Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: SURPRISE! , Part 2

So I mentioned earlier, but just in case you missed it, this was a surprise wedding (for most!).  The guests thought they were attending this couple’s engagement party but when they arrived, SURPRISE!  WE’RE MARRIED!!  As if that wasn’t enough of a reason to boogie down and celebrate there was one more surprise in store for these folks…A BABY IS ON THE WAY!!  What a great evening and a fun way to share all of this great news with friends and family!!

I would’ve been all over this candy bar, fyi…and aren’t you just loving that martini centerpiece?  That has fun written all over it!!

This has got to be one of the CUTEST photos of all time.  I love when all of the guests are down with the Crazy Booth!

Providers who made this day happen ::

Coordination and Design ::  Octopus Events

Event Rentals ::  Massive Equipment

Florals ::  Every Bloomin’ Thing

Lighting ::  Intec Research

Music ::  One World

Photography ::  Rebecca Davidson Photography

Transportation :: Grand Limousine

Venue :: Agua (Reception)

 

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Brittain and Brian, Part 2

Welcome back to this tropically festive fabulous wedding! 

Crystal Blue ::  There are so many lovely details in this wedding.  What was your favorite design element?

B&B ::  Scrolled messages in a bottle gave everyone their table seating. The table names were of Essie nail polish colors related to wedding names liked “Happily Ever After” and “Wedded Bliss.” Each woman had the nail color of their table at their seat.

At the end of the evening, all of the sudden, fireworks went off!!  They weren’t planned for the wedding but a nearby location had them for an event and luckily everyone at the wedding benefited from the spectacular display!  As my Dad said, timing is everything!!

Providers who made this day happen ::

Accommodation ::  Grand Cayman Beach Suites

Beauty ::  Spa To Go

Coordination, Design and Decor ::  Octopus Events

Event Rentals and Floral ::  Celebrations

Lighting ::  Intec

Music ::  One World

Photography ::  David Wolfe Photography

Venue ::  Ceremony, Grand Cayman Beach Suites; Reception, Brittania Golf Club

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Nadia and Tony, The Party

After the vows had been said, the speeches had been made and the cake had been cut, this couple and their guests danced the night away!!!  Welcomed to their first dance in a sea of sparklers, the couple headed back down to the patio at the Cracked Conch.  After dancing for the first time as husband and wife, Nolly took the floor!  What a hit she was! 

The guests really got into it, raided the fun dress trunk and had a ball in the smile booth!  Everyone had a great time and danced the night away!!!

Providers who made this day happen :: 

Accommodation (for the bride and groom) ::  Shangri-La Bed and Breakfast

Coordination and design ::  Octopus Events

Event Rentals ::  Massive Equipment

Floral ::  Every Bloomin’ Thing

Lighting ::  Intec

Photography ::  Rebecca Davidson Photography

Transportation ::  Grand Limo

Venue, food and beverage ::  Cracked Conch

(P.S.  SHOUT OUT…The fabulous cake was made by a friend of the couple, Holly)

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Nadia and Tony, The Reception

We hope you enjoyed the ceremony yesterday and are ready for some really fab details from the reception today!!  Let’s get right to it!

I know we see a lot of ring shots, but this is my favorite, ever, by far!  One thing I didn’t mention yesterday is that the couple were residents of Grand Cayman, however, the bride originally hailed from South Africa.  I love how she brought in various African aspects to the elements…for example, the cake!

Remember how I told you the couple was F-U-N?  Instead of just saying “Gin and Tonic”, they thought more fun to name their signature cocktail…Mosquito Repellent.  Love it (and I think it actually worked!)

The ongoing theme…”I Do…”, “You Better”.  All said in jest, of course!

Later on today–the dance party, surprise guest and all of the fantastic providers who made this day happen!!

photo credit ::  Rebecca Davidson Photography

Cayman Islands Lighting Provider :: Intec Research

I love when we are able to bring a lighting professional into the mix of providers to enhance the design of a wedding.  Specialty lighting can add so much from soft romantic light to full floods of color, pin spots to beautiful chandeliers.  The possibilities are endless and the effect is amazing!

Today we wanted to introduce Intec Research, the Crystal Blue preferred lighting specialist.  Located in Grand Cayman, Intec also spreads it’s arms to Jamaica as well.  The team is full of creative and technical specialists who are ready to give that ”WOW” to your wedding!

Here’s even more good news…you do not need to know technical lighting language to work with them.  You don’t even need to know exactly what you want.   Lastly, what I’m sure worries many of you, you don’t need to have an enormous budget to include a little bit of lighting in your wedding.

Here are a few examples of what Intec can do for your wedding (and this is really just scratching the surface!!).

At this wedding, the colors were white, pink and black.  In the beginning of the evening, they kept it fairly light and throughout the night, the pink color intensified. 

Here, Intec used pin spot lighting to enhance each of the centerpieces. 

At this event, in addition to the red color wash, Intec a gobo to reflect a pattern on the ceiling of this tent.  The pattern mimicked the pattern on the cake!

Last, make it personal.  Add a gobo with your names, your monogram or an image to brand your wedding.  The couple had the gobo on their dance floor, but you can put it anywhere!

As I said above, these few images just scratch the surface.  There is so much a lighting professional can do to really enhance your design and even completely transform a room to work for your wedding.  To learn more about Intec Research click here.

photo credit ::  photo 1 and 2, David Wolfe Photography;  photo 3, Craig Wolfrom Photography; photo 4, Danielle Cococcia

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Kristin and Howie, Part 2

We’re back with more red details from this fun couple! 

During the reception the couple heard from many of their friends and family with heartfelt speeches (all written on their iphones), fun games and dancing the night away.  Bona Fide got the party started with their amazing musical talent and everyone danced the night away!!

Providers who made this day happen ::

Accommodation ::  Grand Cayman Marriott

Beauty ::  La Mer Spa

Coordination and design ::  Octopus Events

Event Rentals ::  Massive Equipment

Floral :: Every Bloomin’ Thing

Lighting ::  Intec Research

Music :: Bona Fide

Transportation :: Grand Limousine

Venue, Food and Beverage :: Grand Old House

photo credit :: Craig Wolfrom

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Sean and Angelique, Part 3

Thank you, Sean and Angelique for letting us share your day!!!

Vendors who made this day possible:

cake :: Mise En Place

catering :: Mise En Place

design and decor :: Octopus Events

event rentals :: Massive Equipment

floral :: Celebrations (bouquets, boutonierres and ceremony chair pieces)

lighting :: Intec Research

music ::  Cayman Violin (ceremony), Hi Tide (cocktail hour), One World Entertainment (dinner and dancing)

photography :: David Wolfe Photography

planner and coordinator :: Octopus Events

venues :: Sunset Bay