Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Jillian and Bryan

Happy Friday!  Today we’re sharing Jillian and Bryan’s wedding with you.  This one is full of DIY, Love and F-U-N! 

We had a chat with the Bride about the details and here’s what she said…

CBWS ::  Why did you choose Cayman as the destination for your wedding?

Jillian :: Grand Cayman, in our opinion, is unlike any other island destination.  You cannot go anywhere else and find the same hospitality, environment, and beautiful, natural surroundings.  We both have very small families so we wanted to go away to a place that would still feel like home.  We found that in Grand Cayman at the Marriott Beach Resort and Grand Old House.  We recommend these two places to any couple thinking of marrying in Grand Cayman, and we certainly recommend the island for any couple unsure of a destination wedding location.

CBWS ::  Tell us about finding the wedding dress?

Jillian :: This is a memory that will stick with me forever.  Because my mother and sister do not live very close to me, Bryan and I actually did a little dress shopping on our own.  It was just so difficult to get everyone in one place.  I actually found a dress that I loved.  Much more casual than the one I ended up with.  When we were finally able to schedule a time that we could all be in the same place, we set up a couple of appointments, one at the location of the dress that I had originally liked, Nicole Miller, and then one at Priscilla of Boston (per my sister’s recommendation).  We went to Priscilla first.  My mother brought her close friend Yolanda.  She came equipped with Sharpie’s and paper plates.  She proceed to make judging cards (putting 1-10 on each of the plates).  When I would try on dresses, they would rate the dress.  When I put on the (I think 6^th) dress, before they could display their score, they all began to cry, as did I.  Slowly they all raised “10”s.  It was a wonderful moment.  After the paperwork was signed, I called the other location and cancelled.  I knew as soon as I put THE DRESS on at Priscilla that it was the dress that was meant for me!

CBWS ::  What was your most memorable moment from your wedding day?

Jillian :: The most memorable part of our day was probably our vows.  We both wrote our own and did not share them with each other or anyone else until the Ceremony.  It was a very emotional moment that we were able to share with our guests.   My favorite design element was really all the decorations that my sister created.  The Grand Old House did a wonderful job with providing her with the canvas, and then she was able to take it to the next level.  The centerpieces, programs, chair décor, place cards, guest book table, etc. all fell into place and matched our personalities well.

CBWS ::  In retrospect, do you have any thoughts you would like to share with our readers?

Jillian ::  We had the wedding of our dreams thanks to all parties involved.  We seriously do not have one thing we would have changed.  I never thought a wedding could run so smoothly or be so beautiful, but it was all we wanted and more.  To all the soon-to-be Brides and Grooms out there, Grand Cayman is the place to get married…hands down!  You can’t go wrong with staying at the Marriott, marrying at the Grand Old House, and having Rebecca Davidson capture all the special moments!

Providers who made this day happen ::

Accommodation ::  Grand Cayman Marriott and Beach Resort

Photography ::  Rebecca Davidson Photography

Venue, Food and Beverage ::  Grand Old House

**All decor, invitations, place cards and menus designed by the Bride, Groom and Family members.

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Kacy and Brett

When I saw the photographs the first thing that struck me about this couple was how comfortable they looked with each other.  Come to find out they decided to get married after only dating three weeks!!  Love at first sight, I think so!

Kacy’s family had been vacationing in Grand Cayman for over 20 years so when it came time to choose a location for the wedding, it was easy.  The beauty of the beach, the ease of travel and the meaning for the couple all made Grand Cayman the perfect destination for their wedding.

The ceremony was held on Seven Mile Beach at the Caribbean Club and featured some gorgeous orange with elements of the sea.  The canopy with starfish and sand dollars was the perfect frame for these two.

Come back later for more on this “meant to be” couple!!

photo credit ::  Brandy J Photography

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 :: Judith and Pete

I came across this wedding on David Wolfe’s blog the other day.  Everyone in the photos just seemed like they were having the BEST time and I loved the elegant look of all of the details. 

The couple were married at the Ritz Carlton on Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman.  The team at the Ritz Carlton joined up with Celebrations to pull off this beautiful affair!

After the sunset ceremony, the couple and their guests dined poolside under the stars and danced the night away to the musical stylings of Suite Elite! 

Providers who made this day happen ::

Decor and coordination ::  Celebrations

Music ::  Reception, Suite Elite

Photography :: David Wolfe Photography

Venue :: Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman

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 :: Julia and David

Today’s real wedding is a mixture of fun colors, tradition and a whole lot of class.  I love the details of this wedding (and I know you will too), so let’s get to it!!

The ceremony was held at one of the cutest churches ever, Elmslie church.  I personally love ceremonies here–the church is so quaint and, I guess, just a nice change from the beach.

After the ceremony, the couple took off in the Cayman Carriage, horse and cart.  So adorable and romantic!!!  All they need now is a bit of snowfall and a big red blanket and it would be a scene out of a movie!

The reception is loaded with details from a clear top tent with crystal chandeliers, to beautiful centerpieces, coordinating stationery and the cake…can you tell I’m in love???

Wishing you two all the happiness!  Thank you for sharing your day!

Providers who made this day happen ::

Catering ::  Mise En Place

Design and decor ::  Lions Productions

Photography ::  Rebecca Davidson Photography

Transportation ::  The Cayman Carriage Company

Ceremony Venue :: Elmslie Memorial Church

Reception Venue :: Private home

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Vanessa and Darren

Hey kiddos!  Hope you’re all having a good week!  Today we’re featuring Vanessa and Darren’s wedding from just a few weeks ago.  I know a lot of the weddings we feature have some similar elements, namely the beach background, but it is really gorgeous–isn’t it?  Bottom line is, people who get married in the Cayman Islands like to get married on the beach, so what is a gal to do???

Today’s wedding is also from Seven Mile Beach at a complex called The London House.  Rebecca Davidson was the mastermind behind these images and really captured some fantastic moments along with some fun artistic shots!

The couple completely embraced the modern–skyped with friends who could not be there and texted each other love notes before the ceremony–while still keeping with meaningful tradition. 

The day was perfect!  Love was definitely in the air…

And the flower girls wanted to be where the love was…

Beautiful day you two–congratulations!!!

Photo credit ::  Rebecca Davidson Photography

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Rosani and Jerome

Welcome to today’s real wedding of Rosani and Jerome!  I absolutely loved this pink affair and when I say every detail was carefully thought out, I mean EVERY detail!  This wedding is your classic fairy tale wedding from the beautiful gown to the amazing head table.  Combined with fantastic lighting, crystals and amazing floral design, you can’t get much better than this wedding!

Rosani and Jerome are from Cayman, but when they got engaged they started planning a destination wedding in Hawaii.  They stopped those plans and “returned” to Cayman for two reasons…First, ALL of their friends and family could be there to support and celebrate with them.  Second, they knew they could not find a location more beautiful than Cayman!!  (True, true!)

Oh, the crystals, the flowers, the beautiful pink lighting…I just can’t get enough of it!!!  Even the cake cutter was bling’d out!!

Providers who made this day happen :: 

Cake ::  Treats

Coordination, design, equipment rentals, floral ::  Celebrations

Photography ::  Better Angle

Venue ::  Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort

Transportation ::  Grand Limousine

Videography ::  VIP Productions

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Trish and Grant

Hope you all enjoyed your weekend!  We are kicking off the week with Trish and Grant’s wedding full of fun color and fun people!  Not only did these two get hitched in Grand Cayman but they also got engaged in Grand Cayman!  As if it wasn’t easy enough to choose Cayman as a wedding destination, they now had a meaningful link to the island which made it all the more special to Trish and Grant.

As a photographer herself, the hardest decision for Trish was choosing a photographer for her wedding.  When she came across Rebecca Davidson’s work, she knew Rebecca would be the right person to document their day.  Based on what I’ve seen, I think so too!!

During the ceremony the couple had a sand ceremony.  In non-beach speak, this is similar to a unity candle ceremony without the pesky candles blowing out!  As you can see the couple chose blue and green sand and will have this memento to keep and remind them of the commitment they made to each other. 

A first for me, this couple also had a rock ceremony.  Color coordinated rocks with inspirational words such as “trust”  and “love” were used to symbolize all of the many intricate parts of a marriage. 

The ceremony took place on the beach next to the Wharf and the group enjoyed a beautiful lunch and dancing to the musical stylings of Musical Crew.  Most stayed at The Marriott Beach Resort with a few staying at Turtle Nest Inn and everyone enjoyed a day swimming with the stingrays and playing with the dolphins!  They all had a truly amazing visit in Cayman!

Providers who made this day happen :: 

Coordination, decor and equipment rentals ::  Celebrations

Hair and makeup ::  Focus

Music ::  Musical Crew

Photography ::  Rebecca Davidson Photography

Venue, Food and Beverage :: The Wharf

Videography ::  Aaron Rebarcheck

Cayman Islands Real Wedding :: Najoua and Michael

I know I’ve been on a bit of a simple wedding kick lately, but I do love them so!  To me, I just love the look on the couple’s faces when they are thinking of nothing else but each other and getting married.  I think it’s one of the most special moment of a couple’s lives.  OK, I won’t get too mushy….

Najoua and Michael were married at the Kaibo on the North Side of Grand Cayman.  Simple and elegant was what it was all about!

How cute is this coconut circle.  All of the guests sat outside of the circle while the couple and the officiant stood inside.  With the bougainvillea leaves scattered in the middle, you cannot get more natural and Caymanian than that!

The happy couple and guests enjoyed a beautiful beach dinner after the ceremony along with a cocktail or two.  Ohhh, outside, under the stars, drinking champagne…can you think of anything more romantic?

Providers who made this day happen :: 

Food, beverage and venue ::  Kaibo Yacht Club

Photographer ::  A Thousand Words Photography

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