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Cheri and Curt: A Destination Wedding in George Town, Grand Cayman

During the three years they dated long distance, doctors Cherissa (Cheri) Carrington and Curt Hanson made the best of it by meeting up in fun locales.

During the three years they dated long distance, doctors Cherissa (Cheri) Carrington and Curt Hanson made the best of it by meeting up in fun locales. One of those trips took the two Texas natives to Grand Cayman, where they fell in love with the island. The Bride Cherissa (Cheri) Carrington, 31, doctor The Groom Curt Hanson, 33, doctor The Date May 28 Their wedding dream? To gather all their favorite people on Grand Cayman for a destination celebration. The culmination was the wedding, which was filled with beautiful tropical-hued flowers, fueled by Caribbean music, and ended with a bang--an awe-inspiring fireworks display.

The florist strung extra orchids on gold thread to cascade down from the orange calla lilies and orchids bouquet, and wrapped the stems in palm fronds for a tropical look.
The Rings
Cheri's mom made the tablecloths herself so that the bride could have the exact orangey pink shade she wanted.
The Bridesmaid Looks
Chocoholic Cheri chose the wedding cake (which was covered in lime green orchids).
Each guest received a straw fan with a note attached from the bride and groom: Good friends and a gentle breeze are blessings that make our hearts sing...Cheri & Curt.
Huge bright orange paper lanterns dressed up the tent and swung in the ocean breeze during the celebration.
The Flowers
Lime cymbidium orchids and roses, and bright color gerbera daisies, were placed in clear gel that looked like crushed ice.
The Reception