Top Destination Weddings in the U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands consist of three islands: St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John. Even though they’re not far apart, each has its own distinct personality. St. Thomas is a bustling seaport, with plenty of shops, gourmet restaurants and bars to keep visitors entertained. St. Croix has a long agricultural history, with plenty of heritage sites for history buffs to explore. St. John is the most pristine; two-thirds of the island is a national park, with miles of unspoiled woodlands and beaches.
If you’re interested in getting married in the U.S. Virgin Islands, you have options on all three islands. Here are five of the top destination wedding resorts in the area.
The Westin St. John Resort and Villas: St. John
This resort was tailor-made for weddings. It’s located along a private white sand beach, on 34 acres of meticulously manicured tropical gardens. Couples have the option of marrying by the sea or in one of many greens, gazebos and gardens offering varying degrees of intimacy and space. The resort also offers stunning indoor venues, including a 10,000-foot ballroom for larger affairs.
Bolongo Bay: St. Thomas
This all-inclusive resort offers water sports, sailing, sunset cruises, and gourmet and casual dining. They offer several wedding packages, including a ceremony on the private beach or on a sailboat cruise. Each package is fully customizable, with options for professional photography, large weddings and receptions, videography, customized cake and flowers, and more.
The Buccaneer: St. Croix
Chosen by Bridal Guide as one of the most beautiful locations in St. Croix for a destination wedding, this resort offers four wedding packages of varying sizes, everything from an intimate wedding for two to a hundred guests. Venues include an eighteenth-century sugar mill and a stretch of white sand beach. The packages include photography, musical entertainment for the reception, wedding dinner and breakfast, and the services of a wedding planner.
Wyndham Sugar Bay Beach Club and Spa: St. Thomas
This resort includes a wide range of activities to keep everyone in your wedding party entertained, including snorkeling, scuba diving, golf, fishing, shopping, sailing, a health club, three freshwater pools, a hot tub and even a casino. Many of the rooms offer breathtaking views of the ocean and surrounding mountains, with balconies and luxurious amenities.
Frenchman's Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort: St. Thomas
This gorgeous resort offers destination weddings on the beach or in a beautiful tropical garden. Its packages include catering, musical entertainment, wedding ceremony, officiants, transportation, wedding cakes, wedding favors, hair and makeup, and spa services. The resort offers weddings of all sizes, from intimate affairs to gatherings of up to 120 people. It also offers golf, scuba diving, water sports, horseback riding, fishing, shopping and plenty of other activities for wedding guests to enjoy.
If you’re looking for a romantic tropical wedding, the U.S. Virgin Islands provide many ideal locations. Between the fun of St. Thomas, the picturesque history of St. Croix, and the natural beauty of St. John, the problem isn’t finding a destination wedding location—it’s choosing between them.
