Here’s our list of the best venues and vendors for your St. Thomas wedding \u2013 no matter the time of year.<\/p>\n
St. Thomas Wedding Venues:<\/h2>\nMost Popular Venue: Magens Bay Beach<\/strong><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/megan-bay-beach-1024x683.jpg\")
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Named by National Geographic as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Magens Bay Beach<\/a> is an enchanting St. Thomas venue. Backed by a tapestry of flowering trees with an idyllic paradise vibe, your wedding day will feel blissful as you walk down an aisle of powder-soft sand before saying your I Dos.<\/p>\nBecause Magens Bay Beach has no designated wedding planner, your best bet is to hire one of the many St. Thomas wedding planners who are already familiar with the beach\u2019s regulations. They can then help you organize the ceremony and reception, as both can be hosted on the beach.<\/p>\n
Typical Cost:<\/b> $150 site fee, plus $5 for each guest<\/span><\/p>\nCapacity:<\/b> No limit, but the venue is best for weddings with fewer than 100 guests<\/span><\/p>\nBonus:<\/b> The beach is equipped with bathrooms and a bar<\/span><\/p>\nFollow Magens Bay Beach on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\nMost Scenic Venue: Villa Botanica Garden<\/strong><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/Crown-Images.png\")
Crown Images<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nSituated on Crown Mountain and looking out onto Charlotte Amalie Harbor, Villa Botanica Garden<\/a> sits on a historic 5.5-acre sugar plantation estate. Event spaces, enhanced by the flora of tropical gardens, include a lawn that borders a waterfall and garden pavilion, a stone terrace overlooking the pool and shimmering St. Thomas Harbor, and a sugar mill.<\/p>\nWeddings at this picturesque venue are enjoyed alfresco, as the trade winds keep the temperature pleasant and the lush palms, orchids, and bougainvillea creates stunning focal points. Because of its size, the venue can accommodate everything from galas, with stations set up throughout the property, to smaller cocktail receptions with hors d’oeuvres.<\/p>\n
Typical Cost: <\/b>$450 per hour for weddings of 2-60 guests, with a minimum of 4 hours. Each additional hour is $450. For weddings with 60+ guests, the rate is $28 per person for a 4-hour event. Each additional hour is $550<\/p>\n
Capacity:<\/b> 200<\/span><\/p>\nBonus:<\/b> The venue can provide rose petals for the aisle, white chiffon canopies, and strands of crystals or dendrobium orchids hanging from date palms<\/span><\/p>\nMost Affordable Venue: Secret Harbour Beach Resort<\/strong><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/Crown-Images-2.png\")
Crown Images<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nThe charming Secret Harbour Beach Resort<\/a> is a one-stop-shop for destination weddings, providing sand, sea, and palms, high-quality accommodations, designated wedding planners, indoor and outdoor venues, and food and drink services.<\/p>\nAll three wedding packages include:<\/p>\n
\n- free room upgrade<\/li>\n
- wedding coordination by Irie Matrimony Weddings + Events<\/li>\n
- beachfront site fee<\/li>\n
- officiant<\/li>\n
- custom bridal bouquet and groom\u2019s boutonniere<\/li>\n
- photography, hair, and makeup services<\/li>\n
- flower petals for the aisle<\/li>\n
- cake<\/li>\n
- other perks depending on the package<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sunset Grille<\/a>, one of the most popular reception sites at the Caribbean beachside resort, provides stellar service and dishes made from same-day fish and fresh produce from local farmers. It also serves a wide variety of specialty cocktails and offers a customized, tropical-inspired bar.<\/p>\nTypical Cost:<\/b> $2,000 to $6,850<\/span><\/p>\nCapacity:<\/b> 50<\/span><\/p>\nBonus:<\/b> You and your guests will have plenty to do between wedding events, as the resort provides water sport rentals, scuba diving, a freshwater swimming pool, tennis courts, a fitness center, and massage services<\/span><\/p>\nFollow Secret Harbour Beach Resort on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\nSt. Thomas Wedding Vendors:<\/h2>\nRecommended Photographer: Crown Images<\/strong><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2019-05-28-at-12.53.56-PM.png\")
Crown Images<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nSage Hammond, owner-photographer at Crown Images<\/a>, describes her style as relaxed and timeless with a cinematic, celebratory quality.<\/p>\nThrough effective communication with clients well before the wedding, Hammond gets to know the couples, and what they hope to achieve, so she can appropriately capture their vision in this vibrant, tropical setting.<\/p>\n
Typical Cost:<\/b> $1,350<\/span><\/p>\nFollow Crown Images on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\nRecommended Florist: Roses Too<\/strong><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2019-05-28-at-9.35.07-PM.png\")
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At designer flower shop Roses Too<\/a>, couples can simply choose their favored colors and florists can then craft masterpieces that match their desired palate. If couples wish to be more hands-on, they can communicate their specific preferences and Roses Too will happily accommodate.<\/p>\nWhether your vision is a classic, eclectic, glamorous, modern, romantic, or tropical theme, florists can craft picture-perfect aisles, altar decors, bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, or other floral creations, making it a suitable and flexible vendor for any couple.<\/p>\n
Typical Cost:<\/b> Starts at $1,500<\/span><\/p>\nFollow Roses Too on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\nRecommended Caterer: Passion Fruit Chefs<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2019-05-28-at-9.48.07-PM.png\")
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Whether couples are set on authentic island fare, like jerk chicken breast with pineapple salsa, or a more traditional wedding feast, like filet mignon finished with a Merlot reduction sauce, Passion Fruit Chefs<\/a> can serve up dishes you and your guests will love.<\/p>\nThe full-service catering company works with couples closely to create custom menus that suit their culinary wishes. It can also craft dietary-conscious menus that are free of gluten, nuts, or lactose, meals without pork, and kosher, vegan, or vegetarian options. Dishes can be served buffet or family style, as a cocktail reception, plated, or via stations. Additionally, the caterer offers full bar services.<\/p>\n
Typical Cost:<\/b> Starts at $64 per person<\/span><\/p>\nFollow Passion Fruit Chefs on Facebook,<\/a> Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From unfettered natural wonders to luxury resorts and shopping, St. Thomas \u2013 one of the Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea \u2013 offers couples a tropical utopia to tie the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":71024,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_eb_attr":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/akspic-com-1524508-unsplash-e1559581344842.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"The Ultimate St. Thomas Destination Wedding Guide","footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[87,88,89,90],"class_list":["post-59483","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wedding-planning","tag-destination-weddings","tag-st-thomas","tag-st-thomas-wedding-vendors","tag-st-thomas-wedding-venues"],"yoast_head":"\n
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Named by National Geographic as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Magens Bay Beach<\/a> is an enchanting St. Thomas venue. Backed by a tapestry of flowering trees with an idyllic paradise vibe, your wedding day will feel blissful as you walk down an aisle of powder-soft sand before saying your I Dos.<\/p>\n Because Magens Bay Beach has no designated wedding planner, your best bet is to hire one of the many St. Thomas wedding planners who are already familiar with the beach\u2019s regulations. They can then help you organize the ceremony and reception, as both can be hosted on the beach.<\/p>\n Typical Cost:<\/b> $150 site fee, plus $5 for each guest<\/span><\/p>\n Capacity:<\/b> No limit, but the venue is best for weddings with fewer than 100 guests<\/span><\/p>\n Bonus:<\/b> The beach is equipped with bathrooms and a bar<\/span><\/p>\n Follow Magens Bay Beach on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n Crown Images<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Situated on Crown Mountain and looking out onto Charlotte Amalie Harbor, Villa Botanica Garden<\/a> sits on a historic 5.5-acre sugar plantation estate. Event spaces, enhanced by the flora of tropical gardens, include a lawn that borders a waterfall and garden pavilion, a stone terrace overlooking the pool and shimmering St. Thomas Harbor, and a sugar mill.<\/p>\n Weddings at this picturesque venue are enjoyed alfresco, as the trade winds keep the temperature pleasant and the lush palms, orchids, and bougainvillea creates stunning focal points. Because of its size, the venue can accommodate everything from galas, with stations set up throughout the property, to smaller cocktail receptions with hors d’oeuvres.<\/p>\n Typical Cost: <\/b>$450 per hour for weddings of 2-60 guests, with a minimum of 4 hours. Each additional hour is $450. For weddings with 60+ guests, the rate is $28 per person for a 4-hour event. Each additional hour is $550<\/p>\n Capacity:<\/b> 200<\/span><\/p>\n Bonus:<\/b> The venue can provide rose petals for the aisle, white chiffon canopies, and strands of crystals or dendrobium orchids hanging from date palms<\/span><\/p>\n Crown Images<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n The charming Secret Harbour Beach Resort<\/a> is a one-stop-shop for destination weddings, providing sand, sea, and palms, high-quality accommodations, designated wedding planners, indoor and outdoor venues, and food and drink services.<\/p>\n All three wedding packages include:<\/p>\n Sunset Grille<\/a>, one of the most popular reception sites at the Caribbean beachside resort, provides stellar service and dishes made from same-day fish and fresh produce from local farmers. It also serves a wide variety of specialty cocktails and offers a customized, tropical-inspired bar.<\/p>\n Typical Cost:<\/b> $2,000 to $6,850<\/span><\/p>\n Capacity:<\/b> 50<\/span><\/p>\n Bonus:<\/b> You and your guests will have plenty to do between wedding events, as the resort provides water sport rentals, scuba diving, a freshwater swimming pool, tennis courts, a fitness center, and massage services<\/span><\/p>\n Follow Secret Harbour Beach Resort on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n Crown Images<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Sage Hammond, owner-photographer at Crown Images<\/a>, describes her style as relaxed and timeless with a cinematic, celebratory quality.<\/p>\n Through effective communication with clients well before the wedding, Hammond gets to know the couples, and what they hope to achieve, so she can appropriately capture their vision in this vibrant, tropical setting.<\/p>\n Typical Cost:<\/b> $1,350<\/span><\/p>\n Follow Crown Images on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n At designer flower shop Roses Too<\/a>, couples can simply choose their favored colors and florists can then craft masterpieces that match their desired palate. If couples wish to be more hands-on, they can communicate their specific preferences and Roses Too will happily accommodate.<\/p>\n Whether your vision is a classic, eclectic, glamorous, modern, romantic, or tropical theme, florists can craft picture-perfect aisles, altar decors, bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, or other floral creations, making it a suitable and flexible vendor for any couple.<\/p>\n Typical Cost:<\/b> Starts at $1,500<\/span><\/p>\n Follow Roses Too on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n Whether couples are set on authentic island fare, like jerk chicken breast with pineapple salsa, or a more traditional wedding feast, like filet mignon finished with a Merlot reduction sauce, Passion Fruit Chefs<\/a> can serve up dishes you and your guests will love.<\/p>\n The full-service catering company works with couples closely to create custom menus that suit their culinary wishes. It can also craft dietary-conscious menus that are free of gluten, nuts, or lactose, meals without pork, and kosher, vegan, or vegetarian options. Dishes can be served buffet or family style, as a cocktail reception, plated, or via stations. Additionally, the caterer offers full bar services.<\/p>\n Typical Cost:<\/b> Starts at $64 per person<\/span><\/p>\n Follow Passion Fruit Chefs on Facebook,<\/a> Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" From unfettered natural wonders to luxury resorts and shopping, St. Thomas \u2013 one of the Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea \u2013 offers couples a tropical utopia to tie the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":71024,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_eb_attr":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/akspic-com-1524508-unsplash-e1559581344842.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"The Ultimate St. Thomas Destination Wedding Guide","footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[87,88,89,90],"class_list":["post-59483","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wedding-planning","tag-destination-weddings","tag-st-thomas","tag-st-thomas-wedding-vendors","tag-st-thomas-wedding-venues"],"yoast_head":"\nMost Scenic Venue: Villa Botanica Garden<\/strong><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n
Most Affordable Venue: Secret Harbour Beach Resort<\/strong><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n
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Recommended Photographer: Crown Images<\/strong><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n
Recommended Florist: Roses Too<\/strong><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nRecommended Caterer: Passion Fruit Chefs<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n
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