Warm breezes, plenty of sunshine and the sound of the ocean waves are all you think about when it comes to the Virgin Islands. It’s the idyllic setting to have the wedding of your dreams and there are a great number of places and venues to choose from, depending on your taste, style and budget.

High above Loveland Bay sits an amazing, spectacular cliff side venue, Norbu, on beautiful St. Thomas. This is a delightfully elegant location for the discerning bride and groom, planning there intimate wedding event. Surrounded by lush gardens, coconut palms, orchids and wild frangipani, the 180-degree ocean view is breathtaking. Eden Rock Cove and Sunrise Terrace are the two event sites offered at Norbu. A Norbu Wedding professional will tailor design your wedding with their team of photographers, florists, musicians and officiates. Their head Chef uses only the finest ingredients to create your sumptuous memorable wedding feast.

A great little place not too far from the airport is the Island Beachcomber Hotel with only 47 rooms. They all have a porch or deck to settle down for the evening while watching the sunset upon Lindbergh Bay. All of the rooms are a mere stones throw away from the beach. There is also an outside bar to have a few cocktails with your guests before gathering at the restaurant for an evening of dining and entertaining.

Little tiki umbrellas dot the coastline of the Best Western Emerald Beach Resort. This resort is well suited for you and your guests to stay for the wedding event and reception. There are a number of wonderful wedding packages to choose from and to help you make those decisions, a wedding coordinator is on site. Envision saying your vows on a sandy white beach under a palm arch then afterward walking to the pool area by the waterfall for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The open, airy restaurant is a beautiful area for the reception dinner and a great way to end the evening.

For a one-of-a-kind wedding experience, journey to the Bolongo Bay Beach Resort located on the beach with a view of the Caribbean ocean. This resort is among the list of Top Ten Favorite All-Inclusive Beach Resorts in the Caribbean chosen by ShermansTravel.com-2009. Oceanfront studios and two bedroom condominiums make this venue perfect for wedding parties and their guests. Imagine saying your vows on the beach lined with palm trees or a private catamaran on a beautiful sunny day. Wedding packages complete with catering, photography and registry are available at this all-inclusive resort.

For the hopeless romantics, The Buccaneer Hotel located on St. Croix is their quintessential location. This premier historical resort exudes an old world charm feeling with an up-to date twist on modern amenities for all the comforts of home. Wedding accommodations can be made just for the two of you or for family and friends. The Sugar Mill Wedding Package can accompany up to 12 adults and is an absolutely beautiful wedding and dining experience for a smaller, more intimate party. Services include a ceremony on the beach, minister, professional photographer, musical entertainment, bridal bouquet, three-course dinner, open bar, wedding cake and personalized wedding planning along with many other services. The Buccaneer Hotel also has packages for couples on their honeymoon. The Buccaneer Hotel is an elegant choice for any bride-to-be or honeymooner.

Your fairytale wedding begins here at Carambola Beach Resort and Spa, also located on the beautiful island of St. Croix. Pure white sugary sands combined with the lush greenery add to the ambiance of your wedding day. The resort can accommodate large groups and design a special cocktail and dinner menu to offer your guests. They also offer a variety of sites to host your wedding, rehearsal dinner and reception according to your taste and budget. Make sure you visit their state of the art Spa de la Mer to book a relaxing massage, facial and manicure before the start of your big day.

A large resort with all the amenities including a state of the art casino is Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort and Casino, St. Croix. Readers of Caribbean Travel & Life Magazine named this three star resorts one of the “Best Large Hotels” in the Caribbean. Sit down with their wedding consultant to plan every little detail of your wedding event. Wedding packages are available for large or intimate weddings. Before the wedding, enjoy a day of golf or snorkeling offered at this fine venue. Children are welcomed here at Divi and the gracious staff can help you with a number of concerns including on site childcare and a miniature golf course. You and your guests can enjoy a relaxing day by the pool or basking in the sun while lying on the beach. After the ceremony, enjoy delightful cocktails at the bar with dinner to follow at one of their fine restaurants. After dinner guests can try their luck in the casino.

Well noted as the largest Caribbean vacation resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands is the Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort located in St. Thomas. With a number of rooms and suites that offer ocean and garden views, you’re sure to feel quite at home with state of the art amenities to create a memorable wedding vacation. On-site certified wedding planners are there to help guide you through all of the tough choices you’ll have to make for your special day.

The Havana Blue Restaurant is a beautiful area to host your rehearsal dinner or reception. Sites such as Windows on the Harbour restaurant provide indoor and outdoor dining with an open air-terrace. Refer to the website for information about rates and wedding services.

This resort’s motto is to “Bring your sandals and your sunscreen, leave your watch and worries and just chill…” Situated on Pelican Cove is The Hibiscus Beach Resort with a picturesque white sand beach lined with tropical palm trees. Enjoy a day of wedding bliss while you and your guests enjoy a sun filled day relaxing on the beach or by the pool. Have an exotic cocktail and nibble on some hors d’oeurves before gathering together for the reception at the restaurant named Elizabeth’s at H2O. Delicious contemporary cuisine is served up with heartwarming service. This is the perfect venue for you and your guests to share the memory of a lifetime.

Superior ocean views, two beaches, a gorgeous fresh water pool, tennis court and free kayak and snorkeling gear are just a few notables at the Tamarind Reef Hotel. The rooms come with private patios and sweeping views of the ocean. The hotel also boasts one of the finest marina’s in the Caribbean. The Green Cay Marina provides a home to a fleet of magnificent boats that offer guests a variety of activities. Experience top notch fine dining after your ceremony at the Galleon restaurant.

If palm trees, exotic flowers and sandy white beaches are what you had in mind, then let The Palms at Pelican Cove host your wedding event. This charming resort delivers impeccable service with their friendly and very attentive staff. Built on the philosophy that “no two weddings are the same” and with over 20 years of experience, the wedding staff at The Palms are experts when it comes to planning weddings and events. The Palms can accommodate up to 600 guests. They have an award winning restaurant and multiple wedding sites. This popular venue is a great place to celebrate the beginning of your lives together.

The name says it all when it comes to a luxury wedding in the Virgin Islands. St. John Ultimate Villas provide you and your guests the privacy of getting married at one of their beautiful locations. Gorgeous views, spacious rooms, state of the art kitchens and modern decor complete the look of many of these villas to host your grand affair. A wedding coordinator is on hand to personally attend to all of the small details that make your wedding day perfection. Their villas can accommodate large families and events up to 125 people. Just the right amount of space for the perfect wedding reception. This venue will leave an ever-lasting impression on all of your guests.

This resort carries an impeccable flare for style, service and refinement; The Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort is nothing short of spectacular. Invite your family and closest friends to take part in your joyful day with an array of activities that include windsurfing, tennis, miniature golf, sailing, etc. This resort is kid friendly by providing babysitting services and all day kids club. A destination wedding requires a lot of planning and with the help of the staff at Wyndham Resort, you can put some of those worries to rest. The Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort makes every effort to foresee your worries and diminish them with their experienced staff, fantastic atmosphere, fun activities and great restaurants. Take wedding event a step further to include your honeymoon. Wyndham makes tropical dreams come true.

There’s a myriad of venues for you to choose from and there is a place that holds the key to your vision. You’ll know the perfect one for you. When you start to picture your dream wedding and a good feeling washes over you, look no further. Your new life starts here