One and Only Club Wedding by Smitten Photography
If you’re on the fence as to whether a destination fete is in the cards, well, we’re about to seriously sway the decision. Snapped by the fabulous Smitten Photography, this Bahamian number is about as beautiful as you can possibly get with a bride that is jaw droppingly gorg (and seriously has the best hair I’ve ever seen which is completely irrelevant) and a groom, NFL player Britton Colquitt, that is absolutely in love. Reason enough to share some serious eye candy with you guys here on SMP. Plus, it’s a wedding that gives proof to the idea that if you find yourself a crazy gorgeous backdrop, the rest will follow. Oh and a fun little tidbit before we set Pinterest on fire…the couple had a tiny guest list and opted to have their reception at a local restaurant in town. So romantic. So so intimate. Love that.
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From the Bride…Britton and I are both Tennessee natives and are close to our southern roots but moved to Denver when Britton got a job punting for the Denver Broncos. We fell in love with the mountains of Colorado and spend much of our free time exploring the Rocky Mountain National Park. Britton popped the question there on a snowy rock on December 20th 2010. We quickly decided because of the football season, we would plan our wedding for March. Three months is a narrow window to see a girl’s dream come to fruition! Needless to say, there was much work to be done. Our vision of the perfect wedding combined Britton’s love of the islands and my dream of a traditional elegant wedding. We were amazed to find the jewel that is the One and Only Ocean Club on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. This venue combined our desire to have a sophisticated and unique island wedding with the charm of an exclusive plantation-style country club. We chose the Cloisters in the gardens of the resort for our ceremony. The beautiful ruins are definitely what sold us on this location because they are truly breath-taking and unmatchable. Next, I found a traditional wedding gown designed by Ramona Keveza at Ana Be’ in Denver and had a lace belt custom made by my seamstress to mirror a Monique Lhullieur design. Britton was referred to Astor and Black by a teammate when he asked around about a custom tailor to create a one of a kind linen suit.
We arrived in the Bahamas 4 days prior to the wedding and our guests also got a vacation out of the trip. Everyone had such a great time reuniting and unwinding on the beach the days leading up to the wedding. On the big day, my mom helped me get ready for the ceremony in a private bungalow onsite. It was such a relaxing experience to share with my mother the final moments before the wedding. My something borrowed and blue was a ring passed down to me that day by my mom. Our bridal party consisted of only us, we just felt like that was right for us. And much more romantic. We hired a local Bahamian bishop, Lester Cox, to perform the ceremony and could not have been more thrilled with the authentic island feel he brought to our day. To add to the authenticity of our Bahamian wedding, Francis Henry played Canon in D on the steel drum for the bride’s procession. Guests sipped on key lime pink lemonade as they arrived, and were graciously passed pink champagne after our announcement. With only 30 guests in attendance we decided to have a casual dinner reception dining on local fare in town.
In less than 100 days, with the help of many, Britton and I were able to plan and experience the best day of our life. Immeasurable thanks to Sharon Clark our photographer who documented the day and delivered the most amazing wedding photos we have ever seen! We still have to catch our breath when we look at them.
Wedding Photography: Smitten Photography / Location: One & Only Ocean Club / Wedding Gown: Romona Keveza / Bride’s Shoes: Betsey Johnson / Bride’s Veil: Anna Bé Bridal Boutique / Groom’s Suit: Custom by Astor & Black / Groom’s Shirt: Astor & Black / Groom’s Shoes: Cole Haan / Flowers: Floral Arts / Rings: Trice Jewelers / Steel Drum: Francis Henry / Coordinator: Cara Deveaux / Officiant: Bishop Lester Cox
30 Comments about “One and Only Club Wedding by Smitten Photography”
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September 6, 2011 at 4:26 pm
Really great work Smitten Photography - love the light!!
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September 6, 2011 at 4:49 pm
gorgeous wedding, gorgeous bride! Are you able to share where your colourful dress/robe is from? Love it!
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September 6, 2011 at 5:18 pm
so so so pretty. I especially love the photo where the sand fades into the sun. mmmmmmm
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September 6, 2011 at 5:30 pm
Wow, I absolutely love this photos. The bride is so elegant...I find it is because the simplicity of her natural look
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September 6, 2011 at 6:45 pm
Any clue were the nulti color silk cover up is from? Stunning!!!
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September 6, 2011 at 6:48 pm
So beautiful I just love those shoes!
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September 6, 2011 at 6:49 pm
wish i could do my wedding all over again... iwouild def have a destination and small guest list and invest in a great photographer so i would have to-die for-photos, just like these!!!
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September 6, 2011 at 6:58 pm
hey guys! Thank you so much for at the sweet comments! I had the best photographer in the world and she made the day even more special! I also wanted to answer the question about my cover up... I got it from a store in the mall that always has outrageous finds! It's called Arden B. I don't know if the piece was intended to be a dress, shirt, or cover up but I knew it would be perfect for getting ready on the big day!! Thanks again for looking!
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September 6, 2011 at 7:49 pm
Beautiful, the way weddings should be.
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September 6, 2011 at 8:45 pm
She's so beautiful! So natural! Everything is perfect!
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September 6, 2011 at 9:19 pm
Love all the photos! Looks like a fab wedding. I am very curious about where your friend's (or maybe sister) dress (khaki linen/large lace applique) is from. Please do tell!!!!! :)
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September 7, 2011 at 12:34 am
All these pictures are wonderful. Now i am you fan !!!
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September 7, 2011 at 7:26 am
I LOVE your dress. Its absolutely gorgeous. Do you know the style number? Will you sell it to me? :)
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September 7, 2011 at 7:51 am
Yes! This is beautiful. I am also curious about the tan dress with the lace in the front! Do you know where she got it, what brand it is? Also, is it just be or is she (the one in the tan and lace dress) a dead ringer for the model on zappos.com?
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September 7, 2011 at 9:02 am
This sounds so low key and fun and romantic! I love it!! and where can I get my hands on key lime pink lemonade?? LOL
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September 7, 2011 at 10:04 am
Wow, this wedding is truly sensational! It took my breath away...absolutely gorgeous wedding and couple!
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September 7, 2011 at 10:08 am
hey guys! I have no idea where Betsy got her beautiful tan dress. Somewhere in Nashville I suppose! But you got it, she IS the model from zappos.com! Good eye!! PS my dress is filthy from all the sandy beach photos and I just don't know if I could give it up!!
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September 7, 2011 at 10:10 am
Wow, the dress is incredible and the bride looks so beautiful in it! Can you tell us the name of the dress within the RK collection or the style number? Its exactly the type of dress I would love to wear :) Simple yet elegant and sexy at the same time!
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September 7, 2011 at 12:54 pm
The bride is very beautiful and so "fresh" looking! The place is very beautiful and the photos are absolutely stunning! It's one of my favourite wedding in this blog.
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September 7, 2011 at 3:23 pm
i'm sorry...could the couple and their guests please be more good looking?! must be nice!
absolutely gorgeous, all around. :-)
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September 11, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Sharon of Smitten Photography never fails to impress! We're big fans of her and this wedding is just an example of her gorgeous work. :)
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November 5, 2011 at 11:06 am
Hello! You look gorgeous! I love your wedding gown! Can you please give the style number? Thank you!!!!
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November 6, 2011 at 11:05 pm
Beautiful photos! Congrats!
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December 4, 2011 at 7:39 pm
Nikki-
My friend has been looking for awhile for this exact dress, but can't seem to find it on RK's website. What style number is it? Beautiful wedding!
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January 19, 2012 at 3:47 pm
I loe your veil, do you still have it? Would you sell it? If not, do you know any details about it, trying to find one the same!! Beautiful wedding!! I am in love with everything!
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January 19, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Been doing some searching.. Is your veil the Meaghan veil from Sara Gabriel? I looked at Anna Be Bridal Boutique and that one looked like it was the closest to yours.. Any info would be much appreciated!
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March 19, 2012 at 3:54 pm
POne of my favorite locations in Nassau! I love her relaxed yet refined look. The air nice and loose, its my favorite style.
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