say “i do”
WRITER NIKOLA LASHLEY
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here’s a list of things essential to a perfect Caribbean wedding– splendid weather, family and friends, your fiancé, a jaw-dropping dress and exquisite fresh flowers that capture the sensual beauty and romance of the Caribbean. Working with nature and knowing what
most sought-after flowers are vanda orchids,
Whether you choose to tie the knot under
flowers grow locally and are in season is the
dendrobium orchids, roses, and calla lilies.
a majestic palm tree on a white-sand beach in the middle of July, or in a lush hillside
ideal way to create your perfect wedding theme. With lush bouquets, divine center-
While most of the popular flowers of the
rainforest on New Year’s Eve or at one of
pieces and additional floral arrangements
Caribbean are available all year round, some
the many wedding ceremony locations at
adorning the reception area, you can create
are in high demand and are not produced
Sandals Resorts, Martha Stewart and her
your dream day with a mix of elegant local
commercially. One of the cleverest ways
dedicated team have selected six beautiful
blooms. Color choices are inspiring. Think
to ensure flowers are at their very best,
Caribbean floral trends, season by season,
delicate, fragrant petals in pure white and soft
affordable and available in abundance is to
which are guaranteed to inspire you and
pinks; playful orange and yellow blooms; or
select the varieties that are in season at the
leave you with the unforgettable memories
bouquets in rich, deep dark reds. Some of the
time of your wedding.
of a wish come true.
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Beautiful Beginnings
Vision in White
Seaside Serenade
Bouquet & Boutonnière
Bouquet & Boutonnière
Bouquet & Boutonnière
dendrobium orchids. For him, a matching
gladiolas and cattleya blossoms tied with a
charmingly arranged with beautiful seashells.
magenta dendrobium. Both tied with an elegant
bone satin ribbon. For him, a white dendrobium
For him, a seashell tied with an aqua ribbon.
bone satin ribbon.
orchid with a matching bone satin ribbon bow.
Reception Décor
Reception Décor
Reception Décor
of white linens and elegant china, flatware, and
ribbon napkin holders and china. Menu cards,
menus, place cards, and table number with a
stemware. Magnificent magenta dendrobium
place cards, and table number also feature an
charming seashell motif. Elegant silver place settings
orchids arranged in a charming glass fishbowl
eyelet design for a sweet, coordinated look.
of Martha Stewart Collection™ with Wedgwood®
For her, long stems of bright magenta
A beautiful table laid out with four place settings
For her, a lovely arrangement of soft white
A table for four all dressed in white linens, eyelet
For her, glorious white cymbidium orchids
A table set for four with aqua linens, featuring
Ribbon Stripe china, Martha Stewart Collection ™
on a decorative pink, round table mat.
with Wedgwood® bracelet stemware, and Martha Stewart Collection™ with Wedgwood® Canto flatware. Chairs feature white cushions.
is
A soft draping of white scalloped eyelet fabric
Ceremony Décor
Ceremony Décor
complimentary with a six- night stay or longer at
flowing romantically over a white ceremony
frame ceremony structure decorated with strands
the concierge level or higher.
frame structure.
of light and airy capiz shells. White benches serve
Free Wedding This
Beautiful
Beginnings
Wedding
A scallop shell-lined pathway leads to a bamboo
as guest seating during the ceremony.
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Island Paradise
Flutter of Romance
Chic & Natural
Bouquet & Boutonnière
Bouquet & Boutonnière
Bouquet & Boutonnière
and magenta cattleya orchids, pink and orange
orchids wrapped in a sage ribbon. For him, a
small and medium butterflies. For him, a pink
vanda orchids, and yellow cymbidium orchids.
matching white dendrobium with sage ribbon.
spray rose arranged with a small green leaf
For her, a gorgeous arrangement of orange
For her, stems of long white dendrobium
For her, assorted pink roses intermingled with
wrapped in a light pink ribbon.
For him, a matching vanda orchid bloom with an orange ribbon.
Reception Décor
Reception Décor
Reception Décor
A chic table for four laid out with white linens,
A table for four with menu cards, place cards,
tablecloth, orange table runner and light
a taupe runner, featuring menus, place cards,
and table number cards printed with a pretty
orange napkins. White china place settings,
and table number cards with an orchid motif.
butterfly motif. A table set with a light pink
paper parasol place cards, and table number
Elegant silver place settings of Martha Stewart
runner, white linens and white china. Light
cards and menus feature a rattan motif. Table
Collection™ with Wedgwood™ Ribbon Stripe
pink, fuchsia, and magenta lanterns decorate
seating features light orange cushions.
china,
the reception area. White chair cushions are
A tropical table for four laid out with a white
Martha
Stewart
Collection™
with
Wedgwood™ bracelet stemware, and Martha
also available for an additional fee.
Stewart Collection™ with Wedgwood™ Canto flatware. Table seating features taupe cushions.
Ceremony Décor
Ceremony Décor
Ceremony Décor
with pink, red and orange vanda orchids and
draped with a sheer and gauzy cream fabric.
petals and light pink butterflies playfully hang
A bamboo frame with wooden planters filled lush calathea leaves.
A woven mat pathway leads to a bamboo frame
Strands of pink, fuchsia, and magenta flower over a white ceremony frame structure.
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