Bleecker Ward & David Alexander’s Wedding

Taxi to the Lyford Cay Club located in a 1,000-acre secure enclave a short distance from Nassau International Airport. The taxi driver should tell the person at the gate that you are arriving for the Ward-Alexander wedding at the club. The Taxi should cost rough $35.00 before tip, but there is an additional per head charge for larger groups

1 Lyford Cay Drive, New Providence The Bahamas

Club Contacts:

242 362 4271 242 362 4528

David's cell: (917) 589-6202

David's email: davidtalexander@gmail.com

Bleecker's cell: (917) 838-8473

Bleecker's email: bleecker.b.ward@gmail.com

Please know that for the comfort and safety of all our guests, proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccination will be required to attend. While we understand this may preclude some from joining, we greatly value and cherish our invited loved ones. For those unable to attend as a result, we look forward to celebrating with you later. 

The Bahamian dollar is pegged to the US dollar on a one-to-one basis. Most places will accept either interchangeably, but you may want to have small bills ready for taxis and tips outside of the club.

The dollar (sign: $; code: BSD) has been the currency of The Bahamas since 1966. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively B$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. It is divided into 100 cents.

On 20 October 2020, the Bahamas became the first country to have a legal digital currency, introducing the Sand Dollar as an alternative to the traditional Bahamian dollar.

Do not forget your passport!

No Jeans or White Jeans Allowed.

SUMMER LYFORD CAY CLUB DRESS CODE 2022   

DAYTIME

At breakfast and in general areas of the Club, informal, casual and sport attire in keeping with the Dress Code is acceptable.   

SPECIFIC DAYTIME DRESS REQUIREMENTS ARE:   

Main Dining Room Brunch  Gentlemen and boys 10 years of age and older: Collared dress shirts are acceptable, Jackets not required.   

Yacht Club  

Gentlemen: Collared shirts and shorts. Jackets are not required.  

Ladies: Dresses, shorts or skirts with blouses.  Denim not acceptable. Shoes are required.    

EVENING  

After 7:00pm, gentlemen and boys 10 years of age and older are required to wear collared dress shirts and dress slacks in the Main Clubhouse; jackets and ties are optional; polo shirts and shirts without collars are not acceptable. Ladies and girls 10 years of age and older are asked to wear dresses, suits, skirts or dress slacks and blouses.   

SPECIFIC EVENING DRESS REQUIREMENTS ARE:   

Little Club  

Gentlemen and boys 10 years of age and older: Jackets optional.   

Beach Shack  

Gentlemen and boys 10 years of age and older: Plain shorts just above or just below the knee are acceptable.   

Yacht Club  

Gentlemen and boys 10 years of age and older: Open-collared sport shirts and casual slacks are acceptable; jackets and ties are optional. Shirts without collars and shorts are not acceptable.

Ladies: Dresses, slacks or skirts with blouses. Shorts and denim not acceptable. Shoes are required.   

ACTIVITIES:   

TENNIS  

Gentlemen and ladies: Predominantly white attire; includes sweaters, jackets, warm-ups and cold weather clothing; and accessories such as hats, visors, headbands, bandannas, sweatbands, socks, tennis undergarments, etc.; minimal colored trim. Shoes: Specifically designed tennis court, white shoes; minimal colored trim.  

NOT ACCEPTABLE  Colored tennis attire or white attire with excessive trim, panels or bands of color; T-shirts emblazoned with bright colors, slogans, advertisements or large logos; cross trainers, running shoes and shoes with improper soles.   

CROQUET  

All-white clothing and smooth-soled footwear are required.   

GOLF  

Gentlemen: Traditional golf shirts, tucked in, with collars and sleeves, Bermuda-length shorts or golf slacks. Ladies: Traditional golf shirts, with or without collars or sleeves; golf blouses, skirts, slacks, or Bermuda-length shorts.

Shoes: Specifically designed golf shoes with nonmetallic spikes or flat soft-soled golf shoes are required for play on all golf course facilities, including the putting green and driving range.  

NOT ACCEPTABLE  Non-traditional golf attire including tank tops, halter tops, T-shirts, rugby or fishnet shirts; short shorts, cargo pants, cut-offs, jeans and denim clothing; tennis attire, athletic or spandex sport attire, jams, bathing suits; caps and sun visors worn backwards.    

FITNESS CENTRE AND STUDIO  

Discrete gym attire. Shirts and proper gym shoes, tennis shoes or sneakers are required.  

NOT ACCEPTABLE  Non-sport attire including flip-flops, sandals or open shoes. Torn or boldly emblazoned T-shirts.   

PACKING TIPS:  

- DAY: Smart casual clothes in lightweight natural fabrics will work best; It is warm, humid, and sunny. Average temperature during the day in October: 84-87 degrees.

- Daytime essentials: clothing for sport activities or the beach as well as mosquito repellent, sunscreen, and sun hats.

- In case of a light shower: a light rain jacket or umbrella. It’s good to check the Weather app for the 10 day forecast to plan ahead before packing.

- Pack light as it's very easy to get clothes laundered.

- If you plan to explore the island, take some lightweight comfy shoes or sandals for walking around.

- A lightweight backpack or beach bag will come in handy to carry your sightseeing essentials.

- EVENING: The nights tend to be a little cooler and a sweater or pashmina or light jacket is a smart option. Average temperature at night in October: 74-77 degrees.

- WEDDING is black tie with the option of shorter hemlines for the ladies. Please do not wear white dresses to the wedding.    

OTHER:

- The tap water is safe to drink, but if you prefer to buy bottled water consider packing a water bottle.

 - To use electrical gadgets you do not need a travel adapter as US-made outlets are used everywhere designed for the local voltage (120V).

- Remember any larger liquids must be packed in your checked-in luggage.

Traditional Bahamian Specialties:

1. Baked Mac and Cheese
As Caribbean people like to say, you haven’t had baked macaroni and cheese until you’ve tried it in the Caribbean. The magic is in the seasoning, and in The Bahamas, baked macaroni and cheese includes ingredients like onions, green peppers, and other herbs and spices. Eggs, milk, and sometimes mustard and even ketchup are added to the macaroni once it’s boiled, and then everything is placed into a baking dish, and topped with cheese. Some people choose to use more than one kind of cheese, which helps to enhance the flavor. Once cooked, the macaroni is cut into squares and served either individually, as a side for a full meal.

2. Fire engine
Fire engine is considered a comfort food in The Bahamas, with many people even attributing it to being a hangover cure. It’s salty, spicy, and savory, and includes ingredients like corned beef, corn, sweet pepper, celery, onions, tomato paste, rice, or grits. Fire engine is a breakfast staple but is versatile enough to suit other meal times.

3. Bahamian crawfish (spiny lobsters)
If you’re a lobster fan, you’ll love these miniature ‘Caribbean lobsters’, which are cooked up in several different ways in The Bahamas. Most often though, Bahamian crawfish are broiled, or used in a ‘lobster’ salad. You’ll do well ordering crawfish as an appetizer paired with some tasty local sides, or as the central focus in a Caribbean centric entrée.

4. Cracked Conch
Conch (pronounced "konk") shells may make for excellent wind instruments, and it's undeniably fun to hold them up to your ear and listen to the ocean — but while you're on the islands, try the delicious meat of the conch, too. Cracked (also known as fried) conch is pounded and breaded in a way similar to a veal cutlet, and it is served in a number of ways, including curried or with a Creole sauce, in Bahamian preparations.

5. Conch Salad
This ceviche-style dish serves uncooked conch doused in a spicy pepper and citrus sauce. It is often mixed with tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, and celery. Don't worry. This Bahamian cuisine isn't raw, exactly. The acid of the citrus causes a process called denaturation, which in essence cooks the meat.

6. Rock Lobsters
Otherwise known as spiny lobsters, these delicious crustaceans are a major export of the Caribbean. Enjoy this Bahamian food steamed or boiled, in salads, as patties, or in Creole-style sauces.

7. Bahamian Stew Fish
A dark roux is combined with spices, tomato, celery, and onion to make a thick red sauce that is served over a partially pan-fried catch of the day (most commonly grouper or snapper).

8. Johnnycakes
Similar to southern American cornbread, johnnycakes are the unofficial bread of Bahamian cuisine. A pan-cooked concoction, johnnycakes are made of milk, butter, flour, and sugar, and are often eaten with stews and curries.

9. Pigeon Peas and Rice
Served as a side to common Bahamian food, pigeon peas and rice is a classic dish most commonly made from pork, pigeon peas (a staple bean of the Caribbean and Latin America), celery, rice, tomatoes, and thyme.

10. Baked Crab
A wildly popular dish among locals, crab is combined with breadcrumbs, seasoning, and egg, and is then baked in the crab's original shell.

11. Souse
Pronounced "sowse," this famous Bahamian dish is a stew combining onions, lime juice, celery, peppers, potatoes, carrots, bay leaves, and meat — which could include anything from chicken or sheep's tongue to pork, oxtail, or pig's feet. Don't let the more unusual choices scare you off! This is a delicious savory dish, and it's beloved for good reason.

12. Guava Duff
Take guava, fold it into pastry dough, boil it, and you have guava duff. Often served with a rum custard sauce, this local dessert is otherworldly good.

13. Lionfish
Before cooking, the spines of the Lionfish are removed, and underneath it all is a white, buttery meat, that many people are experimenting with in unique ways like Lionfish tacos!

14. Rum cake
If it’s your first time to The Bahamas, it is vital that you try rum cake at least once. Rum cake is unofficially the national desert of the islands, and rightly so as you’ll hardly find a person who isn’t a fan. According to Bahamian history as most locals will tell you, rum in The Bahamas goes way back to the days of rum supply ‘overflow’, to the point that locals started using rum in many recipes for preservation purposes, and to spice things up. This marked the beginnings of rum cake, and not much has changed since aside from the fact that the dessert is now hugely popular.

Traditional Bahamian Drink Specialties:

1. Rum Dum
The closest relative to the Rum Dum is the iconic Daiquiri. However, the Rum Dum substitutes lemon juice for lime and plain sugar for simple syrup. It also adds an egg white for an extra bit of foaminess and a silky mouthfeel. Floating the darker amber rum on top of the drink adds layers, figuratively and literally, to the drink.

2. Goombay Smash
Goombay Smash is a classic Bahamian cocktail made with Goombay Punch and other ingredients. It was first served up in Green Turtle Cay by Emily Cooper of Miss Emily’s Blue Bee Bar. Key ingredients are dark rum, coconut liqueur, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup.

3. Bahama Mama
It’s always a good time to have a Bahama Mama, whether you want to have one of these cocktails made with rum, coconut rum, fruit juices or coffee-flavored liqueur as a post breakfast treat, or as a bar starter on a Bahamian night out. Bahama Mama cocktails pair well with just about anything, and they’re super refreshing with freshly squeezed pineapple and lemon juice added in.

4. Sky Juice
Sky Juice is a little less mellow than some of the other lighter island drinks, but it will help you quickly sink into the Caribbean rhythm. Made with coconut water, gin and condensed milk, this is a distinctly Bahamian concoction that will make you wonder why you didn’t come to the Caribbean sooner.

5. Pirate Republic beer
This beer is Nassau’s one and only craft beer

6. The Yellow Bird
Adopted from Jamaica, rum is the national alcoholic beverage of the Bahamas. The Yellow Bird, a local favorite, is a concoction of orange juice, pineapple juice, rum, Galliano, apricot brandy, and banana liqueur (sometimes excluded).

1. Go Scuba diving

2. Dive with sharks

3. Snorkeling with stingrays

4. Island hopping to see more beautiful beaches

5. Go bone fishing

6. Go deep sea fishing

7. Shop at the Nassau Straw Market

8. Swim with the famous pigs of Exuma

9. See the world of Rum Cakes in a factory setting

10. Golf in paradise at Exuma's Greg Norman Championship course

11. Make personalized chocolates and roll cigars at Graycliff

12. Have some cold beers at Pirate Republic Brewery

More Details here:

www.sandals.com/blog/things-to-do-in-the-bahamas/

www.bahamas.com/plan-your-trip/things-to-do

COVID RULES:

Proof of Vaccination is required for all wedding guests. Please know that for the comfort and safety of all our guests, proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccination will be required to attend. While we understand this may preclude some from joining, we greatly value and cherish our invited loved ones. For those unable to attend as a result, we look forward to celebrating with you later.

Updated July 1st, 2022: www.bahamas.com/travelupdates The Health Visa is no longer a requirement, but we will keep an eye on this and update if anything changes  