Stunning Georgian-styled churches with sweeping stairways and antique furnishings, along with stunning secluded beaches and beautiful summits, such as St. Peter Mountain, make St. Thomas weddings PERFECT.
First believed to be settled by the Arawak and Carib Indians in 2500 BC, St. Thomas is a haven for historical highlights, such as Blackbeard’s Castle, which was constructed in the 1600’s, and Fort Christian, which is situated on the water on the eastern side of Charlotte Amale Harbor and was thought to be constructed by the Danes in 1680.
Piracy in this region is said to have subsided by the late 1700’s and was replaced with legitimate trade, and, by 1848, slaves were set free. In 1917, the Danish West Indies, which was comprised of St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix islands, were bought by the United States for the sum of $25 million in gold. The islands were renamed the United States Virgin Islands. By 1936, the islands were able to govern themselves under the ‘Organic Act.’
Apart from the rich history and culture, those having St. Thomas weddings are also able to take advantage of the ‘Peter Greathouse Estate and Gardens,’ which are truly magnificent. A nature trail meanders through some 200 varieties of tropical plants and a beautiful orchid-filled jungle makes for a magical backdrop as you sip rum punch -- compliments of the botanical garden’s warm hospitality.
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort on St. Thomas offers the perfect US Virgin Island vacation with our many special value added packages. We offer a one-of-a kind All Inclusive experience, great honeymoon and wedding packages, girls get away packages, and packages with tours and attractions included. Fun in the Sun is what we are about. Bolongo Bay is a fun, casual, small intimate beach resort with a Caribbean flair and the friendliest staff around. It is located right on the beach on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
An award winning Caribbean resort, the Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort in St. Thomas provides guests with an unmatched Caribbean vacation. Casually-sophisticated accommodations overlooking a secluded beach, sweeping vistas of the Caribbean's most majestic harbor and an Island rich in romantic lore. Our 479 hotel rooms make Frenchman's Reef the largest Caribbean vacation resort in the US Virgin Islands. The Frenchman's Reef Hotel in St. Thomas offers views of Charlotte Amalie Harbor. Surrounded by Caribbean waters, the hotel provides luxury accommodations in an exclusive setting. Enjoy the sites of St. Thomas or simply lounge at the pool. With 5 restaurants, 6 bars and 3 swimming pools, Frenchman's promises an unparalleled Caribbean vacation.
Spacious Caribbean villa-style suites in a romantic vacation setting await you at Point Pleasant Resort, one of our fine family of St. Thomas resorts from Antilles Resorts. We are on beautiful Water Bay. overlooking the Caribbean Sea, from the northeast end of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The views are breathtaking --all the way to the British Virgin Islands. We're 9 miles from the airport, and 6 miles from Charlotte Amaile. Ferry service to St. John and the other Virgin Islands departs from the town of Red Hook, 3 miles west of Point Pleasant Resort
Amble leisurely along miles of picturesque shoreline, as crystal-white sand intersect seamlessly with the sparkling turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Here, you’ll find the coastal paradise that is The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas.
Sapphire Beach Condominium Resort is one of St. Thomas's premier resorts with complete amenities. The resort's beautiful beach is over a half mile long, with plenty of sun, shade and sand. Sapphire Beach Condominium Resort suites and villas are luxurious and spacious with spectacular views of several Caribbean islands.
Enjoy private balconies, and full kitchens with large living areas. All units have air conditioning, safes, cable TV, ceiling fan and phones.
Sapphire Beach Condominium Resort is located one mile from the town of Red Hook on the eastern end of the St. Thomas island. Red Hook provides all conveniences and grocery shopping, along with many additional dining options. Ferry service to St. John and the British Virgin Islands is also available from Red Hook.
Sapphire Village sits on a hillside overlooking Sapphire Beach Resort and offers a spectacular view of the marina as well as St. John, Tortola (in the British Virgin Islands) and Pillsbury Sound. The superb location provides easy access to Sapphire Beach Resort's activities, beach, restaurants, and services. Building units meander up the hillside from the marina.
Each condominium is comfortably furnished with a small kitchen and private balcony.
Nearby you'll have the world famous white sand Sapphire Beach - a short walk from Sapphire Village. Ferries to St. John are five minutes away. Shopping, sightseeing, or dining in Charlotte Amalie is a 20 minute ride away. An excellent golf course is close by.
The Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa has its own secluded white sand beach and offers an array of water sports activities. With breathtaking ocean and mountain views, this is one of the more premiere St Thomas hotels.
The Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa is a spectacular resort on St. Thomas. Private balconies overlook lush mountains, white beaches and sparkling waters offering a spectacular view unprecedented by other St. Thomas hotels. Outside, enjoy a host of onsite activities including miniature golf, tennis, SCUBA, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking or windsurfing. Or take a swim in one of our three interconnecting pools and waterfall. Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa is also just 15 minutes from the legendary 18-hole Mahogany Run Golf Course.
As the sun goes down, lounge on the deck of a catamaran or dine at one of our restaurants with some of the best cuisine on the island. After dark enjoy gaming or dancing in the Ocean Club. Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa is one of the most breathtaking St. Thomas hotels.
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Documents Needed for Travel
U.S. citizens are not required to have passports. However, some form of identification (passport or driver's license is required by the airlines.
Language
The official language is English.
Beaches
St. Thomas is home to Magens Bay, which was described by National Geographic as, “one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.” Several other beaches, including Sapphire Beach are guaranteed to take your breath away.
Climate
St. Thomas enjoys stable tropical conditions all year long. Temperatures only vary during the months of the year by 5-7 degrees, with the average temperature being in the high 70’s.
Currency and Credit Cards
The US dollar is the official currency of St. Thomas, and credit cards are widely accepted.
Marriage Requirements
To obtain a Virgin Islands Marriage License, you must submit the following at least 8 working days prior to your arrival in the Territory. There is no waiting period for either of you to be on the island, but the paperwork must be in the Courthouse on St. Thomas at least 8 days prior to your arrival.
• Completed Marriage License Application Form, using full names and no abbreviations. Document will be notarized by Virgin Islands court. • Court Certified Copies of a Divorce or Death Certificate (if applicable). Do not send in the originals as the documents are not returned to you. Court certified copy means that a notarized seal from the courthouse that issued the divorce is on the last page of the Divorce Decree. Call the lawyer that assisted with the divorce or the Courthouse that issued the Decree to get your court certified copy. • A $100 money order or certified cashier’s check, payable to the Territorial Court of the V.I. If you prepay, the meeting to pick up your marriage license is much faster. • A letter to the court explaining your arrival and departure date to the island, date and location of your wedding ceremony, and the name of your Officiate.
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