Destination Wedding by Gia Canali and Yifat Oren
You are not going to want miss this next wedding. It’s stunning. Straight out of a glossy stunning. But before we get to all of the wedding goodness, I wanted to mention that we’ve listed our latest job opening over on Backstage! If you are interested in working with Style Me Pretty, now’s your chance!
The next affair for you to devour was a three day Destination wedding, planned and designed by celebrity wedding planner Yifat Oren and photographed by Gia Canali, who we love here on SMP. The bride and groom, who are from Grand Cayman and the UK, respectively, flew their closest friends and family to Parrot Cay for a wedding that would literally blow their socks off. The result was a picture perfect weekend where very detail was perfectly designed and beautifully executed.
Here is a little peek at the beachside welcome party that the couple held…after all, one girl’s welcome party is another girl’s wedding!
From the photographer behind the day, Gia Canali…
The welcome party was a laid-back, beautiful event with great food and decor. We loved how it was all set up, dotted with fires for warmth and lanterns for mood. In addition to regular tables and poolside seating, Yifat’s crew made the beach an additional seating area. They spread wicker seating cushions and bamboo mats and pillows from Ikea on the beach, along with the lanterns and fires for warmth.
It’s really essential that you make your guests comfortable at all the wedding events. And destination weddings are no different than local ones, except that you might not be used to thinking about what those comfort issues are–heat, cold, sun, humidity, dehydration, mosquitoes the size of Rhode Island, etc. (Another reason why wedding planners are worth their weight in gold).
The couple actually had a “bead bar” for the guests to make their own necklaces, bracelets, etc., if they wanted to. The beads were divine and I saw some of the creations afterwards – great. I think it’s always good to have something fun for the guests to do! There was also a domino hut set up if guests wanted to play dominoes — that’s a thing in the Caribbean.
The bride’s uncle made his special rum punch recipe (with the chefs from Parrot Cay) … I think it’s fantastic when couples incorporate beloved family recipes into the festivities. Behind the scenes, I heard one of the chefs saying how fun it was to learn his recipe and “cook” with him. But I’ve seen lots of variations of this (not all of which involve a caterer) — couples using favorite dessert recipes, for instance.
Wedding coming up next! And it’s so good…you’ll hardly believe it’s real.
So beautiful and I'm not usually a fan of beach gatherings. I LOVE her dress. I can't wait to see the wedding!
I also love her dress as well. Where is it from? This wedding is so pretty and I can't wait to see more details.
Dara's dress was from Monique Lhullier. She had it shortened (it came as a full length gown). I think this length was perfect for the party!
Is it just me, or are those the most delicious looking shrimp I have ever seen!
What are those lit up cones on the beach? They are amazing! Where do you get them?
Why do none of my friends have weddings like this?
I'm in love with this wedding. Truly spectacular.
I love every single thing about this wedding! A bead bar, domino hut and little kiwis in the flowers... unreal!
Your dress is amazing!!!! i love the idea of short wedding dresses. adds individuality. very very pretty!!
I LOVE the sheer overlay linen, it's gorgeous!! This affair as a whole is so beautiful, I can't wait to see even more of the actual wedding!!
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I have been looking for gift bags! Anyone know the source of the bamboo handled ones?
Any idea which style her dress was that she had shortened? Its just what I am looking for for my own rehearsal dinner!
This destination wedding celebration is sophisticated and trendy!
Those plantain chips look delish! So many original and thoughtful ideas, I love them all.
Thanks SMP for the visual vacation. ;)
The floral arrangement at the top is to die for!