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FA M ILY M AT T E RS The bridesmaids wore Show Me Your MuMu gowns of different styles in shades of sage and blush. The groomsmen wore light khaki pants with brown belts, white button down shirts, and light grey jackets with pocket squares. All items were from Nordstrom and Banana Republic. BR IDAL STYLE Ashley fell in love with the first dress she tried on. She couldn’t stop thinking about it and returned to Ultimate Bride the next day to purchase the Monique Lhuillier gown. The gown was light and flowy—ideal for the Cayman heat and for dancing all night long. - Island Reunion - to each other by a mutual friend during their senior year of college in 2009. The two hit it off right away and the rest is history! Every year for their anniversary, Ashley and Alex visit Charleston, SC (one of their favorite cities) to celebrate. It was on their six-year anniversary trip to Charleston that Alex finally proposed after a walking food tour through the city. For Ashley and Alex, getting married on the beach was a no-brainer. Growing up on the East Coast, Alex always knew he wanted a beach wedding. Meanwhile, Ashley and her family had been visiting the Cayman Islands ever since she was three years old, and it quickly became one of her favorite places in the whole world. Friends and family flew to Grand Cayman from all over the United States in order to celebrate their big day, held at Grand Old House. The couple wanted the wedding to be small and intimate, which is exactly what they got. The event followed a color scheme of sage and blush with gold accents that extended beyond the decor to the bridesmaid dresses. Aside from the beach and amazing views, Ashley and Alex fell in love with the island due to its incredible food. They hosted a rehearsal dinner BBQ at The Wharf Restaurant the night before the wedding and finished off the week with a post-wedding brunch at Luca, Caribbean Club. They also chose Grand Old House as their wedding venue, which provided full catering services on the big day. The sunset ceremony was officiated by Ashley’s best friend’s father. ASHLEY AND ALEX WERE INTRODUCED O C EA N V IE W The couple were wed under an arch of palm leaves and guests sat on chairs decorated with white roses, provided by Celebrations Ltd. FLOR AL FA N CY Celebrations Ltd created a bouquet comprising blush, peach, and white flowers accented with baby’s breath and eucalyptus. The bridesmaids carried bouquets of simple white tulips. 77