Location, Location, Location
With two-thirds of St. John designated as a U.S. National Park, the island is the most undeveloped, easygoing and serene of the three major US Virgin Islands. Nearby St. Thomas Island has the airport, so arriving on St. John is by ferry service from St Thomas. We are also very close to the British Virgin Islands, so St John day trips easily include the "BVI."
Wedding Sites on St. John
With the brilliant colors of the Caribbean Sea, miles and miles of lush forests, and remarkable views to the other nearby US and British Virgin Islands, St. John offers an extraordinary wedding backdrop. We’ve performed ceremonies and receptions on the beach, on vistas with sweeping Caribbean views, in our charming local churches, in beautiful multi-million dollar luxury villas, near historical Sugar Mill Ruins, at local resorts, in award winning restaurants, and on yacht charters. It just doesn’t get any better than St. John! View our exclusive panoramic video tours of St. John beach wedding locations and churches on St. John.
St. John Accommodations
There are only two major resorts on the island, thus our numerous white sand beaches are unspoiled by large hotels or development, that makes perfect for beach weddings.
Everyone will be pleased with the accommodations available on St. John, with choices of very upscale resorts and luxury villas to small inns and condos, making it great for small or large destination weddings. Let us help you with recommendations and reservations for you and your wedding guests' accommodations.
St. John Restaurants and Other Party Facilities
From a beach picnic for your bridesmaids to fine dining at your rehearsal dinner location or wedding reception, St. John has a wonderful selection of reception and other celebration locations.
St. John Activities and Things to Do
In 1917 the United States bought St. John from Denmark. By the 1930's, news of the beautiful American island had spread to the United States mainland and the beginning of what was to become a tourism boom on St. John was established. A nature lover will have no problem keeping busy on St. John, and for those with a party flair will enjoy our local and upscale restaurants and bars.
Sailing, diving, parasailing, boating, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, or just relaxing on one of our many beautiful beaches, St. John is a unique blend of luxury and adventure for every age, size and visitor. Let us recommend and arrange activities for you and your guests.
Destination Wedding Welcome Gifts, Unique Wedding Gifts,
Bridesmaids Gifts, Beach Wedding Favors, Cute Clothing and More
St. John Shopping is as varied as it is unique. You will find many our many shops feature local artisans, pottery and glasswork, hand painted clothing, bags and totes, teas, coffees, spices, guidebooks, and of course fine jewelers with beautiful, custom made engagement and wedding rings. If you are looking for a distinctive bridesmaid gift, special island wedding reception favors, or unique destination wedding welcome gifts, we can help you with ideas and coordinate delivery.
Island and Beach Wedding Attire – What to Wear to a St. John Wedding and Other Days on Island
We have seen every type of beach wedding dress, ranging from short and simple to wedding gowns, there is no typical island wedding dress! Mens beach wedding attire is also varied, from a white linen shirt and khaki shorts to full tuxes. Wedding guests should wear cool and comfortable attire as well. Cotton and linen offer the most comfortable beach wedding attire. Beach wedding shoes are normally, well - no shoes at all (barefoot beach wedding!) or comfortable, open toed sandals. For more ideas, see our beach and island wedding pictures in our gallery or in our beach wedding locations.
Around St. John during the day, shorts or skirts with a cool top and flip flops are fine in town. (Local customs frown on just bathing suits off the beach). In the evenings, you will see island guests in everything from their day wear, to what we affectionately call “island fancy” in the evenings - a Tommy Bahama or flowered shirt and shorts or khaki pants for the guys and usually a sundress for the ladies.
Personal Preferences - St. John Salons and Spas
We know those final touches are really important, so let us give you recommendations and reservations for Beauty Salons and/or Day Spas for your perfect wedding hair designs, manicure and pedicure, or that all important massage for you, your bridal party or friends while on island. |
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