Category Archives: Tropical DMC

Doug and Michelle’s Beach Wedding

Congratulations to the adorable couple who wed on Saturday at sunset in front of the Grace Bay Club. This was a last minute wedding planned almost entirely by the groom! Doug delivered his handwritten vows flawlessly and Michelle took her time in response, clearly taken with his words, as were all present. Their families and friends were great fun, voicing their encouragement all the way up and down the aisle. After the signature kiss, the two started married life to the tune of Al Greens “Let’s Stay Together.”

Flowerless Tablescapes

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All Images courtesy of Federico Bigazzi

In March I did a tablescape collaboration between Teresa Brunner of http://www.tropicaldmc.com/, Claire and Taylor of Belongings, and Seven Stars resort. For couples looking to wed in the Turks and Caicos, the tablescapes pictured above could be stylish options for your reception. Tropical DMC has a collection of beautiful linen rentals, all satins seen above in espresso, tiffany’s blue, apple green, and fuscia, are available at $40 each. Belongings, one of the most chic interior decor boutiques on the island, offers a gorgeous selection of flatware, vases, place setting decor, and accessories. La Pergola at the Seven Stars resort, is a must see space, one of the few that can accomodate large groups. The exterior rooftop and surrounding veranda’s, chandeliers dripping with pale pink crystals, a white grand piano, and a stunning mahogoney bar create an ambiance of elegance. In such a sleek space, these modern tablescapes stood out, a welcome and refreshing break from tradition.

The details done right in black and white

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Sepia to be more exact but for all the die hards . . . . .
Venue-Fleur de lys Villa
Design- Pepper Key Stacie

Dress-Ebay $250!!!

Heels-Le Chateau $20, dyed in the washing machine a pale yellow

Cowboy Boots-Ebay

Brides Engagment and wedding rings- interchangeable jewelry brilliantly engineered for designers and other creative types charlotte & tipit

Bouquet and wedding dress brooches-something old, antiques of my great grandmothers gifted by my mother

Bridesmen and grooms ties-skull print by RokWear on Etsy

Grooms suit-100% linen Le Chateau $300

Groomswomen gowns-Montreal’s wedding district, St Hubert St. bargain rack $20 each

Brides Hair- Shenique Higgs

Wedding planner- Teresa Brunner Teresa Brunner

Bouquet and boutonniere- Environmental Arts

Music-NaDa Duo mrblou@hotmail.com

Cake topper-I wanted to incorporate the Norwegian tradition of a bridal crown without actually having to wear one myself, gifted by my cousin Jenny in Salt Lake City

Cake Design-incorporated Caribbean architectural details of Fleur de Lys Villa

Groom’s cake-traditional French croquembouche by Pierik Marizou of Caicos Cafe

Beach cocktail-Lemon Lucy’s with cucumber garnish

Beach appetizers-traditional French pate’s and cheeses from Caicos Cafe

Coffee Station- world famous Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee purchased straight from the plantation on our hiking trip to Jamaica

Cake tablecloth- a dear family friend, MaryAlice Tobins, wedding gift; an antique eyelet used at dinner parties my grandparents attended in the 1940’s.

Ceremony program- DIY, modified from Martha Stewart “what tree did you fall from” template

Table decor and florals–DIY, garden clippings from the villa

Matt and Amie’s Beach Wedding

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all photos courtesy of pepperkeystacie

Congratulations to the happy couple! As you can see it was another beautiful day in paradise. This month marks the third anniversary of collaboration between wedding planner Teresa Brunner and I. Teresa launched her company, Tropical DMC, in 2006 after 8 years of working in the hospitality industry. From the very first project Teresa hired me for; a large scale wedding with a NYC design industry bride and highly detailed decor, held at one of the most exclusive and expansive villas in the Turks and Caicos, we bonded. The week long production, full of electrical overloads and various other noteworthy challenges, proved we had a fantastic working dynamic. Teresa amazed me with her sense of style, her people and problem solving skills, but it was her brilliant sense of humor that assured me I would work with her on any future project.
Our wedding today was assisted by a new intern, Jessica, a 15 year old student at the Collegiate. Jessica did a stellar job on her first day and her excitement was completely contagious. When asked why she was interested in wedding planning, she responded that she enjoyed being creative, liked helping people, and felt it was an out of the ordinary job that would be far from boring. At the end of the day, when asked her if wedding planning was what she expected, her answer was already written over her beaming face, in her enormous smile. She absolutely loved being a part of the action, part of making this moment memorable for the couple and beautifully designed for the enjoyment of all present. The ceremony took place in front of the Sands resort and a tented beach reception followed at Bay Bistro.