TomCayman has been bugging me to share some of the weddings that we host here at The Reef, so each blog I'll feature one of the many beautiful beach weddings that have taken place here at The Reef along with useful information and tips on Destination Weddings here in Grand Cayman and in particular (of course!) at the idyllic Reef Resort
So, to our first wedding blog (I'm new to this, so hang in there with me !)
Amber and Andrew - April 2007
Amber and Andrew first came to stay with us in October 2006, where they decided that we were the chosen location for their April 2007 destination beach wedding. Along with 45 of their closest friends and family, Amber and Andrew enjoyed a week of relaxation and fun in the sun before their big day. All of their plans were finalized, down to the last detail, prior to arrival thanks to Octopus Wedding planners and our wedding team here at The Reef, thus allowing Amber and Andrew to spend time with their group knowing that they had nothing to worry about for their special day.The morning of their Wedding was a little overcast and a mildly worried Amber was watching closely as their reception tent was being erected on the beach. As the tables were being decorated and set for their beach dinner reception and their decorated ceremony chairs were set up for their guests, the wind picked up and the heavens opened with what we can only describe as a ‘freak squall’.
Meanwhile, renowned wedding photographer, Rebecca Davidson arrived for the pre-wedding photos, only to find a distressed Amber and Andrew. In order to utilize their photo time and to cheer the wedding couple up, Rebecca decided to transport them both to the still sunny Rum Point for their pre wedding photos, Amber wearing her dress bag over her wedding dress to keep dry!This turned out to be the perfect plan, the Rum Point photographs were gorgeous and upon their return to The Reef, the rains had passed and their dream wedding plans were back on track with the set up dried out and once again completed. I should add at this point that this kind of weather pattern was really unusual, as here in the East End we tend to get a lot less rain year round than the rest of Cayman... but I guess it showed how the whole team, including Rebecca, could think on their feet !
As you can see from the photos, Amber and Andrew had a beautiful wedding and thanks to our amazing F + B team, their beach dinner reception complete with DJ and dancing was thoroughly enjoyed by all!
Here are Amber and Andrew’s comments on their Reef Wedding experience:-
I have to say that Andrew and I along with all of our guests had an absolutely wonderful time at the Reef Resort. Everyone was so accommodating and friendly. We could not have asked for a better place to have our wedding...For further information on The Reef Resort hosting your beach wedding and guests, please contact us at weddings@thereef.com.
It went exactly as we had planned and envisioned it to be - only better!! (and too short)!!! :) We are so happy with everything....!
Thank-you again for being such a big part of our special day. Your hard work (& Valentino's) in regards to all of the hotel accommodations, logistics of everything, food & beverage, etc., made our stay/special day a huge success....we never worried about one thing and simply enjoyed our time on the island....which is what we wanted.
For larger weddings here at The Reef, Octopus Event planners can be reached at octopusevents@candw.ky.
Please visit Rebecca Davidson’s website at www.rebeccadavidson.com for examples of her amazing photography and contact details.
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