Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Kate and Kevin, Part 2

Thanks for coming back to check out the rest of Kate and Kevin’s fantastic day!!  Let’s get going with Part 2!

After the Ceremony, the couple and their guests walked down the beach to LUCA.  Here they enjoyed an amazing dinner and of course this group had a ball dancing the night away!!!

Hold it right there—did you think I was finished with this gorgeousness!!??  Not quite my dears….here is a video clip from their day!

Providers who made this day happen ::

Accommodation and beach ceremony venue ::  The Beachcomber

Coordination and design ::  Octopus Events

Decor, event rentals and floral ::  Celebrations

Photography :: Rebecca Davidson Photography

Music ::  STEELATTITUDE (Cocktail hour), One World (DJ for reception)

Reception ::  LUCA

Stationery ::  Studio Two Sixteen

Videography ::  Picture This

Cayman Islands Wedding at Grand Old House (with cupcakes and a rainbow)

Hi Darlings.  Hope you all had a great week and are looking forward to a fun filled weekend!!!  Love this wedding we’re showing you today…I mean, they had cupcakes for one (and who doesn’t LOVE cupcakes???).  Even better, though–there was a full rainbow to top off their decor. 

See, told you there was a rainbow!!!!  Happy Weekend everyone!

Providers who made this day happen ::

Coordination, Event rentals, floral ::  Celebrations

Photographer ::    Rebecca Davidson Photography

 

Venue, Food and Beverage ::  Grand Old House

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Jenny and John Michael

Ok, so let me explain myself.  Yesterday I told you my thought process was a bit backward but didn’t explain why.  Well, here’s why…I chose this wedding to be featured this week and then came across the inspiration board with the same color palatte.  I didn’t plan it and usually the inspiration becomes before the actual and, well, so there you go.

Anyway, I move on.  Today’s wedding reflects yesterday’s color palatte of Navy and Lime Green.  I L-O-V-E the bridesmaid dresses and so many details about this wedding!  The couple really personalized every aspect and created a fun, fun weekend for their guests!!

 

 

 

 

Crystal Blue Monday Mini :: Personal Touches

It’s always nice to add personal touches throughout your wedding.  Whether it’s DIY or SEDI (someone else does it–I just made that up but I think it’ll stick!!) create elements to include your personal branding throughout your wedding day!

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Yewande and Olaniyi

I don’t even know where to start with this wedding.  EVERYTHING (and I mean EVERYTHING) was absolutely gorgeous.  First, I fell in love with the bride and groom, then the stationery, then the table settings, then the guests…the whole three days looked so amazing and full of fun!!!

The couple and their “small” group of 100 guests (they are from Nigeria and for them, 100 people was small) spent some time together exploring the island.  The first night they took a sunset cruise on a Red Sail catamaran.  Catered by Mise En Place, this group did not go hungry!! 

The second day started off with some golf and then, in the evening, the group got together for what looked like a GREAT P-A-R-T-Y!!!  With dinner at LUCA, the group danced the night away with the fantastic band, Bona Fide. 

Check out the photos of these two days from their friend and photographer, Wale Ariztos.  He captured some great moments–a ton of laughter, some fantastic dancing AND a fire eater!!!

Then came wedding day….

With everything on the wedding day taking place at the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman, we were off to a good start.  Add in Yewande’s amazing dress and gorgeous yellow shoes and there was no turning back!!!  Loving the letterpress stationery, although you already knew I was a paper junkie!

And, of course, the DANCING!!! 

One last amazing detail and very special touch…the bride and groom slipped thank you notes to each of their guests during the after party so when they returned to their rooms a Thank You was waiting for them.  I just thought that was SO thoughtful of them to think of their guests in this way. 

Congratulatons Yewande and Olaniyi!  Thank you so much for allowing us to share your wonderful wedding weekend!!

Providers who made this day happen ::

Accommodation and Wedding Venue ::  Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman

Beauty ::  Hair by Spa Esprit;  Makeup by Stephanie Ford-Ramoon

Cinematography ::  Picture This

Coordination ::  Sonal J. Shah Consultants

Decor, Event Rentals and Floral ::  Celebrations

Musicians ::  Cayman Violin (Ceremony); Nicholas Bell (Steel Drum); DJ Zimo (After party)

Photography (wedding day) ::  Rebecca Davidson Photography

Stationery ::  Saima Says

 

 

Cayman Islands Handcrafted Jewelry

LADIES!  Pay attention to this!!  (Or, as my husband would say, “ATTENZIONE!” which really is more of a WARNING but he likes to use it incorrectly and I think it’s funny so, hey, don’t judge!!) 

Anyway, back to the matter at hand.  I want to introduce you to Eileen and her jewelry.  Each piece is handcrafted and custom designed, so I ask you, what better way to personalize and customize your style? 

Here are some examples of her work…

Aren’t they stunning?  I actually have a piece of Eileen’s jewelry and wear it ALL the time.  I love it and every time I wear it I get huge compliments about it! 

So, think about this for you, your bridesmaids, your Moms (or for me, if you wanted to get me something).  A beautiful something made, specifically for you, in the Cayman Islands…what more could you want??

You can see more of Eileen’s work on her Etsy Page where you’ll also find her contact information to order your own custom made pieces!!

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

Crystal Blue Monday Mini

Happy Monday Peeps!  Can you believe we are in December?  I can’t…honestly, this year has gone by in a blink!  This time last year I was hugely pregnant and desperate for this baby to come (which didn’t actually happen for another month but I was hoping he would be early!).  I was waddling around, still working on weddings and my ankles were absolutely non-existent.  Shoes like the ones in today’s Monday Mini were just a dream because my swollen feet were absolutely not fitting into anything of the sort!

Happy to report that all (well my size at least!) is back to normal and if I actually owned these shoes, I would rock them out.  I think I should have a pair–don’t you??

Happy Monday!!

 

photo credit ::  Rebecca Davidson Photography

Beach wedding inspiration and ideas

You are in the luxury of your air conditioned ocean front condominium getting ready for your wedding. You are running a few minutes late and your guests are keen with excitement and anticipation of the big moment.  They are also sweating in the hot sun that is strategically placed right at eye level when they are seated. 

It’s always extra special nice to have cold bottled water for your guests (or a nice fruity drink for that matter) but one nifty idea I heard the other day is serving frozen grapes.  Refreshing, different and bite size.  You can serve bunches of grapes in kraft paper bags or small crystal bowls (or any other container that you choose!) so it actually goes with the style of your wedding.

Think about it!

 **By no means am I taking credit for this idea.  It was one I heard and thought it was cool so I’m passing it along!!

 

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Cayman Island Real Wedding :: Moroccan Theme Beach Wedding

Here’s a fun and colorful twist to start your week off!  Sally and John went with a Moroccan theme for their Cayman Islands Beach wedding.  I love the concept, the color and all of the details–hopefully you will too!

The ceremony was on Seven Mile Beach at the Caribbean Club.  Don’t you love the way the chairs were set up on a curve?  It’s like a great big hug!  I do love the sunset colors used as well and can’t get enough of those lanterns!

The ceremony went from mostly beach with pops of color to the cocktail hour and reception at LUCA with full on color!  How about those linens???  Holy cow they are funky and fun! 

 

Providers who made this day happen ::

Accommodation and ceremony venue ::  Caribbean Club

Coordination, design, decor, event rentals and floral ::  Celebrations

Photography ::  Rebecca Davidson Photography

Reception venue, food and beverage ::  LUCA

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Sancia and Jurell

Happy Friday!  Hope you have all had a good week and for the Americans a very Happy Thanksgiving!  Now I know you’re all out black Friday shopping but I hope you take a few minutes to read today’s real wedding.  Sancia is an avid Crystal Blue Weddings reader and throughout her planning process we were in touch a few times with questions or to give her some direction along the way.  I was so excited to receive her wedding submission to see how it all turned out and share it with all of you!!

I love the color palate and all of the details (most of which were DIY, by the way!).  Come back Monday to see this couple trash the (second) dress!

Providers who made this day happen ::

Floral ::  Every Bloomin’ Thing

Photography ::  Better Angle

Venue ::  Grand Old House 

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