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    Grand Cayman OOT bags

    in The Islands Weddings

    Posted

    Hey there, since I started this thread, I wanted to follow up and share what I ended up using for my OOT bags.

     

    -Tags, ribbon, and white pen from Paper Source from home

    -Cartoon Map ordered online weeks ahead of time

    -We designed and printed a welcome letter and itinerary at home and brought with us, wrapped it around the map with a bow.

    Everything else I bought on island when I got there:

    -White bags and tissue paper from Cayman party store (I blew my budget buying everything else)

    -Regular & light Caybrew

    -Tortuga Rum

    -Tortuga Rum Cake

    -Saltwater Taffy

    -Shot glass

     

    It was simple but very well received.  Decided against the toiletries etc. because I wanted to give them a sense of local flare vs. trying to guess at what they might have forgotten to pack.

     

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    Updated Grand Cayman Weddings Thread

    in The Islands Weddings

    Posted

    Hi Grand Cayman brides, 
     
    So many people were helpful to me on this board, I wanted to give back.  Here are my photos and recommendations:
     
     
     
     
    These are the vendors I recommend (in order of favorites):
    -Luca
    -Hemingway's
    -Caribbean Club
    -Ritz Carlton
    -Celebrations (rentals, florals)
     
    Surprise lessons:
    -Some people really wanted/expected a pick up from the airport
    -Not all guests will be comfortable walking to get to places (even if they are as close as Luca & Hemingways)
    -I thought everyone would want to share suites at Caribbean Club, but most of my guests chose to get private rooms at major chain hotels instead
    -Plan for a lot of wind on the beach
    -You don't need a full hour of pre-dinner cocktails for a small wedding (we had 30 guests)
    -Luca's portions are large (and delicious), three courses is plenty.  We had five and wasted a lot of amazing food.
    -Having a DJ in a Caribbean Club suite for a small wedding is awkward unless most of your guests are youthful/want to party
    -"Island time" is a real thing, don't expect vendors and restaurants to operate with the efficiency and standards of quality you find in big US cities (I'm from LA)
    -Related to the above note, the bigger and fancier your wedding, the more potential you have to be frustrated.  I wore an expensive dress and the cleaners burned a hole in it when I took it in for pre-wedding steam.  If I had just gotten a simple beach dress, I probably wouldn't have been so freaked out and/or could have just ironed it myself.  
    -Also related to the above note...a lot of weddings take place all the time on the island, so keep that in mind when dealing with businesses there.  It will help you keep perspective and look on the bright side.
    -The best surprise is how truly, magically, beautiful the island is (especially the colors of the water).  Most guests are just so enchanted by the location that wedding details become insignificant.
     
    For the welcome bags, I did a local flare theme with a rum cake, saltwater taffy, caybrew, rum, shot glass, and an adorable cartoon map (pic in 'Little Details')
     
    I did makeup and hair myself and flew in my photographer and wedding coordinator.
     
    Our big day was November 4, 2011 in the evening and weather was lovely.  Dinner was at Luca with a dancing following in our Caribbean Club suite.
     
    Hope you all have just as magical as a time with your wedding in Grand Cayman.
     
    Good luck and enjoy the ride!
     

    Updated Grand Cayman Weddings Thread

    in The Islands Weddings

    Posted

    Hi there, We loved the idea of a family-style vacation, so Caribbean Club was perfect (3 bedroom, 3 bath villas) for us.  But there are a lot of beautiful options in the Caymans.  Crystal Blue Studio blog is definitely the place to start your research.

     

    As for Caribbean Club there are no discounts for weddings, there are actually ADDITIONAL charges to have the wedding there.  There is a fee to use the beach for the wedding, and if you want to use the beach for any other events (welcome reception, beach parties) you need to reserve all three oceanfront villas (first, second, third floors).  These are their most expensive rooms (regularly $1100+).  You should call Danielle at Caribbean Club to find out if they will have any discounted rates, I know sometimes they run specials.

     

    Luca is also beautiful and Laura is amazing to work with.  The have top notch menus to work with, but will require a minimum if you want to have the whole restaurant for your wedding (the only choice if you want traditional music & dancing).  The minimum is over $8000+. 

     

    All in all, it is not the cheap choice.  But they are amazing properties and will be forever memorable for your guests.  Like Starfish0512, I paid for my guests' rooms to help them with the costs of attending.  That might be something you should consider if there are certain people that you absolutely want there but that might have difficulty with the cost of the Caymans.
     

    Originally Posted by kkb4987 View Post

    Hi girls!!  Thanks for all your input on weddings in Cayman.  I am just starting to plan for a November 10, 2012 wedding.  I have looked at the Caribbean Club.....but it seems expensive for just the two of us to stay somewhere.  If you get married there and use Luca for the reception...do they give you a discount on the room?

     

    Anyone know of a good videographer?

     

    What is everyone's budgets for their wedding?  I am from Kansas City.....so EVERYTHING seems SOOOO expensive to me!!!  :)

     

    Anyone look at Grand Old House for a wedding?

     

    Thanks girls.....this help is tremendous!!!



     

    Grand Cayman OOT bags

    in The Islands Weddings

    Posted

    Thanks everyone.  These posts are soooo helpful.  GrandCayBride, where did you get that cute map?
     

    Originally Posted by GrandCayBride View Post

    You are welcome.......I just did it all a few months ago so if anyone has any questions feel free to ask. 

     

    And yes the shipping was relatively easy just make sure you go online and get the appropriate international shipping documents printed and filled out, it will speed up the process at Fed Ex.   Oh yeah, also was told by my wc that FED EX better than UPS.....so that is what I did. Fed ex.

     

    Everyone was super excited to get our bags.....were used and seen on the beach while we were there...it was a backpack type.  I put welcome letter and the map show here.....

     

    Here is picture of our koozies and M&M'koozies.jpgm and m.jpgcaymanIslandsmap-743257.jpg

     



     

    Updated Grand Cayman Weddings Thread

    in The Islands Weddings

    Posted

    Hi fellow Cayman brides ~ I'm entering freak out stage since the wedding is only a few months away : )

     

    We still need to book the rehearsal dinner and are considering Hemingways or Ragazzi's....any feedback or thoughts on those?

     

    Also, I started a new thread under "The Island Weddings" regarding Cayman OOT bags if you have any good ideas to share.

     

    Thanks!

    Laura

    Nov 4, 2011

    Caribbean Club & Luca

    Grand Cayman OOT bags

    in The Islands Weddings

    Posted

    Calling all Grand Cayman brides, any tips for Out-of-Town bags?

     

    I'm thinking basics like a map, travel/party survival things like advil, alka seltzer, dramamine...but what are some cool things from Cayman that I can include?

     

    Thanks for any help...

    Updated Grand Cayman Weddings Thread

    in The Islands Weddings

    Posted

    Oh sorry -- I hadn't updated my browser to see you have sent recommendations -- thanks!
     

    Originally Posted by GrandCayBride View Post

    Arrived two days before the wedding and stayed 10 days after.  Total 13 days.  Had our rehearsal Dinner at Regazzi...it was very very good. 
     Best dinners we had were at: Eduardos, Regazzi, Hemingways, The Wharf, CasaNova's, Yoshi Sushi,  7 Prime cuts and sunset at the Ritz (awesome-tell them you are on honeymoon and you will get special dessert), Morgans Harbor and a few others.......don't waste your time at The Lobster Pot, very overated.

    Cimboco had good breakfasts as did Eats Cafe.

    Sunshine grill has good burgers and fish tacos. 

     

    Captain Marvin is the best snorkeling/stingray excursions.  Dolphin cove better than the dolphins by the turtle farm.

     

    If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

    Will post pictures when get back from photog.



     

    Updated Grand Cayman Weddings Thread

    in The Islands Weddings

    Posted

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!  It looks like it was magical.  What were your favorite choices in terms of planning -- vendors, venues, decorations, entertainment etc.  Recommendations are so helpful.  Was that steel drum player good?  It is so hard to find vendors like that online, and unfortunately I've had to pass on having a local coordinator due to budget restraints.  Thanks for any tips.  AND CONGRATS AGAIN xo

    Updated Grand Cayman Weddings Thread

    in The Islands Weddings

    Posted


    Hi GrandCayBride, could you let me know who your Steel Drum player is?  Hope all is well for you, your big day is getting close!!

     

    Originally Posted by GrandCayBride View Post

    We are having ceremony on the Beach with a Steel Drum player......... cocktail hour at Hemingways terrace with Shellfish bar......then Dinner at Turtle pool Terrace.....Limited Hemingways menu.  We are having Mainstream a Jazz/Raggae band play at reception.   Should be fun.  I will definitely let you know how it went.



     

    Updated Grand Cayman Weddings Thread

    in The Islands Weddings

    Posted

    Thanks Stefanie-- you have me so pumped!!  I am sooooo glad to hear that you checked out Caribbean Club and Luca and you loved them -- that makes me feel so much better about our choice (sight unseen).  We are planning a visit in late July to see it ourselves too... we decided that we needed to ease our anxiety (ok, MY anxiety) before the big day in November.  I'll check out the other place you mention for rehearsal dinner.  And I wonder why you chose Creativent for wedding coordination instead of Celebrations?  I was thinking of doing something similar, and I wonder if it is for the same reason.  I'd also love advice on officiants if you find a great one.  That is such an intimate role to play at the wedding, it is weird for me to pick someone I don't know.  I'm going to interview people when I go there for our visit. 

     

    As for your photos, I saw them on Crystal Blue and thought "Hey that is the girl from the forums!"  It was so cool to see the pictures after you mentioned you won the contest.  They are beautiful, congratulations. Thanks again for the update.

    Updated Grand Cayman Weddings Thread

    in The Islands Weddings

    Posted

    Hey GC brides,

     

    I've started our wedding site and wanted to share it in case it is helpful to you (or any other potential Grand Cayman brides) www.SeguraMueller.com

    It is a work in progress...but some basics are there all ready.

     

    I don't have many vendors lined up yet; I would love to hear your thoughts on who you choose & if you love them...

    Updated Grand Cayman Weddings Thread

    in The Islands Weddings

    Posted

    When are you taking your meetings at the Caribbean Club and Luca?  We are booked there (site unseen!) for November 4, 2011.  I've read a lot online and have been researching places for what feels like forever.  I'm thrilled with our choice, but would love to hear your first hand thoughts...

     

    Thanks, Laura

    Newbie - Trying to decide

    in Newbies!!

    Posted

    Hello, I'm so happy I found this forum, because it is so hard to plan a wedding via the computer without seeing these venues and destinations first hand! We just got engaged (our 4th anniversary, last weekend July 4, 2010) and are really wanting a destination wedding...but very intimidated at this point. I love the idea of Hawaii, but am very surprised by the cost. He loves the idea of Jamaica.

     

    I am pretty sure we can get at least 50 friends and family to Hawaii, Mexico, or the Caribbean...but I can't seem to find a lot of info on reception packages.

     

    Does anyone have pricing and pictures for the Royal Plantation in Jamaica, that place seems lovely.

     

    Thanks for any/all of the advice! Laura

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