A destination wedding at home

Photo courtesy of Tracey Williams

Surrounded by 21 family members and friends in the comfortable elegance of “home” at The Reefs Club, Ken and Kristie Lynch celebrated their love at a May 31 destination wedding. A weekend full of memorable family events and outings led up to the picture-perfect wedding day.

In regard to selecting a location for the couple’s nuptials, it was an easy decision. “What could be more special than our favorite place,” says Susan Hanover, mother-of-the-bride and owner at The Reefs Club. Susan and her husband Link began vacationing at The Reefs 13 years ago for their 25th wedding anniversary celebration – and now refer to it as their "home away from home."

Photo courtesy Tracey Williams

Kristie and Ken became engaged in Bermuda on Kristie’s birthday on August 26, while vacationing with the family at The Reefs Club. All the staff collaborated with Ken for the surprise proposal, in which Ken presented Kristie with a family heirloom ring on bended knee during a horseback riding outing.

Nearly one year later, the couple returned to The Club and Bermuda for an understated, classic wedding with perfect Bermuda touches thanks to the help of wedding planner Kathleen Dodwell and the entire team at The Reefs. “The staff bent over backwards,” raved Susan. “We are indebted to the entire team for their meticulous attention to details.”

The wedding weekend began with a Friday night Welcome dinner on island. On Saturday, there was a private dinner party served poolside at The Club with a sumptuous buffet from Chef Philippe and a signature martini created just for the event. On Sunday, the group toured Bermuda by water with a family boat ride before Monday’s big event.

Photo courtesy Tracey Williams

Dark clouds dispersed right before the Caso’s Point ceremony to reveal sunny skies overlooking the turquoise waters. A dinner reception followed at Coconuts. Susan exclaimed, “It was so beyond what we could have imagined.”

The Reefs Hotel & Club continues to be a spot for celebration and romance for the Hanovers and their family. In November, Brooke and Tracey Williams (Kristie’s sister and matron of honor) will celebrate their 10th anniversary.