A Modern Chic Tropical Destination Wedding In Jamaica
The enchantment of a tropical paradise meets the sophistication of modern chic design at this destination Jamaica wedding. Set against the breathtaking island backdrop, this celebration is the perfect mix of style and fun all artfully planned by CM Events and Design. A captivating color palette of white and vibrant green, elegantly complemented by touches of black accents, makes every detail exude timeless beauty. From the exquisite photography by Hana Gonzalez Photography to the awe-inspiring floral arrangements designed by springvale floral, prepare to be captivated by the harmonious fusion of natural splendor and contemporary style. You won't want to miss a single second of this love story inside the full gallery.
We had a resort chic gathering at the Tryall Club for all wedding guests who were in town to welcome them to Jamaica! Branded coconuts sparked the initial inspiration behind the entire vibe of the party. It was important for me to incorporate Jamaican elements to display our heritage and culture. This could be seen in the items we chose for our welcome bags, games, and entertainment. For our bags, we picked some of our favorite Jamaican snacks and beverages- savory - banana chips, sweet- tamarind balls and a Jamaica staple - ginger beer. We also incorporated some of the games we grew up watching our family play- dominos and ludi. We customized the ludi board game to make “home base” for each player a location that was sentimental to us- Michigan- where we met, NY- where we got engaged, Jamaica- where we will be getting married, and Bali where we will honeymoon. The dominos were also customized of course! Lastly, we loved the idea of a steel band but didn’t want to have one on our wedding day so we thought it was perfect to have a steel band perform for the welcome. We asked guests to come in their best resort chic earth tones attire for a nice aesthetic touch. Each guest was greeted with welcome cocktails and amazing views.
For the wedding, we wanted a blend of tropical elegant modern design, high style, and relaxed luxury. I never imagined having one color dominate my entire wedding day. I loved the colors in nature on the island so we selected greens, whites, and natural materials as our base design details. I’m a true island girl so the theme was a given. We went with white florals with tropical touches of palms and local flowers like white ginger and white anthuriums. We loved how all the details aligned with our vision, especially the overall florals, parasols, fans, bar sign, and seating chart. The seating chart was a super proud moment. It was a combination of my planner Candice’s idea and my crafty side that brought it to fruition. It said "If you can take the heat, find your seat". This also became another ode to Jamaican culture given the spicy jerk seasoning as jerk chicken is an extremely popular dish in Jamaica.
Other Jamaican elements we incorporated were Jamaican fruits like June plums and breadfruit that were on display around the bar and Jamaican inspired cocktails. We also served authentic Jamaican dishes in an elevated way. The DJ played dancehall and all the favorite songs our friends and family from the Caribbean love. My wedding dress happened to be the first dress I tried on at the second bridal shop I went to. I immediately fell in love with it. When they put the veil on it was a done deal. I noticed when looking at dresses online I was drawn to dresses with floral elements. The 3D flowers in my dress and matching veil completely sold me. I loved it so much I had them make our cake to match! Jordan wanted a modern but timeless look so he decided on a double breasted ivory suit jacket. To honor his childhood friend, Pepe, who passed away from sickle cell disease, It was important to him to wear Pepe’s wishbone pin. His groomsmen and childhood friends having been passing it down for each special occasion and it was now Jordan’s turn to wear it proudly.
