It was an iridescent bridal skirt covered in delicate mirrored sequins that started it all! Emma + Rob wanted their Caribbean wedding to be laid-back, beautiful and full of unique and memorable details. They absolutely pulled off that vision with the help of The Prism House! Who better to plan a “prismatic” wedding as they described it?? They all headed down to RhumbLines in St. John- U.S. Virgin Islands with crystals, pampas grass, and beachy vibes in hand! E shares more about their vision:
Our inspiration was a beachy boho vibe with an edge. We wanted something dreamy, colorful, and magical, and we got it alllll. We were fortunate enough to work with The Prism House who really understood our vision. They knew we weren’t looking to do what was simply “on trend” at the time. We wanted the design to feel fresh and moody with an insanely beautiful color palette. Every detail truly represented us as a couple and it’s something our guests remind us of to this day.
Lindsay Vann Photography was there to capture some seriously dreamy images! Let’s go!
All in the Details
E + R brought the prism theme into every detail of the day- even down to these stunning Lulu and Roo invitations featuring a hint of sparkle that matches E’s bridal skirt.
A perfect idea for a destination wedding? Welcoming your guests with gift baskets ensures they get a taste of the local culture upon arrival. From The Prism House:
We curated and designed every element of the wedding week with elaborate welcome bags featuring rum cocktails, iridescent hangover kits, snacks, maps, and more.
E and her girls looked like bronze beach goddesses thanks to hair and makeup by Sugar and Spice Salon Spa.
Seaside Ceremony
The ultimate in Caribbean wedding flair! The Prism House designed all of the flowers for the day, and even built this custom geometric ceremony backdrop featuring iridescent glass panes. Add some pampas grass, baskets of phalaenopsis orchids and bamboo seating and you’ve got the ultimate beachside bash!
Saying our own vows to each other at the ceremony will forever be my favorite thing about this day.
Processional: “All of Me” acoustic violin & guitar by John Legend
Recessional: “Let Me Love You” acoustic violin and guitar Justin Bieber
First Dance: “You & I” by John Legend
The Newlyweds
This setup is TOO DREAMY!!
E’s bridesmaids looked gorgeous in soft grey gowns paired with fluffy bouquets of pampas grass. You know we’re suckers for some pampas grass!!
The gents were the perfect mashup of classic and laid-back with their floral ties and smoking slippers.
Caribbean Wedding Style
Who wouldn’t go ga-ga over E’s incredible Chosen by One Day bridal skirt?! Total boho bridal perfection! She shares:
I have always wanted a non-traditional wedding look while still keeping it elegant. I felt there are no rules to follow for a destination wedding which is why I had so much fun creating this look. The skirt is made by chosen by one day bridal and was purchased at Lovely Bride in NYC. I designed the top myself and had my seamstress make it. She even added beading from the skirt to tie it all together. It was more than I could have dreamt up for a wedding day look.
You could never imagine by looking at these pictures, but E + R wed in St. John right after two devastating Category Five hurricanes, Irma and Maria, ripped through the area. One thing the The Prism House described and we absolutely love it, is that E + R’s wedding shows the resilience of the St. John area and community.
Want to steal E’s look? We’ve gathered up some sparkly inspiration below!
Don’t be afraid to get creative. This day is yours!
Bungalow-Style Reception
A beach house paradise! E + R took laid back beach party to a whole new level with lots of cozy seating, open-air dining, hanging flower clouds and of course, traditional Caribbean food and music.
They continued their prism theme into the reception by incorporating iridescent glassware and dinnerware. We love that hint of color and how they pulled that into the soft pastel flowers as well!
Dreamy orchids draped over the cake and dessert table to create a muted tropical oasis. Autumn Nomad provided all of the confections for the reception.
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Sparkling and spectacular!! Congratulations Emma + Rob! Your Caribbean wedding day has us dreaming of the ocean breeze! The GWS team is wishing you both the very best!
See the day in action with this dreamy video captured by Ryan Denning!
photography: Lindsay Vann // venue name: RhumbLines, St. John, US Virgin Islands, USA // event design: The Prism House // planning: The Prism House // florals: The Prism House // wedding dress: Chosen by Oneday // hair stylist: Sugar and Spice Salon Spa // makeup artist: Sugar and Spice Salon Spa // videography: Ryan Denning // paper goods: Lulu and Roo // calligraphy: Lulu and Roo // catering: RhumbLines // cake: Autumn Nomad // desserts: Autumn Nomad