He's popped the question and you are both on cloud nine. Indulge your fantasies by gifting yourselves a wedding in paradise.

Ideal for bridal parties big or small, Cayman is ranked as one of the top location wedding destinations in the world.

Whether you want to get married in a quaint Caribbean church, on a warm sandy beach, or in the grounds of a romantic great house at dusk, Cayman has the magic to make it happen - with the help of one of the many on-island wedding planners.

As well as organising the finer details, they can advise on budgetary matters and whether a reception can be held in the same location or in one of the 150 or so on-island restaurants.

Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park

A tropical setting, graced with vibrant flowers and exotic palms of every kind, waits at the Botanic Park. With expansive grounds housing a colour garden, lakes and bridges and secluded areas, the location has all the natural beauty you could wish for. By day, stage your wedding in a floral wonderland. And by night, your reception can be a scented open air party, complete with, paper lanterns and billowing tents for added ambience.

Seven Mile Beach

Frequently listed as one of the most impressive beaches in the world, Seven Mile Beach is an ideal white sand wedding location. No permission is needed to marry on the public areas of the beach. Go barefoot, incorporate conch shells for an impromptu aisle and garland guest seating/bridal arch with vibrant local blossoms for that truly Caribbean feel.

Smith's Cove

Commune with the elements in this most picturesque of inlets. A sandy beach framed by a small, balmy cove, Smith Barcadere, as it is also known, is a sheltered harbour and an ideal natural amphitheatre for staging your big day.

Pedro Castle

Pedro Castle, also known as Pedro St. James, is built from the ruins of a centuries old great house. Set in its own beautifully kept grounds, the plantation house, now a national historic site, has a rich and colourful past. The first seat of government in the islands, Pedro Castle can stage romantic weddings and receptions with all the architectural splendour and occasion associated with this beautiful and tranquil site with cliff top views of the sea.

On the water

Take the plunge and get wed in a chartered boat. Couples can't marry underwater in Cayman, but can show the depths of their love by holding an unforgettable wedding reception on board the Atlantis XI submarine. Its spacious 48-passenger cabin is air-conditioned and for your added comfort is maintained at sea level pressure.

Boatswain' Beach

Exchange vows in the scenic splendour of Boatswain's Beach. The 23-acre location home of giant turtles and other marine life offers countless photo opportunities and many unique wedding sites including the three islands in the middle of Boatswain's Lagoon and in front of the predator reef window. Wedding packages are available and catering can done by Boatswain's Beach on-site.

Churches

Surprisingly for this small family of islands Cayman boasts some 500 Christian churches. Whether you are looking for a small island style setting or a formal, modern church there are many options to explore.

Memorable

wedding/reception locations on the Sister Islands include the Bluff and the Heritage House (Cayman Brac) and Point O'Sand Beach and Owen Island (Little Cayman).