Jeremy Taylor and his bride, Kathryn Bannell ties the knot (or balloons) on board the Cayman Elusion, a private luxury yacht from Cayman Luxury Charters. The ceremony was attended by their children and Kathryn's mother Rosemary Bannell.

David Wolfe, professional photographer, captures the magical moments from ceremony to romantic beach time to riding on the wave runner and “trashing the dress” by jumping off the bow of the yacht.

Parfait Weddings & Events and Cathy Church Photography teamed up to help this couple exchange some under-the-sea vows.  And yes, underwater contracts do carry over to land.

The Cayman Islands has been recognized as TripAdvisor’s number one travel destination in the Caribbean as a part of the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Destinations Awards 2011. Chosen for its immaculate beaches, endless plethora of activities, and Caymankind approach to life, the destination garnered the award at the behest of TripAdvisor’s voting travelers.

This honor is coming just in time for Cayman Summer Splash! Celebrate the summer by taking in some Cayman sunshine and a variety of great deals. With any 5-night minimum stay, participants of Summer Splash will enjoy a 5th night free as well as a free Learn to SCUBA class or a free trip to Stingray City. For those traveling with precious cargo, kids also stay, play, and eat free during Cayman Summer Splash.

Thank you again to all the voters that helped the Cayman Islands become TripAdvisor’s number one Caribbean getaway! Happy traveling!

Here’s an exciting new giveaway from Crystal Blue Weddings!

The prize: A one hour location shoot with renowned Cayman Islands photographer Rebecca Davidson in Grand Cayman. This includes a high resolution CD of edited images for you to keep–a $500 value package.

The contest rules: Send in a Cayman Islands inspired Story Board for the shoot. Give some background as to how the Cayman Islands inspired your ideas and color palate. The contest will run from April 15th-May 15th, with winners announced on May 16th. Transportation is up to you; be sure that you’ll be in Grand Cayman within the next year to claim your prize!

In order to run the contest, Crystal Blue Weddings must have a minimum of 25 contestants–so send in your entries, and spread the word! Click here for more details directly from Crystal Blue Weddings’ blog. Not only would this be the perfect opportunity to get away before the big day but, what better way to let your loved ones know you’re engaged than through Rebecca Davidson’s exquisite photography? Enter today!

In March 2011, engaged couple Jason and Jennifer married on the beautiful Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman. Shot by photographer Nicole Caldwell, the intimate ceremony took place where the newly weds had originally met.

Says Caldwell, “Jennifer then started working for the Ritz Carlton in Grand Cayman, where she met head Chef Jason. The began dating and moved to San Juan Puerto Rico. They decided to return to where they fell in love on the island of Grand Cayman for their destination wedding at the Ritz Carlton. The weeding week was filled with adventures including a boatride to Stingray City.”

Photographs below courtesy of Nicole Caldwell.

Stemming off of the Cayman Islands’ appearance in “Destination I Do”, the Cotton Tree has an exciting new offer for couples in 2011. Located at the northern most point of Grand Cayman, the Cotton Tree is the islands’ first boutique cottage hotel. Throughout 2011, couples get a 0 deal! “Destination I Do” profiles this deal here.

During the busy season of November through April, the Couples Rate stands at $675 a night. As for the rest of the year, the Couples Rate dips down to $450. This affords the couple use of the entire cottage with the exception of the second bedroom.

With amenities such as French doors that open to Caribbean sea views and 600-thread count Egyptian-Cotton sheets, the Cotton Tree is the perfect getaway for those couples seeking privacy, serenity, and a great deal.

Congratulations to the myriad of Cayman wedding professionals that helped to compose the beautiful shoot in the latest issue of “Destination I Do” (Summer 2011.) The inspirational ‘concept shoot’ took place during engage!10 and incorporated some of the Cayman Islands’ finest from the event. The resulting photos are the perfect testament to the high quality and wide range of wedding expertise on island.

Special commendation goes to Miss Joanne Brown of Celebrations for all decor and floral design, Danielle Coccocia of Crystal Blue Weddings for the overall concept and coordination, as well as Danielle Wolfe of the Caribbean Club  for the location.

The shoot also included engage!10 attendees photographer Donna Von Bruening, “Destination I Do” editor Jennifer Stein, and Invitation Designer Kristy Rice of Momental Designs.

More jaw dropping photos can be found at Be Inspired PR’s blog! Kudos again to all of the wedding professionals that came together to craft such a gorgeous showing.

Just last week, celebrity wedding planner and author Michelle Rago launched her brand new website. In conjunction with the launch, the esteemed planner has named The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman as one of her elite “Signature Destination Properties.”

This is a great honor the Cayman Islands–it is made all the more exciting due to the fact that Rago is the new official spokesperson for the new Google Weddings.

What a thrilling time to get married in Cayman!

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a Cayman Islands Destination Wedding was recently featured in The Washington Post Sunday edition. Debra Kilpatrick and William W. Byrd were married on January 8th at the Ritz-Carlton in Grand Cayman. Rebecca Davidson photographed the beautiful event. Please read more about this romantic wedding story at The Washington Post.

This Washington based couple’s wedding is also a “perfect match” in timing with news from Cayman Airways–direct service is now available twice weekly between DC (Dulles) and the Cayman Islands!