows: “Keep it Simple” €5.50; “Add a Little Sparkle” €7.70; “Party on Down” €9.90.

Please see Drinks List (last page) for a detailed list of drinks included in each package.

We can cater for a range of hot and cold evening buffets. Prices and details can be provided on request.

Eight Easy Steps to Planning your Dream Wedding at Desert Springs

1

Select your location within the Resort for your Wedding

2

Work out all the details such as photography, flowers, decoration and entertainment with our Wedding Planners to make sure everything is perfect for you

3

Choose your tasting menu

4

A deposit of â‚Ź500.00 will need to be taken before the Menu Tasting is reserved

5

Enjoy the menu tasting! Once you have decided on the menu, you will be asked to sign a copy of this Menu to confirm your choice and price

6

Once all of the details of your Wedding have been finalized you will be asked to sign the contract agreeing these details and the prices

7

The first payment is made 49 days before your Wedding day, which is 50% of the overall price stated in the contract minus the â‚Ź500.00 deposit paid at the beginning

8

The balance is due 21 days before your Wedding day

A fantastic wedding location The variety in accommodation adds to the uniqueness of this wonderful resort and whilst I am no golfer, you can see how much effort dedication and love is placed on ensuring that golfer’s at every level are given the best facilities and resources.

The wedding we attended was absolutely fabulous with a ceremony on the lawn outside the club house and the reception and evening festivities taking place in the club house. Stunning, is the only word to describe the location.

We will definitely return to Desert Springs.

Sandra D Please note the following : The prices listed in this presentation are valid until the 31st of December 2016 and may be subject to change. For an official quotation please contact us.

A brief Overview of Services Desert Springs are able to help arrange for your Wedding l Accommodation l Airport Transfers l Wedding Cars l Wedding Cake l Hair and Beauty l Flowers and Decoration l Orders of Service, Name Plates, Table Plan and Menu Cards l Welcome Letter and / or Itinerary to include in the Wedding Invitations for your guests l Child Minding / Baby Sitting l Photography and Videography l Pre and Post Wedding Celebrations l Ladies and Men’s Favours l Assistance in the organization of your Wedding Ceremony l Entertainments l The Hire of a Sound / PA System if required (compatible with CD, IPod and MP3)

Drinks List Soft Drinks

Spirits

Coke

Magno Brandy

Coke Light

Soberano Brandy

Tonic Water

White Label Whisky

Fanta Lemon

JB Whisky

Fanta Orange

Ballentines Whisky

Sprite

Martini (Red, Sweet and Dry)

Orange Juice

Larios Gin

Tomato Juice

Beefeater Gin

Pineapple Juice

Smirnoff Vodka

Peach Juice

Frangelico Liquor

Bitter Rosso

Baileys Liquor

Ginger Ale

Pacaharan Liquor

Nestea

Ponche Caballero Liquor Bacardi White Rum Brugal Dark Rum Anise Liquor Various Fruit Liquors

Our Bodega Red, Sweet and Rose Wine

White Wine, Cava and Champagne

Reds

Whites

Price per bottle

Price per bottle

Este

Almeria (House wine) 13.50€

Bach Seco

Penedés

Lambuena Roble

Ribera del Duero

19.50€

Este

Almeria (House wine) 12.00€

Barahonda Crianza

Yecla

20.00€

Bach Chardonnay

Penedés

13.00€

Lan Crianza

Rioja

21.50€

Noviluno Albarino

Rias Baixas

17.50€

Juan Gil Crianza.

Murcia

24.00€

Legaris Verdejo

Rueda

18.00€

Lan Reserva

Rioja

28.50€

Viña Sol

Penedés

19.00€

Figuero 12 Meses

Ribera del Duero

39.00€

Leiras Albariño

Rias Baixas

29.00€

Muga Crianza

Rioja

40.00€

Viña Ardanza Rioja

Rioja

53.00€

Cavas and Champagnes

Sweet

Price per glass/bottle

Tio Pepe Jerez

Glass 3.00€ Bottle 21.00€

Pedro Ximenez Jerez

Glass 3.00€ Bottle 20.75€

Rose

Price per bottle

Barahonda

Yecla (House wine)

9.75€

Bach

enedes 10.00€

10.25€

Price per bottle

Gran Bach

Brut (House Cava)

16.00€

Anna de Codorniu

Brut Nature

26.00€

Codorniu Cuvé Raventos Brut

33.00€

Pinot Noir Rosado

Brut

42.00€

Juvé y Camps R.F.

Penedes

42.00€

Gran Juvé y Camps

Penedés

52.00€

Moet et Chandon

Francia

74.00€

Veuve Cliquot

Francia

90.00€

Dom Perignon Vintage Francia

190.00€

Wedding Celebrations at Desert Springs Resort Email : events@almanzora.com | Tel : +34 618 609 978 | www.almanzora.com Desert Springs S.L. Carretera Las Cunas - Palomares, Cuevas del Almanzora, Almeria, Espa単a Tel : +34 637 86 15 91 / 92 | Fax : +34 647 47 80 14 | Email : desertsprings@almanzora.com | C.I.F : B-04239406