Local Tips, Rules & Regulations


• The hottest time of the day is between 11:00AM & 3:00PM.

• Local etiquette is greet people with “Good Morning”, “Good Afternoon”, “Good Evening”, or “Good Night”.

• Remember to use a high SPF sunscreen prior to your wedding.  We are very close to the equator & the sun rays are much stronger here than most people are used to. Sunburns & extreme tans don’t look good in your photos.

• We don’t really have a rainy season, it’s nice here year round.

• We drive on the left side of the road.

• Be aware of Atlantic Standard Time. Between the months of November & March we are one hour ahead of East Coast Time.

• Upon booking we require a $200 NONREFUNDABLE deposit, to hold your requested wedding date. Check, Money Order or Credit Card is fine. 45 Days prior to wedding 50% (non-refundable) of your balance is due. The remainder is due on your wedding day in cash, travelers’ check or money order only. (If you want to put the balance on a credit card, this must be done at least 3 days prior to your wedding day.)

• Services are booked through private contractors & they charge on an hourly basis, so please be prompt! If your time runs over you will be billed for the additional time.

• We can’t control the weather, if a change is made a fee may be incurred.

• To ship us a package: $10 first box, $5 each additional. This includes pickup & storage.

• Please refrain from checking on the weather…more often than not, it’s wrong. In the event of inclement weather we will adjust plans accordingly. Every instance is unique & has to be dealt with as such.

• Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

• Check out our list of Court Holidays 2012 as you’re considering your wedding date

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    Call our office: 1.340.777.6505
    or toll-free: 1.800.755.5004
    P.O. Box 11694
    St. Thomas, USVI 00801

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