Sea, Sand, and Family a wedding in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Real Wedding

Apr 10

Planner: Michelle Marquis weddingsbymichellemarquis.com
Location: St. Croix, USVI

How long have you been in the industry? 15+ years
Photographer: Lindsay Kammerzelt Photography
Was this wedding planning or coordination? Full wedding planning
Approximate budget: $30,000
Color palette: Vintage/tropical
Guest count: 92
From the planner: Destination weddings combine weddings, family reunions and honeymoons into one fabulous time. This couple pulled that off wonderfully. This wedding was all about family and friends. The couple went out of their way to make sure everyone was happy and having a great time together.

Other businesses involved:
Antilles Lilies Florist
Jennifer Jordan Cakes
Buccaneer Resort and Spa
Elements in Mocean Fire Troupe
Big Kat Sounds
Tres Amigos Band
Chef Aaron Catering

Unique information about the couple that informed the wedding plans/designs : The combination of estate and resort event was a nice blend. They wanted a memorable week with their guests so a lot of excursions, welcome parties, and fun get-togethers were arranged.

Most unique design element:
The entire beach was turned into a lounge/dance floor. It was fabulous!

What was your biggest challenge and how did you overcome it?
2 locations on the island is tough to pull off seamlessly, but we did it with the help of a lot of dedicated people that worked tirelessly to make it a super week!

What were your key learnings and how will you apply these to future weddings?
We had an incredibly busy month. Taking more time to regenerate our energy will be on the schedule from now on.

What if anything would you do differently?
Nothing! Everything was perfect. This was our last wedding before heading into the hurricane season. We were hit with the 2 Cat 5 storms a few weeks after this wedding. It holds a special place in my heart