Beach Day

The Westin St. John Resort Villas

Sunset Sail

Wedding

Ceremony

Reception

1864 The Restaurant

First Reception

Second Reception

Our Wedding

St. John, the smallest and most idyllic of the three United States Virgin Islands, is best known for its many white sand beaches, turquoise bays abounding in colorful corals &amp;&nbsp;rainbows of tropical fish, and&nbsp;endless vistas of green velvet hills. Only nine miles long &amp; three miles wide, two thirds of the island is the&nbsp;Virgin Islands National Park, so its spectacular beaches and&nbsp;untouched forests will remain that way for generations&nbsp;to come.&nbsp; Getting here:&nbsp;To get to St. John, you will&nbsp;need to fly in to St. Thomas (STT).&nbsp;Upon arrival to St. Thomas, you will take a taxi to the Red Hook Ferry Terminal.&nbsp;Approximate cost for the taxi is $15-$20 per person, depending on luggage.&nbsp;The ferry leaves every hour on the hour from Red Hook to St. John from 6 am until midnight.&nbsp;Ferry fare is $8.15&nbsp;per person and $4 per bag, each way.&nbsp; &nbsp;Driving on the left:&nbsp;The first major thing that first time visitors to St. John notice is that the left side of the road is actually the “right” side of the road!&nbsp;When driving, remember to keep left at all times.&nbsp; Around Town:&nbsp;When greeting those who live on St. John, a “Good Morning”, “Good Afternoon”, or a “Good Night” will go a long way.&nbsp;Keep in mind that some things on St. John are truly on Island Time , and patience is a great thing.&nbsp;Also, bathing suits are for the beaches.&nbsp;Please be sure to have a cover up on and males should have shirts on while in public places. Getting Around:&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxis are readily available on St. John.&nbsp;They will take you to Cruz Bay, Coral Bay or any&nbsp;of the beaches along the way.&nbsp;The information book at your hotel or villa should provide taxi driver suggestions.&nbsp;Here are a few more:Chico&nbsp;340-690-6507&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Piper​340-344-4234 Cell Phone/Data Service:&nbsp;&nbsp;AT&amp;T has the most reliable service on St. John. Sprint and&nbsp;TMobile, have limited&nbsp;coverage in the USVI.&nbsp;If you have Verizon, you will be roaming and you will incur fees.&nbsp;As a precaution, be sure to check with your provider before your trip to determine if you will have coverage while traveling.&nbsp; Shopping:&nbsp;&nbsp;There are many places&nbsp;on St. John&nbsp;that are great for shopping.&nbsp;Most stores and restaurants accept cash or credit card, but some are cash only.&nbsp;The US dollar is used on St. John and St. Thomas.&nbsp; Questions?&nbsp;Feel free to contact our wedding planner, Michelle Cawthron of Paradise Planning,&nbsp;with any questions you may have.&nbsp;Her&nbsp;email is<a href="mailto:Michelle@ParadisePlanningUSVI.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michelle@ParadisePlanningUSVI.com</a> Websites:&nbsp;Want more info about St. John?&nbsp;Check out&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stjohnusvi.com/stjohn.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.stjohnusvi.com/stjohn.html</a>&nbsp;

St. John Island Info

Details

There are many villas and other options to choose from on the island! Our wedding planner, Michelle Cawthron, will be more than happy to help you coordinate your travel arrangements and find the perfect location for your stay. Contact Michelle via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Michelle@paradiseplanningusvi.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michelle@paradiseplanningusvi.com</a>Please let her know that you are guests of our wedding and include your planned travel dates and the number in your party.

Booking Information

The Hills St. John

Gallows Point Resort

Grande Bay Resort

Guest Accommodations

Beaches

St. John is home to so many beautiful beaches! Many of these offer beautiful snorkeling right off of the beach. Some of our favorite beaches are listed below:Maho BeachTrunk BayCinnamon BayHawksnest BayHoneymoon Beach

Cruz Bay

Cruz Bay is located in the heart of St. John! It is home to countless restaurants, bars, and wonderful shopping.Some of our personal favorite restaurants include <a href="The Banana Deck" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Banana Deck</a>, <a href="http://www.hightidevi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">High Tide</a>, and <a href="https://thelimeinn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lime Inn</a>. For a fun atmosphere and a good drink, swing by <a href="https://www.woodysseafood.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Woody'</a>s or <a href="https://beachbarstjohn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Beach Bar.</a> You can find a complete list of Cruz Bay bars and restaurants <a href="https://stjohn-beachguide.com/restaurant-bar-guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>!

Coral Bay

If you are feeling adventurous, head over in a taxi or rental car to the other side of the island! Coral Bay has excellent snorkeling, hiking, and a few hole-in-the-wall restaurants. <a href="https://www.fueledbywanderlust.com/ram-head-trail-st-john/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ram Head Trail</a> offers some of the most beautiful views on the island! Some wonderful snorkeling spots include <a href="https://stjohn-beachguide.com/waterlemon-cay/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watermelon Cay </a> and Trunk Bay. You will probably find us eating post-wedding lunch at our favorite restaurant on the island,<a href="http://www.skinnylegsvi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Skinny Legs</a>!

Things to Do

Photos

Registry

Wedding Party

We are looking forward to celebrating with everyone in person on November 22! Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we had to change the wedding ceremony to a family only event. To further adhere to Covid-19 guidelines, the reception will be split into two groups. Both groups will still celebrate at 1864. Before traveling to St. John, every traveler must use the USVI Travel Screening Portal and submit a Covid-19 test. The portal and more information can be found <a href="https://usvitravelportal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. We appreciate your patience and support during these unprecedented times! Although it may look different, we are so excited to celebrate with each of you. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

COVID-19 Updates