St Thomas bride update....ROLL CALL

[S2BLennon]

So I talked to FI in detail and we have so many ideas in our minds that we decided to meet with Angela. I think that it will be worth it especially since we will not have a chance to go back prior to the wedding!

JessicalovesBrian- thanks for the advice- I am going to look into both WC and keep options open.

I am going to take a ton of pictures so I will be in touch with all of you girls! This is so exciting!
I can't wait!

[IslandLover]

S2BLennon....I am constantly in touch with Angela, she emails me back every time I email her... I can quote her prices to you if you want, but they may be different depending on the package...or if you want it customized. I think Im going to customize b/c I want a sit down reception after the sunset wedding, and she is willing to go above and beyond for that to...she is more than what her packages say...I dont need a lunch reception, and I know that I will want the photographer (who is suppose to be the best on the island) for more than 2 hours..so mine will kinda be customized to me...if you want your own photog, she will take $1000 off the package..I can tell you her prices at most for EVERYTHING was $5,000...I cant remember the rest, but I have it in an email somewhere..the top price includes flowers, arch, isle, dress, video, photog...so much I cant mention...what made me really go with her was #1- she got back to me immediately and has always..#2- she has the isle, runner, chairs with covers...all decorated for you..and I know that is very expensive..if you dont want that then it may not be worth it, but if you do (look at her pics on her site)..she is the cheapest I found.

good luck!!

[berliewed08]

There's a very high chance that I will no longer be a St, Thomas Destination Bride. After a long talk with my Matron of honor/wedding planner/sister. I re-evaluated what I wanted out of my wedding and how I was going to get it. So here it goes...
My close family and friends together to celebrate our wedding and a mini vacation.
A warm and or tropical destination.
Affordable- cheaper and more intimate than a traditional wedding.
A place where my FH and I haven't been to. (as a couple)
A new place for our family member.
Something memorable.

This is why we thought the USVI would work for us, but now realize that St. Thomas may not work for two groups of people that we really want there.
1. My Maid of Honor / Best friend who lives in NY and who is also planning her own NYC wedding. ($$$)
2. His best man/his brother- who live in Hawaii, but is now planning-paying for costly travel for his in-laws and other family members(2 months before our wedding. AND He lives in HI it would take him 3 planes to get to St. Thomas just to stay for 3 days. ($$$)..
We don't want our family spending over $1500 per person and we can't afford to help pay for more than one other person.

We have now decieded on a DW wedding in the Continintal United States.
Any suggestions.
My family lives in New York, his in Texas. we still want to keep the numbers down.
We were thinking New Oleans, LA, Hilton Head, SC.... I still will me a St. Thomas bride at heart. perhaps for the Honeymoon?

[sherri]

Berliewed08,
I am sure you are feeling a little disappointed, yet in your situation, it makes sense to change your location.
Maybe in a few years, you can come down and do a vow renewal, just the two of you! That would be way cool!

that angela person seems great! i am considering a wedding in Saint Thomas, but after checking the airfare... just that seems pricey for all my family. tickets were like $500 a person. I emailed Angela and I have the prices for the packages on the website if anyone is interested. her photos look awesome... i really want to get married there!

[Yvette]

1. Yvette
2. We live in Streamwood, IL-outside of Chicago
3. We are staying on St Thomas but getting married on St John
4. Our ceremony will be on the beach of Trunk Bay
5. Mary from Island Style Weddings has helped us with all of our planning

[LadyP]

Originally Posted by berliewed08

There's a very high chance that I will no longer be a St, Thomas Destination Bride. After a long talk with my Matron of honor/wedding planner/sister. I re-evaluated what I wanted out of my wedding and how I was going to get it. So here it goes...
My close family and friends together to celebrate our wedding and a mini vacation.
A warm and or tropical destination.
Affordable- cheaper and more intimate than a traditional wedding.
A place where my FH and I haven't been to. (as a couple)
A new place for our family member.
Something memorable.

This is why we thought the USVI would work for us, but now realize that St. Thomas may not work for two groups of people that we really want there.
1. My Maid of Honor / Best friend who lives in NY and who is also planning her own NYC wedding. ($$$)
2. His best man/his brother- who live in Hawaii, but is now planning-paying for costly travel for his in-laws and other family members(2 months before our wedding. AND He lives in HI it would take him 3 planes to get to St. Thomas just to stay for 3 days. ($$$)..
We don't want our family spending over $1500 per person and we can't afford to help pay for more than one other person. 4 days AI is 1200 including alcohol food and airfare

We have now decieded on a DW wedding in the Continintal United States.
Any suggestions.
My family lives in New York, his in Texas. we still want to keep the numbers down.
We were thinking New Oleans, LA, Hilton Head, SC.... I still will me a St. Thomas bride at heart. perhaps for the Honeymoon?

talk to ta jennifer it is not that much

Originally Posted by LadyP

talk to ta jennifer it is not that much

Is Jennifer a travel agent? I'd like to talk to her... Where can I get her info?

[LadyP]

Originally Posted by coquetayloca

Is Jennifer a travel agent? I'd like to talk to her... Where can I get her info?

She is on here her info is TAjennifer. PM her or me and I will give you her business email address. She found me a package for 1200 for 4 days

[IslandLover]

Lady P, I just started talking with TA Jennifer, she seems awesome...just curious, where did you decide to stay at?

Thanks