Since I love traveling, I also love the concept of a destination wedding. I was thrilled to coordinate the destination wedding for Joe and Jina… in the beautiful Bahamas! Given that most of their close friends and family were spread across the US, the couple reasoned that a flight to the Bahamas was almost the same cost as flying anywhere else in the continental US, so why not treat their guests to a vacation? They also loved the idea of celebrating their marriage for a long weekend with all of their guests… so the Bahamas, just a quick 3-hour flight from New York City, was the perfect choice.

Welcome to the Bahamas!
Gorgeous, sunny weather and bright turquoise water greeted us when we arrived! Since most guests were staying for at least three nights, I helped the couple put together an itinerary of events and carefully vetted excursions to help guests get settled in the Bahamas and provide opportunities for them to meet each other at wedding and non-wedding events. Some highlights included the following:

• Welcome dinner for all guests at Carmine’s (Atlantis Resort)
• Swimming with dolphins at Dolphin Cay
• Brazilian steakhouse dinner and hand-rolled cigars at Graycliff Manor
• Wave runners and water park at The Atlantis
  
• Rehearsal lunch at the uber stylish Dune restaurant at One & Only Ocean Club
• … and snorkeling, golfing, and horse back riding!

Wedding Day
Prior the the ceremony, the wedding party gathered at the lobby of the One&Only Ocean Club. You may recognize the classy scene from the Bond flick, Casino Royale:

The ceremony was held across the street at the stunning Cloisters at the Ocean Club. The contrast of the garden of pillars against the bright blue sky and ocean provided the perfect backdrop for the ceremony. Since it was a fall wedding (even though it felt like summer!), the bride chose a vibrant color scheme: red, orange, kelly green, and a touch of ivory.

The reception was held back at The Atlantis:

Trashing the Dress
The couple left the island with some gorgeous shots (even a trash the dress session which I have always wanted to do!)… the wedding was even featured in Destination Weddings Magazine! Here are some of my faves… the couple is so sweet & romantic:



(All photos by Kenny Kim Photography)