cellar, a Rare Rum Bar, plus access to some of the finest chefs and bartenders in the Cayman Islands. For more information visit www.kaibo.ky/wedding. The Wharf Restaurant is also a spectacular site for a beach wedding of up to 300 people. For more information visit www.wharf.ky. Sunset Bay on Old Prospect Point Road is a 300-person venue hidden in the grounds of a quaint colonial-style estate. It features a beautiful garden set right on the water. Email: sales@catering.ky for information. Smith Cove, also known as Smith Barcadere, is a beautiful public beach that is a popular wedding location but you will need to contact a wedding planner to arrange a ceremony here. Another option is to rent a villa on the beach. Contact Cayman Villas at reservations@caymanvillas.com for a list of stunning private villas that are available to rent, with several beach front options. Their professional, local staff will assist you with all accommodations, to provide you with the best location for your special day, and they will put you in touch with the best restaurants/caterers, floral shops, photographers and more, to ensure you create the perfect Caribbean wedding. You can find them at www.caymanvillas.com. For the true naturalist, with plans for a beach or ‘scuba diving underwater wedding ceremony’ surrounded by the true beauty of Cayman contact Cathy Church’s Photo Centre (Tel: (345) 949 7415 or 1 (607) 330 3504, or visit www.linfronda.com). (SEE AD PAGES 197, 391 & 453) Another wonderful location is Dart Park (Tel: (345) 946 8250). If you would rather opt for a more traditional affair, Grand Cayman boasts over 200 churches for religious ceremonies. Refer to the Community Life chapter for a list of churches.
your wedding and might help to keep costs under control. Good choices for wedding flowers include: Celebrations Ltd. (Tel: (345) 623 2044) and Kirk Market (Tel: (345) 949 7022) who can create truly stunning arrangements, bouquets and centrepieces for your event or every day needs. Every Bloomin’ Thing (Tel: (345) 945 1701) and Trisha’s Roses (Tel: (345) 949 2423) also create wonderful wedding arrangements. Wedding Hair & Makeup Every bride wants to look their best on their wedding day. If you are looking for an experienced makeup artist that will have you looking stunning for your big day, contact Luxury Couture Beauty. Run by talented makeup artist Kadian, she will help you achieve the perfect makeup look for your wedding that will go with any aesthetic. Luxury Couture Beauty also sells make up products and offers makeup lessons, eyelash tinting and brow tinting. Call (345) 926 5075 for a free consultation or email: luxurycoutureky@gmail.com.
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Wedding Flowers There are fabulous floral ideas to select from when designing your wedding bouquets and arrangements. When planning your event, it is best to remember that most flowers will have to be flown in for the event, which can become costly. A floral theme based on local varieties offers a uniquely ‘Cayman’ feel to
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celebration, whether it be a barefoot beach ceremony or a large traditional wedding. Offering luxurious accommodation and with LUCA restaurant for the reception, the private setting of Caribbean Club makes this one of the best locations in the Caribbean. Visit www.caribclub.com for more information. The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman specialises in personalised, high-end wedding celebrations. Choose to exchange your vows in the wedding pavilion on the Great Lawn surrounded by tropical blooms or the magical setting of Seven Mile Beach as the sun sets over the Caribbean Sea. You then have the choice of five different venues on-site for the reception, with the ballroom being able to host up to 500 guests. Their experienced wedding planners will ensure your day runs smoothly whether it’s just the two of you or include 100s of your family and friends. For more information, call (345) 943 9000 or visit www.ritzcarlton. com/grandcayman. The Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa is an AAA Five Diamond resort in Grand Cayman offering beach front destination weddings, landscaped garden receptions and ballroom space for indoor events. The beautifully designed ballroom is complemented by an extensive lawn surrounded by botanical beauty. For a casual affair, say ‘I do’ on the beach and spend your wedding night in the top-floor Presidential Suite with panoramic views across SMB. Choose between the contemporary beachfront, four-bedroom private bungalow, perfect for intimate gatherings of up to 50 guests or the Beach Deck, which is a private alfresco space suitable for larger parties. Visit www.seafireresortandspa.com. Kaibo (email: mywedding@kaibo.ky), located in the nature reserve of Cayman’s Rum Point, is one of the most popular locations in the Cayman Islands for weddings because of its private white sand beach, clear water, easy access by boat and friendly staff devoted to making your wedding a deeply personal celebration. Choose to host your wedding on the secluded, palm-fronded beach or in the plantation-style house, upstairs. Both offer award winning menus from a beach buffet to a 3-course menu, a boutique wine
