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Testimonials > Page 1 > Page 2 > Page 3 > Page 4 We were married in St. Lucia on an absolutely perfect day and thanks to Kayt and the  rest of the staff at ACW, our wedding was stunning. Dion and I could not believe how everything for the day was done even better than what we imagined. Everything was perfectly planned, every detail seen to, and all without intrusion. In addition to the meticulous planning, Mikael and Trevor captured the special moments of the day perfectly and professionally in a friendly environment. We can't thank Kayt and the staff of ACW enough for making our special day that much more special!Regards, Dion and Jill Fisher Chocowinity, NC, USA About the photos...
I came across the "Awesome Caribbean Weddings" website right away, and couldn't believe that it offered everything we were looking for...and more! My fiance thought we should look around more before making a decision. We searched for hours but could not find anything that would offer such personalized service and unique options. We wanted someone to take care of all the little details of our wedding day, and she On the day we had planned on getting married, there was rain and thunderstorms in the forecast. Fenella kept us updated throughout the day, and eventually offered to move the wedding to the next day when the weather would be better. That afternoon, we watched from our room at the resort as several weddings proceeded through a complete downpour because they couldn't change their day. I was never happier that I had chosen 'Awesome Caribbean Weddings'!
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I can not say enough about our experience with ACW. Everyone involved is incredible, and truely do everything they can to make your trip memorable. Even our driver was fabulous! We had a ball with Augustin on our way to our wedding, and he even offered to pick us up at our resort the next day for a private tour of the island (which was amazing...we learned so much about St. Lucia!) He even called us later to offer a ride to the airport for our departure since he was going that way anyway. What amazing service! It is this kind of attention & kindness that sets ACW apart from any other wedding company! Tami & Andy Kayt at Awesome Caribbean Weddings organised the most beautiful wedding for us on All of our guests came back from St. Lucia talking about how "fabulous"
In addition to planning the wedding itself, Kayt was a great help with other events that we hosted around the ceremony/reception. She helped us find locations for and plan menus for a welcome dinner and a newlywed brunch for our whole party, as well as sourcing a 60-foot boat on short notice for us to take our guests on a cruise! She was extremely helpful with accomodation planning and making sure that our guests had appropriate visas (one-off requirements were set up for the cricket world cup that caught some of our international guests) and it all worked perfectly. We highly recommend Awesome Caribbean Weddings and Kayt for any wedding in St. Lucia! *** Mikael did the photography for our April wedding in St. Lucia, and did a beautiful job. He did the usual set pieces, but also managed to capture the spirit of fun and joy that was so much a part of our day. The images he captured of all of the little details that we put time into made it feel special and intimate, while also getting pictures of us and our guests throughout the event, from the preparations and arrival of the guests through the cake cutting and last dance. He took so many pictures, and made them available very quickly on the web for our review, and then the CDs arrived really quickly once we chose the ones we wanted. *** Yoni and Leona New York
No words can describe how fantastic Kayt and Michele were. We got married at the Private beach . The location the setting, the flowers, violinist, photographer and the videographer were absolutely amazing. It was far more beautiful than we ever imagined or dreamed of. It really was what dreams are made of. I first got in touch with Kayt the previous year to our chosen wedding date and had been in constant touch by email with her right up to the day before we set out on our memorable journey to St. Lucia . I had so many questions for her, anyone else would not have had such patience but not Kayt. She answered all my questions immediately and put my mind at ease. It
is so obvious Kayt and Michele absolutely love organizing Perfection is the only word to describe them. Anybody thinking of getting married in St. Lucia we highly recommend it and if you want ease of mind and the most perfect day of your lives then use Kayt and Michele from Awesome Caribbean Weddings. We will never forget our wedding day for as long as we live. It was the best day of our lives. Since we have returned our guests have not stopped talking about how is was the best wedding they had ever been too. Eileen and Eugene Tallis - Kilkenny , Ireland
The photos. Thank you so much Mikael for the fabulous photos. We never expected them to turn out so well. Everybody who has seen them says it looks like paradise - which it was. When I left them to be printed I was asked "who took these photos they are amazing". You were very patient with us and our families when you were organizing us for the group photos. You did not once get agitated with us even when you were trying to arrange my dress for a photo and I turned around and kicked you in the leg! Sorry about that! So thank you once again for capturing our special day in your photos and for giving us something to treasure for the rest of our lives. The video. The video was something else! It was so well put together, I have watched it five times already! The reception. Cathy, we would like to thank you and all the staff at Jacques for the most fantastic wedding reception. The food and presentation was absolutely fabulous. Your staff were very pleasant and attentive. We could not get over the fantastic setting of your restaurant. It was so beautiful overlooking the marina. It's a day we will never forget.thanks a million. Recently being married in St. Lucia was an extraordinary experience. The scenery, the About the photographer:
Jade and Lionel Hush New Jersey, USA From the Mother of the Groom: I wish to express my sincere thanks for you patience, attention to detail and professionalism for our May 20th affair. The wedding was simply beautiful with long lasting memories for the couple & everyone who attended. Please give my thanks to your photographer and videographer. Their skills were evident in the photos we received the wedding video (which made me cry Brenda Hush About the rehearsal dinner at Jacques: Cathy & Jacky Rioux, I'm writing to express our sincere thanks for providing us with a lovely rehearsal dinner celebration. The meal was delicious, the ambiance was lovely and the service superb. Also we appreciate your opening your Caribbean perfumes shop for us that evening. We are enjoying the fragrances. Much luck to you in your business & I hope to see you again on our next visit to St Lucia. Respectfully, Brenda Hush
The best way to describe Kayt and Awesome Caribbean Weddings is exceptional. Our wedding week was absolutely perfect from start to finish! I originally selected AWC because I did not want a “cookie-cutter” resort wedding. They had so many ceremony and reception options that offered privacy and unique settings, the possibilities for our wedding seemed endless. Even with the many options to choose from, the process of planning was completely painless, stress-free, and fun. Everything was tailored to our wishes and budget. Kayt kept us updated on everything throughout the planning process and always responded to our questions very quickly. Kayt recommended very reasonably priced lodging for our 30 guests (The Coco Palm in Rodney Bay is fantastic, by the way) and coordinated a sunset cruise and a beach BBQ in the days leading up to the wedding. Kayt even took the time to write a letter to our guests with the wedding week’s itinerary and other helpful information. Once we arrived in St. Lucia, Kayt met with us to finalize the details a few days before the wedding. She made us feel like we were friends, not just clients. It made all the difference to know that every detail had been considered and each event planned accordingly. We were able to relax and spend time with friends and family because we knew Kayt had taken care of everything in advance. All we had to do was show up and have a great time. As we arrived at each event on mini-busses provided by AWC, Kayt always made an appearance to make sure things were running smoothly. Our cruise was spectacular and the beach BBQ was just what we wanted—right on the water, laid back and casual, and with delicious food and friendly service. We even had a medical situation on our sunset cruise and, without us even calling Kayt, she had arranged for a doctor and transportation to a hospital before we even got off the boat!!! Then she came to the hotel just to make sure everything was okay. We really could not have asked for more consideration and kindness from her. The staff at Coco Palm was also extremely helpful with the medical arrangements. They even sent up flowers and a bottle of wine the next day as a “get well” gesture. The cliff wedding ceremony on Pigeon Island was just beautiful. The tent and chairs were decorated with tropical flowers and the scenery was amazing. After the ceremony, our guests found the old tavern on Pigeon Island and had a few drinks while we took pictures among the ruins and on the beach. Mikael, our photographer, was great as well. He took hundreds of pictures, but was never intrusive. And the pictures turned out to be amazing. I can honestly say (although I may be a little biased) that I’ve never seen wedding photos so beautiful. He is a truly gifted photographer. Our reception was held at The Edge restaurant. The location right on the water was beautiful and the table settings were lovely. The food was, without a doubt, the best we had on the island. From the canapés to the dessert, the presentation was extraordinary (we took pictures to remember it!) and the food was delicious. There was a nice separate area for dancing and other people dining at the restaurant came over to congratulate us and even joined in the dancing. It was great fun and the service was first-rate. All our guests raved about The Edge after the reception, and with good reason! I cannot say enough about what an extraordinary job Kayt and AWC did planning and executing our wedding week. They are true professionals. If you plan to get married on St. Lucia, you simply cannot do any better than Awesome Caribbean Weddings. Nancy and Scott Hulse Rocky River, Ohio, US
My husband and I love the Caribbean, so when we got engaged, we knew we wanted to Michele was very helpful with suggestions and promptly responded to any questions that we had. She also answered questions from our guests, some of whom contacted her numerous times. Thanks for your patience, Michele! Having never been to St. Lucia before, we were both a little nervous about how everything would turn out. So, a couple of months before our wedding date, we decided to take a trip down to St. Lucia. Michele met us at our hotel and drove us around to see the ceremony location, the other hotels and the reception venues. She really listened to what we wanted and was never pushy about anything. We were relieved after meeting Michele because we knew were in good hands. The wedding itself was amazing. The day before, Michele organized a sunset catamaran cruise for us and our guests. Everyone had such a wonderful time. On the big day, we had nothing to do, except to get ready and show up to the ceremony. Michele and her team handled everything. Michele’s colleague, Kayt met our guests at the reception site, while Michele wrapped up at the ceremony location. We arrived by boat to The Edge Restaurant and were greeted by our happy, and well-taken care of, guests. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and the food was amazing. The DJ that Michele recommended was wonderful as well. All our guests told us what a great time they had. Having someone else take care of all the details allowed us to relax and enjoy ourselves. Thank you Michele and everyone else from Awesome Caribbean Weddings!! JooYun Kim and Barry Finlay, New York, New York About the photos Thanks to Mikael, our wedding photos are fantastic. We don’t really like to have our photos taken, but Mikael worked with us and helped us to pose for a lot of great photos. In addition to the traditional shots, Mikael took many candids that really captured the moment. We didn’t even know he was there taking all those shots! Our photos were available on line shortly after our wedding, which allowed us to re-live the amazing day. Thanks again, Mikael.
Bill and I have always wanted to be married on a beach. We first visited St. Lucia a cruise and quickly decided that it was the perfect island for a destination wedding. We compared the different wedding coordinators that were online at stlucia.org and quickly decided that Awesome Caribbean Weddings (AWC) had the most personal touches and attention. We could not have been more correct! From the very beginning Kayt was helpful and thoughtful providing lots of options but never overwhelmed us. I can’t express how grateful we are to have had Kayt as a coordinator! She kept all the details organized and her suggestions were greatly appreciated. From the moment we began planning we were kept abreast of goings on, such as our chosen reception site being sold and a new patio being built at a different restaurant. We followed her suggestions and were blown away with the results! Kayt made sure that we had everything we needed and were prepared to get married. We knew that she was planning to meet us at our resort, but expected to be carted to and from a lawyer’s office. To our very welcomed surprise we never had to leave our big, comfortable chairs and the JP came to the hotel to see us!! Kayt took care of everything so we could enjoy our time in paradise. No detail was left out from extra flowers for my hair to an emergency tent when rain threatened the skies. I have rarely been so well taken care of! Our families were not so keen on the idea of using a coordinator outside of a resort and kept asking why we wouldn’t. Initially we looked into the resort weddings but they were all very similar and didn’t allow us to make any decisions as to decorations or flowers and did not offer the choice of a private setting. Neither of us liked the idea of being on a public beach and having strangers gawk at us. We were able to be married on a private beach and go to a resort where everything revolved around us and it could not have been more perfect! Both of our parents are still raving about the wedding and what a smart choice to use AWC. The beach was beautiful and private and the restaurant Jacques was equally as private and the best food we had while on the island! The whole experience was so amazing that any expectations we had pale in comparison to what we actually received. Everyone who works for or with AWC could not have been more pleasant and professional. Mikael was so nice and took so many beautiful pictures. I’m not sure how he did it but you can actually feel what it was like to be there that day just by looking at the pictures! His timing is impeccable and was able to capture the joy on all of our faces! Posed pictures were difficult to get because it rained after we were married but the candid pictures more than make up for it. Our videographer, Chris, did a phenomenal job at creating our video and we were surprised at how quickly he works. The video opens with scenes from St. Lucia and the whole video is set to music we used at our wedding and closes with our family members wishing us well and offering advice. The first time my family watched it we all cried it was so beautiful. Mikael and Chris both offered to meet with us the next day on the beach to get more posed photos. Although we opted not to, we were blown away by the lengths they were willing to go to in order to make our day perfect! Bill and I are so grateful to have had Mikael and Chris both be a part of our day. Awesome Caribbean Weddings made our beautiful day possible. We are laid-back, fun-loving people and Kayt, Fenella, Mikael, and Chris meshed so well with the whole family that our whole family is still telling anyone who will listen how perfect the day was. If anyone is entertaining the though of a destination wedding they need to visit St. Lucia and contact Awesome Caribbean Weddings immediately. Bill and Keri Massena, NY, USA
Back in July of 2004, my soul mate asked to marry me. Because I love the beach so much and we love being outside and nature, I knew we would not have a traditional wedding inside a building. And because I was going to marry the love of my life, I wanted us to commit our lives to each other in the most magical and tropical place I could find. After considering several locations and failed attempts of trying to communicate with various resort wedding planners, I was very discouraged. With the locations I was considering, I was finding out over and over again, that I could not have the beach ceremony I had always dreamed of. Resort, wedding coordinators were not responsive like I wanted. I was about to give up. Then, after reading several Jet magazines, I was noticing St. Lucia as a popular honeymoon destination. I searched the web for a wedding planner in St. Lucia and found Awesome Caribbean Weddings. I emailed them and crossed my fingers.The rest is history. Kayt emailed me back right away, and I have emailed her ever since for two years. I explained my every wish to Kayt and she bought every wish to life. Even on a shoe string budget. She was there whenever I needed her. Kayt is friendly, nice, patient, observant, and she listens to her couple. She is so organized and on top of things. Kayt turned my dream into a reality. My wedding on the beach on Pigeon Island turned out to be more than I imagined. It was absolutely beautiful. Even my spouse cried taking in all of the beauty that was surrounding us that day. The canopy Kayt had constructed from a photo I sent her was even more beautiful than the photo itself. I feel so special because of my wedding day. What an awesome way to start a new life. Everyone who attended my wedding is still talking about it and how beautiful St. Lucia is. No one knew what we were really in store for until we got there and saw the beauty of that island and it's people. I
want to thank Michelle for taking care of me and my bridal party
while Kayt was at She did a fabulous job setting up and decorationg the CoCo Palm's Ti Banne for my brunch reception. It was absolutely perfect. Thanks again Michelle. You and Kayt work great together. Awesome Caribbean Weddings is the way to go. They have a wonderful staff, they are organized and do things in a timely way. Rupert, the guitarist was so friendly and played so beautifully. I hope he cuts a cd. I will be the first to purchase it. Mikael, the photographer is awesome as well. I have never met people so nice as these mentioned. It was a complete honor to have Mikael taking our pictures and they are so wonderful. I can not put into words how special and beautiful my wedding was to me. Awesome Caribbean Weddings made it happen. Thank you so much for everything. Tracey and Donell Beale, Maryland, U.S.A Just a few lines to wholeheartedly recommend Awesome Caribbean Weddings to Personal Wedding created by a Fabulous PersonI first ‘spoke’ to Michele from Awesome Caribbean Weddings by email 8 months before our big day. From that first contact I was reassured that we had made the right choice in choosing a wedding planner to create a personal wedding, rather than choose an off-the-shelf hotel package or try to do everything ourselves. Michele’s answer was prompt and professional with a personal feel. The next eight months were typified by almost weekly contact with Michele: we asked daft questions and received sensible replies; we changed our minds then we changed them back again; we added extra guests; we changed the musicians; and we often took a long time to make decisions. Michele took all of this in her stride and managed the whole event seamlessly. We met her on the day after we arrived on the island and made a few changes there and then! (I think she’d have been disappointed if we didn’t) Michele is well connected on the island and managed to get our last-minute requests sorted even though it was the middle of a major sporting event and the island’s resources were stretched to the limit. The mother-of–the-bride saw a procession of 7 beach weddings on her first day at one of the large resorts. None of them seemed to be ‘special’ they were churned out with the same taped music and the same standard photographs. This couldn’t be further from our experience with Awesome Weddings. We were never made to feel like ‘just another couple’. At all times, in the UK and in St Lucia, I felt that we were the most important wedding that Michele was planning and we had her full attention
On the Day Our family and friends were scattered in different hotels along the west coast of St Lucia. This wasn’t a problem for the Awesome team. The timings were well planned and everybody was picked up in nice cars and delivered to the cliff top on time. The (beautiful) flowers were already at the venue along with lots of cold water. Michele ‘stage-managed’ the arrival of the bride so that the groom didn’t see her until she reached the top of the ‘Aisle’ and the music was flawlessly timed. The location that we had chosen from photographs was amazing – even better than we had imagined. Michele described it to us and we had managed to find it a few days before the wedding. It was naturally beautiful, quiet (apart from the crash of the waves) and secluded and there was no evidence that a wedding had ever taken place there. So imagine our delight on the day when the site made even prettier by the decorations. The ceremony was perfect. Mr Prudent, the Marriage Officer, has a charming personality and is a special character. He made sure that we focussed only on each other during the ceremony and gave real meaning to the standard wording. He also blended our own ceremony elements in seamlessly. MusiciansWe chose to have the String Ensemble at the ceremony and the steel band at the wedding breakfast. Both sets of musicians were excellent and played music to fit the mood of the specific part of the day. The strings were romantic and had a fairly wide repertoire and the steel band was great fun. They played romantic pieces during the meal – ‘guess that tune’ was a great game to play – and had everybody up dancing to lively music afterwards. Photographs and VideoMikael the Photographer and Chris the Videographer were both amazing. We hardly noticed them during the ceremony but upon receiving the photographs we discovered that they must have been dashing about to get shots from so many different angles. They worked very well together as a partnership, each suggesting angles and shots to the other, to get an even better colour sky for the background or sharing the great view that they had found. They were never intrusive and were so good-humoured that they put everyone at their ease. They even managed to get some nice photos of the (camera-shy) bride. Chris and Mikael did a great job of capturing our happiness. The standard of the photographs and the video is incredible – several people have asked whether we were standing in front of a painted background! We couldn’t have been happier with the end results but we put this down to how happy we were on the day. This was due to the way that Mikael and Chris worked – they kept us laughing and allowed us lots of time to relax between poses. If anyone were having trouble deciding whether to have photographs or a video, our advice would be to go for both if possible. The day flies by so quickly that it is difficult to take it all in. The video captures those parts of the day that you don’t see or didn’t notice at the time. Thank YouSo thanks to Michele and the Awesome team. Thanks for the planning, the nerve calming, the knowing of fabulous people, and the maps! Thanks for recognising what we would be worrying about and taking time out of Cricket to organise last-minute extras. Thanks for knowing that having a plan B, and C was the surest way to avoid having to use them and thank you for organising the most perfect day imaginable. We wish we could live it over and over again and we wouldn’t change a single thing. Mr & Mrs Mohamed Christine & Phyroze :-) UK Booked through Virgin holidays
The photos My husband and I were very fortunate to have Mikael to photograph our wedding at Pigeon Island. I was so excited when I found out he likes to do more of candid shots then actual posing because you can always get someone’s true expression when they are not expecting it. On my wedding day I wanted to really capture the faces of everyone in that moment and that is what Mikael did and then some. He was so wanting to please and get every angle he could in every snapshot. It was wonderful that he took so much time to make sure he got the best shot for that one picture. What was really great he took us all around and he was on top of hills and on the ground just trying to get it from any way he could, just to make the picture look different. Actually, it was nice how he took us all around for different background but really the best part was he took us away from the family and friends so we could relax while taking our pictures. My family was so impressed when they found out how many pictures he took within only a few hours. We took the option of having Mikael pick out our photos for the CD to take home with us and we are so glad we did because he would have been so hard to chose. All the pictures were stunning! Everyone that we show our pictures to think they are so fantastic, some even ask us if that was a real background or just a screen. Me and Ryan were just overly impressed with how great he was on our wedding day and still to this day when I’m trying to order the extras. Thanks so much Mikael, no one could have done it better! My friends that went to the wedding have already asked me when we are all going to go back for a reunion. Some people may think dreams only come true in fairy tales, well this was a fairy tale and all of my dreams did come true by the help of Awesome Caribbean Weddings! Rebecca and Ryan Scott Gonzales, Louisiana
The day itself was perfect, everything we had hoped and more. Every little detail had been covered and we couldn't have wished for anything more. Our only complaint was that it was all over so fast! Ruby the hairstylist was great and everybody at home can not believe how nice my hair looked! The photographs are wonderful and Trevor helped to make us feel relaxed on the day so big thanks to him! So once again thank you and I'll let you know when we are coming out to visit again! Once again thanks Kind Regards Jo & Dave UK Booked through Virgin holidays - Awesome wedding
Liquid sunshine is what Michele told us falls from the sky when it rains on your wedding In awe, I began to cry. I was completely overcome by Pigeon Island and the flawlessness laid out before me. Michele immediately greeted me as soon as we arrived to the ceremony. Michele, being the perfectionist that she is, insisted on carrying my train as I began my descent to the stairs. She wanted to ensure that my thoughts were solely on my groom and the ceremony before us. I think she also wanted to make sure I didn’t tumble down the stairs. After the vows were read and the tears were shed, we finished the ceremony with a lovely toast and many pictures. Our photographs were taken by the very sweet and talented Mikael set with a background much to exquisite to capture in words. Our reception casually followed at the lovely Jacques. From dinner to dessert the food was prepared to perfection. The presentation was as eloquent as it was delicious and the staff was more than accommodating for all of our guests needs. And the cake, oh that fabulous cake, which was by far, out of this world. Michele had previously told me how delicious the cakes are and how Kayt had asked for a piece to be saved for her. But, as typical wedding cakes go, my first thought was, why would someone want a piece of wedding cake saved for them, when they can get a better cake from Betty Crocker! Much to my sarcasm, I melted at first bite. I had never tasted a wedding cake quite so delicious. The cake was phenomenal, the perfect cake for the perfect day! The feature of our night, aside from the cake, was the band Ten90. They were a fabulous band that managed to keep everyone of our guests on their toes with their beautiful voices, charisma and island charm. Unfortunately our night had to come to an end. Michele was successful in making our wedding day the best day of our lives. Beyond our expectations she managed a team of professionals that made every minute of our day a dream. Michele was constantly working behind the scenes making sure every detail was perfect and personalized. From the beginning, she listened to what we wanted and knew what would harmonize with our needs. Her vast experience and expertise make Michele one of a kind, a truly delightful and lovely individual. Our only disappointment with Michele and the Awesome Caribbean Wedding team is that we have to share her! Fortunately for Kayt, she got to eat her piece of wedding cake! Warmest Regards, Stephanie and Jameon Jersey City, New Jersey
Dear Michelle, Words alone can’t describe the level of dedication, quality and professionalism you and your staff contributed in making my sister’s wedding a spectacular event. I am blessed for sharing one of the most special days in her life; it truly was a perfect day. A.C.W went above and beyond the level of service ensuring an extraordinary success; I can’t begin to thank you enough for your accomplishments. The attention to detail was flawless and the commitment from your staff was evident from everyone who helped make the occasion a lasting memory for all of us. Experiencing it in St. Lucia enhanced it beyond my imagination. I feel like we’ve made friendships as a result and look forward to returning many times to a stunning and majestic island where time literally stands still. I wish you continued success with your business and keep my fingers crossed that one day should my own daughter decide to get married; I look to you and the beautiful island of St. Lucia for her destination wedding! I can’t thank you enough for providing one of the best times of my life! Warmest regards and cherished memories! Charlotte Jersey City, New Jersey
Stonefield was amazing, we had such a fabulous week there. We were shamefully lazy, only made it out to Ladera for dinner once. Thank you so much for organising a fabulous wedding day. It was absolutely perfect. Jacques looked after us all so well, although for once in my life I could hardly eat anything, not sure what happened there and it was certainly nothing to do with the food! The new deck was amazing.... the setting was so perfect. The photos are absolutely amazing, much more than we had hoped for, please convey our huge thanks to Mikael - he's done a fantastic job and we can't wait to get them all printed and put in our lovely wedding album! Thank you once again for making our wedding a trully special day that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. If we ever hear anyone pondering over getting married abroad we will have no hesitation in recommending St Lucia and of course Awesome Caribbean Weddings! Anna & Mick - London UK Jeff and I knew we wanted to marry on the beach and so we began our research on the From the very beginning of the wedding planning process to our very last day on the island, Michele proved she was reliable and courteous. Jeff and I chose the private beach wedding for our locale and that was basically the biggest decision we had to make; Michele took care of all of the rest of the planning process. The process was so stress free that it was hard for me to imagine that the wedding was more than 2000 miles away from our home. Michele was in constant contact with us to update us on specifics for our wedding day (I was the one who took longer to reply back). Jeff and I couldn’t be happier with the way our special day turned out: from the flowers, to the back up tent (in case of rain), to the champagne, to the wedding photography. We can not express enough in words how lucky we are to have met Michele and the entire ACW team. Our Photos Since we were the only ones able to make it, the pictures were an important part to our wedding. Mikael went above and beyond our expectations; our photos truly captured our love for each other. Our friends and family cannot stop raving about how spectacular our photos turned out. Not only were his artistic techniques used on some of our photos ingenious but his sunset and beach scenes were simply phenomenal. In our brief time working with Mikael he was professional, courteous, and made us feel at ease during our big day. Now the most difficult part of the process is trying to decide which photos we want to hang on the wall Thank you Michele and the ACW team! We couldn’t have had a more perfect day without you! Jeff and Emily, Kansas City, USA Kayt, Angelo and I wanted to let you know that you and your company did an incredible job coordinating the Special Day of our Wedding. It could not have been more perfect! I definitely would not have have been able to feel so comfortable with any other company coordinating the most special day of our lives.
It can be difficult, when you are not there locally to plan everything. However, you put me completely at ease. Your professionalism, hard work, and dedication to our special day was illustrated through all the preparation of the flowers, transportation, and the coordinatiion of location, pastor, photography, videography, etc. The photographer, Mikael (Evisions) and videographer (Reflections) did an excellent job with the pictures and video.
We would highly recommend Awesome Caribbean Weddings, Reflections (videography), and evisions-st. lucia (photography) for any event! We will be back next year to St. Lucia to celebrate our anniversary and all because of our awesome experience that your company help to create! Very much Appreciation, Kim and Angelo Morreale USA
Kayt at Awesome Caribbean Weddings was prompt at getting back to us whenever we had questions, and we had 101 of them. She was very patient and very well organized; she has things down pat, but yet she makes sure it is individualized to your needs and what you want, and takes care of everything! They made the whole process very easy! They make your dream wedding day come true no matter what it is. Ruby, the hairstylist, manicurist, and makeup artist was very personable and funny. Plus she did a great job. Chris made the perfect wedding video and offered to make the changes that we requested. Mikael has a quiet demeanor but don't let that fool you, he gave us gorgeous wedding pictures to remember our special day! Our guests were astounded at how beautiful the wedding was and everyone is still talking about it. If you want a destination wedding without feeling like you are just another wedding at a resort this is the way to go! Thank You Awesome Caribbean Weddings! From Cristina and Jason the Newly Weds in Alberta, Canada
We chose a destination wedding because it fit our personalities and our relationship. We chose St. Lucia because of the attention we got from Awesome Caribbean Weddings! From the beginning to the very end, Michele was always right there. She reminded us when it was time to choose details like flowers and the cake. She gave us suggestions for our “rehearsal” dinner, our reception site, and our honeymoon. Of everything we did during our two week stay on St. Lucia, it always seemed that the places Michele recommended were the best! Our
wedding day was no different! Justin and I arrived separately
to the wedding location – a private beach, and were both
awed at the perfection of our dreams that Michele and her team
had created. There are not words to describe what it feels
like to live your dream wedding, something we had dreamed about
for months, and to have put so little stress into it! The
staff at Awesome Caribbean Weddings seems to have Perfection is the one word we would use to describe our experience with Michele and Awesome Caribbean Weddings. Everything was perfect: from the flowers, to the photographer, to the beach, to the reception. Michele and her staff listened to what we wanted, made suggestions that enhanced what we wanted, then put it all together and made it happen. We figured that they are the experts so we put our trust in them and we were not disappointed. There is not a single thing that we would have done differently for our wedding day. We pledged our life to one another in the sinking sun of a Caribbean afternoon, with the sand between our toes, and we learned: Dreams really do come true. Justin and Jami Barrett USA About the photos...
Mikael was wonderful throughout the wedding and afterwards. During the ceremony he was discreet as he took beautiful photos of the entire proceeding (in fact, I never noticed he was there!). After the ceremony he took many wonderful “action shots” and directed us in a few poses. We had great fun working with Mikael after the ceremony as he gave us the opportunity to show our love for one another and to just enjoy the moment. Our experience with Mikael was wonderful, and we wouldn’t have had any other photographer on our most special day. Thank you Mikael! -Justin and Jami Barrett USA When my fiancé and I became engaged, we were amidst a whirlwind of changes in our About 3-4 months into our planning, we looked at each other and asked, "Are we doing ourselves justice? Is this really what we want?" Turns out, it wasn't. We still wanted the destination wedding. Somehow, all of the planning of a conventional ceremony led Lou and I to forget that our wedding day was about he and I and the love we shared. It wasn't about dresses, and flowers, and cakes, and food. We weren't completely sure who would be able to attend our destination wedding, if anyone. But, we agreed to go forward with plans for a destination wedding with the understanding that it may just be he and I standing there when the big day came, which was perfectly fine with us. I immediately began searching the Internet, and one of the first hits I came across was the website for Awesome Caribbean Weddings. I looked around the site, loved what I saw and instantly sent Kayt a message for more information. Within a few hours, she replied with a complete outline and quote for the beachside dream wedding Lou and I had longed for. I breathed an incredible sigh of relief as I read the outline. Everything -- and I mean everything -- would be handled by Kayt and her team. I wouldn't have to lift one finger other than to choose from a large variety of color options and designs of wedding amenities. That was it . . . choose it, and it would be done. No sitting down for hours on end with vendors, no haggling over pricing. Kayt clearly offered every option available for our wedding and the pricing that went with it. No hidden fees, no extra costs. Just straightforward information. We had a few changes along the way, especially with the number of guests we anticipated to join us in St. Lucia (many more folks showed up than we had thought!) When changes happened, Kayt handled them with the utmost responsibility, courtesy and professionalism. When the big day finally came, everything was perfect. The ceremony, the reception, the violinist, the flowers, the food, the cake. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. about the photos... We LOVED our photographs. Mikael is an artistic genius. When Lou and I returned from our wedding, our family and friends could not stop raving about the photographs and how beautiful they were. He knows how to photograph you in just the right light and the right pose. He knows when the sun is at the perfect position for a sunset photo. He knows how to capture a smile, a laugh, or a tender kiss. Those are the moments you want to remember from your wedding. Thanks to Awesome Caribbean Weddings, The Great House, Mikael and their teams, Lou and I will never forget our wedding day. We only wish we could've stayed much longer!
~ Nicole & Louis Manning
When my partner and I decided to marry whilst on our Caribbean cruise, it was Rob who chose St Lucia and I started to explore how to do it. We are so glad we asked Kayt to handle our arrangements. She kept in regular contact during the three months of organising, making suggestions, not all of which were accepted, and delivering our fantastic day. Being a second marriage for both of us, the paperwork was extensive, yet Kayt handled it all so efficiently. We were able to deal with everything by email. We wanted simple to be our password and the venue though in a wonderful setting was unpretentious. We were quite insistant about the venue, which couldn’t be confirmed for a few weeks, and it was quite a drive from where our ship docked, meaning a tight schedule. Basically we asked and Kayt arranged it all for us – just as we asked. It all exceeded our expectations. It wasn’t quite plain sailing as we started our cruise, ten days before the date. We had intended to ask the ship’s galley to prepare a picnic for us and two witnesses, however, regulations about food imports did not allow this, so a plea to Kayt to find us a picnic provider was hastily despatched via email from the ship. Within a day, she came back with a suggested menu of Caribbean dishes from caterers at the venue and we agreed this. On the day, as we disembarked some 25 minutes early we wandered towards the terminal building in Castries, St. Lucia, and there to greet us was Kayt, who introduced us to our JP, dealing with getting the special licence. Several phone calls later, it emerged that the Attorney General’s solicitor required to see us in his office, and we were duly driven there. This had never happened before to any of Kayt’s clients, yet she remained calm and in control during the whole period and sorted out the missing document not returned to us. She left us calm and with ample time to get back on board and change into our wedding outfits. We were met on time by our taxi and transported with commentary to La Sikwi, our wedding venue. On arrival, our witnesses, fellow cruisers, were directed to the site whilst photos were taken. The ceremony commenced with our music played on a CD. Our vows had been approved beforehand and we read them to each other. Then came the bubbly, which we had brought with us and the mini cake my sister had decorated. More photos and a wander around admiring the gardens, looking at the plants and wildlife including humming birds. We were directed to our picnic table, which was brilliantly decorated and more bubbly on ice. Wow! what a wonderful experience and all down to Kayt’s brilliant arrangement. More of our music played as we ate and drank, chatting away at this most elegant picnic. In due course, it was time to leave, joining up with a tour from the cruise ship for afternoon tea on the outskirts of Castries. As I said before, we asked and Kayt arranged. It was a superb day, one we will never forget, thanks to Kayt and her team. Awesome Caribbean Weddings are worth every cent/penny of their fee. Meticulous planning and superlative delivery means very happy people. Thanks Kayt. Nicky and Rob, Wales
Our wedding turned out better than we ever imagined. Every detail was taken care of. I was so happy with all the choices of flowers, locations, and decorations. It was difficult to choose. Kayt and Michele were wonderful! Our families could not stop talking about how fantastic everything was. It was the most beautiful place we have ever been in our lives! We have been recommending Awesome Caribbean Weddings to everyone. The photos that Mikael took of our cliff view wedding were absolutely amazing. We could not have asked for more. Each of the pictures we received were perfect. They all captured the moment brilliantly! Amy and Chad USA
I can't even begin to tell you how much we enjoyed our own wedding! Not only did it meet and exceed our expectations to have a destination wedding, it brought friends and family closer too. I could write a novel about our experience, but I’ll just give you the highlights… Chris and I had never been to the island of St. Lucia, let alone the Caribbean. We were more than nervous about having a wedding in an unknown location and planned by an unknown person. We planned for nearly a year, speaking to Awesome Caribbean Weddings over email regarding our decisions. When asked by friends and coworkers if we were stressed, the answer was always “Why? Someone else is planning it for us. We just have to show up and look pretty!” When we finally arrived on the island and stayed at the hotel recommended by our planner and now new friend - Kayt, we were ecstatic. The hotel was beautiful, it was right on the beach and the owner gave us a guide of the island and its wonderful culture. The people on the island are by far the nicest I have met, and I have been to a lot of places. As our friends and family began to arrive we had plenty of things for them to do, set up by Kayt and also our hotel staff. We were able to bond with each other before the wedding and it was an amazing experience to vacation with those who you share the most love with. The wedding day rolled around and we chose to be married on the beach on Pigeon Island, which was small but quite perfect for the ceremony. We had a steel drum band playing on the beach for our guests and we had a champagne toast at sunset to celebrate. Now
it was time to party! We tried to make it the most fun reception
we could, so we rented out Jacques, an excellent restaurant on
the island. Dinner was served buffet style, which I have
to say was complimented by ALL of our guests. A couple of
them even went to dinner there the next night they enjoyed it
so much. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Chris and Desirae Ballard, Washington USA After getting engaged at the beach, my fiancee and I both agreed that we wanted to Picking that perfect place was actually not that difficult--we had seen some beautiful pictures of St. Lucia and had heard so many wonderful things that we knew it would be the perfect setting for our destination wedding. We didn't know really where to begin with planning our wedding since we had never been there, and really didn't know what to expect. After doing an internet search for local island wedding planners we found Awesome Caribbean Weddings, who in turn planned the most beautiful wedding for us! Kayt Cooper, our planner, was phenomenal with helping us plan our dream wedding via emailing! She answered every silly question and concern we tossed her way, and made us rest easy with our decision to escape to the carribean for our wedding. Every decision was made easy with her help, from the cake to the flowers, and even transportaion. I never thought it would be possible to have a stress free wedding, but Awesome Carribean Weddings did that for me, and we could not be any happier! We highly recommend Awesome Carribean Weddings to everyone! Our wedding would not have been the same without them! Laura and Zach Smathers Apex, NC, USA Egbert and I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for organising such an After trying to organise our wedding myself with the help of family in St Lucia, to little satisfaction, I was venting my frustration to a friend who mentioned that a colleague of hers got married and used Awesome Caribbean Weddings. From the time of filling in the requirement form and Michele’s prompt reply I was hooked and totally impressed with you. We had a firm idea of what we wanted and even with what seemed my endless questions, Michele came back with the answers, even if it was to say I'll find out and come back to you, and she never kept us waiting for a reply. We met up a day after getting on the island to run through all the paperwork which was done in a very efficient and friendly manner, we were taken to Fond Doux and had a look around the site and again ran through what the day would be like, and no disappointment there. Michele left us feeling very special and without a worry on that score. Our ceremony was at Fond Doux Estate and I can only say the day turned out to be beautiful. Michele created the perfect ceremony, the location was dreamy and made me feel like a queen. Our family and friends are raving about the 'wedding of the year in St Lucia' and even 'when I get married I want a wedding just like yours'. Michele and her team went out of their way to make this as stress free as possible. My bouquet captured all I wanted in my wedding colours, the scenery was magnificent and the photographs, well people are raving about the photos and keep asking who our photographer was. Having such a professional photographer as Mikael was the icing on the cake. This man is unique with his photographs. He captured everything and those who couldn't be there have said that they felt like they were there with us as his photos tell the story of our day. He captured the beauty of Fond Doux and made our wedding a fairy tale captured on photos. All those that have seen photos are asking who took them, now I've had a chance to view them, I can't seem to stop. Thank you Mikael from the bottom of our hearts. Keep doing what you do; you're truly a genius with that camera. Again, thanks a million for being you. Regard and best wishes, Paula and Egbert Daniel, UK After our engagement, we knew we wanted to have a destination wedding but were unsure of the location. Multiple Google searches later, we found ourselves in the St. Lucia website and soon thereafter, the Awesome Caribbean Weddings website. Little did we know, we were about to embark on one of the most of the most wonderful experiences of our lives. This is where it began. Our initial e-mail was answered by Michele in less than The planning process itself was also very enjoyable. Trust us, Michele will lead you in the right direction and let you know when choices need to be made. Planning our wedding was simple because Michele provided options that we could tailor to meet our specific needs. We had 14 family members and friends traveling to St. Lucia with us and they were all staying at different resorts on the Island. No worries, Michele assisted us with travel and accommodations as well as wedding planning. Honestly, our biggest fear was forgetting sunscreen. The first class treatment continued as Michele met us at Jalousie Plantation the morning after we arrived. We ran over every little detail and became quick friends when we learned about a shared passion for rescuing stray dogs. Michele was also very honest about a pending tropical wave that was set to arrive on our wedding day! Again, no worries, she had a Plan B to accommodate any inclement weather. OUR WEDDING DAY WAS PERFECT! Buckets of rain couldn’t dampen the beauty of what Michele had put together. People came from Rendevous, Jalousie Plantation and Coconut Bay with no problems whatsoever. The ceremony was perfect, the location was amazing and the decorations were beautiful. Every detail had been taken care of. Our cupcake wedding cake was gorgeous but more importantly, delicious. Dinner was first class and was also delightful. The weather broke and we were blessed with a breathtaking sky of fire surrounding the magnificent Pitons. Without a doubt, the wedding of our dreams had now become a reality thanks to Michele. If we had it to do all over again, there isn’t one thing that we would change about our experience with Michele and Awesome Caribbean Weddings. If you are looking for a dream wedding in the Caribbean but want something more than what a resort offers, then trust ACW to make your dreams come true. We are so grateful for the way we were treated and the service received. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. The Photos
Mikael is awesome. His photography really helped to tell the story of our special day. Our friends, family and co-workers have all been very complimentary of Mikael’s work. His talent is evidenced in the gallery portion of the ACW website so we don’t really need to comment on that. What we would like to say is how Mikael shipped our photos to us overnight at the last minute in time for us to use them at our local reception. Michele helped to broker the deal and we are so appreciative of the service received even after our wedding. Thank you, Mikael, for helping preserve the day our dreams. The Video Chris is also very talented. Our video was perfect and captured the essence of what our wedding day was. Because of Chris and Mikael, the video and the photos will always help us to remember every precious moment of our wedding day. Genuinely, thank you. Your friends, Erin & Will Gainesville, GA USA What a truly awesome experience! Since the very first contact, Michele was most helpful, kind and patient. Our wedding on Pigeon Island this past August was everything we wanted thanks to you!
James did an excellent job with the ceremony, reading everything we wrote word for word. I know I was pretty specific about a few things there! Did I say how beautiful the flowers were? Everyone loved the steel pan band, honestly we could have just stayed there and listened to them play for the rest of the night. All of the 200+ pictures Mikael the photographer took were so well done, we'll definitely have an impressive wedding photo album. The video was also great, we are extremely pleased with it. I mentioned the flowers didn't I? Our reception at The Great House was certainly memorable, for more reasons then one. You were able to accommodate just about every idea we threw at you, very impressive! Our wedding and entire stay in the beautiful island of St Lucia was certainly the most enjoyable thing we've ever done. The ACW team were a key part of our experience and felicity. You should be proud of yourselves for creating such amazing memories and vast happiness! You are definitely in the right business. Respectfully yours,
All I can say is that I needn't have worried. St Lucia is more beautiful then we could ever have imagined and the wedding was amazing. Michele kept in contact over the year we planned the wedding giving us choices for every aspect of our wedding and ideas about everything even down to the accommodation that we might stay in. When we arrived in St Lucia the accommodation she had suggested was lovely and met all our requirements. We staying at the Oasis Marigot with Sam's parents staying in the Great House, my family in the Emerald Hill villa and me and Sam in the Caribbean blue suite. Michele came over a few days before the wedding and went through everything making sure we were entirely happy even suggesting restaurants we might visit in St Lucia during our visit. On the day of the wedding it all went so well, the location, La Sikwi (sugar mill), was so much more beautiful then the pictures (and they were good), the nice touches like fresh petals and candles down the aisle and stunning flowers made it so so lovely. The service was just what we wanted, it was very intimate and felt very special, and even accommodated a 4 year old best man! We then had the photographs and champagne in the stunning gardens of the sugar mill. The reception at Jacques was really lovely with a good view of Castries harbour and lovely food. Overall it was the most fantastic day ever and I would recommend Awesome and Michele to anyone wanting a wedding in St Lucia! This is the testimonial for Mikael's photography With a partner who absolutely hates having his photograph taken, I was very keen that the photos would not affect the day and Mikael made this possible, he was very friendly and put us at our ease, and the results were really good and had arrived at our home by the time we got back from our honeymoon. The only issue with the photos is which one to pick to put in the wedding album as there are so many good ones!!! Jan and Sam - UK
Our wedding in St. Lucia was the best day of our lives and we cannot express our As a non-traditional Anglo-American Jewish couple, our individual and family's desires and requests were complicated to say the least. Michelle and her team were incredibly obliging in helping us work out a format for our wedding that left everyone over the moon with happiness. The actual day started with a beautifully romantic small beach ceremony in the morning to satisfy the legal aspect of our wedding. Everything from the delightful registrar to the location to the weather was spectacular and it was the perfect start to a fantastic day.
We honestly cannot thank everyone at Awesome Caribbean Weddings enough for their committed assistance and patient endeavor, without which our wedding would not have been anywhere near as spectacular and smoothly executed. Their knowledge of St. Lucia is immense and they helped us find all the right photographers, caterers, bands, etc that helped made the whole event so special. But their input went beyond this. They ensured that all our guests were looked after and happy and this meant a great deal to us. Our recommendation for using A.C.W's services could not be higher or more genuine. We hope that you anyone considering a wedding in St. Lucia uses their services and has a fantastic wedding! Dana and Charlie Myers California U.S.A Dear Michele, A zillion thanks and tons of continued success to you. The brides mother - Barbera Braverman (wedding of Dana and Charlie Myers California U.S.A) Dear Kayt, We can't begin to express the gratitude we feel for all the time and effort you put into St. Lucia, you made us feel comfortable from the first correspondence we had with you. Your responses to our questions and concerns were always answered in a timely matter, and your recommendations were all on point. We were so impressed with your constant communication and attention to details. The wedding day can be stressful, but we knew we were in good hands, and felt totally at ease. The cliff view couldn't have been a more perfect location. The background and surroundings were so beautiful, we instantly knew we were meant to be married in St. Lucia. Even a little rain couldn't ruin the moment, you were ready with umbrellas, and we didn't miss a beat. Superstition has it, rain is suppose to be a sign of good luck on your wedding day, and it only lasted a few short minutes. We are so glad we added Rupert, the guitarist, he really helped make the ceremony much more memorable. Our dinner reception at Jacques was a perfect ending to our special day. Michele and the owners of the restaurant (Jacques & Cathy) were there to greet us and our guests upon arrival. The food was good, the atmosphere was great, and the service was excellent. We are so grateful to Awesome Caribbean Weddings and Jacques for handling the dehydration situation with one of our guests. You went above and beyond the call of duty, in making sure she was taken to a private hospital, and having the driver wait until she was released at 2:00 AM! If this isn't service, we don't know what is. It's hard to express in words how we feel about our whole wedding experience. Our friends and family still can't believe we planned the whole wedding via e-mail. Everything was wonderful, including the photographer and videographer. We take advantage of every opportunity to sing our praises about Awesome Caribbean Weddings, and our very special wedding day! Our sincerest thanks! Talitha & Kareem Stewart Washington, DC About the photos... Dear Mikael, Thank you so much for the wonderful pictures. We have looked at the pictures so many times, we have lost count. Everyone who looks at our pictures, rave about how beautiful the photos are, and their questions are, "Who took these photos?" and "How did you find him?" You captured timeless moments, and the scenery looked like a postcard. Thank you again for giving us something special to cherish for years to come! Sincerely, Talitha & Kareem
Kayt, Thank you for helping to make our wedding day special. Your organisation and attention to detail made our day run so smoothly. Thank you once again
Paul and Sara Stubbs UK - booked through Virgin holidays
Dear Michele, Both of us wish to thank you for the help and all the additional effort that you and your team at Awesome Caribbean Weddings put in to make our big day such a fantastic success. Considering the large number of guests who attended it is great testaments to you that such an involved event went off so smoothly, and from the guest’s perspective to appear effortless. It was a wonderful feeling to know that we could rely on you to take care of both the large issues, that only a local would be able to manage, and the finer details that only someone with years of experience would know to even think about. We are also very grateful of your patience, we must have changed our minds a hundred times and had another hundred questions, yet they were always received with a cheerful, calm and knowledgeable response. The ceremony on the beach was, in the truest sense picture perfect. The marquees, chairs and tables you provided were dressed beautifully and the staff polite and friendly. I loved the little nibbles and the drinks table under the shade of the small marquee was a great touch. The reception was picturesque and the meal lovely. Using the boat as the transport from the ceremony to the reception was also a lovely touch. While we were both quite nervous on the day, it was such a relief to see all our plans and ideas fall effortlessly into place around us. We are so glad that we didn’t attempt to plan and manage the event by ourselves, had we done so I can’t imagine how we would have coped. We are both very grateful and feel very much indebted to you, Thanks again for everything, Love Adam and Tashie Testimonial for Mikael's photography Dear Mikael, We were going through the photos that you took of our wedding and had to write to say how delighted we are with them. While the day itself was fantastic we never though that it could be captured in photo so well. The set photos came out great and the group photo of all 80 guests will be a very treasured memory. We especially loved the impromptu shots that you took throughout the day. As there was so much going on we were thrilled that you were able to capture so many images and special moments that we would have otherwise missed. We also thought the artistic touches you made to some of the photos afterwards were a fantastic; most of them are going into frames and straight up on the wall. Thanks also for your flexibility, patience and all the trouble you went to for us. You just “kept on clicking” (even when the kids nagged) and helped make it a very special day. Thanks again, Love Adam and Tashie We wanted to thank Awesome Caribbean Weddings completely stress-free wedding for us. When we got engaged we had talked to several friends who complained of not being able to eat lunch on the weekends because of having too many wedding related appointments and being too tired and stressed out on their wedding day and we knew that having a big wedding was not going to work for us. Then someone dropped an idea of a destination wedding and the more we looked around, the more we liked the idea (Ok, the idea of being barefoot on the beach really bought me). One of my web searches I came across Awesome Caribbean Weddings website and after reading all exciting testimonials and learning more about the island, we knew it was the right place for us. I was somewhat nervous about distance planning but Kayt did a wonderful job handling all the details of the event. We exchanged a lot of emails and she was always there with suggestions and recommendations when we needed them. On the wedding day, Kayt and Michele made us feel comfortable and we were able to relax and enjoy our day the way we wanted to! The flowers were absolutely gorgeous and the photographer was fabulous. The Thank you for arranging everything so perfectly, right down to the last minute champagne and getting us back to our place. With your help, our special day was absolutely everything we could have hoped and dreamed it to be. It was awesome! Yefim and I greatly appreciate all you have done. Yefim and Tanya, New York, USA
Dear Kayt and Michele, Indra & I wanted to drop you a quick note to say how absolutely splendid our ACW wedding was. From the setting, the decorations, the staff and especially the cake, we could not have asked for a more perfect day. Even the way you handled the brief rain shower just added to the whole event. We have been back from the honeymoon for over a month now and we continue to hear from our guests how fabulous the whole day was. Living in St. Lucia as we do, we both had our doubts that a really first class wedding was possible, but you proved to us it could be done. Your management of all the details from the biggest to the seemingly smallest made it truly a day to remember. Our sincerest thanks Evan & Indra
Thank you so much for making our wedding so wonderful. We felt so comfortable with everything that you did, you put so much in to it, as if you were our family. We will remember you when we renew our vows in 10 years! Thanks again, Bill and Crissy Pike
A Dream Come True! By Ben & Colleen Oldham Married on 2nd August, 2006 Dear Michele, You are truly amazing & we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping to The seven weeks leading up to our wedding was the most exciting time of our lives, and the more we chatted with Michele, the more relaxed we felt. People say it is stressful when organising your wedding, but we can honestly say, we enjoyed every minute of it. Knowing someone as professional and reliable as Michele is supporting you every step of the way is very comforting and reassuring. We arrived in St Lucia on Friday, and met with Michele on Saturday morning, feeling like we’d known her for years!! All the paperwork was sorted out quickly & efficiently, and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Michele talked through what would happen on our wedding day, and even arranged for the hairdresser to help me fasten my dress!!! Our wedding day was beautiful! Every little detail was exactly as we had wished for. I even had my gorgeous little heart-shaped cake! We could sit and talk about it all day, but instead we think our photographs in the gallery sum up our truly ‘awesome’ day which we will both treasure forever. Thank you so much again Michele, for making ‘Our Dream Come True’. xxx
Treasured Memories! Mikael, thank you so much for the fantastic photographs – you really have captured our wedding day perfectly. We loved the CD so much we bought all 474 photographs, and are now finding it difficult to choose some to frame! We recently had a wedding party with family & friends to celebrate our marriage, and we made a slideshow with the photographs. Everyone who has seen the photographs has commented on how fabulous they are! Many, many thanks again Mikael – you have given us memories to treasure forever!! xxx The evening we were engaged, we decided upon a wedding in the Caribbean. We did a bit of research and found Awesome Caribbean Weddings. Once we requested some information via email, Kayt immediately responded and gave us so much information that we could use to plan our special day. Kim and Bart Carbonneau Chicago, IL USA
Ron and I were married in the most perfect spot on St Lucia, and thanks to Kayt and all her team, the day went from strength to strength, even me arriving at the Pitons before Ron seemed to work out - he just wanted to show his brother-in-law how lovely the island was - Bless!!!. From the first day we arrived in St Lucia Kayt had everything organised to the last detail, including bringing the Justice of the Peace to our hotel, which was absolutely excellent - The Royal St Lucian in Rodney Bay - we can't wait to go back to celebrate our first anniversary. From the minute we decided to marry in St Lucia, we have had regular contact with Kayt and her team via the email and by telephone, and the service we received was second to none. She planned the wedding and included everything we requested and even came up with extra ideas as well. When we arrived at the wedding location the sun was shining and the beautiful Pitons were standing straight as a wonderful backdrop to a lovely service which was far more intimate than I had expected. I thought I would be a blubbering mess but it turned out that my sister-in-law just couln't hold back the tears, partly because of what we were there for but also the stunning views and the feeling of total peace and tranquility. If I was asked to sum up a wedding with Awesome Caribbean Weddings it would be "that anything is possible to make your dream wedding come true and no one has the expertise like Kayt and her team." To Kayt and all the team thank you so much for making our dreams come true. Ron and Karen Walker UK
Hi Kayt, Your attention to detail really paid off and we couldn't have done it without you. You were ready for any last minute crisis that occurred (such as a large oil stain on the groom's jacket 10 minutes before the ceremony) and dealt with it in a thoroughly professional and extremely efficient manner. Thanks to Awesome Caribbean Weddings our wedding really was like a fairytale - but with a much more raucous party at the end!
Dear Awesome Caribbean Weddings, When John and I got engaged we already knew that we wanted to get married on a beach in the Caribbean. After researching the various islands of the Caribbean we both decided St. Lucia was the perfect place. We also knew that we did not want to get married at an “all-inclusive” resort; we wanted our wedding to be unique and personal. We found “Awesome Caribbean Weddings” website and we were both very impressed with the testimonials from other clients. That’s when we decided we also wanted you to help us with our wedding plans. Michele, you made everything so easy!! We decided on the date and you gave us some great ideas to choose from. It was so easy to communicate with you through email and your attention to detail was obvious. We told you our ideas and you listened to our wants and needs. By the time we arrived in St. Lucia everything we planned was taken care of, the location, the flowers, the cake and the vows. You are truly a professional!! We meet with you three days prior to our wedding and you made us feel so at ease, you went over all the details with us. I should have been the typical nervous bride before the big day but I knew we were in good hands. Our wedding day was even more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. Everything went as planned and the ceremony, the flowers, the food and the great wedding cake was much more than we expected!! The catamaran was such a great way to spend our time with our family and friends celebrating our marriage. We can’t thank you and your staff enough for making our dream wedding come true!! Sincerely, John and Stacy McGarr P.S. We can’t wait to go back to St. Lucia!!!
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My husband and I were looking forward to our Caribbean wedding in St. Lucia, but we didn't know exactly how to go about planning it. We found Awesome Caribbean Weddings on the internet. I was a little leery at first to trust a stranger in another country to plan our wedding. After corresponding with Michele through emails and phone calls, I decided to go for it. It was the best decision I had ever made. Michele responded to all of my many emails the next day. She was organized and very thorough. I felt comfortable and confident that my wedding was in good hands. When I pulled up to our beach location at Pigeon Beach I could see the layout of our wedding. It was perfect. My guest were picked up at there hotels and seated before I arrived. It was so beautiful. I could not have asked for a prettier ceremony. Everything went so smoothly and it was completely STRESS FREE!!! Who could ask for anything more. Thank you Michele and staff for making all of my wedding dreams come true! 
Ever since I can remember, my dream wedding has been to have a private, barefoot ceremony on the sandy beach of a tropical island, so when we got engaged, I immediately began searching for the perfect site. I was very sure about 2 things: I didn't want a "cookie-cutter" resort wedding and I wanted to make sure that I would have a lot of fabulous photographs of our day. 
constantly did so, with great class and professionalism. My best friend had even contacted Fenella about some details, and she made the comment, "Fenella is way more accommodating than my wedding planner was...and she only lived 3 miles from me!" :)
St. Lucia. We had about a million different thoughts and ideas, and she managed to make them all work out. The location that she found was gorgeous and perfectly set up, we were able to customize everything, and it all turned out exactly as we envisioned it (including floating water lilies in the pool that our guests thought were remote controlled, they formed such lovely patterns when they moved!).
The baker managed to combine two pictures of cakes into one lovely dessert, as well as constructing a groom's cake that looked like a chess board; our photographs turned out beautifully, the video work captured just what we wanted; the cellist did a wonderful job & let us customize the entire playlist from his repetoire, and the DJ kept everyone dancing! 
From
the moment we got engaged we knew we wanted to get married on
an exotic island so we began our research and decided on the beautiful
island of St. Lucia . We then set about how to organise the wedding.
That is when we stumbled across Awesome Caribbean Weddings. We
were very nervous about organizing our wedding through emails
from the other side of the world through somebody we knew nothing about or never
met. Little did we know at the time how all our worry was for
nothing. 
weddings and are so fantastically good at it. Never give up you
guys or St. Lucia will be at a big loss. 
flowers, the weather all created the perfect setting for this pinnacle moment in our lives. We wanted a traditional American style wedding in a Caribbean setting and the professionalism and care from Michele of Awesome Caribbean Weddings made all this possible and extremely easy to coordinate. With her immediate responses, and experience based guidance, we never felt the stress normally associated with planning a wedding. Every aspect of our wedding, from the planning to the reception, was so well orchestrated it allowed us to simply enjoy every beautiful moment. This was a truly memorable experience for us and all our guests.
). I wish you much continued success in your business and I will certainly recommend your service to anyone wanting an "Awesome Caribbean Wedding".
get married there. We did some research and found that St. Lucia is the spot for destination weddings. We came across the Awesome Caribbean Weddings website and decided to contact them. Michele wrote back immediately and our several month long journey began.
the wedding site. 
couples looking to get married in the Caribbean:
My husband, Ryan, was deploying for the second time to Iraq and we only had a week till he left, so we decided to take the next step and get married before he left. We got married in the Deeds Office in North Carolina, not exactly the dream wedding for the average girl but I wasn’t complaining. We both decided we did not want to do the traditional wedding in the church then off to the civic center for the reception, we wanted something different that people would always remember. A few days before he left we came across the website for Awesome Caribbean Weddings in St. Lucia. Before Ryan deployed he gave me the okay to move forward on the planning of the wedding in St. Lucia. It is already hard enough for a female to plan a wedding but it is even harder trying to do it while the husband is in Iraq, because it takes about two days just to get his opinion on things. Even though, Michele could have not made it any easier for me then she did. She understood we now were looking for more of a vow renewal then an actual wedding and that was no problem with her. Trust me I had question after question and she was always there with her reply later that day or the next morning. I always complimented her on how quickly she responded to ALL of my questions. They made everything so easy, they gave me tons of choices and even room to come up with my own ideas. They are so eager to please!! She met with us the morning after we arrived to go over the final plans and she was so on point with things. If was so fantastic to know that we could enjoy our vacation and not be running around trying to take care of wedding plans. I did not have to worry about one thing until the actual wedding day and the most of my worries was trying to decide what time I should start getting dressed. When I got to the wedding site at Pigeon’s Island I was blown away, the view was stunning and the decorations were just an added bonus. Our reception was at Jacques and that was the most amazing dinner I have ever had. We were fortunate enough to have our dinner on the brand new deck that they built. All of our guest keep telling us how wonderful their meals where and that the service was terrific. I know for me that was a concern, to make sure not only that we are having a great time but also my guest. The highlight for me was the cake, I found a certain design for my cake on the internet and asked to have it made similar to that. Amazing!! The cake was so beautiful, everything that I wanted was done to perfection. 
We wanted to Thank you for everything that you did for us, From the first time we contacted you right up until the day we both felt totally at ease and knew that we would have a wonderful Wedding. 
day; and for every bride, rain is her worst nightmare. First sight of the rain early into our day left me a little disenchanted. Luckily for us it cleared by our ceremony and my disappointment quickly turned to amazement at first sight of my ceremonial arrangement. 
We're back!! It's freezing and I'm pining for St Lucia! Just watched the DVD and it's fabulous, it brought a tear to my eye! 
internet. When we finally decided on a location we didn’t know where to start in planning a destination wedding. That is when we fortunately stumbled upon Awesome Caribbean Weddings and first contacted Michele.
For anyone wanting a destination wedding, Awesome Caribbean Weddings is the way to do it and St.Lucia is the location of your dreams! We got married on the beach at Pigeon Island and were happy with every aspect of our wedding.
"It was the most perfect
day of our lives! "
a
magical sense about them; anticipating our needs and desires and
making them come to life. I remember something my bridesmaid
said that stuck with me: When we arrived at the beach we
didn’t have our flowers yet (they were waiting for us at
the beach). My bridesmaid said she figured that since she
didn’t have the flowers she would just walk down the isle
without them… and then as she stepped out of the car, BOOM,
like magic, Kayt was right there with the flowers! 
We
had never met Mikael prior to our wedding, but we are astonished
by how beautiful his pictures turned out! Every moment was
captured, true to life. As we viewed our photo CD on our
honeymoon (yes, we got our photos within a WEEK of the wedding!)
it brought tears to our eyes. The pictures are phenomenal.
We received an array of photos ranging from full color, to black
and white, to special effects copies, such as black and white
with colored flowers! Many times when we look through our
photos it is hard to believe that it is US in them! 
lives. We were relocating back to our hometown after having been away for a year, starting new jobs, and now planning a wedding. Lou and I had initially tossed around a destination wedding, but felt that a more traditional, local affair with about 130 guests would work. So, we began to plan. We never realized just how much stress and expense it was going to be.
get married with sand beneath our toes! 
exceptional wedding ceremony; we really couldn't have done it without you. You rock girl!!
1 business day. Her words were comforting and quickly silenced any reservations that we once had. Throughout the 5 ½ months of planning, Michele was very prompt and professional and always reminded us when decisions need to be made. The communication process from start to finish was absolutely flawless and eased the burden of planning a wedding around our hectic schedules.
The site itself was gorgeous. The flowers were beautiful, and the girls' little posies were just like the picture I sent, better actually. I love that the florist was able to use our ribbon too, nice touch! 
First of all it's just a stunning building, very romantic architecture and a beautiful sunset view. The limbo dancers and fire eaters were a nice addition, very entertaining and fun! People are still talking about the food, absolutely delicious. Kudos to chef Frederic again for the desert canapes! They just kept coming and coming......I have to admit, that was an awesome idea, credit to my husband. 
When Sam and I decided to get married we had a problem, Sam has a huge family and I have a very small one, so in order to avoid a family nightmare we decided to get married abroad, we immediately looked through all the books and decided on St Lucia as it seemed to be the most beautiful place or all we could find. We surfed the internet and found Awesome Caribbean weddings and we decided to use them to organise our wedding. It is worrying when planning such an important day if you have never visited the country you are getting married in and you cannot visit the locations or meet the planner, pictures are great but you can never be sure. 
gratitude enough to Michele and everyone at Awesome Caribbean Weddings for making it such a wonderful event. Everything about our wedding was complicated to organize, with 200 guests coming from the UK, the USA and all over the world. Michele worked amazingly hard for nearly a year to ensure that each and every guest had everything they could possibly need for an amazing vacation, as well as meticulously organizing two ceremonies and a reception that made our dreams come true. 
Later in the afternoon, once our guests had arrived (in a fleet of taxis and buses organized by Michele) we had our sunset Jewish ceremony under a gorgeously decorated chuppah, overlooking the amazing Caribbean sea. The party that followed was spectacular- the food, the music, the fireworks, the flowers, etc all made for a night that few of the people attending will ever forget. 
making our wedding unforgettable. Considering the fact that we had never been to 
for planning such a beautiful and 
pictures were great and several people had told me that the pictures look like they are from a magazine. 
make our day so, so special. From the very first time you contacted us, we knew we were doing the right thing. What impressed us the most about ‘Awesome Caribbean Weddings’ was that our wedding day was going to be exactly as we wanted it to be! 
