Caribbean Wedding Jewels

When he asked you to marry him with a diamond, did you think that you’d be choosing sapphire or ruby for your Caribbean wedding colors? Every woman wants her wedding to be unique! That’s why many brides-to-be are becoming adventurous with their use of color and are moving away from traditional pastel colors to brighter, bolder ones. Hues that you find in some of your favourite jewels such as sapphire, ruby, emerald, and aquamarine are just a few of the many choices you have.  To have your perfect Caribbean wedding without blowing your budget, try doing your own shopping for accessories instead of having your decorator do it for you.
In fact, most of the fun in planning a Caribbean wedding is accessorizing just the way you want! Use a coordinator to help you put your ideas together, but make sure that you get most of your own ideas in so that your wedding day is just as you dreamed it would be. Here’s how you can bring jewel tones into your special day:
Invitations
Your invitation is the first glimpse into your wedding, so choose carefully! Color combinations such as different reds, oranges, and blues with rich accents create a stunning effect.  One way to do this is to select a main color for the invitation pocket. For an elegant touch, try a metallic hue. Add the accent color on the inside of the invitation and use the actual invitation paper outside. To finish up with flair, seal the invitation with a jewel or elegant ribbon. An alternative to this is Indian-styled scroll invitations that reach your guests in, not an ordinary envelope, but a box!
Setting

Whether you’re planning a Caribbean wedding on the beach or indoors, be sure to capture some natural aspects of the lush and tropical surroundings by bringing more green into your bridal bouquets and buffet tables. If you’re having an indoor wedding, use ficus plants and cover the pots with your theme color. Add some romance by decorating the plants with fairy lights. If you’re having your wedding outdoors, create a stunning ‘enchanted’ garden by hanging colored Chinese lanterns that match with your theme. Hang white lanterns and colored light bulbs for softness and intimacy. Cuisine Don’t be afraid to use food from a culture that’s not your own! Offer a colorful blend of Chinese, Indian, and Creole dishes, or experiment with Mediterranean cuisine for a nice addition to your menu. Some simply irresistible and eye-catching finger foods include samosas, seafood kebabs, spring rolls, jerk pork, and wontons.
Caribbean Wedding Dress

Living in the Caribbean’s tropical climate lets us choose colors and experiment with unique combinations without being limited by seasons. Chocolate brown as an accent color is a hot favorite, and fresh, bright colors such as lemon, tangerine, and green are also becoming very popular. Borrow from the Caribbean’s diverse cultural heritage by using bold colours and heavy beading wherever you can on your gown and other wedding attire. For instance, Eastern-inspired looks such as sari-style dresses with intricate beading will surely give exotic allure to your bridal party. And, if your bridal party is made up of different ethnicities, it’s a great idea to use color combinations that will enhance each member’s skin tone and complexion. Remember to take inspiration from your favorite jewels, choose colors that you love and be daring!  If you do, you will have the most memorable and spectacular Caribbean wedding.
Caribbean Belle March Issue 2008
By Mala Webber

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