We have chose St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands to have our West Indian beach dream wedding and honeymoon for a few key reasons.

One - It is in the US (or else we would have chose Mark's home and a fav destination of mine Jamaica)

Two - It is a Caribbean Island and the closest place most comprable to Jamaica.

Tree - It's a beautiful tropical Island in the Caribbean where no passport is required! Nuff said.

Our first part of the wedding will have us staying at the Emerald Beach Resort where the wedding will be held.

Highlights - Where the weddingmoon all begins...

Tucked into sun-splashed Lindbergh Bay on the Island of St. Thomas, the beautifully appointed Best Western Emerald Beach Resort welcomes our guests with the gracious look, style and service of the Virgin Islands' rich heritage. With the bounty of land and sea captured in stunning views, it's the perfect place for a memorable vacation, unforgettable beach wedding, and honeymoon.

A Virgin island oasis beyond compare!

Located directly on the beach at Lindbergh Bay they have crystal clear water and all the water sports toys we could want. We can snorkle, scuba, sail or kayak. We've got it all! Luckily Mark is a lifeguard and expert on the Sea!

Surrounded by landscaped gardens, cascading waterfalls and lush tropical settings, the Emerald Beach Resort offers a central, convenient location close to the airport, shopping, championship golf and all of St. Thomas's great activities and adventures. We will rest, relax, sun, eat and drink as husband and wife at the Emerald Beach Resort until Tuesday.

Then we will be off to the Sugar Bay Resort and Spa - All-Inclusive for the real honeymoon.

Perched high above the glittering Caribbean is our personal paradise.

We will be revitalized. At the Sugar Bay Resort & Spa - All-Inclusive we''ll feel utterly renewed. That's because on St. Thomas in the beautiful US Virgin Islands, R&R stands for Relaxation and Rejuvenation. The Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, now St. Thomas' true All-Inclusive resort, is not one of your typical white box hotels, but a place that's as unique as the island itself. We choose our view, choose our favorite ways to relax, choose where we want to eat, all without ever leaving the lush, 31-acre property. From the moment we start sipping our complimentary welcome drink in the colonial-style lobby, we know we will be well cared for here.

We can snorkel, kayak or sail – and all from our secluded beach.

It's located on St. Thomas so that means they're all about the water. Perhaps best of all, the Sugar Bay is St.Thomas' true all-inclusive resort. As long as we're the motor, our fun is free. Unless we go on one of our Honeymoon Registry Excursions that is! Naturally, also included are our meals and drinks. Our bracelet makes everything as easy as it is fun. We will enjoy three interconnected fresh-water pools or the secluded beach. But don't be fooled, we can also play a game of tennis or basketball, that's all included too. Extras like jet skis, parasailing, and land excursions are an extra charge. When we're ready to truly unwind, we will head to our comfortable hotel guestroom, all of which boast a private terrace. If a Massage or Body Wrap is our idea of utter bliss, we will stop by the Journeys Spa. Various restaurants and bars mean something tasty or cold is never far away. We were looking for an all-inclusive St. Thomas resort. We have found a rare jewel here. Perfect for us to share our honeymoon!

From see – to shining sea.

On this US Virgin Island vacation we will find so many things to do here. Yes, we're on a Caribbean retreat, but we will take some time to venture off the property and enjoy the lovely island. St. Thomas snorkeling and scuba diving are some of the best in world, we won't miss it. Duty-free shopping is great fun as well. With the inter-island ferry found just two miles away in Red Hook, island hopping is a breeze. It's nice to know we're only eight miles from the Cyril E. King Airport. Don't forget – US citizens don't even need a passport to travel to St. Thomas.