St Thomas reception confusion! - Page 2

petunia · 03-14-2008, 05:59 PM

Jessica,

I've been to Iggie's Wednesday night all-you-can-eat Caribbean buffet and entertainment, lots of fun. But how did you swing your reception? Did you have a separate menu, or just pay for everyone to take part in the buffet? Did Iggie's have a problem with it? How many guests were there. My fiance (by the way....what does "FI" stand for?) loves Iggie's and when I told him about your reception he thought it was a great idea. I'm also looking into Coral World, but have no idea of the prices. Catered Events & Weddings (Coral World Ocean Park, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands)

If you're considering catering at a villa I came across this site: Tropical Events Gropu - Off-Premise Catering Service I've been to Alex's restaurant, Bela Blu, and he's a really good chef. I don't know anything about his catering.

Gerie

S2BLennon · 03-14-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JessicaLovesBrian

i had my reception at iggie's beach bar on a wednesday night (which was their carnival night, so entertainment was free!). it was a LOT of fun, but also really casual. i don't know if you're looking for something more formal.

mafolie's is another really pretty reception option. nice little restaurant with an AMAZING view, especially pretty at night. i don't know what the cost would be pp though.

MY FI read your post about the wedding there and loves that idea. The quesiton is will we be fortunate enough to be lucky that all the entertainment is going on the day we were planning on getting married?!

Did you tell them in advance that you were all going there and having the reception there? Or did you just all show up and party? Were you staying at that resort also / a guest at Iggies for the night?

I will check out Mafolie's, I was talking to my TA today and she suggested calling the travel and tourism beureua in NY for options.

Something will come up!

S2BLennon · 03-14-2008, 10:31 PM

More good recommendations for a caterer! I think that would definitly be cheaper than going to a resteraunt.

Angela's contact information is st_thomas_weddings@yahoo.com We are planning on having the ceremony with her and I am starting to think that we can have the reception at the beach after since there are pavilions on Megan's bay that she is willing to decorate.

I think that she brings in a caterer, I am not sure who and I don't know how the prices are broken down. But it could be fun to be right there are the beach.

Maybe then we can all go to Iggies for an after party w/ the younger crowd.

I just am curious to find out more info on the set up for a reception at Megan's bay through Angela, I called her and lft a message so we will see what she says!

LadyP · 03-15-2008, 06:09 AM

angela is on the forum now but she does have a package with reception included which is the one we chose

03-15-2008, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by S2BLennon

More good recommendations for a caterer! I think that would definitly be cheaper than going to a resteraunt.

Angela's contact information is st_thomas_weddings@yahoo.com We are planning on having the ceremony with her and I am starting to think that we can have the reception at the beach after since there are pavilions on Megan's bay that she is willing to decorate.

I think that she brings in a caterer, I am not sure who and I don't know how the prices are broken down. But it could be fun to be right there are the beach.

Maybe then we can all go to Iggies for an after party w/ the younger crowd.

I just am curious to find out more info on the set up for a reception at Megan's bay through Angela, I called her and lft a message so we will see what she says!

from what she told me,

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Your reception will be setup buffet style where everyone sits around the tables that we decorate with linens and then get their own food. The receptions are pretty much informal and you can have any type of timeline that you'd like. The latest start time that we have at the beach is 3PM because it gets dark and security goes home after 6PM, so it is not advisable to be on the beach too late. I like a 1PM start time because it gives us enough time to appropriately setup for the wedding while giving the wedding couple enough time to enjoy the day

quoted directly from an email, I was asking about the reception in the highest package.

LadyP · 03-15-2008, 06:23 AM

wow I was told i could have a sunset wedding and reception now I have to see. thanks I will email her now

petunia · 03-15-2008, 06:53 AM

Something you might want to think about if planning a late afternoon/early evening reception on the beach. Around dusk is when the noseeums come out. These are teeny tiny little sand critters, just about invisible, that leave bites that itch like crazy.

LadyP · 03-15-2008, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by petunia

Something you might want to think about if planning a late afternoon/early evening reception on the beach. Around dusk is when the noseeums come out. These are teeny tiny little sand critters, just about invisible, that leave bites that itch like crazy.

good to know thanx

CorinneMurphy · 03-15-2008, 08:29 AM

petunia, I am a villa owner, in St Thomas, Peterborg East(this is where Magen's Bay Beach is) right on Oceanside Drive. We have hosted some smaller wedding receptions at our home on the 'Dove' Deck, with the most breathtaking views (and photo;s) you can imagine. Some of our wedding couples have decided to exchange vows right on Magen's Bay Beach at sundown (you get your beach photos) then head right back to the villa (5 minutes away) for the Upper Deck Private Reception. I am sure Angela has the names of several on-island chefs that will cater your affair at the villa. Our couples have decided to go this route, due to cost and most feel that this is the way to get your Destination Wedding to include both beach, incredible photographs, privacy, etc. ....Good luck in your journey towards your wedding day! Corinne

petunia · 03-15-2008, 09:00 AM

Corinne, a beach ceremony at sunset and reception following at a site elsewhere, such as a villa or restaurant is a wonderful way to go. In fact, that's exactly what I am planning. I've been to sunset beach ceremonies and have not suffered from the noseeums. I was thinking more about a reception on the beach at sunset, and the possibility of guests' legs getting bit up while dangling under a table on the sand. It's been my experience and that of many others that if you are susceptible, those critters will come out around sunset and bite you.

Your villa is lovely, and I adore the white w/blue flower bed cover in one of the bedrooms.