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A Round Hill Hotel & Villas Wedding in Montego Bay, Jamaica

Plenty of quality time with friends and family was a top priority for Winnie and Michael, so a four-day destination wedding was the perfect fit. The e

Plenty of quality time with friends and family was a top priority for Winnie and Michael, so a four-day destination wedding was the perfect fit. The elegant venue and black-tie style created a classic and romantic island affair.

Winnie works in the jewelry industry, so she knew exactly what she wanted: a diamond cushion-cut eternity band to match her engagement ring.
The simple, custom invitations printed on heavyweight card stock conveyed the elegant-yet-relaxed style of the wedding.
A pineapple motif was used subtly throughout the wedding to mimic the venue’s emblem.
The bride and groom chose the Round Hill Hotel & Villas for its “perfect blend of relaxed elegance,” Winnie says.
Guests’ welcome bags were filled with a bottle of rose wine, water bottles and local treats.
White Badgley Mischka peep-toe heels with a crystal embellishment tied together Winnie’s timeless bridal look.
To match the overall neutral color scheme, Winnie selected a bouquet of white and blush roses, ranunculuses and peonies.
The flower girl, Winnie’s cousin’s 2-year-old daughter, wore a short tulle dress to match the bride’s tulle gown.
Mike wore a double-breasted cream jacket to stand out from the groomsmen. He accessorized with a black tie and white ranunculus boutonniere.
The groomsmen wore classic black tuxedos, and the bridesmaids wore convertible floor-length gowns in a neutral blush color.
A gospel choir sang hymns to welcome guests as they arrived to the ceremony. During the ceremony, a three-piece band played popular songs for the processional and recessional.
The newlyweds walked back down the aisle to the tune of The Beatles classic “All You Need Is Love.”
To achieve an effortless and classic style, Winnie picked a tulle gown with an illusion neckline by Romona Keveza.
The cocktail hour was held by the pool (which everyone—including the bride—jumped into at the end of the night).
A specialty drink, Jamaican rum punch, was served during the cocktail hour.
White furniture beside the ocean made for a relaxing and elegant lounge area outside of the reception hall.
The couple decided to hang white lanterns from the trees to achieve a soft, romantic effect.
Little decor was used in the reception space because of the beauty of the island venue.
Blush and ivory blooms—including roses and hydrangeas—with hints of green created a romantic look while maintaining the neutral color palette.
Floral arrangements were placed in silver urns and antique glass votives to achieve a simple and elegant look.
Winnie and Mike danced to “Your Song” by Elton John, performed by their friend and professional singer Savannah Auger Citron.
The white fondant cake was decorated with a few sugar flowers. “We wanted the guests to have many options, so we opted to have carrot, chocolate and red velvet layers,” Winnie says.