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    January 20, 2015 by Jenn 26 Comments

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    I spent most of last week in the tropical paradise that is the Islands of the Bahamas as a media person covering the 16 Couples, 16 Islands, One Priceless Day celebration - and what a celebration it was! You see, The Islands of the Bahamas ran a competition last year in which engaged couples competed to win a destination wedding on one of 16 islands across the Bahamas.

    Did you know that there are 700 islands and over 2000 rocks and cays in the Bahamas? The 16 Couples, 16 Weddings, One Priceless Day wedding extravaganza began in Nassau, then each winning couple set off for their dream destination wedding on their respective island.

    I went to Kamalame Cay, off the coast of Andros Island with my winning couple, Boris and Zavinta, who hail from Ohio.

    bahamas

    About the 16 Couples, 16 Islands, One Priceless Day Contest

    After pouring through submissions from over 3,000 couples from all over the United States of America, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism announced the 16 lucky couples who were selected to have their dream destination weddingon 16 different islands across the Bahamas. The contest began last Valentine's Day, ended on June 31st, 2014 and was open to residents of the United States. Each couple submitted an essay and video on why they wanted to get married in the Bahamas; can you imagine trying to select winners from over 3000 submissions?! The couples were selected by a panel of travel and romance experts, based on interviews conducted and the total number of votes each couple received from their Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook accounts of their shared story of romance and reason for wanting to get married in The Bahamas.

    The weddings took place on Acklins, Crooked Island, Abaco, Andros, The Berry Islands, Bimini, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Exuma, Harbour Island, Grand Bahama, Inagua, Long Island, Nassau, Paradise Island and San Salvador.

    Map of the Bahamas
    Photo Courtesy the Bahamian Ministry of Tourism

    Each winning couple received complementary round trip airline tickets from their respective towns to The Bahamas, hotel accommodations including meals for 4 nights and a wedding ceremony, cake, flowers and reception for up to four guests. Wedding rings, a bridal gown, tuxedo and personal wedding coordinator were also given to each couple. It was definitely an all-inclusive prize, and the location? It just can't be beat!

    Sponsors for the event included MasterCard®, 1888mytuxes.com, Mon Cheri, Green Turtle Cay Club, Acklins Island Lodge, Tiamo Resort, Carriearl Boutique Hotel, Resort World Bimini, Pigeon Cay Club, Tranquility On The Bay, Pineapple Fields, Valentine’s Resort, Sandals Emerald Bay, Inagua Ocean Villas, Gems of Paradise, Riding Rock, Grand Lucayan Resort, British Colonial Hilton Hotel and Atlantis Resort.

    Sponsors

    Luxurious accommodations were provided by the Stella Maris Resort Club, Hope Town Harbour Lodge, Kamalame Cay Hotel, Acklins Island Lodge, Carriearl Boutique Hotel, Resort World Bimini, Pigeon Cay Club, Tranquility On The Bay, Pineapple Fields, Valentine’s Resort, Sandals Resorts, Inagua Ocean Villas, Riding Rock, Grand Lucayan Resort, British Colonial Hilton Hotel and Atlantis Resort.

    About The Islands of the Bahamas

    The Islands of the Bahamas are an archipelago located only about 50 miles off the coast of Florida. They cover about 100,000 square miles consisting of 700 islands and over 2,000 rocks and cays. Known for their white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters, the Bahamas actually have the clearest water on the planet! Of course this makes the Bahamas the perfect destination for beach lovers and snorkelers and scuba divers, especially since the world's third largest barrier reef is located in the Bahamas!

    Kamalame Cay 3

    After a reception dinner, champagne brunch, a prize awarded for the most social media votes and a little sightseeing around Nassau, each couple headed off to their respective island.

    Champagne Brunch 1

    I joined my couple on a short flight to Andros Island, where we took a short ferry ride to the private island of Kamalame Cay. Just three miles wide, Kamalame Cay is only accessible by boat - or a long swim. The Kamalame Cay Resort is the only hotel on the island, although there are several vacation homes not far from the resort.

    Kamalame Cay Resort Entrance

    While Andros is the largest island in the Bahamas, it also one of the less populated. Andros Island is known for it's close proximity to the world's third-largest barrier reef, famous blue holes (including Jacques Cousteau's Blue Hole!) bird watching and bonefish fishing, as well as its snorkeling and scuba diving.

    Blue Hole

    Boris and Zavinta won a dream destination wedding in Andros Island, and part of their prize included luxurious accommodations at the Kamalame Cay Resort and a wedding ceremony at the Blue Hole in Andros Island.

    We had quite a bit of time to relax and explore Kamalame Cay before the wedding, and Boris and Zavinta made the most of that time by soaking in the tropical scenery and kayaking in the bay!

    Boris Relaxing 1

    I can't think of a better way to spend my wedding day...

    Boris and Zavinta Kayaking 1

    I'll be sharing more about Kamalame Cay in a story next week, but for now, let's focus on the most important part of my experience in the Bahamas - the wedding!

    After the wedding party got ready for their big event, we took a ferry to the mainland and took a drive to the ceremony location - the famous Blue Hole.

    Bahamas Destination Wedding 1

    It was a stormy day, but I think that Zavinta looked absolutely beautiful. Her gown was simply stunning! Fighting the wind, she posed for a quick photo for me before we boarded our transportation to the wedding site.

    Zavinta's Gown

    Not to be outdone, Boris looked every bit the excited groom, wearing a tuxedo by David Tutera.

    Boris Tuxedo

    The wedding ceremony took place at the Blue Hole, with the dock decorated in the famous Androsias batik printed fabric. I took a tour of the Androsias factory while in Andros and will share the experience with you in a post soon!

    The Blue Hole Wedding

    As the bride made her way through the trail to the ceremony site, the groom and best man had a quick chat with the Reverend about the ceremony. Each wedding had to begin exactly at 4:00 PM EST, so we had a few moments to kill.

    Blue Hole Wedding

    The groom was joined by his cousin as his best man, and the bride was joined by her sister as her maid of honor.

    Blue Hole Wedding 2

    As the bride began her walk down the aisle, she was such a sight to behold! The backdrop of the lush forest surrounding her was just lovely!

    Zavinta Walk 3

    The ceremony was just lovely, with the bride and groom writing their own vows full of tenderness and affection.

    Bahamas Destination Wedding 3
    Blue Hole Wedding 3
    Blue Hole Wedding 1

    It began raining, a very light, misty rain, towards the end of the ceremony, but that didn't dampen their spirits!

    Blue Hole Wedding 5

    After the ceremony, we went back to Kamalame Cay Resort for a quick photo shoot on the beach before the sun went down, the reception and a lovely dinner!

    Blue Hole Wedding 7

    It was a gorgeous wedding and an incredible prize from the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism!

    Do you live in Canada? The Bahamas will be announcing their third contest in the 16 Couples, 16 Islands, One Priceless Day series soon and it's only open to Canadians!

    You can find out how to book your trip to the Bahamas at Bahamas.com.

    For more information about the 16 Couples, 16 Islands, One Priceless Day contest, visit here.

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    1. Robin (Masshole Mommy)

      January 20, 2015 at 12:16 pm

      What an an amazing time you guys all had there. I haven't been to the Bahamas in years and would love to get back.

    2. Jennifer

      January 20, 2015 at 12:36 pm

      I absolutely love the Bahamas. It's so gorgeous there. This makes me wish I'd gotten married there!

    3. Dawn

      January 20, 2015 at 1:04 pm

      What a beautiful place! I'd love to visit there one day. Maybe a second honey moon? =D

    4. Melissa Pezza

      January 20, 2015 at 1:44 pm

      What a contest! I'm so happy for all of the winners. I would would have loved to have gotten married in the Bahamas.

    5. Amber Edwards

      January 20, 2015 at 2:34 pm

      Oh what an amazing setting for a wedding! It is so beautiful there. I would love to go there on a 2nd honeymoon with the husband! What a dream location!

    6. Ashley - Embracing Homemaking

      January 20, 2015 at 4:05 pm

      Those pictures are absolutely gorgeous! What a beautiful place to get married!

    7. Kelly Hutchinson

      January 20, 2015 at 4:59 pm

      You made such a lovely bride and what a gorgeous locale for the wedding. I am super jealous!

    8. lisa

      January 20, 2015 at 5:49 pm

      I would love to go to the Bahamas. I hear it's amazing.

    9. Donna

      January 20, 2015 at 9:47 pm

      The Bahamas are amazing, and it's been way too long since I was there... maybe a 2nd honeymoon some day. What gorgeous photos!

    10. Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations

      January 20, 2015 at 10:25 pm

      Wow, what a stunning bride and groom. I gotta keep my eye out for the Canadian version! I love the Bahamas, what a place to get married!

    11. Stacey- Travel Blogger

      January 20, 2015 at 11:15 pm

      The Bahamas look like a beautiful place to visit! I hope to go someday!

    12. Liz Mays

      January 20, 2015 at 11:40 pm

      This looks like such a beautiful place. Attending a wedding there would be amazing!

    13. Kayla @ TheEclecticElement

      January 21, 2015 at 1:06 am

      That is absolutely incredible! What a unique and exciting contest; it makes me wish I could have been engaged so I could have entered and potentially won the contest and wedding of a lifetime! Hopefully one day I'll be able to travel there wedding or no wedding 🙂

    14. Gabriel Bregg

      January 21, 2015 at 9:52 am

      I'm jealous. i got married on a sugar sand beach in the summer also, but as much as I love Lake Michigan and Old Mission Lighthouse, I think I'd have swapped it for the Bahamas.

    15. Sarah @ Must Have Mom

      January 21, 2015 at 10:48 am

      That looks amazing! What a fabulous bridal party too. You took some GREAT photos! Can't wait to see the tour post.

    16. Anne - Mommy Has to Work

      January 21, 2015 at 11:58 am

      What a beautiful place to have a wedding!

    17. Ann Bacciaglia

      January 21, 2015 at 12:16 pm

      This would be an amazing way to have your wedding. The photos look amazing.

    18. Amy Desrosiers

      January 21, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      Wow, what a gorgeous dress, wedding, and destination. I am love with them clear water, and white sands!

    19. Kait

      January 21, 2015 at 9:48 pm

      Absolutely beautiful! What a fun event too!!

    20. Billie

      January 25, 2015 at 2:10 am

      Oh my what an amazing adventure for you and the couple!

    21. Jennifer Williams

      January 26, 2015 at 11:58 am

      What a great place to have a wedding. I have been to the Bahamas once and it was beautiful. The bride and groom look amazing!

    22. Ashley S

      January 26, 2015 at 2:19 pm

      What an absolutely stunning wedding!!

    23. Celeste

      January 26, 2015 at 2:26 pm

      A crusie is definitely at the top of my bucket list 🙂 Beautiful wedding!

    24. tammileetips

      January 26, 2015 at 3:24 pm

      Oh my goodness what a contest! That is the wedding of a life time! I love how beautiful the scenery is in all your pictures! Congratulations to the couple!

    25. Kathy

      January 26, 2015 at 4:39 pm

      I wish I lived in Canada. It has been one of my dreams to visit the Bahamas. Some day I will get there. What a beautiful wedding and a beautiful island.

    26. Glenn Ferguson

      February 01, 2015 at 7:13 pm

      Enjoy reading about the Bahamas 16 Islands 16 Weddings One Priceless Day was an incredible promotion and I look forward to seeing how the campaign is received in Canada - UK and USA were winners.

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