Ethical Wedding Guide
your dream wedding in a perfect location
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
congratulations! Congratulations on your engagement! For your dream wedding in a perfect location – green and ethical – that’s what we stand for. The charm and beauty of our luxury boutique residence makes it the perfect venue for your unique wedding ceremony. Set into the mature and colourful, natural, landscaped garden on the cliff tops, Vivenda Miranda Residence enjoys spectacular views of the sparkling Atlantic Ocean, dramatic coastline and endless sky. We are licensed to host weddings and civil partnership ceremonies, offer a choice of top level facilities with varied menu options to cater to your every need and desire. Use our network of likeminded and ethically correct partners both here and in your country of residence will help you on create the exceptional wedding and reception and where you will be and feel very special. Our network of reliable professional partners: jewellers, dress-makers, hair and make-up stylists, photographers, will be a great source to help you to identify fairtraded and produced products that will make your special day natural, unique and exceptional. NEW EXCLUSIVE RENTAL: of the Vivenda Miranda Residence, including accommodation for a maximum 52 guests, all services, wedding planning support, fresh and healthy breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner is available from a minimum of two days to weekly hire options. Daily rental rates start at €4.900. Our wedding support team will be delighted to discuss and organise your event. Therefore please request your preferred dates as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Vivenda Miranda offers the following At your disposal Blessing in the gardens – organised by the hotel • • • • • •
Open gazebo for the bridal couple Altar chairs including white chair covers for the bridal couple Chairs with white covers Mineral water Red carpet (approximately 25 metres) for the ceremony Luxurious surroundings with magnificent sea views and Mediterranean gardens for your photographs € 60.00 per person
Independent Reverend to hold the blessing
€ 600.00
Cocktail reception served on our panorama terrace with Atlantic views •
Option 1: Sparkling wine, port wine, white wine, orange juice, mineral water € 25.00 per person • Option 2: Champagne, port wine, white wine, orange juice, mineral water € 40.00 per person
cocktail reception Canapé Service Cold Canapés • Smoked salmon and dill • Roast beef and mustard • Fresh cheese and pesto • Gazpacho • Falafel burger with tzatziki sauce • Vegetable sushi with avocado
Hot Canapés • Chicken wings • Mini cod fish cakes • Shrimp in crunchy filo pastry • Tataki of tuna with wasabi mayonnaise and sesame
4 choices --- € 9.50 - 8 canapés per person 6 choices --- € 12.00 - 12 canapés per person 9 choices --- € 15.00 - 18 canapés per person
Restaurant and Table Decor Restaurant and Table Decor Option 1 Festive layout with square tables, chairs without white covers, one top table (max 10 people), table cloths with festive candle holders and tulle decoration without fresh flower decoration € 10.00 per person Option 2 One top table for the bridal party (max. 10 people), round tables for the guests (8-10 people on each table), white table cloths and champagne tulle on top of each table, festive candle holders, chairs without white covers and without fresh flower decoration € 15.00 per person Option 3 One top table for bridal party (max. 10 people), round tables for the guests (810 people on each table), white table cloth and champagne tulle on top of each table, festive candle holders, all chairs with white covers but without fresh flower decoration € 20.00 per person
For wedding parties below 50 people an exclusivity fee of € 40 per person will apply.
dinner options Couvert
STARTERS
Standard Simple flavoured butters, olive oil and balsamic vinegar (Served with three types of bread: wholemeal, white, olive or other flavours at the table)
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Shrimp cocktail Grilled peppers Tuna salad Fresh marinated cheese Traditional Algarve carrots Grilled artichokes Rolled ham with melon Marinated olives
2 choices 4 choices 6 choices
€ 7.00 € 8.00 € 10.00
(Select one option)
• Tomato aspic with fresh goat cheese and pesto
• Tomato Vichyssoise with crab
€ 8.00
guacamole and coriander
€ 9.00
serrano ham and melon
€ 11.00
• Puff pastry with spring asparagus,
• Smoked duck breast with rocket salad and orange cherry tomatoes on parmesan shavings € 12.50 • Crispy scallops and tomatoes with mashed peas € 13.50 • Carpaccio of tuna, fennel and endive marinated with coriander and vanilla vinaigrette € 12.00 • Smoked salmon on rocket & spinach salad with mustard and honey sauce € 13.00
soups
(Select one option)
• • • • •
Cream of green asparagus, vegetables and smoked salmon Duck consommé perfumed with vanilla Cream of poultry with quail egg Cream of potato and truffles with sautéed mushrooms Fish soup with clams and coriander each at € 8.00 per person
dinner options fish
(Select one option)
• Fillet of sea bass on a bed of roasted vegetables • Grouper in puff pastry with spinach and lobster sauce • Centre croaker baked with sauce Portuguese, chipolata potato,
€ 18.50 € 19.50
courgette, clams and turnip € 18.50 • Fillet of cod sautéed with clams on potato and pear confit with orange € 18.50 • Fillet of sea bream in crunchy coriander and anise with stewed vegetables and vermouth sauce €19.50 • Grouper with roasted lobster medallion, endive braised in truffle oil and champagne sauce € 21.00 • Fillet of monkfish with saffron risotto, sautéed asparagus and shellfish sauce € 23.00 • Dory fish fillets crusted with bread and olives on a spinach pudding with celery and carrot mousseline € 22.00
sorbet
(Select one option) Tangerine sorbet Mojito sorbet Vodka and lemon sorbet Caipirinha sorbet
each at € 4.50 per person
Melon gazpacho with lemon sorbet Cold fruit soup with tangerine sorbet Gazpacho Lemon sorbet with strawberry brunoise
each at € 4.50 per person
dinner options VEGETARIAN MENU (Select one option)
STARTERS • Strudel filled with vegetables, sweet potatoes and nutmeg • Fresh salad of avocado and tomato with fresh cheese and oregano
€ 8.50 € 9.50
SOUPS Creamy tomato soup with herb croutons Creamy pea soup with a tomato and fine herbs tartar Creamy carrot and pumpkin soup with crispy spinach Consommé of garden vegetables with asparagus tips and tofu
€ 8.00 € 8.00 € 8.00 € 8.00
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MAIN COURSES
• Lasagne with eggplant and zucchini on green pepper vinaigrette € 15.00 • Mushroom risotto € 15.00 • Crispy green asparagus and spinach with polenta medallions and red pepper sauce
€ 15.00
• Stuffed vegetables vol-au-vent € 15.00
Depending on your choices, we can offer a menu tasting for two at the Mirandus Restaurant (Mon – Thurs) please coordinate with us. The prices include a tasting of two dishes for each course. Drinks are not included in the price/ tasting menu.
dinner options meat
(Select one option)
• Fillet steak stuffed with mushrooms, mashed celery
and caramelised apple
€ 22.00
and vegetables
€ 18.50
wild rice and seasonal vegetables
€ 19.50 € 18.50
truffled mashed potatoes and vegetables
€ 19.50
and vegetable & potato lasagne
€ 23.00
• Black pork tenderloin with shrimp & coriander ‘migas’
• Duck breast stained with balsamic vinegar and apricots,
• Veal on ratatouille with roasted potatoes • Roasted lamb medallions with gorgonzola cheese, • Braised loin of veal with boletus cream sauce
• Tenderloin of veal with Armagnac sauce, seasonal vegetables
and mashed potato with celery and sultanas € 23.50
dessert
(Select one option)
• Apple tart with honey and rosemary ice cream • Parfait of honey with orange salad, fragrant with mint • • • • • • •
€ 7.50
and crispy sesame € 7.50 Demi-cuit chocolate with mango sorbet € 7.50 Algarve carob tart, ice cream and fruit sauces € 7.50 Crème brûlée € 7.50 Passion fruit cheesecake and white chocolate € 7.50 Carpaccio of pineapple confit, summer fruit sorbet € 7.50 Chocolate symphony € 12.00 Two chocolate mousse with berry coulis € 12.00
• Freshly brewed tea & coffee and petit fours
€ 4.50 pp
dinner options Children’s MENU * STARTERS (Select one option) • Vegetable soup • Laminated fruits MAIN COURSES (Select one option) • Fish fingers with chips and peas • Chicken nuggets with chips and peas dessert
• Ice cream
€ 25.00
Children’s Drink’s * • Drinks at cocktail reception € 10.00 • Drinks during dinner € 10.00
*Children between 2 and 12 years.
wedding cake Suggestions for your wedding cake Made of… Sponge cake Plain, chocolate, almond or lemon or Profiteroles Filled with… Chocolate cream Chocolate cream with orange Vanilla cream Coffee cream Whipped cream with: Strawberries Fruit cocktail Red fruits Cake with decorative choices € 8.00 per person
beverage packages (Costs per person for max duration of 2 – 2.5 hours) Option 1 All drinks during dinner are charged by consumption Option 3 House wine, mineral water, local beer, juices, soft drinks, 1 digestive per person (new whisky, brandy, liquor) € 23.00 per person
Option 2 House wine, mineral water, local beer, juices, soft drinks € 17.00 per person Option 4 House wine, mineral water, local beer, juices, soft drinks, 1 digestive per person (new or old whisky, brandy, liquor, Aguardente velha, spirit) € 28.00 per person
Open Bar Packages after dinner Costs per person for a duration of 2 hours Individual Bar The bar is set up and each guest pays for their own drinks. National Bar (€21) House selection of red & white wines, port wines, brandy, Portuguese liqueur, national beers, carbonated soft drinks, selection of fruit juices & water (Additional charge for every extra hour per person: €10) Classic Bar (€27) Selection of red and white wines, martini, liqueurs, gin, vodka, rum, pimm’s, tequila, new whisky, brandy, national beers, carbonated soft drinks, selection of fruit juices & water (Additional charge for every extra hour per person: €12 ) Gold Bar (€35) Selection of red and white wines, sparkling wine, campari, martini, port wine, moscatel, liqueurs, gin, pimm’s, vodka, rum, tequila, new or old whisky, brandy, Aguardente velha, national beers, carbonated soft drinks, selection of fruit juices & water (Additional charge for every extra hour per person: €14 )
evening buffet International cheese platter (5 varieties of cheese with homemade jam and dried fruit) Baker’s basket (variety of breads, breadsticks and crackers) Variety of meats (4 varieties) Selection of seasonal fruit ₏ 11,50 per person
terms & conditions
1.
All prices are in euros, per person and include VAT and taxes. These prices may be changed without notice and are subject to confirmation!
2.
The maximum size of party is up to 80 people. If your number is less than 50 an exclusivity fee of € 40 per person will apply.
3.
Prices include one night with VIP treatment for the bride and groom in one of our wedding suites, if exclusively booked.
4.
The hotel offers a menu tasting for 2 people after receiving the second payment. There is a choice of two dishes per course. Any drinks and canapés are not included in the tasting menu.
5.
Children up to 2 years of age are free of charge. Children aged between 3 and 12 years pay the children’s price.
6.
The prices contained in this brochure are for a set menu. Alternative vegetarian, vegan or raw dishes can be catered for. The chosen menu must consist of a minimum of 5 courses.
7.
The hotel will not accept responsibility for any entertainment that has not been booked directly by the hotel. However, all entertainment services hired by the party organiser must be approved by the hotel management prior to contracting.
8. The hotel does not take responsibility for any gifts, cards, cake etc., left in the hotel. Please ensure you collect all of your belongings before leaving the hotel. 9.
On the wedding day, musical entertainment is allowed up until 11:30pm. The wedding party must end by midnight at the latest.
Payment & Cancellation Policy 10.
To guarantee your booking and to confirm the date, we kindly ask for a deposit of € 2000 with reservation confirmation. A further payment of € 2000 is due 6 months prior to event date. The remaining payment must to be settled according to your booking confirmation. All accounts must be set tled 14 working days in advance of your reception.
11.
30 days before the event, special requests, table plan, menu choices and number of guests must be confirmed and should be the final number for billing purposes. Should the number of people be higher than the confirmed billing, this will be adjusted accordingly. Should the total number of guests be lower after the 14 days prior event, the difference will not be refunded.
12.
Confirmation of menu choice must be made 30 days prior to the event date.
13.
The deposit confirms the acceptance of the reservation and the confirmation. In case of cancellation the deposit is not refundable. The acceptance of transferring received payments to an alternative date is at the discretion of the hotel.
14.
With payment of the deposit you confirm and accept and acknowledge our Terms & Conditions..
BOUTIQUE HOTEL VIVENDA MIRANDA T. +351 282 763 222 --- INFO@VIVENDAMIRANDA.COM WWW.VIVENDAMIRANDA.COM