I view my own wedding as simply elegant.  For us, it was important to have a close knit group of people to celebrate with.  Also, food and wine are two of our loves so we enjoyed an 8 course meal accompanied by some lovely wines for our reception. 

Today’s wedding is a great example, to me, of simply elegant.  Each photo is gorgeous and exudes elegance, yet you are not going to see huge amounts of detail.  What is your definition of Simply Elegant??

photo credit ::  Rebecca Davidson Photography

Providers who made this day happen ::

Coordination, floral and decor ::  Celebrations

Food and Beverage ::  Luca

Photography ::  Aaron Rebarchek Photography

Venue ::  Caribbean Club (beachfront villa)

First, the couple…HELLO magazine models (well, actually the bride is).  Second, the colors–WOW is really all I can say about that…just too beautiful! 

Let’s get you started with some of this eye candy by Aaron Rebarchek :: 

Isn’t that aisle just beautiful?  I told you it was different than what we usually show here!

Josephine’s favorite design element was the bridesmaid bouquets.  Check them out below!  Lime green mums with teal ostrich feathers against the bright purple dress–again, I say, WOW!  It’s not often that you see weddings with this amount of color and I love it!

No detail was left unnoticed at the reception.  Lush linens, peacock feathers. chandeliers, candelabra and more.  Each of the tables were named after famous couples from history as opposed to the standard table numbers. 

Providers who made this day happen :: 

Cake ::  Celebrations

Ceremony Venue ::  Church of God Chapel

Design and decor, floral, event rentals and coordination ::  Celebrations

Hair ::  Spa To Go

Photography :: Aaron Rebarchek Photography

Music ::  Suite Elite and One World

Reception Venue :: Grand Old House

Transportation :: Grand Limousine

Video ::  Picture This

Two things I always ask about when chatting to these couples is first, tell me about the proposal and second, tell me about the funniest moment of your day.  After all, there is more to a wedding than flowers, a gorgeous dress and the first dance……

So, John told me about the proposal and let’s just say it involved some additional effort….

John ::  I proposed to Amber on Saturday, February 21st which was exactly two years after we met. We kayaked to a small secluded beach around Grand Cayman.   We were looking for sea shells when I caught her by surprise and told her I found a really nice one in the rocks…..then I popped the question.

Shortly after she said yes, I noticed that the kayak was no longer where I had tied it up.  It was drifting out to sea so I had to dive in and frantically swim to get it about 100 yards offshore.  I made it and Amber was on the beach cheering me on!! 

Now this piece made me laugh out loud…I am a sarcastic person and sometimes people don’t get my humor so you may not find this as funny as I did…

CBWS ::  What was the funniest moment from your day?

Amber ::  During John’s speech he described meeting my Dad for the first time and how my Dad nonchalantly showed John his impressive gun collection.

Go Dad–I love that!!

Providers who made this day happen :: 

Accommodation and Ceremony Venue ::  Caribbean Club

Coordination, flowers and equipment rentals ::  Celebrations

Hair and Makeup ::  La Mer Spa

Photography ::  Aaron Rebarchek Photography

Reception Music ::  One World

Reception Venue, Food & Beverage, Cake ::  Luca

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

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.

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, Floral and Decor :: Celebrations

Food, Beverage and Cake ::  Luca

Music :: Ceremony, Eugenio Leon (Harpist)

Photography ::  Brandy J Photography

Venue ::  Ceremony, Caribbean Club;  Reception, Luca

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

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

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