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A Patient, Beautiful Love
It's official! Mr & Mrs Philipp Hofer are greeted by guests after the wedding ceremony. (Photo: Aceion Cunningham)
Lifestyle, Tuesday Style
April 18, 2023

A Patient, Beautiful Love

The beautiful White Witch Golf Course at Rose Hall in Montego Bay was the perfect backdrop for the nuptials and tee off for the marriage of hospitality powerhouses Tanisa Samuel, sales manager, Unlimited Vacation Club, and Philipp Hofer, director of operations, Iberostar Jamaica & Aruba.

The ceremony, exquisitely curated by Tai Flora Luxe, unfolded on Saturday, April 15. In attendance were the couple’s family, friends and well-wishers. The intimate ceremony was seamless, reflecting the couple’s playful nature with quips from friends eliciting laughter at times.

The meet-up… As told by Tanisa.

“The first time we laid eyes on each other was at a birthday party for the child of a mutual friend at what was then the Tortuga Rum Factory at Reading in St James about 12 years ago. The interaction felt very peaceful at that time, and we kept bumping into each other over the years. Eventually, we got together, and we just couldn’t stay away from each other.”

The proposal…

“The proposal was actually a surprise. We went to Portland and I had a feeling that he was going to do it [propose]. My hopes were dashed after the first day and second day went by and no ring materialised… so I just gave up. On the third day, both of us as well as my daughter, took a canoe out on the Blue Lagoon. My daughter pretended she was shooting for YouTube and while she was filming me, Philipp was behind me with the ring. I turned around and there he was with the ring. It could’ve turned out like a disaster if the ring fell! Luckily it didn’t. It was perfect and very beautiful, as I was in my favourite place in Jamaica surrounded by our closest friends… he’d arranged for them to be there.

“Everything happens in its time. We have been engaged for three years and partly due to the pandemic and Philipp’s parents not being able to travel, we had to wait. However, I’m really happy that we decided to do it properly and wait. The day is perfect as we’re surrounded by our family and closest friends.”

Tanisa for her special day chose a custom fit from European designer Lia Stublla. She was escorted by her father Brian Samuel on a glass walkway to her bridegroom, who stood dapper in suiting by Mark Anthony Designs. Traditional vows were recited, and the signing of the marriage certificate was conducted under the direction of Rev Conrad Thomas. The couple was then officially introduced to lusty cheers and Champagne toasts from guests.

The reception followed at the same venue under an exquisitely designed clear top tent adorned with white hydrangeas, dendrobium orchids, phalaenopsis and pink roses with hints of gold inspired by the bride’s dress.

With the formalities concluded the after-party followed complete with fire dancers and music from DJ Jer.

Text and photos: Aceion Cunningham

Philipp Hofer recites his vows to Tanisa under the direction of Rev Conrad Thomas. (Photo: Aceion Cunningham)
Decor and tablescape by Tai Flora Luxe. (Photo: Aceion Cunningham)
Bride Tanisa Samuel is received by her father Brian Samuel. (Photo: Aceion Cunningham)
Brian Samuel (centre) greets Philipp as he gives his daughter Tanisa to be married. (Photo: Aceion Cunningham)
Daughter of the bride Arielle Meany and her grandmother Paula-Ann Lee-Smith are caught in an emotional moment during the ceremony (Photo: Aceion Cunningham)
Philipp and Tanisa share a kiss post-nuptials. (Photo: Aceion Cunningham)
Friends of the groom Marianne Mess (left), in from Germany as well as Peter Altenhofen, pilot (Photo: Aceion Cunningham)
Mother of the bride Paula-Ann Lee-Smith (Photo: Aceion Cunningham)
The five- tier cake creation by Iberostar with chocolate vanilla with butter cream, rum, edible gold dust and pearls (Photo: Aceion Cunningham)
First dance to Aerosmith’s I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Photo: Aceion Cunningham)
Sons of the groom Liam (left) and Daniel Hofer (Photo: Aceion Cunningham)
Hans Maissen (left), CEO, Maissen Hospitality, and best woman Sonja Nalkiran (second right), general manager, Iberostar Dominica, with parents of the groom Brigitta and Erik Hofer.(Photo: Aceion Cunningham)
David “Squeeze” Annakie (left), CEO & founder, Linkup Media Group of Companies, and Richard Ferdinand, director of operations, Tryall Club, serve as groomsmen for Philipp Hofer. (Photo: Aceion Cunningham)
From left: Mark Anthony, CEO, Mark Anthony Designs; Laura Mazahel, director, Solo Jamaica, and her son Lucas Garcia (Photo: Aceion Cunningham)
Signing of the marriage certificate. (Photo: Aceion Cunningham)
Daughter of the bride Arielle Meany (second left) shares a photo op with bridesmaids (from left) Allison Callam, Kirstin Williams and Celina Gayle. (Photo: Aceion Cunningham)

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