Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The easiest route is to contact the luxurious resorts, such as
Caneel Bay (St. John), The Buccaneer (St. Croix) and
Frenchman's Reef Resort (St. Thomas). Honeymoon desti-
nations for many years, they now offer wedding packages
with many attractive amenities. Staff members work with
you to make your wedding memorable.
You can also make your own arrangements or hire local wed-
ding planners and photographers. The islands offer scores of
stunning locations for the ceremony. Many couples opt for a
beach or hillside overlooking a beach, but you might con-
sider botanical gardens, restored sugar mills, plantation
Great Houses and a myriad of historic churches. St. Thomas
has a synagogue. A wedding at sea is also an option.
Below is a bare-bones description of what is involved.
1) Contact the Territorial Court and apply for a marriage li-
cense application (the application can also be downloaded at
www.usvitourism.vi). There is a $50 application fee. Territo-
rial Courts are on St. Thomas (includes St. John) and St.
Croix.
2) There is an eight-day wait after the clerk receives the ap-
plication for the license to be granted. While you can apply
by mail, the license must be picked up in person. There is a
$50 fee for the license. The court is open 10 am-3 pm week-
days on St. Thomas and Mon through Thurs on St. Croix.
3) Judges of the Territorial Courts officiate at civil ceremo-
nies for a $200 fee.
4) Contact a religious institution, if you'd prefer a religious
service.
Territorial Courts
In St. Croix, Box 929 St. Croix, USVI 00821,
(340)
778-9750.
In St. Thomas, Box 70 St. Thomas, USVI 00804,
(340)
774-6680.
