Bermuda Bride

True Love

Nikki — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:27:00 +0000

What is it about falling in love that’s so intoxicating? That no matter how the last relationship ended we slowly heal; learn to be okay with ourselves; to be without someone. And in time, become so fearless we are bold enough to try again. The heart-stopping push to want to believe in someone new.
To be desired, loved, accepted as we are.

Last night I caught the tail end of the romantic comedy “Love and Other Disasters”: Emily said to her housemate, Peter: “Maybe true love is a decision. You know, a decision to take a chance with somebody. To give to somebody. Without worrying whether they’ll give anything back. Or if they’re gonna hurt you, or if they really are the one. Maybe love isn’t something that happens to you. Maybe it’s something you have to choose”…

And as we slowly count down the last few hours to 2012, I look to the year ahead. I believe in possibilities and wish for you true love.

Blessing of the Hands

Nikki — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:16:51 +0000

“Blessing of the Hands”, revised by Rev. Daniel L. Harris

“These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow, and forever. These are the hands that will work alongside yours, as together you build your future. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch, will comfort you like no other. These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief fills your mind. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow, and as in today, tears of joy. These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children, the hands that will help you to hold your family as one. These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it. And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.” This is the blessing of the hands.

Ouellette – Umland Bermuda Cruise Ship Wedding

Nikki — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:03:42 +0000

Kristin and Gary traveled to Bermuda by cruise ship with a small group of family and friends, who shared in their picturesque beach side ceremony at Stonehole Bay.

Lennon – White Bermuda Cruise Ship Wedding

Nikki — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:41:09 +0000

Dawn and Glenn arrived in Bermuda by cruise ship to hold their intimate ceremony at Warwick Long Bay, known for its serene morning backdrop and idyllic pink sand. The couple was surrounded by close family and friends who shared in their special day.

Amanda and Louis’ destination wedding

Nikki — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:17:17 +0000

In the presence of a close group of family and friends, Amanda and Louis said their beach ‘I Do’s’.
Not even the showers could rain on their parade! Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Salituri.

Kerri and Joseph’s destination wedding

Nikki — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:51:33 +0000

Kerri and Joseph chose Lido’s Marina Terrace as the backdrop for their Bermuda destination wedding. Photographs were taken by Visual Impact Photography and flowers were provided by Petals.

Kim and Michael’s Bermuda wedding

Nikki — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:04:46 +0000

“Bermuda Bride was an absolute pleasure to work with. They covered every aspect of our wedding and made sure everything was perfect. Nikki and Lara became like family, and by the end of the process they knew more about me and what I wanted than I did. AMAZING! Thanks to Bermuda Bride, our wedding was the most amazing day of our life, as well as our guests.”

Amanda and Christopher’s Bermuda Destination Wedding

Nikki — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 20:23:14 +0000

Good Evening Lara,
I wanted to take a minute to thank you for all the hard work in preparing our wedding. I know there were a lot of last minute changes (including the bridal party not showing up when expected) :) but thank you for handling everything that was thrown your way. Everything on our wedding day was beautiful. I wish I had more time to stop and enjoy it all. The day could not have been more perfect.

Thanks again for everything,
Amanda and Christopher Watkins

Jenna and Tim’s Bermuda Destination Wedding

Nikki — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:26:19 +0000

Nikki

I just wanted to send a quick note from Tim and I to thank you for all of the hard work you did to help make our wedding so special. Everything turned out perfectly and was exactly what we hoped for. You have been so helpful and made this so easy for us. You helped create such a beautiful and memorable ceremony for us, our family and close friends that attended. Again, Many thanks to you and your staff! We are anxiously awaiting our photos from Bruce and our guests!

Love,
Jenna and Tim FitzPatrick

How deep is the ocean

Nikki — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:11:32 +0000

I finally splurged on an iPad and in doing so decided to upload all, and I mean all, of my cd’s to my iTunes account. Once I began, I was committed. I needed the space. I needed to feel liberated, hip and in touch with the present century. Instead, I found myself caught up in the past. Small tight smiles and waves of nostalgia crossed my face, furrowed my brow, jogged my treasure box of memories buried away, waiting to be woken. I came across songs that reminded me of a first love, long, lazy summer days, “He who cannot be named” and “He who never knew” and songs, where I knew every word, that years later, still tugged on my heart. Music I would listen to when I fell in love; thank heavens the song changed each time. And music I would listen to in order to move on. As each album downloaded, I saw and heard parts of my life flick by like an 8 mm film. And then I came across an Etta James song (I believe the lyrics were by Irvin Berlin). I was 26 and in Paris. Life was in front of me and rich with promise. I was staying on the Left Bank and the sun was reluctantly waking up and unfurling its delicate rays through the endless, cloudless sky. I had thrown the windows open to embrace the day and in doing so heard music playing from an attic dormer window not too far away. The lyrics still haunt me:

How much do I love you?

I’ll tell you no lie

How deep is the ocean?

How high is the sky?

How many times a day do I think of you?

How many roses are sprinkled with dew?

How far would I travel

To be where you are?

How far is the journey

From here to a star?

And if I ever lost you

How much would I cry?

How deep is the ocean?

How high is the sky?

There and then I knew I wanted a love like that. Raw and honest. Committed and true. And as I see couples dance their first dance, I listen to the lyrics of their chosen song. I often wonder what songs they’ve listened to in their lives and the experiences they’ve shared that made them realize that together they could fly.