The Sugar Beach Viceroy Resort

Lex & Willy's Wedding in St. Lucia

The Great Lawn

Ceremony

Sugar Beach

Cocktail Hour

Dinner and Dancing

WE ARE GETTING SO CLOSE! Formal invites are going out middle of March. Please send us your RSVPs before April 2nd. SHARE YOUR TRAVEL ITINERARY WITH US <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MqxDSJ60KW02r-AgMtLX5geodwHUpscKnDZ0fXMTVuY/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>We will schedule your airport transportation and your on-resort covid tests.

St. Lucia requires US Passports have at least 6 months of validity from your arrival date in St. Lucia. If your passport expires before November 15th, 2021 you MUST renew it before traveling. Take care of it ASAP! We love you!

Our Wedding

Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort

Passport Expiration Date must be no earlier than November 10th, 2021

St. Lucia requires US Passports have at least 6 months of validity from your arrival date in St. Lucia. Passports expiring before November 10th, 2021 MUST be renewed before traveling.

Arrive at Hewanorra International Airport (UVF)

Arrive at Hewanorra International Airport (UVF)Thursday, May 6th before 2:30 PM Our Welcome To Paradise Party starts at 5 o' clock, shortly after you've arrived for those landing in St. Lucia. When booking your flights, you may want to look to arrive early so you have enough time to get settled and ready before the weekend festivities commence. The airport is 45 minutes from Sugar Beach. Customs takes about 45 minutes with their additional COVID precautions in place. We will coordinate airport transportation to and from the resort on your behalf. Please share your travel information here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MqxDSJ60KW02r-AgMtLX5geodwHUpscKnDZ0fXMTVuY/edit?usp=sharing

Stay at Sugar Beach Viceroy Resort

You are staying at Sugar Beach Viceroy Resort. Get excited for paradise!! It is truly magical and we are so incredibly excited to have all of our favorite humans together on this breathtaking island. All guests are required to stay at Sugar Beach Viceroy Resort. All wedding events will be held on-site and at this point in time, due to COVID travel restrictions on the island, visitors are not allowed to travel between resorts. We have reserved a block of villas from May 6-9, 2021. The discounted group rate is $559/night. There is a 3-night minimum at the resort. If three nights isn't long enough, take advantage of our discounted room rate for any additional nights between May 3rd - May 12th. Email <a href="mailto:sb.reservations@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sb.reservations@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com</a>&nbsp;(preferred method) or call the resort directly at 758-456-8000 and reference the Rakestraw - Uicker wedding to reserve your rooms. Each room features a private plunge pool and terrace! More details on how to book are below.

BOOKING YOUR VILLA

TO BOOK YOUR VILLA Email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sb.reservations@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sb.reservations@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com</a>&nbsp;with the following information:1. Mention the Rakestraw - Uicker wedding block to ensure you get the group rate.2. Number of nights you plan to stay. There is a 3-night minimum. Our wedding events take place from Thursday May 6th through Sunday May 9th (3 nights). If you would like to stay for more than 3 nights, the discount group rate is available to anyone booking between Monday, May 3rd through Wednesday, May 12th.3. Number of persons per villas you are reserving for your party. IMPORTANT BOOKING NOTES:1. Full refund is available until March 22nd, or if the wedding is moved to a later date. 2. To reserve your room, two nights deposit is required. Payment for the remaining nights will be charged on March 22nd (45 days prior to arrival), at which point your reservation becomes non-refundable.

COVID-19 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

St. Lucia is taking extreme precautionary measures to ensure island residents and guests remain safe from the spread of COVID-19.We will update COVID-19 travel requirements as they change between now and our wedding. 1. Book your stay in a COVID-19 certified property2. Complete and submit the Travel Registration form3. Take your COVID-19 PCR Test no more than 5 days before travelLog into your travel registration to upload your test result before travel. The most current travel requirements can be found at: <a href="https://www.stlucia.org/en/covid-19/international-arrivals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.stlucia.org/en/covid-19/international-arrivals/</a> Returning Requirements:All returning passengers to the US must produce a viral test (NAAT or antigen test) with negative results within the 3 days before your flight to the United States departs. Sugar Beach Viceroy will schedule your tests and administer them on resort. More information on returning to the US requirements can be found at <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/covid-testing-required-us-entry.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/covid-testing-required-us-entry.html</a> Please reach out to Alexi and William if you have any questions at all about travel requirements.

Travel & Booking

Thursday, May 6th | Welcome to Paradise Party!

Sunset DeckBegins at&nbsp;5 pmAttire: All White, please Ladies - your favorite white resort-wear outfit; heels are fine as the Sunset Deck is on solid ground.Gents - short sleeve button downs are the vibe. No need for suit jackets.

Friday, May 7th | The Day is All Yours!

The day is yours to relax in the sun, explore, swim, fish, kayak, hike, snorkel, visit the spa, and enjoy all the beauty the island has to offer! Visit our Things To Do page for more information on excursions. Also visit Sugar Beach Viceroy's Activities page (<a href="https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/sugar-beach/activities" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linked here</a>) for more ideas on how to spend your days. Please reach out to Alexi and William to get excursions or resort activities booked ahead of time.

Wedding Ceremony Rehearsal on the Great Lawn

*Wedding party only*Meet at 4:30 pm on the Great Lawn

Cocktail Hour and Rehearsal Dinner at the Palm Court and Great Room

*Wedding party and family only*Around 5 pm, or whenever we are done with rehearsalCocktails on the Palm Court Dinner in the Great Room

Post-Rehearsal Dinner Casual Gathering at Jalousie Bar

All guests are welcome to join the wedding party for casual post-rehearsal gathering down by the beach at the&nbsp;Jalousie Bar&nbsp;around&nbsp;8 pm

Saturday, May 8th | Wedding

Ceremony on the Great Lawn

Great LawnTake your seats at&nbsp;3:30 pmAttire: Resort-wear Chic We want you looking and feeling your best, though most important make sure you feel comfortable in what you choose to wear!It will most likely be quite warm at 3:30 with the sun rays. Ladies - you'll be on the grass, so block heels, or flats or go barefoot!Gents - no need for suit jackets, unless you fancy like that!

Cocktail Hour & Reception on the Beach

cocktail&nbsp;hour, dinner reception and dancing into the night... Sugar BeachAround 4 pm, following the ceremonyAttire: Resort-wear Chic Comfortable shoes or go barefoot - we will be on the sand!

Sunday, May 9th | Casual Farewell Brunch

brunch &amp; mimosas at The Terrace RestaurantAround&nbsp;10 am Casual gathering for any and all to say "ta-ta for now, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Uicker," to the newlyweds :)

The Weekend Events

They met in NYC, the rest is history. 

Gallery of Love

The Sugar Beach Viceroy Resort is your gateway to St. Lucia. A wide variety of exciting Land, Sea and Air activities are available for you to explore and discover the many natural wonders of the island. The resort will book any excursions for you on or before your arrival. Check out more information about their excursions and resort activities on their website <a href="https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/sugar-beach/activities" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linked here</a>.

Things to Do

Bridesmaids 

Linzy Dawn "The General" Rakestraw

Whitney Marie Uicker

Kacy Courtney Vance

Aimee Jynette Vance

Carly Wills Pingel

Kelly Elizabeth Moore-Harris

Natalie Patrice Sramek

Elizabeth Baxter Salem

Camille Blythe Chaumont

Taylor Christenberry

Paige Sutton Goodwin-Delaney

Christina "Tina" Avila-Smith

Groomsman

Kyle Andrew Smith

Dominic Savorelli

Jeffrey Barrazueta

Tia Chiacchia

John "JP" Pullara

Kevin Keesee

Daniel "Crabby" Crabtree

Greg Harvey

Kyle Witte

Cameron MacCollom 

Bryant Nardozzi

Garrett Alicandro

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

St. Lucia is taking extreme precautionary measures to ensure island residents and guests remain safe from the spread of COVID-19. As of now, St. Lucia requires all incoming travelers get tested with a viral test within 5 days before your departure, keep a copy of your results with you during travel. We will update COVID-19 travel requirements as they change between now and our wedding. As of now, you should expect Customs to take at least 30 minutes upon arrival. You will be required to show a travel authorization letter and negative COVID-19 test results prior to boarding your flight in the states and again upon arrival in St. Lucia.You will need to submit this information via email before your travel date and you MUST have printed copies with you when you travel. More information on the most up-to-date travel requirements can be found at <a href="https://www.stlucia.org/en/covid-19/international-arrivals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.stlucia.org/en/covid-19/international-arrivals/</a> Please reach out to Alexi and William if you have any questions at all about travel requirements.

Alexi & William