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Imagine skimming over sun-kissed sparkling water
in breathtaking hues of emerald green, turquoise and azure aboard a luxury
catamaran to your own uninhabited island cay to exchange your wedding vows.
At your site, you disembark from your private
catamaran onto a beautiful stretch of powder soft white-sand beach and step into
a tropical island setting that is ideal for the barefoot bride and groom who
wish to exchange vows in a natural surrounding of sun, sand and sea. It's a
deserted island fantasy wedding day-pleasing, picturesque and perfect.
And for those who choose to get married in
barefoot elegance, and who are looking to add a tropical twist and local island
flavor to their wedding day, conch shells and bougainvillea (a native flower)
displays in a palette of vibrant colors can line the wedding aisle that leads to
arches or huppahs decorated with island flair. A catered reception, arranged
through your hotel and wedding specialist, can be set up directly on the beach
or back on board your catamaran.
After the wedding ceremony, sample tempting island
delicacies like jerk chicken and pork, subtle curries and an array of fresh
seafood that includes spicy conch salad with refreshing local drinks such as
coconut rum splashed with pineapple juice, followed by a wedding cake topped
with polished seashells (a takeaway memory) in lieu of the more traditional
bride and groom. Then dance in the sand to the pulsating beat of a live calypso,
reggae or steel band and continue the celebrations back on board your catamaran
as you sail into your future life together.
This is just one option awaiting you in the Turks
and Caicos, a British Crown colony made up of 40 small islands and tiny cays,
and one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean. Blessed with crystal clear
turquoise waters, one of the longest coral reefs in the world, white powder-soft
beaches and elegant resorts ready to attend to your every need, this is the
perfect place for a combined wedding and honeymoon getaway that can be as casual
or upscale as you wish.
Marry on the beach in front of your hotel; hook up
on a private island cay as fashion designer Donna Karan's daughter did; surround
yourselves in a traditional quiet setting of a parsonage or a romantic garden
blooming with lush tropical plants and flowers; or celebrate in a private
beachfront villa owned by Hollywood celebrity, Bruce Willis, or well-known
musician, Keith Richards. Your marriage ceremony options in the Turks and Caicos
are limitless.
Exclusively yours
A poolside wedding at sunset can be magical. By
renting an exclusive villa such as The Resident at Parrot Cay for your event,
you are ensured your privacy, away from other guests. Situated on a secluded
bay, The Residence, built by Bruce Willis as a private home, is an extraordinary
villa that is available for rent as a beautiful venue at which to host a wedding
during your stay at Parrot Cay. You can even rent the villa for the duration of
your stay. The Residence is comprised of two three-bedroom villas and a Main
House, the second floor of which features a 93-square-metre master bedroom,
study, master bath with dressing area and walk-in closets, steam room and
telescope area.
Parrot Cay, the northern Caribbean's most
exclusive resort, is a luxury 60 room hideaway located on its own 405-hectare
uninhabited island in the Turks and Caicos. It is also home to Shambhala, a
holistic private-island retreat that was voted the number one spa in The
Americas and Caribbean by CondŽ Nast Traveller Spa Award. Here, you can finalize
your wedding plans while you relax in the incredible infinity pool; or as you're
pampered at Shambhala in one of six couples' treatment rooms; or in one of two
secluded pavilions that can be rented for a full or half-day; or while you
indulge in a pre-wedding private charter to a round of golf.
Picture lit Tiki torches at dusk leading to your
wedding arch or Huppah, draped with tulle and adorned with tiny orchids flown in
for your special occasion and thousands of twinkling mini lights. A gospel
choir, military or steel band adds a memorable touch to your wedding festivities
in this more formal villa setting and entertains your guests while they await
your arrival. As the sun sinks and the sky darkens following your wedding
ceremony, guests enjoy champagne and hors d'oeuvres passed around on silver
trays before they sit down to dine by candlelight by the pool. Wedding guests
then dance the night away to the sweet sounds of a live band under a canopy of
stars while a firework display lights up the night.
Wedding options in the Turks and Caicos are only
limited by your imagination and budget. And help is just a phone call away.
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