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Thinking about a romantic and beautiful setting for your wedding? Why not try something a little different like a barefoot tropical beach wedding in Paradise.
Picture yourself on an beautiful white sand beach, with fragrant tropical flowers in your hair, standing under majestic coconut trees. Lazy azure water is lapping at the beach just a few feet away and melodic steel pan music is playing softly in the background. Hypnotic sounds and smells are surrounding you during this special moment … and a group of your closest friends and family are by your side, listening to the romantic words the local official is saying to complete your union … you are now Man and Wife.
If this sounds like the perfect wedding setting … it is, so why not get married in the US Virgin Islands? It's simple, romantic, and tons of fun. Should you decide to get married in the US Virgin Islands, it's a good idea to plan ahead. Most wedding planners and consultants recommend starting several months in advance, and if this is going to be a large affair, add another month to your planning schedule.
How could anything be more romantic than sharing your vows and beginning your life together in one of the most gorgeous places on earth; the US Virgin Islands. You simply can not go wrong having you wedding on any of the three islands that make up the US Virgin Islands … Thomas, St. John and St. Croix. Any of the three Islands are considered upscale wedding destinations.
It does not matter whether you choose a beautiful white sand beach, or something something totally different like an underwater wedding. A lush green tropical garden, or resort location, or even a traditional church wedding are available and make great memories. You'll find many experienced wedding planners who can assist you with your wedding in paradise. One recommendation I can give you is Island Wedding Services.
Another idea is to get married on a boat. Capt. Frank Barnes and his wonderful boat, Sea More, can get you into the most secluded and beautiful coves imaginable … and it's tough to beat a boat wedding at Sunset.
As a US Territory, the laws of the United States Government apply … and your wedding will be as problem free as if you were getting married in your own city and state.
What to Know:
* No blood tests or physical examinations are necessary, but there is a $ 25 license fee a $ 25 notarized application
* There's an 8-day waiting period, which is sometimes waived, depending on circumstances.
* Civil ceremonies before a judge of the territorial court cost $ 200
* Religious ceremonies performed by clergy are equally valid. Fees and arrangements for church weddings must be negotiated directly with the officiate.
* More information is available from the US Virgin Islands Division of Tourism, 1270 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10020 (tel. 800/372-USVI or 212 / 332-2222; http://www.usvitourism.vi ).
The guide Getting Married in the US Virgin Islands is distributed by USVI tourism offices; it gives information on all three islands, including wedding planners, places of worship, florists, and limousine services. It also provides a listing of island accommodations that offer in-house wedding services.
Contact the Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands, PO Box 70, St. Thomas, USVI 00804 (tel. 340 / 774-0640). Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands, Family Division, PO Box 929, Christiansted, St. Louis. Croix, USVI 00821 (tel. 340 / 773-1130).
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Source by Terry Hudson
