Sheri and Grant in Cayman Islands
As residents of Southern California, Sheri and Grant were used to amazing sunsets and beautiful beaches. So when they decided to have a Caribbean island wedding they knew it would have to be somewhere special. The couple chose Grand Old House in Grand Cayman because of its romantic and intimate setting on the shore.
Twenty-five of the bride and groom's closest family and friends flew to Grand Cayman to celebrate. After several group activities—their favorite being a trip to a stingray sandbar—everyone convened for an elegant beach wedding with a traditional touch.
Sheri planned most of the wedding from California with the help of the Cayman Island–based wedding planners at Lions Productions. It wasn't until she walked down the aisle that she saw how everything came together. "I was in awe, just totally blown away," says the bride. "It really was a dream come true." —Cari Wolfert
Great news - more PR as a result of the recent
Bridal Press Trip!
Great news - more PR as a result of the recent Bridal Press Trip!
TheKnot.com has profiled a new Cayman Islands wedding in their wildly
popular section "REAL Weddings by TheKnot"! Please click above
to view the entire feature and slideshow of the recent wedding of
Thara Pillai and Joel Abdinoor.
Cayman Islands service providers for this gorgeous wedding include:
Rebecca Davidson, Grand Old House & Lions Productions.
The Knot is widely considered to be today`s single most influential
bridal media company. Over 3,000 new brides join TheKnot.com every
day and it receives over 3 million unique visitors every month.
We are sharing new REAL weddings all the time with the editors
of TheKnot and other major bridal publications - it is a fantastic
way to tell the Cayman Wedding Story!
We are so appreciative of Thara & Joel`s willingness to share
their wedding story with the world!!
Bridal Guide: New York, NY Jan-Feb 2004
The Grand Old House restaurant, built on a former coconut plantation
is another fantastic option. Its breezy seaside gazebo make
a perfect wedding chapel.
Modern
Bride: Aug-Sept 2002
So for dinner I agreed to a major splurge at the elegant Grand
Old House, where the seaside setting and Old World-meets-Caribbean
cuisine thoroughly lived up to the restaurant's lofty name.
As we were led to our candlelit table on the white-washed terrace
that twinkled with hundreds of tiny white lights. She chose
the lobster tail sauteed with shallots, mushrooms, and tomatoes
in a beurre blanc sauce while I opted for the chargrilled tenderloin.
We complemented our dinner with a bottle of fine champagne.
The gourmet indulgence was classic Echo, and I ended the evening
with a heartfelt toast to my lovely wife.
Travel
Agent: New
York, NYApril
15, 2002
Yet another option for couples is the Grand Old House, which
specializes in weddings and banquets. Once an old coconut plantation
house, the Grand Old House is set on the Caribbean, just south of
George Town. For $785, a wedding package includes documentation
preparation, certified copies of the marriage, legal fees, a minister
or justice of the peace, witnesses, a souvenir print of the Grand
Old House signed by a local artist, champagne, wedding cake, taped
music of choice, basic decorated wedding area, and a free center
plate.
Travel Week:Toronto,
Ontario, CanadaJan
31, 2002
One company on Grand Cayman, the Grand Old house Restaurant,
recently introduced horse carriage rides for honeymooners and wedding
couples. Specific details can be obtained by call the restaurant
directly, at (345) 949-9333, or e-mailing:
grandold@candw.ky.
Bride's Magazine:New
York, NYDecember
2001-January 2002
For a taste of old-fashioned plantation atmosphere, head for
the Grand Old House on the South Sound of Grand Cayman. Set in a
90 year old former coconut plantation house, the restaurant is known
for its 15-page wine list and and crispy pan-fried duck breast.
Entrees from $10.
Brides Magazine:
Oct - Nov 2001
You'll leave your mark at the Grand Old House restaurant: Your
names and wedding date are inscribed on a tile by the gazebo, says
general manager Martin Richter. Weddings from U$785.
Caribbean & Bahamas:
4 June 2001
The Turtle has also long played a part in the Caymanian diet,
and today turtle shows up on the menus of many restaurants that
feature Caymanian dishes. The elegant Grand Old House is one of
the few restaurants that offer turtle entrees.
Tampa Bay Magazine
At the Grand Old House in South Sound, you can dine at one the
islands legends. This former plantation house is a perfect blend
of romance and hospitality. We loved the intriguing Caribbean dishes
served here.
Inverness Courier:
1 May 2001
Another unique experience is to dine at one of Grand Cayman's
most exclusive restaurants, the Grand Old House. With it's genteel
surroundings and tranquil atmosphere, the restaurant - a former
plantation house has played host to a string of celebrities, politicians
and even royalty.
Skin Diver:
October 2001
To cap off the day, we relaxed with a beautiful and delicious
twilight dinner at the Grand Old House, overlooking the ocean. This
was fine dining with a historical twist: The charming restaurant
is built in one of the oldest homes on the island.
Bridal Guide:
Sep - Oct 2001
The Grand Old House restaurant, on a former coconut plantation,
has a breezy seaside gazebo that makes a perfect wedding chapel.The
U$785.00 wedding package includes all documents, a souvenir print
of the Grand Old House, champagne, cake, taped music, and a tile
specially engraved with your names, which is placed in the property's
Wedding Gallery Wall. You'll make a little history of your own.
Modern Bride:
Aug-Sep 2001
For elegant dining, head to the Grand Old House, which has a
long white porch extending over the ocean. The gourmet menu focuses
on fresh seafood and local ingredients, and their wine list is one
of the best in the Caribbean.
www.travellady.com
MOST CHARMING HISTORIC RESTAURANT Grand Old House is a 90-year-old,
former plantation house that is a legend on the Island. A favorite
place with locals, it is both warm and welcoming and romantic. I
will remember the seafood duet I had a lunch as one my best meals
in Cayman. Served with a passion fruit sauce over macadamia-covered
mahi-mahi and grilled tuna, plus plantains and vegetables, this
was probably my most native meal. Legend has it that every full
moon a restless spirit of a former House inhabitant drops by for
dinner. I can understand. I plan to go back, too.
Modern Bride, NY
Just down the road, the Grand Old House, a Georgian mansion
build around the century, sits at water's edge. Today, its shady
verandas and decks are a favorite gourmet dining spot as well as
a popular location for nuptials-there's even a gazebo wedding chapel
beside the sea.
Brides Magazine, NY
The Caribbean Memorable Meal: The Grand
Old House, a renovated sea-view mansion on Grand Cayman, offers
savory local fare (car-le-chee). Check out their constantly changing
honeymoon menu.
Brides Magazine, NY
385 reasons to fall in love with the islands 50 excellent eateries
The Cayman Islands GRAND OLD HOUSE This is a landmark in a century-old
home has more than just a pretty face going for it-it services continental
specialties like sautèed shrimp with red pepper caulis and mushroom
risotto.
Just south of Cuba DC Summer, London
Grand Old House: The Ferrari of the Cayman Islands restaurants.
The house which is very grand, produces food that would be passable
in the Savoy Grill. The Sea Bass was dreamy and the salads were
to die for. The Grand Old House is for the big blow outs but worth
every penny (or US cent). Beautiful views, an efficient service.
This place is very popular with wedding parties as well.
Bridal Guide NY
One of the finest restaurants in Cayman is the Grand Old House-dine
outside on the waters edge.
Caribbean & Bahamas/Travel agent
by Martin
Eder
GRAND WEDDING- The Grand Old House has created a new reputation
as one of Grand Cayman's most popular wedding locations. In 1998
it was the setting for more than 120 weddings, including more than
50 couples arriving by cruise ship. The restored plantation house
has long been considered one of the island's most romantic location
by the sea. The bridal market is now being actively pursued though
print media and on the Internet.
Adjourn:
Los Angeles, CA
by Cheryl
Wilson
Grand Old House is an old plantation style residence that has
been transformed into a beautiful seaside restaurant. Dine either
in the authentically restored residence or on the waterfront deck..
The menu consists of specialities from the Caribbean, Europe, California
and Asia. For reservations call 949 9333.
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