When Carla called me for her wedding to Damien, we more than just hit it off. After hearing about their gorgeous plans for their destination wedding in St. John, I realized this was not going to be an ordinary wedding.

So, when the wedding plans began, they wanted to keep it simple. However, sometimes simple is hard to pull off. When the plans were underway for their destination wedding in St. John, the guest list started growing and growing. The only solution: a wedding for two! Alana, the planner at Caneel Bay, did a beautiful job of bringing the ideas and dreams Carla was envisioning to life!

Carla and Damien had decided to have their wedding at Caneel Bay in St. John. The wedding was all about luxury and details. Carla wore a fabulous Monique Lhuillier gown with the most amazing pair of Jimmy Choo shoes! Damien looked very handsome in a tailored suit by Dolce and Gabbana and David Yerman cufflinks.

We started the day with makeup by Kristina, she did a fabulous job.  Once in their attire, they saw each other for the first time in the " stone ruins " of Caneel Bay. That is always my favorite moment!  We then jumped in a cab, and headed for town. We headed to some absolutely beautiful local spots with bright colors and local vendors. We had to make the first stop be at  Woody's bar. This was the couple's favorite hangout. We then stopped at a small bar in a parking lot for the local taxi drivers. It is not illegal to drink and drive, just illegal not to wear your seatbelt! 

We could not head back to Caneel Bay without first stopping at the local basketball court. Damien played college basketball, it is a big part of his life, so it seemed only fitting that he hit the court in his wedding day attire. Damien gave Carla the basketball to make a shot, and she did just that, surprising everyone.

Once we were back at Caneel Bay, we headed to Turtle Bay for the ceremony. The sound of the steel drum roll over the hill, with the sound of the waves breaking on the rocks was absolutely beautiful. As Carla walked towards her groom, you could see the most beautiful smile on her face and Damien could not take his eyes off of her. After the vows were said and the rings were exchanged, we headed down the hill to start dinner. Carla and Damien stopped to take in the views and the lighting was absolutely glowing. In that moment, it was really beautiful to see Carla and Damien taking in the moment and the scenery around them.

The romantic dinner for two was held in the stone ruins at Caneel bay. What could be better than enjoying filet and lobster tail, surrounded by candlelit stone archways and swaying palm trees, with the love of your life? They enjoyed their first dance to the sounds of the steel drum. Carla and Damien had the most beautiful little cake I have ever seen. The pastry chef of Caneel Bay had created a beautiful white cake covered in tiny white pastry flowers. It was more than Carla could have imagined. After dinner was over, Tony and I took Carla and Damien back to Woody's bar to finish off a perfect evening.

Tony and I were so honored to be the only people allowed at such an intimate wedding. We had such a wonderful time getting to know this beautiful couple and their story. We spent the day after the wedding with Carla and Damien on the beach outside our rooms. While Tony and Damien debated the chances of seeing a shark, I gave Carla a one-on-one photography lesson. When we left the resort, we had a sense of sadness. We are so blessed that our clients always become our  friends. This was especially true with Carla and Damien!