Worried that Aunt Debbie doesn’t
have a passport? Fear not — she
can still attend your Caribbean
wedding in the USVI. St. Thomas, the most
accessible of the three island territories, is
known for its duty-free shopping and sublime
Magens Bay; St. John — home to U.S.
Virgin Islands National Park — is a nature
lover’s dream; and remote St. Croix of ers
snorkeling outings to Buck Island, as well
as group tours of its Cruzan Rum Distillery
(welcome party, anyone?).
To pick up your marriage license in person
at the courthouse, you’ll need to stop in
St. Thomas or St. Croix; bring along photo
IDs and $200. Download your application
ahead of time at visitusvi.com. Fill it out
(typed!) and submit it to the Territorial
Court eight days before arrival. — EH
The Buccaneer
A 340-acre estate and member of
Historic Hotels of America, The
Buccaneer has played host to
the rich and famous since 1947. Generous
packages simplify wedding planning,
whether itÕs just the two of you or with up
to 150 guests. The resort offers an onsite
coordinator, and oceanfront honeymoon
suites with private balconies are available.
The Buccaneer offers three glorious beaches,
an 18-hole golf course, a renowned
tennis center, two pools, superb cuisine,
childrenÕs programming, a full-service spa
and water sports. Bonus: No passports are
required for U.S citizens in the USVI.
800-255-3881, thebuccaneer.com
Sugar Bay Resort & Spa
Choose an intimate sunset
ceremony on the beach or
elegant I do’s in a rooftop gazebo.
Either way, Sugar Bay, an all-inclusive
St. Thomas resort with breathtaking views
of the Caribbean, will enchant you and
your guests. A seasoned team of planners
will build the wedding you request. Begin
with a package to receive a full ceremony
with fowers, cake and sparkling wine.
Then upgrade with photos, a video, live
music and nightly turndown service. Your
guests will enjoy the three interconnecting
freshwater pools, restaurants and a spa.
No passport required 800-927-7100,
sugarbayresortandspa.com
