WEDDING STORIES AISLE TO ISLE | 43 For the second half of their stay, Shantoura and Nathan resided in a Swim-up Butler Suite. Designed for maximum privacy, this luxurious corner suite featured dining and living areas, two bathrooms, a Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two, and 270-degree panoramic views of the ocean, palm garden, and entire resort. With sunlight coming in from every angle, it is the ultimate hideaway for the two lovebirds. Prior to the ceremony, the wedding team helped the couple host a beautiful sunset welcome party, complete with conch fritters, Blue Curaçao cocktails, and a trio of singers who covered classic R&B and neo-soul artists. A nod to the island’s rich culture, the team also used traditional brightly-colored dolls, known as Chichi (meaning “big sister” in Papiamento), as unique décor elements and gifts. When the guests finally settled into their seats overlooking the ocean, the cool coastal breeze and warm air set the scene perfectly. Surrounded by 12 of their closest friends, Shantoura and Nathan said “I do” beneath a grand white structure draped in billowing chiffon and secured with blooming arrangements of dusty pink roses, ivory roses, and white hydrangeas. Among the most magical, heartfelt moments of the entire weekend was when the bride made her grand entrance. Unfortunately, Shantoura’s dad could not travel to join the couple, so Nathan decided to meet Shantoura halfway down the aisle to walk by her side. “I kept saying ‘Oh, my family isn’t going to be here,’” reflects Shantoura. “But when Nathan came and got me in the center of the aisle, I was like ‘Wait, my family is here. You are my family.’” Wrapped in a palette of soft pink, Wrapped in a palette of soft pink, deep blush, and ivory florals, these seaside nuptials deep blush, and ivory florals, these seaside nuptials were nothing short of enchanting and elegant. were nothing short of enchanting and elegant.
