Bahama Beach Wedding Bursting with Color and Coastal Charm
The moment Cole and Martine met, they knew they’d found their person. Introduced by mutual friends at a bar in their early twenties, they instantly clicked, and seven years later, Cole proposed on a romantic, rainy walk in the park. When they returned from their walk, they were met by a surprise party of friends and family, all waiting eagerly to celebrate their engagement. Cole and Martine, both captivated by color, hosted a sophisticated beachside wedding in the Bahamas with the help of Chic Bahamas Weddings and captured by Caroline Lima, where shades of coral, orange, and pink weren’t just a color palette but a mood.
Featured venue: The Dunmore Hotel
The Dunmore Hotel on Harbour Island offered guests an upscale experience and pristine white sand beaches.
Bridal style: beachy luxury
Martine’s bridal look was luxuriously beachy, featuring dimensional embroidery, delicate flower petals, and a corseted bodice by upscale designer Ines di Santo.
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Bridesmaid style: elegant tropics
The vibrant color story extended into the lively tropical bouquets and the bridesmaids' dresses in striking shades.
Palm & monstera leaves
The ceremony gathered at an altar by RAH Designs framed with palm and monstera leaves, with additional palms nestled in the sand, while guests sat facing the ocean on bamboo chairs. Adding a personal touch, Cole’s sister officiated the ceremony, a highlight for the couple.
Beachy wedding portraits
After the ceremony, the couple snuck away for some stunning Bahamian beach wedding portraits.
Colorful cocktail hour
Cocktail hour was hosted by the pool with colorful patterned linens and plenty of photo ops.
On trend: oyster shell name tags
Reception decor included unique touches like woven seashell placemats, color-coded to match the tables, and hand-painted oyster shell name tags.
Floral accent: birds of paradise
Reception tables were accented with rattan candle holders and chargers, and place settings were otherwise kept light and airy to allow the centerpieces by X to stand out. Birds of Paradise and Monstera leaves were complemented by elevated white hydrangeas for a lush, bridal look.
Tropical luxury option: orchids
Birds of Paradise were also featured on the three-tier white fondant cake by Sugar Couture and complemented with elegant orchid blooms.
Incorporating Bahamian traditions
Just before the dancing began, a traditional Junkanoo rush swept through the reception, energizing guests and bringing everyone to their feet.
Reception bridal style: feathers!
For the reception celebration, Martine changed into a playful feathered dress by Retrofete, paired with white Jimmy Choo sneakers.
Advice from the bride
Martine’s top tip for a successful destination wedding: Host a few events leading up to the big day, giving guests a chance to connect and, by the final night, feel like old friends.
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- Planning & Design: Chic Bahamas Weddings
- Photography: Caroline Lima
- Venue: The Dunmore
- Floral & Design: RAH Designs
- Cake: Sugar Couture
- Cinematographer: Carl S. Miller
- Lighting & Rentals: Wildflowers Bahamas
- Day Of Stationery: Kelly Ashworth Design
- Linens: Contempo Linens
- After Party: Daddy D’s
- Fireworks: Bahamas FX
- Rehearsal Dinner Music: Maradona
- Linens: Nuage Designs
- Beauty: Phairis Luxury
- Wedding Dress: Ines di Santo