Trash the Dress Cayman Islands Style

I’ve been DYING to share this with you for two whole weeks.  I know, that is a long time to be DYING!  So, here’s the story.  Two Mondays ago I spent the morning with an amazing team of people, on a yacht, jumping in the water.  I’m not even kidding–that was my work day. 

Yes, this was a photo shoot with models, not a bride and groom.  The beauty of it, though (well, aside from the actual beauty of it) is that anyone can do the same.  Think about this fun outing for the day or two after your wedding, with your photographer and maybe one or two close friends.  Well don’t just think about it, DO.IT.

Our first stop, Starfish Point.

 We then headed to Coral Gardens, a popular snorkeling site.  This is where the actual jumping in the water happened.  Too much fun!

Sorry, I couldn’t help but give you the “play by play” action!

Last but not least we headed to Stingray City Sandbar.  The perfect place to end your excursion where you can hold, feed and kiss these lovely creatures!

I think I need to do this every Monday.

photo shoot team:

shoot co-producers ::  Jet Fete by Bridal Bar and Crystal Blue Weddings  /photography ::  Beautiful Day Photography

yacht ::  Cayman Elusion by Cayman Luxury Charters /dress ::  Kirstie Kelly Collection / floral :: Celebrations 

hair ::  Kelly Massias / models ::  Cristin Alexander and Dave Connolly / sign ::  Laura Hooper Calligraphy

hairpiece ::  Marina Elena Headpieces

 

 

 

Crystal Blue Planning Tips :: Welcome Bags

If you are having a destination wedding in the Cayman Islands, in addition to or instead of a favor, consider giving your guests welcome bags upon their arrival. It is such a nice gesture and really makes your guests feel like you were thinking about THEM and appreciate them travelling for your wedding. Here is my top 10 for items to include…

10. An itinerary of events. This does not have to be only hosted events, but meeting places and times as well. A great way to present this is on the back of one of these maps!

9.  A personalized note from both of you thanking your guests for traveling to share in your day!

8.  A little bottle of Tortuga Rum + a can of locally made fruit punch (=rum punch)

7.  A beach towel with “Cayman Islands” embroidered on it

6.  A copy of one of the local Cayman magazines to tell your guests about all of the happening places during their visit.

5.  A Tortuga Rum Cake.  It’s a must.

4.  A “ticket to board” for a pre-arranged snorkeling trip and a disposable underwater camera for your guests to bring along.

3.  Snacks for the beach and a big bottle of water (preferably a re-usable enviro-friendly bottle).

2.  A bottle of sunblock–that Caribbean sun can burn!!

1.  A box of Cayman Islands made salt water taffy (yum!)

What do you put all of this in???  There are so many options, but we love canvas beach totes.  This way, your guests can use them during their trip and easily fold them up to put in their luggage on the way home!  Your guests will be sure to love this little gift you’ve given them!!!