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"Destination Weddings"
in Grand Cayman can be as simple or as grand as your heart's desire.
A bride and groom exchanging vows with their toes in the sand and
the waves providing the music is a memory not easily forgotten by
guests or participants. From photographers to equipment rental, the
wedding services on Grand Cayman are second to none in the
Caribbean.
We will put you in touch with
only the most capable people on the island who have proven
themselves to be professional and reliable with our guests. We ask
each wedding client to critique their experience afterwards down to
the florists, music and bakers. |
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The best light (photography) conditions
seem to favor late afternoon/evening ceremonies and receptions. Many
of our villas are large enough to host both events, and many condos
have facilities as well. GC Condos can also
help you find additional (nearby) accommodations for your guests as
well; in all price/amenity ranges.
The oceanfront ceremony pictured above
illustrates the simplicity of an intimate "Family & Friends"
wedding. A dozen slip-covered chairs on a white sand beach, a
flowered arbor for the bride & groom and a backdrop of Caribbean
blue are all that is necessary. Many of our guests will have their
reception at one of the many
restaurants dotting this 22 mile long island. The photo to the right
was taken at
The Grand Old
House restaurant in Georgetown for a sunset reception. |
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Photo (Idea) Galleries from
David Wolfe:
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| PHOTOGRAPHER
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| I would recommend that after you have booked accommodations, you book your
photographer. I use, and only recommend one photographer; David Wolfe ( www.davidwolfephotography.com
). He does most of the professional print work on the island, does
all the upper-end villa layouts and EVERY couple I have ever sent
his way have been very pleased with his work. One of our brides;
after seeing his work, said that if they had to have a catered
pizza, they would hire David for the photography. Figure on about US$1,850 +/- for three-four hours of his
services. This includes about (150) 4x6 prints, original negatives and
hi-res CD's with every photo. He spends a few hours editing your photos too-- Most photographers keep the negatives so that you
order larger prints/canvases from them ($$$)..David doesn't. You can take
the negatives home to have whatever prints you want made up at CVS or at a
high-end portraiture gallery. . Same with the CD's. You can burn and share them,
and they are in High-Resolution. The tough part isn't deciding on David as the
photographer; it is getting on his schedule; so make that reservation quickly.
Weddings in Cayman are pretty popular, and when you are the best photographer,
you stay busy. I recommend that with a Sat to Sat rental period, you try to
have your wedding during the week when all the stores are open and you have had
a couple days to allow for all in the party to get to the island (in case of
delays); and also the weekends are so busy for the caterers/restaurants..you
absolutely get a better product/service on a weekday afternoon/evening. If the
wedding is on Tuesday evening, then you still have Thursday and Friday to relax
and enjoy the island (Wednesday is recovery day!).
David recommends a sunset wedding, as the light is perfect. That also makes
for a charming evening reception by the villa pool (with the underwater lights on).
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| CATERERS (Second Thing)- |
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| If you decide to cater the reception at your villa or condo, you
can use either a dedicated catering service or a restaurant. The
more popular restaurants on 7 Mile Beach for this are The Grand Old
House, The Wharf, Papagallos, Havana at the Westin, Eduardo's and
many others. A private wedding caterer who
has done weddings for our guests AND comes highly recommended is www.miseenplace.com.ky
345-943-CHEF(2433). |
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| COORDINATORS- |
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| If you would prefer to have someone in this foreign country organize any or
all of the ceremony for you, For the best job I recommend www.celebrationsltd.com
. Jo Anne and her staff can provide everything OR just the basics...whatever you
choose. They have been featured on the Travel Channel multiple times and are
capable of anything. There are just a few things that are probably better left to an
on-island professional to arrange for so that you don't have a break-down in
communications from long distance. Celebrations, Ltd. can provide invitations, music, cake, printing, officiating,
photographer, catering, etc. Worth a call either way you go. 345-949-2044. |
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| FLOWERS- |
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| Every Bloomin' Thing at 345-945-1701 is a quality florist. |
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| OFFICIATION- |
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| The gov't has many recommendations on their site--
www.caymanislands.ky |
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| LIMOUSINE- |
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| Limos are great is you decide to have your reception in town at the Grand
Old House or the Wharf restaurants; but pretty impractical if the
service and reception are at the Castle in the east end. Elite Limousine Services
(949-5963). |
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| FORMALWEAR- |
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| Island Casuals Wholesale (945-0924) can help with "tropical
wedding attire"; otherwise, I would contact one of the coordinators above
for formalwear. Many men bring down coordinating Tommy Bahama or Island
wear they have purchased in the states. The Hyatt (seaside shopping mall) has a
great store for purchasing these items. |
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| WEDDING CAKE- |
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| Ye Olde English Bakery (945-2420) |
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| MUSIC- |
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| Other than Mainstream (949-4620), listed in the phonebook under
musicians; I would contact either David or Celebrations. |
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| MOBILE MASSAGE/PEDICURE/MANICURE SERVICES- |
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| Spa-To-Go (949-1525 or 916-5285) can come to your villa
or condo and provide
nail and beauty services as well as having licensed massage therapists. For just
mobile massage, we have Healing Hands (946-7388) and Under the Palms
(947-8724). |
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| CAYMAN ISLANDS
PHONE BOOK (AREA CODE 345): |
| http://www.caymanislandsyp.com/
This will allow you to surf through the services available on the island and
find things I haven't covered below. Any tips you can offer to others will be
welcome..please send any/all advice to us. |
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