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Tropical Wedding Bliss: Getting Married in the USVI

The U.S. Virgin Islands is the quintessential backdrop for a fairy-tale wedding and probably one of the most perfect places on earth to begin living happily ever after. The possibilities for memorable nuptials in this paradise are seemingly endless. If you have ever imagined yourselves professing your love while barefoot on a secluded palm-fringed beach, adrift in a luxurious yacht on the Caribbean Sea, surrounded by centuries-old ruins of a sugar plantation — your dream wedding can easily become your reality. Whether you are tying the knot for first time or renewing your vows, putting together an enchanting celebration of love in the U.S. Virgin Islands is simple. There are wedding planners and professionals available to help prepare for the big day, and many hotels and resorts have packages that include every last detail for a making the ceremony and reception a cherished occasion. What’s more, you don’t have to venture far to find the most perfect place in the world for a romantic honeymoon — you’re already there.

To find out more about planning for the big day, access the downloadable informational brochure at www.usvitourism.vi. Once the completed and authorized application has been submitted, there is a required eight-day waiting period and a nominal fee to activate the license.

Marriage Requirements

Couples must fill out an application for a wedding license from the Territorial Court of the USVI to get married in St. Thomas, St. Croix or St. John.

In completing the form, couples must specify whether the ceremony will be performed by a Judge of the Court or a member of the clergy (you must make an appointment if a judge will officiate). Once the completed and authorized application has been received in the USVI, there is a required eight-day waiting period. If you will not be present in the Virgin Islands for eight (8) days before your marriage ceremony, you may be exempted from the posting requirement under the "special cases" exemption. If you need an exemption from the eight-day posting requirement, check the appropriate box on the application form and include a brief explanation of your reason for the request in the space provided.

Should either party be divorced, he or she must present a certified copy of the divorce decree or a notarized affidavit stating the date in which the divorce was granted.

There are no requirements for physical examination or blood tests.

Currently, there is a non-refundable application fee of $50, plus a marriage license fee of $50. Should the ceremony be performed by a Judge, there is an additional fee of $200 (no personal checks accepted and casual attire is not permitted before the Court).

Applications must be typewritten. You can type on this version of the form online. (You can't save the form, but print and mail it.)

Post Office Box 70
St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. 00804
(340) 774-6680

If you need more detail or would like to print the blank application for marriage license, please click here.

A Spa Paradise

A vacation in the beautiful U.S. Virgin Islands is a soul-soothing experience for the body and mind, and a trip to one of the many heavenly spas in this tropical paradise makes it all the more heavenly. Getting married in the USVI? St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John offer spas that will pamper you on your big day, and keep stress to a minimum offering not just massage, but hair, nail and makeup services for yourself and those in your wedding party.

Here you’ll find a myriad of sanctuaries where you can indulge in the ultimate spa experience — in grand Virgin Islands style. From cozy cocoons to opulent oases, from lavish extravagance to Zen modernism, and from ancient treatments to the latest technologies, USVI spas come in a wealth of sizes, themes and offerings. Many resort and hotel spas offer soothing treatments not only in the privacy of dedicated treatment rooms, but also on the beach with a backdrop of the tranquil Caribbean Sea. The islands’ many day spas focus on regeneration, relaxation and pampering in some of the most serene settings imaginable. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, spas are havens for healthy indulgence that leave visitors completely rejuvenated... mind, body and spirit.

Spas and Cosmetic Services

JOURNEYS SPA
At Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort
340-777-7100 x2236 • www.journeysspa.com
Welcome to Journeys Spa, a special spa retreat surrounded by lush tropical plants and the crystal-clear ocean. Pamper yourself in the full-service spa with an extensive array of treatments, enjoy a manicure, pedicure or other services in the salon, be invigorated at the state-of-the-art fitness center or visit the boutique for some shopping therapy. Tell the highly trained staff your idea of the perfect spa getaway and they will make it happen every time.

VIRGIN ISLANDS FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY
Paragon Medical Building, Suite 308, St. Thomas
340-774-8881 • www.entvi.com
Virgin Islands Facial Plastic Surgery is proud to be the only medical practice in the Virgin Islands offering Thermage. Thermage is a safe, nonsurgical cosmetic procedure that dramatically tightens skin without injections or downtime. Dr. Adam M. Shapiro, a board-certified surgeon who is fellowship trained in facial plastic surgery, performs Thermage procedures on the face, neck and eyes in his office at the Paragon Medical Building. Call today for a free consultation!

DRIFT AWAY DAY SPA
340-775-2700 • www.driftawaystjohn.com
A serene environment staffed by experienced professionals. The perfect location to indulge in a couples massage, or just an escape for the afternoon. Truly refresh yourself on vacation with a massage, body treatment, facial, peel or a spa manicure and pedicure. Drift Away Day Spa can also pamper you and your wedding party with professional salon and makeup services.

ST. JOHN DENTAL
340-693-8898 • www.stjohndentalusvi.com
General and cosmetic dentistry. Teeth whitening in only one hour. Our focus is you and your individuality providing the latest and safest techniques for delivering first class health care for residents and visitors.

Use our lodging section to locate the ideal island retreat for your wedding and honeymoon.