Category Archives: wedding

Consuela and Chirag Wedding

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Last September I styled for an Indian wedding at Villa Bella Vita (recently famous due to a Housewives episode).  Apologies for these images, after nearly a year of requesting photos from the photographer and couple I have given up and resorted to using my snapshots!

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Such a shame as it was a beautiful couple and featured some lovely details!  The largest challenge with this wedding was the mandap which I wanted to look like this but there was a little  . . . .well let’s say big surprise to consider.

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In an Indian wedding the grooms entrance is the grand event and this wedding was no exception.  We have no elephants in Turks and Caicos, and prince charming on the white horse has certainly been done, so here comes the helicopter!  I suppose from watching films I was certain the helicopter landing was going to execute hurricane force winds which would rip the mandap to shreds and cover the guests in a blanket of salty sand.  I kept the mandap draping minimal for damage control and stood way back (as you can see from the above I-phone photo) and closed my eyes when it hovered over the ceremony spot.  Much to my surprise, no whipping winds, no flying sand, no problems . . . whew!  Will know better for next time, if there is one.

Jenna and Joe’s Wedding at the Grace Bay Club

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Nov 16, 2014 marked the day for these two lovelies to tie the knot.  These gorgeous images are attributed to international photographer Helga Schaefer.

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What a show shoe shot!  Say that three times fast!

Jenna Sindoni wedding GBC Nov

I always arrive early to build this driftwood arch and as I am most often contracted through a wedding planner, I rarely get to meet the couples.  It’s great fun to have the opportunity to view their weddings and see how our handiwork spent the day interacting with these couples during some of the most memorable moments of their lives.  So thank you planners and photographers who share your work with the world!  It’s special not only for family and friends afar, but also for the contributing vendors.

Claire Morgan Photography

To see more of this beautiful wedding, head to pinterest

November Wedding at the Grace Bay Club

Brilliant Studios Nov 16 wedding  at Grace Bay Club

Brilliant Studios Nov 16 wedding at Grace Bay Club

November 16th, 2015 was an unusually pale and blustery day in Turks and Caicos.  Melissa and Chris didn’t let the lack of sunshine put a damper on their big day!  Sometimes a moody sky and sea allows for a most beautiful portrait, don’t you think?  I love this Brilliant Studios capture of the newlyweds under our driftwood arch.

Lantern Lit Wedding

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Tropical DMC planned this gorgeous May of 2014 wedding in at the Gansevoort resort.  TC Millwork built the driftwood chuppah which Environmental Arts did a beautiful job decorating with climbing ivy and pale pink and white bougainvillea. 

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the kiss black and white

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David and Anita at Brilliant Studios did a phenomenal job capturing Ashely and Michaels big day, the image below is one of my favorites of this arch! Isn’t it magical?  Head over to their blog to see more on this big destination wedding.

lantern lit arch

Melissa and Joe’s wedding

Last October I was able to help make Melissa and Joe’s wedding dreams come true.  Their wedding guests, everyone laughing and in great spirits even while chipping in to help execute the last minute details the day of, were my first indication that this was a well loved couple!  Melissa was such a joy on her wedding day, gracious, thankful, just so full of happiness!  Brides take note, your agenda for your wedding day is first and foremost to have FUN!  In turn all your guests and family members will have fun, and likewise all the people working to make your day the best it can be, will also have fun!  Which is exactly what we did and it shows doesn’t it?
Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, pool leading out to beach

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, pool leading out to beach

The setting was one part whimsy to one equal part elegance.  I love a wedding that refuses to be stuffy despite being a first class destination affair.  Please feast your eyes on these gorgeous photos by Ileana and see more on her blog,  Attimi Photography.
Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, lantern florals by Environmental Arts

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, lantern florals by Environmental Arts

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, pool island centerpiece by Environmental Arts

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, pool island centerpiece by Environmental Arts

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, pool leading out to beach

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, pool leading out to beach

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, poolside reception with beautiful draping

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, poolside reception with beautiful draping

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, candelit reception tablescape

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, candelit reception tablescape

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, the bride wore gold

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, the bride wore gold

Melissa and Joe, I hope every minute of your day lived up to your expectations and of course I wish you both, and your big family and wonderful friends, Happily Ever After . . . . .
Handpainted chalkboard signage

Handpainted chalkboard signage

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, gold palette beach side ceremony

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, gold palette beach side ceremony

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, driftwood arch with gold draping

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, driftwood arch with gold draping

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, driftwood chuppah on the beach gold palette

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, driftwood chuppah on the beach gold palette

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, sheer organza draping for the reception

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, sheer organza draping for the reception

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, beautiful reception lighting with 100's of fairy berries

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, beautiful reception lighting with 100’s of fairy berries