Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Magda and Kiril

Happy Monday!!  Hope you all had a nice weekend!  I’m excited to share this wedding with you today because it’s our first time showing this venue and it is one of my favorites! 

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

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Natalie and Matthew

Hi everyone!  Sorry for the quietness yesterday…was feeling very under the weather and had to get some rest.  Back today, though and have a fantastic real wedding of Natalie and Matthew! 

The colors of the wedding were sea glass inspired light green and blue and no detail was left to chance.  Even the bride’s beautiful necklace was coordinated with the sea colors. 

When speaking with Natalie, she told me the color palate inspired everything–from flowers to decor and even the guest’s attire.  To keep in line with the themed color palate, they had touches of starfish to complete the beach look.

For the ceremony, the couple enjoyed the music of Kate Allenger of Cayman Violin and also had a sand ceremony to illustrate their unity.   The reception was around the pool area at the Westin–absolutely beautiful.  Tables were dressed with blue orchids, green napkins and starfish.  Even the cupcake tower was appropriately themed.

As the sun set over the horizon, the couple danced their first dance…can you think of anything more romantic??

Providers who made this day happen ::

Beauty :: Spa Esprit

Coordination, Floral and Decor ::  Celebrations

Music :: Ceremony, Cayman Violin;  Reception, One World

Photography :: David Wolfe Photography

Venue, Food and Beverage ::  The Westin

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Kristen and Joseph

On most days, if you look into the harbour front in Grand Cayman, you will see a number of cruise ships hanging out waiting for their passengers to come back aboard.  Downtown George Town is a-buzz with day time tourists shopping, exploring and for some, getting married. 

This cute couple did just that.  After disembarking their cruise ship, they headed up to the Wharf for a lovely daytime ceremony and lunch reception. 

I love the variety of color in this wedding.  Celebrations worked with the couple on coordination and design and used the blue to reflect the gorgeous water used as the backdrop with the oranges, yellows and greens really adding a tropical effect to the design. 

A few words from the bride and groom…

Crystal Blue ::  Why did you choose Grand Cayman for your wedding destination?

Kristen ::  As a child, my family used to vacation in the Cayman Islands.  At dinner one evening and Kristen stated that she wanted to get married there one day.  Following their engagement, Joe and Kristen decided on a destination wedding and could not think of a better place to celebrate their day.

Crystal Blue ::  How did you choose to travel by cruise ship?

Kristen ::  That was THE hardest decision in the entire planning process.  We wanted our guests to have a vacation with a wedding and decided a cruise ship was the best way, for our group, to do this. 

Crystal Blue ::  Can you describe your day in three words?

Kristen ::  Perfect, Beautiful and Simply-Cayman!  We just had a great day and our guests had so much fun dancing all afternoon!!!

Providers who made this day happen :: 

Coordination, decor, event rentals and floral ::  Celebrations

Photography ::  Aaron Rebarchek Photography

Music ::  One World

Venue ::  The Wharf

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Laura and Remo, Part 2

We’re back with some more of Laura and Remo’s trash the dress session.  I just loved looking at these photos–the huge smiles on their faces showed just how much fun they were really having!!!  Makes me want to find my dress and jump into the water…well, almost!

Providers who made this day happen ::

Accommodation ::  Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort

Coordination, Floral, Design and decor ::  Celebrations

Food, beverage and venue :: Grand Old House

Photography ::  Aaron Rebarchek Photography

Music ::  One World

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Rachel and Boris, Part 2

We’re back with more from this “made for each other” couple.  You can see it in the photos, but honestly, the amount of laughing taking place during this wedding was incredible.  Everyone was so happy, relaxed and just excited for the day!

Crystal Blue ::  What was your favorite design element?

Rachel and Boris :: Where do we begin… The invitation set the tone for the wedding.  The invites were square with the trio of colors and one single Palm Tree.  This easily segued into the design elements.  For the ceremony, I walked down an espresso, wooden runway that just popped off the white sand of the beach.  The guests sat on espresso benches with white rectangular cushions.  The square bamboo canopy that we exchanged our vows under was draped in white fabric with the aqua blue ocean as a back drop.  HOW BEAUTIFUL IS THAT?!

Then… The reception.  Our guests sat at a table family style with aqua linen and multiple espresso runners that ran width wise.  Each setting was layered with the trio of colors.   The base linen was aqua, then an espresso pintuck napkin, with white square chargers.  The centerpieces were a line of  white orchids in glass vases with actual espresso beans in the bottom of the vase.  We danced the night away under a clear top tent that faced the ocean with a never ending line of tiki torches that separated us from the water…  The finish couldn’t have matched my inspiration an better and my favorite elements were sprinkled everywhere throughout the night.  There was never just one…

Thank you, Rachel and Boris for sharing your day with us!!!

Providers who made this day happen ::

Accommodation, wedding venue, food and beverage ::  The Reef

Coordination and design ::  Octopus Events

Event rentals ::  Massive Equipment

Floral ::  Every Bloomin’ Thing

Lighting :: Intec Research

Music :: Joyce Fell, Violinist (Ceremony)

One World, DJ (reception)

Photography ::  Aaron Rebarchek Photography

Stationery ::  Octopus Events, Menus and Place cards

Paper Cut Industries, Invitations, Programs, CD covers, Bookmarks and more!

Cayman Islands DJ :: One World

We’ve all been to the wedding where the DJ is the epitome of tacky…getting everyone on the dance floor to do the hokey pokey and inappropriately dancing with Grandma.  One World DJ’s do nothing of the kind!!!!

I have worked with One World on countless weddings and events and, without fail, they always get everyone up and dancing without using tacky tactics.  The DJs are amazing, professional  and so great to work with!

Many couples feel like they have to come up with a complete playlist for their reception, however, with One World, that is not the case.  I’ve found it works best when you let them know your “must plays”, “must not plays”, groups you like and don’t like and of course your special dance songs.  After that, leave it to the professionals.  I kid you not, with One World, within two to three songs you’ll be dancing your socks off!

To find out more or to contact One World, click here.

DJ Craig of One World

photo credit ::  David Wolfe Photography

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Lindsay and Scott, Part 2

Welcome back for more of Scott and Lindsay’s Christmas Eve Wedding!  Loving this beautiful turquoise and orange color palate and the fun, laid back style of this couple!

After the ceremony the guests were met with the couple’s signature drink, the Cayman Sunset (appropriate, I’d say!!) and then made their way up to the rooftop for a great dinner, heartfelt speeches and dancing the night away!

Vendors who made this day possible ::

Coordination, Planning and decor ::  Octopus Events

Equipment rental ::  Massive Equipment Rental

Floral ::  Every Bloomin’ Thing

Food, Beverage and Venue ::  Grand Cayman Beach Suites

Music ::  One World

Photography ::  Rebecca Davidson Photography

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Pam and Ryan, Part 2

We wanted to share more details from Pam and Ryan’s Cayman Islands Wedding with you.  We hope you enjoyed everything so far!  Have a look at these…the first one on the top left is when they saw each other for the first time that day–very cute!  AANNNDDD…checkout that sunset–hello gorgeous!!!

Vendors who made this day possible :: 

Coordination and design ::  Octopus Events

Event Rentals ::  Massive Equipment

Flowers ::  Every Bloomin’ Thing

Music ::  Cayman Violin and One World

Photography ::  Rebecca Davidson Photography

Venue, Food and Beverage ::  Grand Old House

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

We are back with more from Pascale and Kevin.  I just can’t get enough of this wedding…I love the colors, the locations and, well, the bride and groom!!! 

Crystal Blue:  Pascale, your flowers really pop!  Can you give us more detail on the types of flowers in the design?

Pascale:  Celebrationswas my chosen vendor for floral and decor.  In my bouquet they used mango colored calla lilies, tulips and ranunculus, yellow freesias and green cymbidium orchids.  They made smaller versions of my bouquet for the bridesmaids.  The top of the aisle was decorated with two, four foot  glass cylinder vases filled with willow branches and cascading yellow and green cymbidium orchids.  The alternating black and white chairs were accented with a single bloom of alternating yellow and green cymbidium. 

Crystal Blue:  Well, everything certainly looked beautiful!  Tell us about your something old, something new…

Pascale:  Since we were getting married on the beach, I was wearing flip flops instead of shoes.  I tucked a penny under my right foot for something old (and a bit of luck!).  During the ceremony I wore  Swarovski Crystal Alicia earrings and their Signature bangle, my something new.  For the reception, I changed my jewelry to the necklace and earrings my grandmother sent down (with my mom).  They were made of crystal and sapphires so that was my borrowed and blue!!

Crystal Blue:  How beautiful and I love how there was meaning behind so much of what you did!  Thank you so much for sharing your day with us!!! 

Vendors who made this day possible: 

Design, decor and flowers:  Celebrations

Ceremony venue:  Caribbean Club

Cocktail hour venue:  Luca

Reception venue:  Ristorante Pappagallo

Photography:  Aaron Rebarchek Photography

Reception Music:  One World

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Alex and Rachel, Part 2

So we’re back with more yumminess (seriously, look at those cupcakes) from Alex and Rachel’s Cayman Islands Wedding!  Would you believe that the entire day prior to their ceremony it poured rain???  If I didn’t live here I wouldn’t believe it either…look at that sunset!!!!!

As promised, some words from the couple about their day…

Crystal Blue:  What was your most memorable moment from your wedding:

Rachel:  Seeing each other for the first time!  We decided to take pictures before the ceremony, so before gathering the family, Melissa, our photographer gave Alex and I a few moments together.  Seeing each other in our wedding clothes made us even more excited for what was to come!

Crystal Blue:  That’s so nice!!  I’m glad it stopped raining for you!  How about funniest moment??

Rachel:  Oh, that’s easy.  Alex and I were together for 7.5 years before we got married.  Our Pastor was someone Alex has known since elementary school and commented on our long courtship during the ceremony.  A believe the words were something like “a long time in the making…”  When our friends and family openly agreed, we all had a laugh! 

Crystal Blue:  How would you describe your day–in three words?

Rachel:  Beautiful, Simplistic and FUN!

Thank you Rachel and Alex for sharing your day with us! 

Vendors who made this day happen:

Flowers, Venue, Food and Beverage, and Event Coordination done by The Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman

Photography: Better Angle

Ceremony music:  Janine Stabler, Violinist

Reception Music:  One World

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