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 [...]
The wedding cake is one of the most important elements of the wedding ceremony, after the bride’s dress, of course! What began humbly as an ancient tradition symbolizing the bride’s fertility; wedding cakes have taken a life of their own, and grown into a sugar extravaganza with thousands of endless possibilities!
Wedding toppers are a wonderful [...]
As a major cruise ship and airport hub in the Caribbean, St. Thomas is both a convenient and cost-effective location for planning a wedding.
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 [...]
Happy new year! Will you or someone you know be getting married this year? Now halfway through the first month, we’re well on our way to planning this year’s wedding ceremonies. Please let us know if there are any topics you would like us to cover to help prepare you for your experience.
In the meantime, [...]
Looking for some inspiration for your wedding hairstyle? What are you in the mood for–romantic, chic, relaxed…? Will your ceremony be outside in the breeze or indoors? Will you have a veil or tiara? Are you feeling traditional or exotic? Browsing photos of bridal hairdos can give you many ideas if you feel like you [...]
Thinking of exchanging your vows on a designated holiday? There are advantages and disadvantages for marrying on holidays.
Advantages:
- You’ll be more likely to remember your anniversary each year
- If it’s a holiday where your families usually come together (i.e. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter), all of your families will likely attend your ceremony when they come for [...]
Take the opportunity with your wedding party to experience the U.S. Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands and the Caribbean as it was 75 years ago. Jost Van Dyke, B.V.I, offers exquisite simplicity, world-class lobster and limitless solitude.
The island is about a 45-minute boat ride from St. Thomas. You can ride the ferry, or set [...]
“I wanted to let you know we loved planning the sailing excursion for our reception. It depends on what you are looking for, but I have always been a water girl…so it naturally suited me. I was surprised because almost everyone got in! The sailboat was equipped with snorkel gear for the whole party. All [...]
No white outfits, men or women; let the bride shine alone in all white
No black outfits; can be viewed as bad luck for the superstitious
Men: if you wear a colored suit, wear a subdued tie
Keep hair neat and groomed, not shaggy and unruly
No hats or caps; can be too casual
Men: if you’re wearing neutral colors, [...]
Choosing a beach location for your wedding often means that weather no longer is a worry. Being on the beach, next to the gentle lap of waves on the shore, toes in sand, feeling the breezes…it’s sensory overload. Whether clouds roll over head, or a rain shower comes–the weather changes very rapidly in the Caribbean. [...]
