Explore St. John Wedding Venues & Planners
St. John is the ultimate Caribbean destination wedding spot. The island exudes a secluded tropical getaway feel, thanks to its spectacular beaches and the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park, providing a picture-perfect setting. Experienced local wedding planners can help with venue selection and all the details, whether you envision an intimate beach ceremony or a lavish resort reception.
Resort Venues
The Hills St. John
The Hills St. John is a gated enclave that offers a private hillside wedding sanctuary. A dedicated concierge team assists in coordinating everything from a champagne welcome to the ceremony on a clifftop terrace overlooking the waters of Pillsbury Sound. The indoor clubhouse features a bridal dressing room and separate area for the groom, as well as a lounge and outdoor deck. There are 22 luxury villas to house the wedding party and guests, featuring chef’s kitchens and private verandas.
Lovango Resort & Beach Club
Located on a private island just a 10-minute ferry ride from St. John, the chic Lovango Resort & Beach Club is the only resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands to be awarded two prestigious Michelin Keys. Lovango’s event planning team is at the ready to help with every detail to make your wedding as stress-free as possible. Services include coordinating beachfront ceremonies on secluded Crescent Beach and rehearsal dinners at Lovango’s waterfront restaurant. Overnight lodging includes hillside villas, treehouses and even eco-friendly glamping tents, all with panoramic ocean views.
Gallows Point Resort
The only resort in Cruz Bay, Gallows Point Resort offers sweeping Caribbean Sea views from its peninsula perch. Gallows Point Resort features two wedding venues — the intimate Amphitheater for less than 30 guests or the grassy Harbor Lawn overlooking Cruz Bay Harbor that accommodates groups of up to 150. The upscale Ocean 362 restaurant, specializing in modern island-to-table cuisine, is the on-site exclusive caterer for all resort events. Consult with the Gallows Point Resort’s wedding planners to discuss the variety of wedding packages that include lodging in oceanfront villas.
The Saint Resort
The Saint Resort is an adults-only resort, spa and day club located in scenic Cruz Bay. This tranquil retreat has a focus on wellness, featuring the Freq Spa and outdoor Spa Gardens hydrotherapy pools surrounded by lush landscaping. Hold an elegant private dinner for 25 guests at the open-air Aerial, located atop the resort with ocean views. For a casual reception accommodating 75 guests, reserve The Saint’s pool, with a full bar and menu options that include plated dishes, a buffet or passed appetizers. Lodging includes luxe rooms, suites and villas boasting epic sunset vistas.
Nature Venues
Work with a wedding planner who can help secure permits for wedding ceremonies and receptions on some of St. John’s most beautiful beaches and a historic sugar plantation.
Trunk Bay Beach
Imagine saying your vows at sunset on beautiful Trunk Bay Beach — one of St. John’s dreamiest natural wedding venues — along a swath of white sand with a backdrop of shimmering turquoise waters. Trunk Bay Beach ranked #4 on the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Caribbean Beach list.
Hawksnest Beach
The narrow, soft-sand Hawksnest Beach features a dramatic shoreline dotted with shady seagrape trees. Pavilions make the perfect reception centerpiece, plus there’s restrooms, changing rooms and plenty of parking for wedding guests.
Cinnamon Bay Beach
Boasting a half-mile of snow-white sand, Cinnamon Bay Beach is one of the longest beaches on St. John. The ideal venue for outdoor-loving couples, Cinnamon Bay Beach & Campground offers a restaurant and deluxe eco-tents outfitted with queen-size beds, lights, a cooking kit and bath towels.
Maho Beach
Picturesque Maho Beach is known for its calm waters nestled within the protected Maho Bay. Covered pavilions are perfect for receptions, with restrooms located at the western end of the beach.
Francis Bay Beach
Located on the north shore of St. John, Francis Bay Beach is a serene, long beach featuring clear waters and ample shade from surrounding seagrape trees. There’s also picnic tables, a small parking area and basic restrooms.
Annaberg Sugar Plantation
Operated by the National Park Service, the historic Annaberg Sugar Plantation is perched on a slope overlooking the sparkling Caribbean Sea. The 1700s plantation features the ruins of the sugar factory and partially restored buildings, as well as the tallest windmill in the USVI.
Wedding Planners & Vendors
Experienced planners and vendors can handle securing St. John wedding venues, permits and licenses; transportation and logistics; selecting officiants and local vendors like photographers, florists and musicians; and directing coordination on the big day.
Flawless Weddings & Events of the Virgin Islands
For more than 15 years, the team at Flawless Weddings & Events of the Virgin Islands has helped plan every detail of Caribbean destination weddings on St. John. They’re a one-stop shop that handles everything from venue scouting and permitting to ceremony design, cake and florals, photography, transportation, reception coordination and day-of management. Choose from wedding and vow renewal packages that offer either a la carte options or all-inclusive services.
Island Bliss Weddings
One of the leading wedding planners on St. John, Island Bliss Weddings specializes in custom destination wedding packages accommodating two to 200 guests. Island Bliss is directly connected with local services and vendors who can provide reliable transportation, delicious catering, photography and video, and exciting entertainment that can include fire dancers. Choose from one of Island Bliss’ wedding packages or work directly with a planner to customize the wedding of your dreams.
JJL Weddings & Events
The goal of JJL Weddings & Events is to create memories that will be cherished forever. JJL can help plan an elopement, micro wedding and vow renewal. Owner Jovanna J. Laurencin was born and raised on St. John. She received her wedding planning certification through the Bridal Society, one of the world’s leading wedding planner certification programs. JJL’s services include budget management, venue tours and tastings, and design assistance with everything from color palettes to floral and decor.
Paradise Planning
Paradise Planning owner Michelle Cawthron uses her background in coordinating celebrity events to plan flawless St. John destination weddings. And fun fact, she can also officiate weddings! Paradise utilizes their wide network of professional vendors to help bring the bride and groom’s vision to life. Whether you’re interested in an intimate ceremony or a reception for hundreds of guests, Paradise works closely with couples to customize the little details that will make their special day unforgettable.
Blue Sky Ceremony
Growing up on St. Thomas, as a child Blue Sky Ceremony owner Amber Ambrose was enchanted by watching weekend beach weddings. Today, she works her own magic as a wedding planner, diving into every detail from finding the perfect decor to managing logistics. Blue Sky is dedicated to creating one-of-a kind weddings, elopements and vow renewals with fun and personal flourishes. Whether you’re interested in a simple one-hour ceremony with champagne afterward or a full wedding that includes a rehearsal dinner and reception, Blue Sky can handle all the planning.
St. John Wedding Tips
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Weddings on St. John generally range from about a few hundred dollars for simple elopements to $40,000+ for all-inclusive events with guests. Popular beach packages start as low as $475–$1,545 for just the couple, while receptions with planners, food and music often cost $600–$750 per guest.
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Submit a marriage application online at least eight days before the ceremony to the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands at www.vicourts.org. Travel to the USVI with your government-issued ID, such as a passport, plus original or certified copies of your birth certificates. (Also bring certificates of death or divorce if you were previously married.) The cost is a $100 application fee plus a $100 license fee, payable by check, money order or cash. A judge will perform the ceremony for $400. You can also visit in person from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, but the cashier is only open until 3 p.m.
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Although venues and services typically cost more during high season from December through April, it’s also the dry season, offering the most consistent weather with low rain and humidity. The shoulder season of April through May has great weather, slightly lower prices and better venue availability.
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