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Getting Married

Apply for a marriage license by writing to:
Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands
Box 70, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. 00804 or call and request an application at (340) 774-6680.

Applicants must appear before a notary public and have the application notarized. If either or both applicants have been divorced, it is required that a certified copy of the divorce decree be filed along with the application.

Applicants should also attach a letter to the court detailing the following:
- The date of arrival to the island
- The length of their stay
- Desired date of the ceremony
- Posting the Application

Upon receipt of the notarized application at the Territorial Court, an eight-day waiting period is required. During this time, the couple’s application is posted for public inspection.

Before a marriage license can be issued, applicants are required to personally appear before the Clerk of the Court, or her designee, to be examined under oath. Some form of identification is required. Note: No physical examination or blood test is required.

All fees must be paid by certified check, money order, or by cash, when paying in person. Marriage Application: $25 Nonrefundable fee. Marriage License: $25

Ceremony performed by a judge, $200 fee, ceremonies done only on Wednesdays.

Court Office Hours: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays and on Saturdays from 10 am to noon, except on Carnival Saturday. Additionally, by pre-arrangement and $150 per couple surcharge, the court will be available on Sundays and holidays between 9:30 am and 10:30 am.

Villas for Honeymoons

Splash Villa

Splash villa offers two equal, air-conditioned bedroom/bath suites, one on either side of a fully air-conditioned Great Room, which shares space with the gourmet kitchen and dining area. An...

Luminaria

Enjoy the finest in upscale Caribbean living at luxurious Luminaria. This hilltop villa, bordering the VI National Park has 3 air-conditioned bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. A gorgeous pool with...

Watercliff

Perched high above the water of Pillsbury Sound at Azure Bay Estates this cliff side villa offers unmatched views of St. Thomas and beyond. Owner designed and built, quality craftsmanship...

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Villas for Weddings

Villa LaSusa

Villa La Susa, an impressive native stone and stucco Caribbean mansion, is located on the North Shore of St. John, USVI in the exclusive gated community of Peter Bay within...

Hakuna Matata

Hakuna Matata is a large, exquisite and gated Catherineburg villa which enjoys cooling tradewinds and complete privacy from its locale within the National Park, on a green hillside above idyllic...

Villa St. John

Villa St. John is a magnificent and spacious 6 master bedroom, 6 bathroom, 2 half-bath luxury Mediterranean styled beach front estate. Built on nearly one acre 45' above the beach overlooking Chocolate...

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Wedding Coordinators

Katilady Events

(www.katilady.com)

Katilady offers St John Wedding Planning and St. John Catering Services. With our beautiful beaches and extraordinary villas, St. John USVI provides the perfect setting for your wedding. Whether it be a casual St John beach wedding or an elegant catered affair, Katilady Wedding Service is your one stop St. John wedding center dedicated to making your Caribbean wedding a day to remember. They also specialize in holiday dinners, in-villa delivered meals, and weekly private chef services.


Island Style Weddings

(www.islandstyleweddings.com)

Island Weddings staff helps couples plan their special day, even from remote distances. No matter what degree of guidance you seek, they can help. Have you always envisioned being married at sunset, barefoot on the beach? If so, that dream can be a reality.


Caribbean Style - Wedding Planners

(www.cstyle.co.vi)

Getting married in the U.S. Virgin Islands is a joyful way to celebrate your life together. Weddings are planned and co-created with Julianna to reflect your personal preferences. Her specialty is creating ceremonies that reflect the needs and personalities of the bridge and groom. Your Caribbean wedding service can be soft, simple and stress free. You can be married in a meaningful way without a big production at a very reasonable price. Perfect for cruise ship couples while enjoying a day in port on St. Thomas, or for hotel guests who wish to get away from the resort scene. If you're staying on St. Thomas, our waters edge honeymoon condos are the best price in the islands, one star rated by Fodors. Julianna is an excellent resource for you to plan and coordinate your wedding.


Vi Weddings

(www.viweddings.com)

Weddings are simple yet tasteful events which take place at scenic locations on lovely St. Thomas, St. John, or St. Croix, Virgin Islands. A phone call is all that is needed to arrange the basics, and those special little extras like a beautiful wedding cake and tropical bouquet, champagne and limo, and the quality photo and video services needed to preserve the memory of your romantic tropical wedding day.


Kelly Greer Photography

(www.kellygreerphotographer.com)

The Virgin Island's newest and award winning wedding photographer, Kelly Greer, CPP, creates exciting and romantic imagery for her clients throughout the islands as well as stateside. For nearly a decade, her unique traditional, illustrative, and photojournalistic styles have captured the emotion and heart of the wedding day. Her creative Magazine Books are the perfect way to reflect a non-traditional wedding in the islands.


Sugar and Spice Artistry

(www.SugarAndSpice-vi.com)

Sugar and Spice Artistry is the Virgin Islands premiere nomadic beauty company providing various salon and spa needs for Brides and Bridal parties. Our services include Bridal hair design, Makeup application, Massage Therapy, Facials, Nail Services, and semi-permanent eyelash extensions. Our number one priority is our clients comfort and satisfaction which is why we perform our services in the calming environment of your choice. Sugar and Spice comes to your personal home, hotel or vacation accommodation to make you feel your absolute best on your wedding day!


Weddings the Island Way

(www.weddingstheislandway.com)

Ocean breezes, radiating sunsets, delicate waves, sun-warmed sand... and you, standing beside the one you want to build a life with. When you're ready to take that step, we are ready to help you make it everything you can imagine. We make island weddings become reality...all you have to say is, "I do!" and we do all the rest. Plan your dream wedding in the United States Virgin Islands. We are the most respected and trusted wedding service on St. Thomas with over 19 years of experience. We do everything from elegant, intimate affairs for two to elaborate weddings for family and friends in the hundreds. We can also help with wedding and honeymoon combinations. We are ideal for both island guests & cruise ship passengers and we take care of the details so you don't have to! Trust your most important day to Weddings the Island Way. We specialize in the finest St. Thomas and US Virgin Islands weddings.


Simple Island Weddings

(www.simpleislandweddings.com)

Simple ... get married! Elegant and simple St. Thomas weddings designed to make your special day beautiful as well as uncomplicated. We can help with any arrangement you would like from your first magical wedding to your vow renewal. Contact us today to begin your Simple Beginnings.


Elegant Weddings

(www.elegantweddingsandevents.com)

If you've been dreaming about an elegant island wedding and want personal professional guidance, we can help. We will custom design and coordinate your entire fun-filled celebration, from the welcoming party to the rehearsal dinner, from the wedding ceremony to the departure brunch. We will skillfully guide you to the most exciting venues, the tastiest caterers, and to the florists with the most gorgeous flowers. We also arrange honeymoon travel and lodging, secure hotels and villas for your guests, and perform onsite wedding coordination at all major island hotels and venues.


Greer Rivera Photography

(www.greerrivera.com)

Greer Rivera is a fashion and beauty photographer who photographs weddings and portraits. They are also in touch with the newest trends of photography, and up to date with all the latest software and equipment.


Tropical Focus Photography

(www.tropicalfocus.com)

Trendy, traditional or informal professional wedding and vacation portrait photography services at your resort, villa, historical ruins, beaches, church or any other location; no St. John travel/location fees. Events associated with a wedding is a speciality.


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