It's a match made in heaven. The tropical beauty of a Caribbean paradise combined with all the amenities you'd expect from stateside sophistication. For discriminating couples looking for island weddings of style and distinction, there is nothing like the allure of the Cayman Islands, a trio of tiny, sun-kissed locales in the western Caribbean.

From their first glimpse of the azure blue waters and white sand beaches, couples will fall head over heels for this serene and captivating romantic destination. Here, gentle ocean breezes and dramatic backgrounds give the islands an air of casual elegance. And the easy flowing comfort and friendliness of the Cayman Islands invites couples and all their guests into a world devoted to island wedding wishes come true.

Voyage to picture postcard paradise -- without leaving civilization behind. Although a Cayman Island wedding may certainly seem exotic, planning one couldn't be simpler. The Cayman Islands are easy to reach and even easier to navigate once you've arrived. English is spoken, U.S. dollars are accepted, and a number of knowledgeable, talented wedding planners and professionals are available to help with every desire.

As the largest of the three islands, Grand Cayman is the social and economic hub. It's actually the fifth largest financial center in the world. Here couples can truly have it all -- from the fashionable fun of the grand hotels on Seven Mile Beach to the precious tranquility of Grand Cayman's quieter sister islands, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.

Of course, wherever you go, you are always made to feel welcomed with a special brand of Caymanian hospitality.

World-class amenities make any wedding wish come true.

Weddings in the Cayman Islands are limited only by the imagination. There's no need to import anything from the states. World-class wedding-service providers have developed a reputation for exquisite excellence – in fact, one of the islands' leading planners, Jo-Anne Brown of Celebrations Ltd., was recently selected and featured on a six-episode series on the Travel Channel titled "Weddings Away: Cayman Islands" and the Cayman Islands is one of the few destinations that allow U.S. citizens to marry the same day they arrive -- perfect for those arriving by one of the many luxury cruise ships that make a stop here.

High-end service is the standard. Wedding planners in Grand Cayman and the Sister Islands provide assistance and guidance to create a unique and personalized ceremony for each bride and groom. Each wedding location or professional consultant can make the planning process stress-free by arranging details down to the exotic bridal bouquet, custom-designed wedding cake and cutting-edge island decor. Wedding-service companies perform all necessary functions related to the event, including musicians, décor, catering, flowers and photography from a number of professional photojournalists such as Courtney Platt and Patrick Broderick Photography. All will assist in arranging the marriage application with the civil registrar. There are some on island wedding planners that specialize in weddings of all sizes – including simple, barefoot wedding ceremonies on a secluded white-sand beach such as Simply Weddings, a division of the respected firm, Cayman Weddings.

Private ceremonies can be arranged as can as group gatherings with multiple guest activities. The custom Cayman touch extends far beyond the wedding itself. With your wedding set in the middle of a vacation paradise, you can be sure to find fun ways to plan pre-and post-wedding events. Imagine a champagne bridal luncheon set on cool deck overlooking the impossibly blue sea. Or a golf outing for the groom and his guests at one of the island's magnificent courses. The islands abound with pampering spas, world-class dining, and outstanding recreation. For you and your guests, a Cayman wedding is a world of adventure for everyone of every age.

When it comes to the ceremony itself, couples can choose from almost anything. Opt for a traditional wedding in a quaint chapel, stately church or luxury hotel such as the Westin Casuarina Resort; a casual wedding on a white-sand beach or in a world-class restaurant with a spectacular sunset as a backdrop; or even an underwater wedding surrounded by coral gardens, fluttering sea plumes and exotic tropical fish as witnesses.

Cayman couples are encouraged to invite the entire wedding party to join them in one wedding and honeymoon destination. These "destination weddings" allow couples and guests to all join in the fun -- most often over a three- or four-day weekend. This family-friendly location welcomes kids of all ages with unique activities and plenty of fun in the sun, sand and sea. Spacious condominiums such as Aqua Bay Club on Seven Mile Beach offer one-and-two bedroom suites that lend themselves perfectly to groups of families and friends. On the East End of the island, The Reef Resort promises only one wedding a day and a unique opportunity to create a 'Wedding Central', ensuring that the wedding party will be hard pressed to find an ambience more in tune with nuptial ceremonies and romantic sentiment, while offering wedding and vacation arrangements that are convenient, yet exciting at the same time.

A Cayman wedding is a personal dream come true, designed to your wishes and realized in elegant style. Planners here pride themselves on a custom fit. In fact, you will be hard-pressed to find anyplace doing customized island weddings better.

The honeymoon begins the second you say "I do."

After the last piece of cake is eaten and the cherished guests have departed, couples often celebrate in the Cayman Islands for a week or two, enjoying all the elements of a secluded, romantic paradise. With three islands to consider, couples can consider a range of experiences, from tranquil times on secluded beaches to evenings out in a cosmopolitan Caribbean setting.

There's no better escape than the sister islands: Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Just a short plane ride away from Grand Cayman, these islands offer a variety of quaint inns and peaceful resort hideaways like The Southern Cross Club, located on Little Cayman. Revel in the secluded beaches, take walks and commune with nature, savor island dining, or enjoy world-class diving in the crystal-clear water. 

Whatever the occasion -- weddings, vow-renewals, honeymoons or romantic getaways -- the Cayman Islands has the elegance, creativity and ambiance to provide the perfect escape, where dreams come true.

If you would like to make your island wedding and honeymoon dreams come true in Cayman, simply visit www.caymanislands.ky and click on "Romantic Cayman," or see your travel professional. The Cayman Islands are just an hour flight from Miami and many cities offer non-stop service including Newark, Houston, Boston, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, Tampa, Miami and Ft. Lauderdale.