Do I need a passport?
Yes! You will need a passport to get to St Maarten. Reminder to check when it expires; passports must be valid for six months beyond the date you are exiting the United States.
What hotel should I stay in for the weekend?
We have blocked all of Mary's Boon Beach Resort for the wedding weekend (Dec 12-15). If this hotel fills up please let us know and we can give you the information for another hotel right down the beach. If you would rather stay somewhere else or are planning on extending your trip, we can give recommendations for other hotels or Airbnb's in the area!
What days are blocked off and available to book at Mary's Boon?
We have a room block at the hotel from Thursday December 12th to Sunday December 15th. Feel free to extend your stay if Mary's Boon has availability.
Which airport on St Maarten should I be flying into?
Princess Juliana International Airport
What is the best way to get from the airport to the hotel?
Taking a taxi is the easiest way to travel from airport to hotel. There is always a line of taxis waiting outside; the fare should be around $10-$15 and the ride is about 10 minutes. Taxis only accept cash.
How far is the hotel from the wedding venue?
Mary's Boon is a 2 minute walk down the beach from where the wedding ceremony and reception will take place.
Is the wedding being held outside?
The ceremony will be outside on the beach. The reception will be held in an open-air restaurant with cover.
Are the ceremony and reception being held in the same place?
Yes! The ceremony and cocktail hour will be held on the beach in front of Karakter and the reception will be held at Karakter. No transportation needed.
Is there a recommended dress code?
Cocktail attire. We suggest that men wear a suit or dress shirt with tie and women wear a midi- or knee-length dress or dressy separates. We will be partying on the beach so feel free to have fun with it!
What is the weather typically like on St Maarten in December?
The average temperature is 80 degrees. It doesn't rain much, but if it does, it is usually a quick burst and then back to sunny skies!
Can we bring our children to the wedding?
As much as we love your little ones, this will be an adults only celebration. We hope this advance notice means you're able to let your hair down and celebrate with us on the day!
Who can I reach out to if I have additional questions?
Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you have any questions at all!
Are US Dollars accepted or do I need a local currency?
US Dollars are accepted anywhere on the island!
What is the name of the venue?
Karakter St Maarten
https://karakterstmaarten.com/
Instagram: @klikekarakter
Where is the Welcome Party?
The Welcome Party is at Mary's Boon Hotel! Dinner and drinks will be provided.
Will there be transportation provided to the restaurant the rehearsal dinner is being held at?
Yes! There will be buses leaving Mary's Boon at 4:15pm for anyone attending the rehearsal dinner. There will be return buses coming back to Mary's Boon at 8pm and 10pm.
For anyone wanting to join us at the St Maarten Yacht after dinner, there will be a bus leaving Mary's Boon at 7:45pm.