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Photo (Idea) Galleries from David Wolfe: |
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| PHOTOGRAPHER (First thing after booking your villa)- | ||||
| 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$2,000 +/- for four hours of his (on-site) 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)- | ||||
| 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). | ||||
| COORDINATORS- | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| FLOWERS- | ||||
| Every Bloomin' Thing at 345-945-1701 is a quality florist. | ||||
| OFFICIATION- | ||||
| The gov't has many recommendations on their site-- www.caymanislands.ky | ||||
| LIMOUSINE- | ||||
| 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). | ||||
| FORMALWEAR- | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| WEDDING CAKE- | ||||
| Ye Olde English Bakery (945-2420) | ||||
| MUSIC- | ||||
| Other than Mainstream (949-4620), listed in the phonebook under musicians; I would contact either David or Celebrations. | ||||
| MOBILE MASSAGE/PEDICURE/MANICURE SERVICES- | ||||
| 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). | ||||
| 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. | ||||