St. Thomas Destination Wedding
US Virgin Islands · Caribbean
St. Thomas delivers the classic Caribbean postcard, sheltered bays, powder sand, green mountain backdrops, on US soil. US guests fly domestic with no passport, the marriage license comes from a US court, and the national park beaches of St. John are a 20-minute ferry from Red Hook for welcome-day excursions. The island rebuilt luxe after 2017, led by a $100 million renovation of the Ritz-Carlton, and suits couples who want easy Caribbean glamour without international logistics.
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Avg Cost
$15k–$50k
Best Season
December – January
Visa Required
Usually No
Legal Wedding
Yes — legal
Guest Score
7/10
Best time to get married in St. Thomas
January
76°–79°F
3 rain days (1.5")
February
76°–78°F
2 rain days (1.6")
March
76°–78°F
2 rain days (1.1")
April
77°–79°F
2 rain days (1.7")
May
79°–81°F
3 rain days (1.4")
June
80°–83°F
5 rain days (2")
Hurricane risk: low
July
80°–83°F
7 rain days (3.8")
Hurricane risk: medium
August
81°–84°F
8 rain days (4")
Hurricane risk: high
September
81°–84°F
12 rain days (4.7")
Hurricane risk: high
October
80°–84°F
10 rain days (5.3")
Hurricane risk: medium
November
79°–82°F
6 rain days (3.6")
Hurricane risk: low
December
78°–81°F
4 rain days (1.7")
Weather data: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (2019-2023 averages). Hurricane risk: NOAA historical data. Last updated: 2026-08-26.
Marrying from July through October?
St. Thomas's storm season is documented in our climate data (Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (2019-2023 averages)). Travel insurance protects deposits if weather forces a change.
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What it costs your guests
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How easy and affordable it is for your guests to attend a wedding in St. Thomas.
Estimated per-guest cost: ~$1,850 (flight + 4 nights)
Legal requirements
Legal ceremony is straightforward
St. Thomas is US soil: US citizens fly with a REAL ID (no passport) and the marriage is recognized in all 50 states. Apply to the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, Family Division ($100 application + $100 license, payable to the court); there is an 8-day posting period after the court receives the application, so apply at least 8 working days and up to 12 months before the wedding (online pre-filing available). No blood test and no residency requirement. A Superior Court judge can perform the ceremony for $400, or use any authorized officiant; the license is valid for 3 months.
Always verify current requirements with local authorities or your wedding planner before finalizing plans.
Full details: getting legally married in St. Thomas as a US couple.
Where in St. Thomas?
Each area has a distinct character — the right choice depends on your style and guest count.
Magens Bay
tropicalMile-long sheltered crescent regularly ranked among the world's best beaches
Best for:Larger classic beach ceremonies with room for a full guest list
East End & Sapphire Beach
romanticPretty Klip Point juts into a panorama of the British Virgin Islands
Best for:Photo-driven couples who want a dramatic island backdrop
Lindquist Beach
romanticThe clearest water and whitest sand on the island, kept quiet by permit-managed access
Best for:Intimate barefoot ceremonies away from the resort crowds
Charlotte Amalie & Frenchman's Reef
luxuryHistoric harbor town with the island's biggest resort event spaces on the point above it
Best for:Full-weekend resort weddings that want ballroom backup for rain
Top resorts for St. Thomas weddings
Comparing resorts is the biggest early decision. We filter for 4-5 star properties rated 8.0+ by verified guests — the kind of places that actually host weddings well.
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
Luxury180-room beachfront resort rebuilt in a $100M renovation; beach ceremonies up to 350 reception guests, Great Bay ballroom and terrace venues.
The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman's Reef
ResortHarbor-view complex shared with Buoy Haus (Autograph Collection); 72,000+ sq ft of event space across hillside and beachfront settings.
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
All-InclusiveThe island's only all-inclusive; intimate beachfront weddings for groups of 20 or fewer, with a 53-foot catamaran ceremony option.
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