It’s about this time every year that I desperately dream of a warm weather escape. A place with sand between my toes and ocean views for days, so this Caribbean wedding is kicking my tropical wanderlust into overdrive. Starting with a welcome BBQ for their guests, to the big day itself, followed by a post-wedding boat trip to the Tabago Keys, this is a destination wedding done right. Let’s start this private island adventure via Ana Lui’s photos inside THE VAULT.
From Ana Lui Photography… Olly, my lovely bride, has her family home on the beautiful island of Mustique. She´s been going there all her life and knows every rock, every bay and all the locals. There is a cute little church made out of bamboo which Olly thought would be gorgeous to get married in! Of course the incredible beaches were great for BBQ parties too. Together with her (now) husband they have decided to fly over their closest friends and family.
When Olly and Duncan emailed me asking if I was available to shoot their wedding week in Mustique I literally had to pinch myself! And after pinching myself I had to Google “Mustique”. It was seriously a dream come true to be flown in to a private island in Caribbean and spend the entire week with super fun, relaxed beautiful people. Surrounded by nature, stunning sea, with our personal house keeper making sure we are fed and watered. We met everyone upon arrival and I knew we would have a great time together!
From the Bride… I spent ages and ages and ages looking at photographer’s websites, getting recommendations from people and researching it until I found Ana Lui. She has an absolutely beautiful style – very soft yet vibrant. I love how Ana Lui captured the day, the pictures seemed almost dream like and she didn’t miss a moment.
1. ‘Vincy Black Cake’, which is the local specialty (fruit cake with a LOT of booze) is the best cake for weddings, period.
2. Soft, light and delicate wedding dresses are the best for tropics. I got mine from Amanda Wakeley’s shop in Chelsea, London.
3. Our best idea was to jump in the pool at midnight! Mustique is great for partying till the morning hours!
4. You need to know how to do your hair or fly someone with you, because there aren’t any hairdressers on the island!
5. Keep it local! Mustique and St. Lucia and Grenadines have so much to offer. Rum, music, fresh fish, BBQs and reefs filled with marine life! We organized a pre-wedding BBQ and farewell catamaran trip to Tabago Keys for our guests. It was simply amazing experience.
MORE DESTINATION WEDDINGS THIS WAY!
Photography: Ana Lui Photography | Wedding Dress: Amanda Wakeley | Stationery: Printstore London | Bride's Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Venue: The Grass Hopper | Earrings: Kiki Mcdonough