Vibrant Caribbean Wedding with a Tropical Color Palette and Joyful Details

Bride and groom exchanging vows at wedding ceremony

This colorful Caribbean-inspired wedding is sure to put a smile on your face. Despite having to reschedule three times, this couple didn't let COVID bring them down. Magenta, orange, yellow, and a stunning emerald green make up the color palette that is brought to life in the florals and on a custom printed dance floor! From the vibrant outdoor ceremony to the grand ballroom reception, this wedding is a feast for the eyes.

Lux Lifestyle Events played a critical role for this couple as they navigated the ever-changing waters of the pandemic. Together with Flowers By Sandra, they brought their vision to life. When they found Lavan Catering And Events, they knew immediately it was the right venue for them, mostly because of the ballroom! These photos by DLC Innovation are so colorful and full of joy. If you need more of this bright wedding in your life, check out the full gallery. Keep scrolling to read more from the bride and groom about how their big day came together.

Elegant floral centerpiece: pink roses, red rose, gold accents

Bridesmaids in floral robes celebrate with champagne

Bride getting makeup done, wearing a sparkly hairpiece

Bride and daughter share a loving embrace in white dresses Elegant Steve Madden heeled sandals with rhinestone straps

Two happy women in robes pose on a balcony near the ocean

White patterned blazer with a green lapel hanging on a clothes hanger Elegant green velvet loafers with gold hardware detail

Happy woman in a white cover-up smiles on balcony overlooking the ocean

MUSICAL DATES

Floral archway with roses and orchids outdoor setting

We moved our wedding twice as we dealt with COVID regulations, and as a result, we ended up getting married on our 6th dating anniversary. This was the original date we wanted but the venue did not have the date. Then we had to change it again anyway due to COVID, and then again. That's when we were able to get our dream date a year later. Also, our tropical wedding colors used green as a base and our first date was St. Patrick's day. Funny how that happened.

Bride and groom holding hands with colorful wedding bouquet in soft focus

Wedding ceremony with floral decor and palm trees under a bright sky

Happy Black bride smiling at her groom during wedding ceremony

Newlyweds share a kiss surrounded by vibrant flowers at a sunny wedding

Joyful couple dancing at their colorful outdoor wedding ceremony

THE BEST ADVICE

Elegant wedding reception hall decorated with colorful floral details

Get a planner! Even with a planner you still have to own aspects of the wedding. Give yourself ample time to figure out the details. It is all actually on your time. Fellas, it is your wedding day too, so that means you have to speak up and help out! You are there to support your future partner! Understand that you both have strengths that will help you in the planning process. Focus on your strengths and let your partner know where you can excel for the most success. And pass on all your weak points to the planner. You have to be able to trust them, or you might as well plan it yourself. Most of all, enjoy this time together to plan your big day! A day that is a celebration of how much you both love and cherish each other and want to make the commitment to spend the rest of your life with them. We hired Melisa Brown and her team to plan our event. We couldn’t have made a better choice. Melisa did a lot of the heavy lifting in the planning process that lasted over a year and a half! Our engagement was long due to COVID, but we ultimately enjoyed a longer planning process. The pressure was not as high as it would have been, had we had a shorter planning process.

A wedding seating chart designed as a green leaf with guest names listed

Colorful floral centerpiece with candles on a decorated wedding table

Beautifully decorated cake pops and mini fruit tarts on a display stand

Elegant table setting with gold plate, napkin, and menu

Elegant wedding table setting with floral centerpiece and decor

Elegant three-tiered tropical themed cake with vibrant orchid flowers

A CARIBBEAN INSPIRATION

Elegant wedding couple shares a loving moment on the dance floor

The wedding was always going to be in South Florida. Christa and her mother both searched for the right venue for the occasion. After a few trips down to South Florida, we decided on Lavan Catering And Events. Lavan had both a beautiful courtyard as well as a beautiful ballroom. Even just seeing the ballroom plain was gorgeous. With Christa being from a Jamaican background, having a wedding in South Florida as the backdrop, we built off our vibrant personalities with our Caribbean tropical elegance theme. The color palette was tropical and eclectic. We took our guests on a destination wedding to South Florida and the Caribbean. Our union also displayed our Messianic Jewish and Christian backgrounds. We were married by a Rabbi under a chuppah. He was able to make our ceremony even more perfect! Our ceremony was a blend of both of our Jewish and Christian backgrounds, with a bit of modern fun and flair.

A smiling bride and bridesmaids in green dresses pose for a photo

Elegant bride in a mermaid wedding dress at her reception

Joyful wedding party with the bride and groom, smiling for the camera

Joyful wedding couple dancing and celebrating their marriage with guests

THE PLAYLIST OF A LIFETIME

Newlyweds embrace under a shower of sparks at their wedding celebration

Our wedding was going to be THE party of all parties. We know our way around a good party, so our reception was no different. Whenever we heard a song that seemed to embody the spirit of our wedding, I (Alex) put it on a wedding playlist that I was curating throughout the engagement, really our entire relationship. I passed a few of these songs to our DJ who took them and created an awesome set. I was not familiar with soca or reggae music but became a huge fan. Our first dance was to a song called “Lighting”, by a new reggae artist named Mortimer. This song is a perfect fit for our love and it reels you into the subtle moments that remind me of how I continually fall in love with Christa.

A newly married couple cuts their wedding cake with big smiles