Raven and Anthony -- The Bahamas

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After five years of dating, Anthony surprised Raven with a luxurious day at her favorite spa in New York City, where they live. After a few hours, in a soothed daze, Raven was directed to a back room for champagne -- where Anthony was waiting to propose.

THE BRIDE: Raven, 26, student
THE GROOM: Anthony, 32, 3-D artist
THE DATE: October 10

The couple began planning a wedding in Anthony's home state of Virginia, but when they saw a magazine photo of the One and Only Ocean Club, they fell in love and decided to have a destination wedding.

The Stationery
Stationery informed guests of the five-day celebration to come, but the couple sent short DVDs as their save-the-dates.

The Boutonnieres
Fuchsia dendrobium boutonnieres accented the men's pink ties.

The Ceremony
The couple said their vows in the Cloisters at the One and Only Ocean Club in Nassau. Raven originally saw the venue in a wedding magazine, but because it wasn't labeled, she and Anthony had to discover the location's name on their own.

The Cake
The couple chose three tiers of strawberry shortcake with sugar flowers along the sides and fresh, pink dahlias on top.

The Reception
Old Fort Bay in Nassau was the last venue Raven and Anthony visited, but they immediately fell in love. Only a few small centerpieces were needed to decorate the dining room.

INGREDIENTS

LOCATION: Old Fort Bay in Nassau, Bahamas
PHOTOGRAPHY: Shelly Kroeger Photography, New York, NY
FLOWERS: Floral Arts, Nassau, Bahamas
CAKE: Weddings in the Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas

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