Thanks from Joy, and Simply Weddings...Grand Cayman

The new George Town office of Simply Weddings - Wedding Celebrants and Planners in the Cayman Islands opened at 306 North Church Street in the ERA Kirkconnell Realty Building on 1st June. I am overwhelmed with all the kind words and encouragement from our friends and industry partners in Grand Cayman. Our wedding vendors, those we have worked with for years, and our new wedding industry partners are simply, the best. We look forward to working with you for many years to come.

Notarial service and Justice of the Peace service available by appointment, please call first.

Joy relaxes after a wedding, at her new office in George Town,
in front of the Bridal Room, (flowers by Trisha's Roses)

Office Hours Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm (after that we're probably doing weddings). Other times by appointment.

Phone (345) 949-9933 Fax: (345) 9499934 Cell: (345) 5256551 Email: mywedding@candw.ky
Website: www.cayman-islands-wedding.ky.

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Irish Humanitarians Wed at Governor's Grand Cayman

One of the things I like most about our new Simply Weddings office is its proximity to Seven Mile Beach and the different options this gives our couples for wedding locations.

Today's couple hail from County Cork, Ireland they were visiting on a cruise which included Jamaica and Mexico. One of the reasons they chose Grand Cayman for their Destination Wedding was the ease of getting married here.

I took them down to Governor's Beach, one of the widest and prettiest parts of Seven Mile Beach. That time of morning it was virtually deserted. As usual I am impressed by the sanitarians from the Department of Environmental Health who keep Cayman's public beaches so spic and span. Such a small thing, perhaps, but our visitors never fail to be impressed, and to say so. This couple had a some special witnesses, a couple of Cayman parrots. It gave me the opportunity to tell them that the Cayman parrot is unique to these islands, and also our National Bird.

This is the part of the ceremony where I talk about the wedding rings.

The Cayman Islands Marriage Law requires two witnesses to the marriage. If you are traveling as a couple, with no guests, we can supply
the witnesses. Just remember to let us know so we can make arrangements, because we have to
get witnesses to come out specially.

Posing with Joy for the traditional "proof" shot, ie a copy of the Marriage Register

A Civil Registrar of Marriages in the Cayman Islands is required to give each couple a certified copy of their signed Marriage Register. I don't have to give them a nice, pretty one like this, but I prefer to. Once I register your marriage with the Registrar General I am also required to send you your Registered Marriage Certificate, this is your legal Marriage Certificate and it is recognised world-wide. The cost of the Registered Marriage Certificate is included in all the wedding packages at "Simply Weddings". Likewise, the cost of the Special Marriage License is included in all our packages.

Sealed with a kiss!

The newly married couple pose under a sea-grape tree.

After this I took them back to George Town so they could enjoy a nice wedding brunch and explore the town, before rejoining their ship. I recommended Guy Harvey's Island Grill www.harveysgrill.com upstairs the Aquaworld Duty Free Mall and overlooking George Town's picturesque harbour, because I like the food and the ambience.

Ceremony by Joy for Simply Weddings, your choice for a simple, elegant, personalised wedding in the Cayman Islands. Flowers by Trisha's Roses. Pictures by my Olympus FE370, please note that these are snap-shots and not pictures by a professional photographer. Many of our packages provide photographs by our excellent wedding photographers, please ask.

Call or email today for an application to book your own weddingmoon in the beautiful Cayman Islands. Call Simply Weddings at (345)9499933, fax (345)9499934 or email mywedding@candw.ky or visit our website at www.cayman-islands-weddings.ky

Your friends' sunset Cayman wedding, Mary

Dear Mary,

I just wanted to write and tell you about the wedding, as I know you are anxious to hear. It took place at the Wharf Restaurant at 6:30 pm, and they had a beautiful sunset. The Bride and Groom wanted to be right down next to the surf. As you can see D was standing by with the rings, in his role as bestman.

The bride's dress was lovely, as was her bouquet of yellow roses from Trisha's Roses.
Lots of kissing took place, and lots of photos were taken of these kisses. Shortly after this the Bride asked "Where's Mary?" Some bright spark announced that Mary was eating, and I wondered who this rude person was that had started the Wedding Dinner when the ceremony wasn't even over. But then somebody else said that you would be getting off work just about now.
As you can see, they were a very happy Bride and Groom. They each spoke to each other (D held the prompt sheet!) and the Groom's words were so touching they made me cry. I guess you know their story, and although I have just met them I am sure they will be very happy together.
To tell the truth, they kind of forgot to bring you to the ceremony, but they did bring you to the signing the register part, and there will be many pictures to prove it. Here is D holding you so you can get in the picture. I thought the "Friend" picture frame was a nice touch. I am sure you will have a place of honour at the dinner table, and I hope you enjoy the rest of festivities which
will no doubt continue over the weekend.

You have a great group of friends, and they missed you very much, so I'm sure your ears are ringing. Tell them to come back to Cayman in a few years for their Wedding Vow Renewal, and this time, be sure and come!

Cheers

Joy

P.S. Please visit my website at www.cayman-islands-weddings.ky for your wedding or vow renewal, or call me at (345)949-9933 and I will send you an application form. Getting married in Cayman is really easy, and Simply Weddings and I will be happy to ensure you have a very memorable event.

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Not too late for your Summer Cayman Beach Wedding!

Summer wedding, near Blue Water beach on Sunday afternoon

This couple from Atlanta, staying at the Ritz Carlton, contacted me a few weeks ago before they even booked their flight. They wanted to be sure I had this slot free for their simple, Cayman beach wedding. They had had a traditional Hindu wedding , and they wanted to combine their Cayman honeymoon with the legal part of their marriage.

When you hire a local co-ordinator for your Destination Wedding you are able to leverage on the spot knowledge of what will work for you. On the busy Constitution long weekend when residents flock to Seven Mile Beach, I was still able to find a quiet spot which fit this couple's photography requirements.

Every wedding is different, and in this case I personalised the couple's vows to reflect their Hindu heritage. Just a small touch, but one which meant a lot to the couple.

In the present economy couples are looking for ways to save on their wedding. Please note that once I quote you a price for your Cayman Islands wedding, I will stick to it. I have no hidden charges in my pricing. I give you professional service and I expect to be given professional courtesy.

In the Cayman Islands wedding market today, couples can benefit from many specials. For example, Cayman Airways, www.caymanairways.com is offering several specials, including "Kids Fly Free", from its US gateways, Chicago, New York, Washington DC, Miami and Tampa. Many local hotels are offering complementary "Kids Stay Free" and "Kids Eat Free" specials. This summer is a great time for Encore Weddings, where kids are involved.

I realise that couples are booking later, especially if they are having a "weddingmoon" (wedding and honeymoon combination.) These days couples are booking sometimes a few weeks rather than months before they are due to arrive in Grand Cayman. This is not really a problem, except if I am already booked for that date, so building in some leeway is better.

Since I am both an officiant and a planner, I can take care of all the legal requirements for your Grand Cayman wedding, if if you are using another planner. I can't stress too strongly to brides, don't try and pull off a destination wedding without a planner or co-ordinator, this is a small price to pay for a stress-free wedding day.

Check out our wedding packages today at www.cayman-islands-weddings.ky

Romantic Cayman Wedding & Reception at Ristorante Pappagallo

Interior view of Ristorant Pappagallo, Barkers, West Bay

Couples ask me all the time where they should go for a romantic dinner following their ceremony.
One of the places I like to recommend is Ristorante Pappagallo. Please note that any recommendations I make on this site are based on personal experience, I do not take commissions and I do not recommend any place that I have not tried.

My family and I enjoy Ristoranto Pappagallo for family events, including wedding receptions, but it is equally suitable for a romantic dinner for two or a small group. When I told the team at Pappagallo this, they sent me three special menus I could offer my couples, and the prices are very reasonable. Just mention Simply Weddings when you book www.pappagallo.ky

The beach at Pappagallo is also quiet and private for a small group wedding

If you want to have your ceremony at Pappagallo, this is a photo of a set-up on their patio

Call me today for your own romantic beach wedding on this or any of the beautiful quiet beaches in the Cayman Islands (345)949-9933 or visit my website at www.cayman-islands-weddings.ky

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