DW: USVI St John 2011

[brittlynn1]

Hey everyone! I just got engaged a week ago.  We are planning on getting married in St. john island of USVI. 

 

I feel kind of lost on where to start.  was wondering if anyone has been married on the island that can help me with the ins and outs of everything.  I have been to st thomas but never st john

 

Does anyone have any good reccomendations from: caneel bay, gallows point resort, or westin? 

 

I am inviting about 30 or so people to the wedding....so expecting about half that (around 30 total or so when everyone brings guests) to show up. 

 

Would it be better to get a villa and hire a wedding planner on the island or use the hotel's wedding planners? If I use the hotel wedding planner, should i still hire outside of the hotel for a cake/photos/flowers?

 

If I end up staying in a villa and hire a wedding planner on the island, how much does a spot on the beach usually cost? 

 

I am planning a beach wedding with a SMALL informal cocktail type reception after the ceremony, then a couple of weeks after, have a big reception in Nashville. 

 

I am on a limited budget so I dont want anything TOO fancy, but still nice

 

thanks for any info ya'll can help me with!

[gersbja]

Congrats and   Try searching St John in the search tab see if anything comes up   You will find tons of helpful info on here!!!   Im excited to hear how your planning go's. 

 

Happy Planning

[JaimeCF2BR]

Congrats and welcome!!

 

You seem quite on top of things for only being engaged a week...thats awesome!

 

I'm pretty sure there is a thread somewhere on here for St. John brides.  Try searching St. John or USVI and see what comes up.

 

Have a blast planning your wedding!

[Caprice35]

Congratulations...there's a lot on informations. Take your time and enjoys. Everyone's is very helpful. 

[mistibuard]

Happy Planning!

[LanaM]

Congrats and welcome!

This place is great! You will find tons of helpful info here.

Happy planning!

[nikkidee1214]

congrats and welcome

[jenrick]

Congrats and happy planning!

[Dmitri_Markine]

Welcome and happy planning!!!

 

 

Dmitri

[JanineA]

Congrats on your recent engagement and welcome to the forum. There is a thread under "Islands" with other brides marrying in USVI, BVI and other Caribbean islands, you may want to check there. Good luck and happy planning!