Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Jenny and Josiah

I was so happy to receive this wedding to share with all of you.  The couple is gorgeous, the details are beautiful and I just plain love this wedding.  Looking at the photos I could feel the joy during this day and there are so many romantic aspects, what’s not to love?  Also, and I just have to throw this in there…these two HAD A RAIN BACKUP!!!   Thank you, very much!

Since Jenny and Josiah had previously lived in Cayman, the decision to marry here was easy.  They wanted to share all of the things they love about Cayman with their family and what better time to do that then at their wedding!  The couple incorporated local bougainvillea into their ceremony decor with the beautifully decorated chuppah to give the decor some local flavor.

This lovely couple had planned to be married outside on the deck of the Cracked Conch, but Mother Nature had other plans.  They moved their ceremony inside, however, when it was ready for cocktails and dancing, the skies had cleared!

Oh, did I mention they  had my favorite color scheme??   Aqua and orange…I just love it!

Everyone finished off the night dancing under the stars!!!

Providers who made this day happen :: 

Accommodation ::  Caribbean Club, The Westin and various other locations

Equipment rental ::  Massive Equipment

Flowers ::  Every Bloomin’ Thing

Photography ::  David Wolfe Photography

Venue, Food and Beverage ::  Cracked Conch

Transportation ::  Grand Limousine

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Jillian and Bryan

Happy Friday!  Today we’re sharing Jillian and Bryan’s wedding with you.  This one is full of DIY, Love and F-U-N! 

We had a chat with the Bride about the details and here’s what she said…

CBWS ::  Why did you choose Cayman as the destination for your wedding?

Jillian :: Grand Cayman, in our opinion, is unlike any other island destination.  You cannot go anywhere else and find the same hospitality, environment, and beautiful, natural surroundings.  We both have very small families so we wanted to go away to a place that would still feel like home.  We found that in Grand Cayman at the Marriott Beach Resort and Grand Old House.  We recommend these two places to any couple thinking of marrying in Grand Cayman, and we certainly recommend the island for any couple unsure of a destination wedding location.

CBWS ::  Tell us about finding the wedding dress?

Jillian :: This is a memory that will stick with me forever.  Because my mother and sister do not live very close to me, Bryan and I actually did a little dress shopping on our own.  It was just so difficult to get everyone in one place.  I actually found a dress that I loved.  Much more casual than the one I ended up with.  When we were finally able to schedule a time that we could all be in the same place, we set up a couple of appointments, one at the location of the dress that I had originally liked, Nicole Miller, and then one at Priscilla of Boston (per my sister’s recommendation).  We went to Priscilla first.  My mother brought her close friend Yolanda.  She came equipped with Sharpie’s and paper plates.  She proceed to make judging cards (putting 1-10 on each of the plates).  When I would try on dresses, they would rate the dress.  When I put on the (I think 6^th) dress, before they could display their score, they all began to cry, as did I.  Slowly they all raised “10”s.  It was a wonderful moment.  After the paperwork was signed, I called the other location and cancelled.  I knew as soon as I put THE DRESS on at Priscilla that it was the dress that was meant for me!

CBWS ::  What was your most memorable moment from your wedding day?

Jillian :: The most memorable part of our day was probably our vows.  We both wrote our own and did not share them with each other or anyone else until the Ceremony.  It was a very emotional moment that we were able to share with our guests.   My favorite design element was really all the decorations that my sister created.  The Grand Old House did a wonderful job with providing her with the canvas, and then she was able to take it to the next level.  The centerpieces, programs, chair décor, place cards, guest book table, etc. all fell into place and matched our personalities well.

CBWS ::  In retrospect, do you have any thoughts you would like to share with our readers?

Jillian ::  We had the wedding of our dreams thanks to all parties involved.  We seriously do not have one thing we would have changed.  I never thought a wedding could run so smoothly or be so beautiful, but it was all we wanted and more.  To all the soon-to-be Brides and Grooms out there, Grand Cayman is the place to get married…hands down!  You can’t go wrong with staying at the Marriott, marrying at the Grand Old House, and having Rebecca Davidson capture all the special moments!

Providers who made this day happen ::

Accommodation ::  Grand Cayman Marriott and Beach Resort

Photography ::  Rebecca Davidson Photography

Venue, Food and Beverage ::  Grand Old House

**All decor, invitations, place cards and menus designed by the Bride, Groom and Family members.

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Kacy and Brett, Part 2

We’re back with more from Kacy and Brett’s Seven Mile Beach wedding.  After the nuptials on the beach, the couple and their guests enjoyed a fabulous meal from Luca at Caribbean Club.   Check out the fun cake…that looks YUMMY to me!!

The couple said the most memorable moment of the day was their first dance.  They had both been looking forward to this part of the evening so much that when they were dancing, they forgot everyone else around them.  Very romantic! 

Providers who made this day happen ::

Accommodation ::  Caribbean Club, Cayman Reef Resort, Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort

Coordination, Design and Decor :: Celebrations

Food, Beverage and Cake ::  Luca

Music :: Ceremony, Eugenio Leon (Harpist)

Photography ::  Brandy J Photography

Venue ::  Ceremony, Caribbean Club;  Reception, Luca

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Kacy and Brett

When I saw the photographs the first thing that struck me about this couple was how comfortable they looked with each other.  Come to find out they decided to get married after only dating three weeks!!  Love at first sight, I think so!

Kacy’s family had been vacationing in Grand Cayman for over 20 years so when it came time to choose a location for the wedding, it was easy.  The beauty of the beach, the ease of travel and the meaning for the couple all made Grand Cayman the perfect destination for their wedding.

The ceremony was held on Seven Mile Beach at the Caribbean Club and featured some gorgeous orange with elements of the sea.  The canopy with starfish and sand dollars was the perfect frame for these two.

Come back later for more on this “meant to be” couple!!

photo credit ::  Brandy J Photography

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Magda and Kiril

Happy Monday!!  Hope you all had a nice weekend!  I’m excited to share this wedding with you today because it’s our first time showing this venue and it is one of my favorites! 

The venue is a private villa on Seven Mile Beach called Coral Reef House.  It’s a beautiful five bedroom villa with an equally amazing stretch of beach and the perfect location for a wedding–small or large.  This lovely couple actually live in Grand Cayman and wanted someplace different for their wedding which is why they choose the Coral Reef.

Coordinated and designed by Celebrations, this couple kept natural with natural.  The bamboo seating for the ceremony as well as the woven lounge furniture really complimented the outdoor setting of the ceremony and reception.

Each guest received a thatch fan to keep cool and the couple stood under a natural bamboo canopy to exchange their vows.  The flowers were minimal, yet BEAUTIFUL and were, in fact, the bride’s favorite part of the design. 

After the ceremony, the guests enjoyed a lovely dinner under the stars and danced the night away!!!   Oh, by the way, come back Thursday for this couple’s AMAZING trash the dress session…you don’t want to miss–it’s too gorgeous!

Providers who made this happen ::

Catering ::  Edoardo’s

Coordination, design, decor, floral and rental equipment ::  Celebrations

Additional rental equipment ::  Massive

Music ::  Eugenio Leon, Harp; Nicholas Bell, Steel Drum;  One World, DJ

Photography :: Aaron Rebarchek

Videography ::  Picture This

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Trish and Michael

We’re back this week after a fantastic week at Engage!10.  Let me tell you, we’re rejuvinated, remotivated and excited for some changes we are going to be making to make your experience at Crystal Blue more meaningful and exciting!!!

Today, we are sharing Trish and Michael’s wedding with you.  Melissa Wolfe did a great job at capturing all of the details of this fab wedding and Trish and Michael were kind enough to share with us their thoughts and the story behind the couple!!

I always wonder why people choose Cayman as their destination….here’s what the couple said:

I wanted a Caribbean island with white sand and clear blue water.  I knew (only from one visit via a cruise ship, a lot of pictures, and word of mouth) that Seven Mile beach offered that.  Compared to many islands, travel was easier for our 24 guests that came from 7 different states.  We also wanted an English speaking island/country where the marriage ceremony would actually be legal.  I don’t think we could have been happier with the choice of any other island.

(I think it was a perfect choice, too!!)

The couple exchanged vows on Seven Mile Beach, at the Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa.  After the sunset, they enjoyed an evening of dinner and dancing beachside!

The bride hand stamped all of her stationery with the palm tree logo she found.  This added a beachy look to the day while keeping the elements classy and coordinated.  They chose pink to compliment the aqua color (my fav!) which made a beautiful color combination. 

The cake was made by the fantastic pastry chef at the Westin and decorated with local bougainvillea. 

All in all, it was a great night!  The group danced the night away under the stars and the bride even got to play DJ for a while!  Congratulations to you both and thank you for allowing us to share your wedding!

Providers who made this day happen ::

Accommodation ::  The Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa

Flowers ::  Celebrations

Food, Beverage and Venue ::  The Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa

Photography ::  Better Angle

Rehearsal Dinner ::  Deckers

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Judith and Pete

I came across this wedding on David Wolfe’s blog the other day.  Everyone in the photos just seemed like they were having the BEST time and I loved the elegant look of all of the details. 

The couple were married at the Ritz Carlton on Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman.  The team at the Ritz Carlton joined up with Celebrations to pull off this beautiful affair!

After the sunset ceremony, the couple and their guests dined poolside under the stars and danced the night away to the musical stylings of Suite Elite! 

Providers who made this day happen ::

Decor and coordination ::  Celebrations

Music ::  Reception, Suite Elite

Photography :: David Wolfe Photography

Venue :: Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Heather and Ryan

I have been dying to post this wedding for so many reasons.  Could it be the beautiful couple?  Yes.  The gorgeous decor?  Yes.  Three different dresses?  Yes.  Basically, it’s everything!!!  I hope you enjoy!

This lovely couple chose Cayman for their destination wedding after many years of visiting Grand Cayman as a family.  The Bride’s family are regular visitors to Cayman and introduced the groom to this amazing island just a few years ago.  He fell in love with it just as quickly as she did, so when it came time to get married, they just knew. 

The couple chose the Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman for their wedding location.  Seven Mile Beach was the backdrop for their ceremony, following on to the Grand Terrace for the dinner and the Grand Ballroom for the dancing.  All of their guests wore white which further illustrated their love and support for the happy couple.

No detail was left to chance and special touches were everywhere.  Above, the cake topper from the Bride’s parent’s wedding was on display next to the guest book-scrapbook.  The place settings were complete with a personalized, letterpress menu for each guest.

During dinner, the guests were entertained by fabulous band, Bona Fide then worked their way into the South Beach themed ballroom to dance the night away!

Providers who made this day happen ::

Coordination, Venue, Food and Beverage ::  The Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman

Hair :: Spa Esprit

Music :: Ceremony, Eugenio Leon (Harpist); Cocktail hour, Mike Lamay (Steel Drummer); Dinner, Bona Fide

Photography ::  Rebecca Davidson

Rehearsal Dinner :: The Wharf with decor by Celebrations

Videography ::  Picture This

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Natalie and Matthew

Hi everyone!  Sorry for the quietness yesterday…was feeling very under the weather and had to get some rest.  Back today, though and have a fantastic real wedding of Natalie and Matthew! 

The colors of the wedding were sea glass inspired light green and blue and no detail was left to chance.  Even the bride’s beautiful necklace was coordinated with the sea colors. 

When speaking with Natalie, she told me the color palate inspired everything–from flowers to decor and even the guest’s attire.  To keep in line with the themed color palate, they had touches of starfish to complete the beach look.

For the ceremony, the couple enjoyed the music of Kate Allenger of Cayman Violin and also had a sand ceremony to illustrate their unity.   The reception was around the pool area at the Westin–absolutely beautiful.  Tables were dressed with blue orchids, green napkins and starfish.  Even the cupcake tower was appropriately themed.

As the sun set over the horizon, the couple danced their first dance…can you think of anything more romantic??

Providers who made this day happen ::

Beauty :: Spa Esprit

Coordination, Floral and Decor ::  Celebrations

Music :: Ceremony, Cayman Violin;  Reception, One World

Photography :: David Wolfe Photography

Venue, Food and Beverage ::  The Westin

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Julia and David

Today’s real wedding is a mixture of fun colors, tradition and a whole lot of class.  I love the details of this wedding (and I know you will too), so let’s get to it!!

The ceremony was held at one of the cutest churches ever, Elmslie church.  I personally love ceremonies here–the church is so quaint and, I guess, just a nice change from the beach.

After the ceremony, the couple took off in the Cayman Carriage, horse and cart.  So adorable and romantic!!!  All they need now is a bit of snowfall and a big red blanket and it would be a scene out of a movie!

The reception is loaded with details from a clear top tent with crystal chandeliers, to beautiful centerpieces, coordinating stationery and the cake…can you tell I’m in love???

Wishing you two all the happiness!  Thank you for sharing your day!

Providers who made this day happen ::

Catering ::  Mise En Place

Design and decor ::  Lions Productions

Photography ::  Rebecca Davidson Photography

Transportation ::  The Cayman Carriage Company

Ceremony Venue :: Elmslie Memorial Church

Reception Venue :: Private home

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