Category Archives: Tropical DMC

Lori and Ian’s Rehearsal Dinner

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Flowers by Environmental Arts
Lori and Ians wedding has been the culmination of over a year of planning for Teresa Brunner of TropicalDMC, and an event I especially looked forward to because the parents of the groom are a couple of TC Millworks favorite clients.  Lois and William built a beautiful oceanside home on Providenciales, showcasing fine woodwork and custom built cabinetry in every room.  Lois is a gem to work with as she knows exactly what she wants and her taste is exquisite (luckily for her daughter-in-law as she was a tremendous help in planning this weekends affair).  One of the homes most spectacular features is an atrium of rich mahogany overlooking a view of Turks and Caicos turquoise waters, even more welcoming when coming at dusk on dinner invitation.  We had the pleasure of meeting both sons, Justin and Ian, and Lori at that soire’ a couple of years ago so familiarization with the couple made the last few days labors that much more poignant.
  Their rehearsal dinner took place at a perfect location for a large group of over 100 attendees, OPUS Wine-Bar-Grille, by long time Turks and Caicos restaurateur Tony Arata.  The classic navy and silver interior dining opens up to an expansive outdoor terraced patio with towering palms and perfect multiple platforms for bands, dance floors, signature bars, and just about any other feature a couple should desire for their guests.  Lori and Ian’s guests enjoyed a boat ride, a sunset cocktail,  and a festive Junkanoo performance before parading to the dinner at OPUS, where they listened to live local music and danced the night away, all details arranged via Tropical DMC. 
 All Images by Pepper Key Stacie

Tropical DMC Wedding Featured on Little Black Book!!!

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Xochy and Todd were married February 10, 2010 on Grace Bay Beach in front of the Grace Bay Club.  This couple had a small intimate group of friends fly down for their destination nuptials, just weeks before their big Texas wedding (which we can’t wait to see photos of soon!).   We scouted three different locations a few days before their wedding but the couple could not decide between the beautiful beaches; they were all stunning, and each one had a unique attribute they wanted to incorporate into their day.   I suggested they need not choose, they could have them all!  And they did!  They started with photos on the secluded Leeward Beach, had their seaside ceremony just a short stroll from their hotel, Villa Del Mar, and then the group of six paraded to their reception at Bay Bistro.    Check out the incredible spread on Style Me Pretty and don’t miss the video by 31 Films

May 28th Wedding

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Congratulations to the bride and groom who wed on Grace Bay Beach just between neighboring resorts, The Regent Grand and Villa Renaissance, both beautiful properties where this couple and their small group of guests stayed.  The ringbearer was too cute in his white linen suit with retro sailors collar and oversize buttons. The peaches and cream bridesmaid dresses coordinated with the coral bouganvilla bouquets and ceremony decor, but we didn’t know the scene would complement the gorgeous Turks and Caicos sunset that was to pass shortly after these two said “I do!” 

All images by Pepper Key Stacie

A Boat Wedding and a Beach Wedding

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All photos courtesy of Lynn Robinson via Facebook
Lucie and Shaune hosted their wedding aboard the Atabeyra.  How extraordinary to take 50 of your closest friends and family out to sea for your ceremony.  For this couple the setting is only appropriate, Lucie a dive master and Shaune, a well rounded waterman with expertise in fishing, lobstering, and handling TCI boats big and small.  Shaune was the captain on my very first island hopping experience, a boat trip to Middle Caicos where he pointed out a flock of flamingo’s en route, led us to the majestic Mudjin Harbor, and prepared a freshly caught picnic for our group. 
Years later I booked Shaune for transportation for British fashion photo shoot on Fort George, where the art director took one look at the towering athletic islander, with the charming grin and signature dreadlocks, and immediately asked to hire him for the day to model.   I relayed the deal; he would make excellent pay on top of his captain fee, and the only thing expected of him was to frolick on the beach with the gorgeous swimwear girl.  The only stipulation of getting paid to flirt with a magazine model and have his five minutes of fame commemorated in fine glossy print, was to wear a Euro brief.  Where I think most men would have been willing to skip buck naked at the offer, Shaune wasn’t interested in the least.  In production where scantily clad beauties are involved, you occasionally have to request the ogglers to move along.  Shaune on the other hand, informed us he would be back to pick us up at the end of the day.  I pretended to be as perplexed as the art director by his rejection at the offer, but inside I was laughing hysterically.  Lucie, Shaune might be known as one of the greatest fisherman on the island, but I think you’ve just proved your skills at landing a great catch!  Congrats you two!
All photos by Pepper Key Stacie, planning by Tropical DMC
In closing for the weekends post, I must mention yesterday’s wedding for Billy and Allison.  This young couple from New York spent their morning on a snorkeling excursion!  No last minute hectic running around, no chaos, just taking the day for themselves and their fourteen guests to ENJOY!  And enjoy they did, especially thanks to Billy’s fun sense of humor which kept all entertained.  After the ceremony they paraded by beach with friends and family from their resort, The Sands, to the Bay Bistro restaurant for their reception.