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St Thomas wedding elopment . Author: Aug 22

When was the last time you had a really good day?  The kind of day where you could look up and thank the heavens above for life being so good.  When was the last time we counted out blessings?  I know, I know, the stocks have fallen, the 401K has taken a dump and the job market looks bleak. (or was it the other way around). 

I am not trying to make light of serious events taking place in our world.  On the other hand its not the end of the world either.  Life goes on, maybe a bit simpler and not as fast paced but that could be a good thing.  People fall in love and get married but the days of Parents footing the bill, with a second mortgage on the house for their childrens wedding has passed.  Weddings are trending down in size and cost.

Fewer bridal couples are inviting the second and third cousins of the clan.  In fact more and more couples are heading south. 

Yep ,South to the sun, blue water, and less worry.   Less worry because they do not have to create a wedding ceremony and reception that rivals the Future King of England.

The word elopement has come back into vogue.  Beach weddings, boat weddings, natural weddings are replacing the 100 to 300 guest ceremonies and receptions.

St.Thomas wedding on Megans beach Virgin Islands.

Where is it written that you have to be stressed, broke, tired and disappointed to have a really really, thank the heavens, wedding.  It isn’t and you don’t have to be any of the above. 

Just take the first step and look.  Like I have always said Google is a girls best friend.

Pick a location.  (Hint St.Thomas is a U.S Territory.)  What would you really consider the dream location? Its pretty hard to not pick warm climate, sandy beaches, sunny sky and blue water all year around.  

Then pick a date, if you want guest, send save the date cards.   If you don’t, just get the marriage license and plan for the two of you.   Regardless if you are have a small elopement or a ceremony with close family and friends you cannot beat the destination wedding for putting some romance and love in a less stress full setting.

Best of all I can do it all for you.  Really! just call me!

 

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21 steps to plannig a destination wedding in the U. S. Virgin Islands Author: Mar 21

Getting married is an exciting time in your life. It can also a very stress full time. More and more couples are choosing to have a destination wedding. Having one in the U.S. Virgin Islands means no passports are required. It also means your ceremony could be on any of the multiple beaches, tropical gardens  or one of several denominational Churches located on the islands.   A destination wedding can be as simple as bridal couple on a secluded beach or as elaborate as inviting 200 guest.
Regardless of the size of your wedding these steps can lead you through it.

1. Set a date for wedding.
2. Determine a budget.
3. Research destination location for ceremony (I am partial to St. Thomas, St. John in the Virgin Islands)
4. Research travel arrangements. Cruise or air reservations.
5. Determine the number of guest that will be attending.
6. Choose your wedding party,
7. Reserve wedding planner or coordinator and have consultations.
8. Your wedding planner will then with your approval arrange:
a. Hair and makeup appointments.
b. Reserve Flowers for ceremony and reception.
c. Wedding Cake.
d. Reserve wedding ceremony and reception locations.
e. Reserve music for ceremony and or reception.
f. Reserve caterer for reception.
g. Arrange toasting table after ceremony.
h. Arrange for chairs at ceremony.
i. Arrange for transportation to and from ceremony and reception for wedding party and or guest.
9. Reserve photographer if not included in package and have consultation.
10. Send out save the date cards.
11. Set up website for guest with destination, travel, hotel information.
12. Place wedding announcement in local press.
13. Arrange for wedding dress and or attire.
14. Coordinated wedding party attire.
15. Send out invitations.
16. Visit jeweler for wedding bans or wait and visit one of many in St. Thomas or St. John.
17. Finalize travel and or hotel arrangements;
18. Mail in marriage license and wedding applications to wedding planner to bring to court house.
19. Arrive to destination.
20. Pick up marriage license at courthouse in St. Thomas.

There are, of course, many more things than those listed above that you will need to put on your specific wedding planning checklist that are personal to your wedding, but the above will give you an idea of the things you need to include.

Remember, planning a wedding at home is challenging, planning one in a distant location can be over whelming. A wedding planner that you feel comfortable with will give you the ultimate reward of a happier and more stress-free wedding day.
21. Have a wonderfully planned and happy wedding Day.

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A St. Thomas Wedding. Author: Feb 16

Last week, I performed a wedding for a couple in their mid-forties. The bride was divorced with two children and the groom was widowed with one child, a young lady of 14 years.

The groom’s daughter requested to do a reading during the ceremony to help blend the two families.  Both bride and groom agreed.  She told me they were not privy to what she chose and prepared her diction and tone for days before the ceremony.

The piece she chose to read was given to her by her mother before she died of cancer. It was her mother’s favorite quote.

This is what she read.

“So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.  Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours.  Love your life, perfect your life, and beautify all things in your life.  Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people.

 Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.  Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place.   Show respect to all people and grovel to none.  When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living.  If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself.   Abuse no one and nothing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision.  When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way.  Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.”       Tecumseh   Shawnee Chief.

I think it has just become my favorite quote.

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