Island weddings are becoming increasingly popular for couples who are seeking intimate ceremonies in tropical destinations such as the ever popular Caribbean and the Ritz-Carlton St Thomas is cashing in on the success of beach weddings by specialising in creating a special and unforgettable experience for brides and grooms getting married abroad in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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The upscale resort can cater for all types of wedding-related events, from rehearsal dinners, to luxury beach weddings at sunset and grand receptions.
Couples planning destination weddings in the U.S. Virgin Islands at the luxury Ritz-Carlton resort will benefit from a selection of signature wedding packages that can be personalised with the help of the resort's professional wedding planners.
Ritz-Carlton offers five Destination Wedding Collection packages for brides and grooms planning island weddings which each include the wedding officiant, the ceremony, the bridal bouquet and groom's boutonniere plus photography and decor.
The Fall in Love Destination Wedding and Honeymoon package includes an intimate and elegant ceremony, a private oceanfront dinner, and a romantic five-night honeymoon.
The Beach Dreams package is perfect for couples who are looking for casual weddings abroad and includes an informal beachside ceremony surrounded by close family and friends.
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Engaged couples can enjoy a beachside ceremony in a gazebo with a solo musician if they choose the Simplicity package, while the Island Elegance package includes nuptials in the Ocean's Edge Gazebo, plus a duo of musicians and servers who will greet guests with refreshing spring water and oshi-bori towels.
Finally, the Cruise Beginnings package provides couples with a unique setting for Caribbean weddings with ceremonies aboard the resort's exquisite 53-foot catamaran, Lady Lynsey. The ceremony features a solo musician and the newlyweds can celebrate their new life together with their guests during a sunset cocktail cruise, which includes a selection of delicious hors d'oeuvres and an open bar.
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The Ritz-Carlton St Thomas is set upon a 30-acre secluded estate along Great Bay on the eastern tip of the island of St Thomas. The resort is fringed with white sand pristine beaches and lush tropical gardens, and has 180 guest rooms and suites that feature private balconies or terraces with views overlooking the sparkling ocean.
The luxury property has four gourmet restaurants; over 10,000-square-feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and function space for special events and wedding receptions; the Ritz-Carlton Spa with 11 luxurious treatment rooms and a seaside cabana; a modern fitness centre and wellness classes; an infinity pool, traditional swimming pool and Jacuzzi; an aquatic centre with a choice of non-motorised watersports; and the beautiful 53-foot luxury catamaran which is available for private charters, day sails and romantic sunset cruises.