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5 foreword The perfect wedding—a day that is beautiful, memorable, unique—is the dream of every couple. Planning that perfect wedding in the Caribbean is truly an art. It takes incredible attention to detail, deep knowledge and understanding of the environment, and, of course, impeccable style. Jo Anne Brown is the Caribbean's most sought-after wedding creator, and this book is a beautiful illustration of her ability to bring every couple's wed- ding vision to life in some of the world's most extraordinary settings. Throughout her career, Jo Anne has been a visionary, constantly innovating on the aesthetic of an is- land wedding. Her Caribbean can be sweet and romantic, modern and elegant, or extraordinarily for- mal and lavish. She's not tied to a single style, nor beholden to the latest trends. The portfolio of wed- dings you'll find throughout these pages showcases a variety of unique styles inspired by her couples' stories and backgrounds. The lavish pink and gold Indian wedding ceremony beneath a clear-top tent complete with chandeliers combines rich tradition with formal elegance. Then there's the simple rustic wedding with garden-like floral arrangements, mismatched button-clad place settings and long farm ta- bles. Her work has it all: fresh, unique materials; nature-defying, floral art; surprising details at every turn. As you peruse these real weddings, you'll see that each is an impeccable creative execution custom to the couple Jo Anne designed it for and that's what makes them truly special and inspiring. Jo Anne is not only an extraordinarily imaginative talent but she has also mastered the complex logistics of planning an island wedding—where every element must be created by hand or sourced overseas. She triumphs over every detail. She can time a beachside sunset ceremony, put together an impeccable transportation plan to ensure all of those guests get in and around the island, and devise a brilliant in-case- of-rain design that won't detract from the incredible setting. And only the most experienced planners like Jo Anne are privy to the secret sources to make a wedding spectacular. It's this insider advice that makes Jo Anne our most indispensable Caribbean wedding planning resource at The Knot. Jo Anne's weddings and the care she puts into producing and designing them never cease to amaze me, and this book, made up of nearly 20 gorgeous real weddings, exemplifies just that. It is packed with hundreds of photos, ideas, and pieces of advice to help you get started. Congratulations to Jo Anne on her incredible career, and now, also for this must-see book for planning an unforgettable and amazingly stylish Caribbean wedding, that is artfully crafted and inarguably yours. Carley Roney Founder, The Knot

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