Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Jen and Jeff, Part 2

Thanks for coming back to see and read more about Jen and Jeff’s Cayman Islands wedding!  You saw the beautiful ceremony venue, the Cayman Castle and now we take you to the reception venue, The Lighthouse. 

I asked the happy couple what the most memorable moment of their day was and they said “Everything!!  The entire day was like living out a dream you had imagined for your entire life.  We were blessed with beautiful weather, gorgeous scenery and lucky enough to be surrounded by our families.  The day was capped off by yummy canapes, champagne and an incredible dinner at the Lighthouse Restaurant. ”

I love the cupcakes (well, I love any cupcake, really, but I think the embellishment is so cute!!)

Vendors who made this day possible ::

Accommodation and ceremony venue ::  Cayman Castle

Catering (Welcome Party) ::  Mise En Place

Floral, event rental, planning and coordination ::  Celebrations

Photography ::  David Wolfe Photography

Reception venue ::  The Lighthouse

photo credit ::  David Wolfe Photography

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Jen and Jeff

Today we are featuring the absolutely beautiful, yet simple wedding of Jen and Jeff.  The couple were married on the East end of Grand Cayman at the unique venue, the Cayman Castle.  And, well…I’m going to let the photos speak for themselves.

One of the terms Jen used to describe her day was “picture perfect”.  I’d say so!! 

This gorgeous venue you are seeing is the Cayman Castle.  A one-of-a-kind venue Jen, Jeff and their guests all stayed at the Castle (and guesthouse) and the ceremony was held on the beach below.

To welcome guests, Jen and Jeff had a welcome dinner at the Castle, catered by Mise En Place.  What a way to start the festivities…great food, great views and, of course great company!!

More from Jen and Jeff in a little while!

photo credit ::  David Wolfe Photography

Crystal Blue Top 10 :: Excursions to plan for your guests

So you’re coming to Cayman for your destination wedding and you would like to plan an excursion or two for you and your guests.  What to do, what to do…here are our top 10 ideas for you!

10 ::  Without a doubt, Stingray City.  We mentioned the place earlier today and it’s a must-do.  No, you can’t have lunch there or do any shopping, but you can play with the stingrays, feed them, hold them and love them.  It’s all natural habitat, but they are the sweetest stingrays in the world!

9 ::  Nighttime Kayak Tour.  Cayman Kayaks takes you to Cayman’s Mangroves, you hop in a kayak and explore.  Because it’s nighttime, your movement awakens the bioluminescence for an amazing aqua blue glow.  It is a truly one of a kind experience!

8 ::  Red Sail Sunset Cruise.  Whether you charter one of the lovely Red Sail Catamarans or join in with another group, this cruise is sure not to disappoint.  Sail while you watch the gorgeous Cayman Islands sunsets, enjoy a lovely beverage and let your guests get to know each other.

7 :: Deep Sea Fishing.  Charter a boat and take your guests deep sea fishing.  Added bonus…you get to keep and eat anything you catch!!!!

6 ::  Cayman Safari.  If you’re not into the water thing, take your group on a Cayman Safari.  This fun tour covers a number of Cayman landmarks like Pedro St. James, the Botanical Gardens and more.  Enjoy a Cayman Style lunch as well!

5 ::  Organize a Rum tasting.  The Caribbean produces some of the finest rums–why not try them?  Jeremy from Blackbeards would be happy to work with you and organize a rum tasting for you and your guests. 

4 ::  Explore the caves!  If you’re in Cayman Brac, this is something you do not want to miss.  There are several to check out–make a game of it!!

3 :: Go snorkeling.  Cayman boasts some of the nicest reef in the Caribbean and if you don’t dive, you must at least try snorkeling.  Bloody Bay wall off of Little Cayman is one of the best most gorgeous spots I’ve ever been–not to be missed!  You can charter a boat for your group, or go along with others.  You’re sure to spot some beautiful treasures regardless of which island you’re on and what sites you see.

2 ::  Cockails and live music on the Paseo.  Throughout the week this main street of Camana Bay entertains with various different local musical artists.  Take your group here and have some cocktails, nibbles or dinner at Abacus.  You all will be sure to enjoy!!

1 ::  Beach Barbecue.  You’re at the beach, so you might as well!  The team from Mise En Place or Food For Thought can create a fun and yummy menu.  Pair that with some tiki torches, a steel drummer and a fire dancer and you’re in business!

Crystal Blue Vendor :: Mise En Place

We hope you’re hungry because today we are featuring one of the Cayman Islands finest professional catering companies.  Mise En Place (pronounced meez on plahs) was created in 2002 by Chef Sean Collins.  Taking your meal and event to a new level, Mise En Place creates not just food, but exquisite dining experiences to stimulate your senses. 

In addition to culinary delights, Mise En Place now offers an exclusive venue, Sunset Bay.  When I tell you this venue is beautiful, that doesn’t even come close to describing how amazing it actually is!  Water, beach, and garden all in one…what more could you want??

So, I had a few questions for the team at Mise En Place and I thought I’d share them (and the answers) with you…

Crystal Blue:  Describe your process with a couple.  How do you create these dining experiences?

Mise En Place:  We meet with the couple (either in person or by phone) and discuss not only the kind of food they like but the style of their wedding, their vision and their overall personalities.  From there we create a menu which includes the food items as well creative service and display ideas for them to review.  After they review it, we can tweak it however they would like to suit their needs and their vision.  It’s important to us that the food fit in with the overall flow of the event.

Crystal Blue:  What do you mean when you say service and display ideas?

Mise En Place:  There are various ways to serve a meal–buffet style, station style or a plated meal, to name a few.  We need to figure out, with the couple, the best style of service for their wedding.  Also, we like to get creative and display our food in different ways–not just on plates.  It allows us to reflect the couples personality and vision to make the entire dining experience personal.

Crystal Blue:  Tell us more about Sunset Bay!  What a gorgeous property!!

Mise En Place:  Sunset Bay is a private residence in the Prospect area of Grand Cayman.  We have been fortunate enough to have been granted permission to use Sunset Bay as a venue for weddings and other special events.  The property overlooks the water, has a beautiful garden as well as a beach and, as the name implies, has gorgeous sunsets! 

Here are some photos of the creations of Mise En Place as well as Sunset Bay.  To find out more about Sean and his team, click here.  To see what Sunset Bay has to offer, click here.

photo credit::

Cake:: David Wolfe Photography

Ceremony::  David Wolfe Photography

Sunset Bay at night :: David Wolfe Photography

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