The Unity Sand Ceremony is a meaningful and  unique visualization of the joining  and blending of two lives. It is a great alternative to the traditional Unity Candle Ceremony; especially to those who are perhaps getting married outside.

Many Brides and Grooms choose to involve their family, by giving various colors of sand to different family members to create a one-of -a kind symbol of unity of the entire family.

By incorporating this great element  into your wedding ceremony, you’ll be sure to create memories to last a lifetime!

• St. Thomas has flights from all major US airlines as well as daily flights making connections to other islands and Europe.
• St. Thomas is established as a major cruise ship port in the Caribbean.
• Because of the flight and boat traffic, St. Thomas has access to amenities, services and items that may be hard to find on other islands.
• The USVI Tourism department is robust and enthusiastic, revitalizing their campaign over the past year. As a result, they work to promote the travel industry by keeping flights, voyages and accommodations at comparable rates to other stateside locations to attract visitors.
• The year-long sunshine and warm temperatures offer many opportunities for sunny wedding ceremonies.
• There are multiple beaches with different settings (shady, sandy, rocky, great views, sunset locations, etc…)
• The island offers a variety of different types of settings, from garden villas to beaches to restaurants.
• The island has wedding coordinators with resources and knowledge to help you plan. Other details that might get lost in the planning, like licensing, can be taken care of without worry.

In the meantime, we’re noticing some trends with this year’s weddings. We’ll post these from time to time for your own ideas. If you’re curious or would like more information, call us! Our first feature is loose, free-flowing handties… (see photo).

Want to preserve your flowers after the ceremony? Check out Keepsake Floral. You’ll have the actual flowers that you carry on your wedding day displayed within a piece of artwork that you select…and will enjoy for decades!

At Magens Bay on St. Thomas, USVI, Amy Morris wed Josh Rizek in a late afternoon ceremony. Even with cloudy skies and threatening rain, the ceremony was fun, festive and sentimental. Set to begin at 5:45PM, it was perfect for catching the end-of-day mood and setting the tone for an evening celebration. With Bill Arnet as the minister, the couple wed barefoot by the waterfront with their guests surrounding them. The steel pan music, performed by Andrew Douglas, added a perfect touch with peaceful background melodies.

The couple stayed at the exquisite, peaceful Stone Cottage villa while on St. Thomas. Overlooking Charlotte Amalie, this Caribbean hideaway offered the couple privacy as well as luxury. Click to watch out the Stone Cottage villa video on YouTube.