Beachy Wedding Attire. Shoes Optional!!

Please note that there is an RSVP for The Ceremony, the reception/open bar during pictures, and dinner, but since we are on an island a half mile from Nassau, it is implied that you will also be attending the rest of the events for the evening. We will be on the island from 5 pm - 9 pm. Dinner will be served at 7 pm. If you think you will be hungry or need a snack prior to that, please eat a late lunch. We will have an open bar with light hors d'oeuvres and snack sized candy bars around 6pm, if that helps make your mind up about food options prior to dinner. Dinner is a buffet. There are bathrooms on the island and swimming, if you want to bring a swimsuit. We are renting Sandals' portion of the island, and it's completely private. So there's a lot of area to explore, relax in, and write your own romance novel in

You'll be taking the Barefoot Cay Island ferry from the dock in front of Sandals Royal Bahamian (pictured). Currently, the pick-up time is TBD. We will fill this in as that information becomes available. Please check back as we get closer.

Q: How do I get to the ceremony?
A: The ceremony is going to be on Barefoot Cay. There is a free water taxi that will get you there from the boat dock in front of Sandals Royal Bahamian.

Q: Do I need to bring anything to the Cay with me?
A: Just yourself, your bathing suit if you want to take a dip between the ceremony and dinner, and a growing appetite (dinner's at 7 pm). Depending on the weather and how you feel, it's your judgment on if you want to bring a shawl for the evening.

Q: Are shoes really optional?
A: YES! However, we will be on the island for 4 hours. If you think that will be too long without shoes or it might get cooler by the end of the night, you are more than welcome to bring a pair of shoes with you. Also, note that the events of the evening will be spread out across 3 locations on the island, encompassing both major beaches of Barefoot Cay (1. ceremony 2. dinner).

Q: What if I have to go to the bathroom?
A: Bathrooms are located at the Aralia restaurant on the island (near the dock). For reference, the Ceremony is the farthest location from the Aralia, of all the events.

There will be an open bar for this event with the accompaniment of passed hors d'oeuvres (including: international cheeses, toasted walnuts, crackers, sliced baguette, tropical sliced fruit tray with local and imported fresh fruit, crisp vegetable crudites and blue cheese dip, island fried chips (yam, sweet potato, dasheen, local potato), and the following will be on serving platters and passed around by butlers: Creamed herb cheese on crostini with olive tapenade; Grilled bruschetta, tomato, garlic, basil; Crab Island Fritters with calypso sauce; Beef brochette, peppercorn sauce; Quiche Lorraine) and live music by a steel pan player.

This is a short walk from the beach where the wedding ceremony will be held. It's half the distance between the beach where the ceremony will be held and the beach where the dinner and dancing will take place. Depending on your pace, it's a 5 - 7 minute lazy walk from the ceremony.

Q: What do we do during this time?
A: If you are part of the wedding party, you'll be busy taking pictures. There will be an open bar, some passed hors d'oeuvres, and live music via a steel pan player. If you're not involved in the pictures or between pictures, you can grab a drink, sample the snacks, enjoy the music of the Caribbean, socialize with other guests, go for a dip, take in the beautiful scenery of the island, and/or go find a little piece of island and write your own romantic chapter of the night (just don't do anything stupid or get hurt lol).

Q: Will there be any food served during this hour?
A: Light hors d'oeuvres will be passed during the cocktail hour. As stated before, this will include: international cheeses, toasted walnuts, crackers, sliced baguette, tropical sliced fruit tray with local and imported fresh fruit, crisp vegetable crudites and blue cheese dip, island fried chips (yam, sweet potato, dasheen, local potato), and the following will be on serving platters and passed around by butlers: Creamed herb cheese on crostini with olive tapenade; Grilled bruschetta, tomato, garlic, basil; Crab Island Fritters with calypso sauce; Beef brochette, peppercorn sauce; Quiche Lorraine

Dinner will be served buffet style. It's Italian Themed and will include the following:

First Course: Antipasto - Genoa salami, cured and smoked ham, marinated artichokes, mushrooms, kalamata and ripe olives, grilled and marinated vegetables, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, provolone, shaved parmesan; Fresh Melon with Prosciutto; Caprese Salad - Fresh basil, beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella; Classic Caesar - Romaine lettuce, Parmesan garlic croutons, peppercorn-Caesar dressing; Minestrone Soup; Freshly baked garlic rolls and Focaccia breads

Entree: Pork Marsala - Pork tenderloin, wild mushrooms, shallots, marsala wine sauce; Chicken Parmigiana - Herb -breaded chicken breast, provolone cheese, basil marinara; Seafood Risotto - Clams, grouper, shrimp, mussels, light garlic-herb and white wine sauce; Lasagna al Forno - Baked layers of egg pasta, beef Bolognese sauce, cream sauce; Grilled Salmon Filet - Lemon-caper sauce; Steamed rice; Herb Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Pasta Station: Pasta - Fettucine, Linguine; Sauces - Pomodoro, Alfredo, Garlic-herb and olive oil, Pesto sauce

Dessert: Tiramisu; Cappuccino Cake; Ricotta doughnuts; Warm hazelnut Amaretto Chocolate pudding; Blue Mountain Coffee, Selection of teas -- AND of course our wedding cake: Flavored - Carrot with vanilla icing

Due to our love of S'MORES, there will also be a S'MORES bar/station set up during dinner.

Around 9 pm, our celebration will wrap up, and Sandals will water taxi us back to the dock in front of Sandals Royal Bahamian. This will be about a half mile ride, equal to about 10 - 15 minute boat ride. Please ensure you take everything you bring with you. You won't get a chance to return to Barefoot Cay until 11/9/25 at 9:30am.

Q: What's on the menu?
A: As stated above, the menu is Italian Themed and will include the following:

First Course: Antipasto - Genoa salami, cured and smoked ham, marinated artichokes, mushrooms, kalamata and ripe olives, grilled and marinated vegetables, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, provolone, shaved parmesan; Fresh Melon with Prosciutto; Caprese Salad - Fresh basil, beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella; Classic Caesar - Romaine lettuce, Parmesan garlic croutons, peppercorn-Caesar dressing; Minestrone Soup; Freshly baked garlic rolls and Focaccia breads

Entree: Pork Marsala - Pork tenderloin, wild mushrooms, shallots, marsala wine sauce; Chicken Parmigiana - Herb -breaded chicken breast, provolone cheese, basil marinara; Seafood Risotto - Clams, grouper, shrimp, mussels, light garlic-herb and white wine sauce; Lasagna al Forno - Baked layers of egg pasta, beef Bolognese sauce, cream sauce; Grilled Salmon Filet - Lemon-caper sauce; Steamed rice; Herb Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Pasta Station: Pasta - Fettucine, Linguine; Sauces - Pomodoro, Alfredo, Garlic-herb and olive oil, Pesto sauce

Dessert: Tiramisu; Cappuccino Cake; Ricotta doughnuts; Warm hazelnut Amaretto Chocolate pudding; Blue Mountain Coffee, Selection of teas -- AND of course our wedding cake: Flavored - Carrot with vanilla icing

Due to our love of S'MORES, there will also be a S'MORES bar/station set up during dinner.

Q: Will there be entertainment?
A: There will be a live DJ for those who want to shake their tail feathers.

Q: Will there be seating arrangements?
A: No! There will be a sweetheart table for the bride and groom, and everyone else will be able to sit with their sweetheart, honey dearest, cutie pie, etc. Since it is our hope to promote a romantic evening, we don't want to detract at dinner for our own selfish reasons. So, we will have round tables set up around the dance area and guests will decide which table they want to sit at and with which guests they want to sit because honestly, it's going to be about your comfort level. If someone wants a suggestion, please ask us, and we'll help connect you with a table buddy. There should be about 6 tables with 8 seats available at each table, if that helps you understand the size of the tables and sitting areas.

Q: I have a food allergy. What should I do?
A: Let us know ASAP so that we can ensure special plating.