FAQs
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Transportation for the Wedding on 11/4
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We WILL be providing transportation for our guests to and from the venue on the wedding day. We will be designating a few "pick-up spots" as our guests will be staying in different locations around the island. If you DO book on our recommended Northside near Hull Bay it will be much easier to coordinate and ensure you have transportation. Details will be available closer to the date.
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Do we really need a car for our visit to the Island?
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Renting a car is highly recommended. There is plenty of free parking at the wedding venue. However, if you do not, you will still be able to get around using Taxis. The island does not have Uber and Lyft.
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Where is the wedding taking place?
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The wedding ceremony and reception will both be held at The Hideaway Hullbay on the Northside of St. Thomas, USVI. This a 2-acre tropical estate with a beautiful atmosphere and right on the beach/oceanfront.
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What is the dress code? What should I wear?
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The dress code for our wedding is Island Cocktail Attire. Wear cocktail dresses and Maxi dresses, dressy jumpsuits, and a suit or sports coat and slacks. Please no jeans or shorts.
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What weather should I expect?
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Of course, we can’t guarantee anything, but there is plenty of sunshine and warm weather in St. Thomas. It is quite warm in November with an average monthly high of 87 degrees Fahrenheit or nearly 31 Celsius. The average low temperature, which takes place mainly at night, is about 75 degrees Fahrenheit or 24 Celsius. Keep an eye on the weather in the weeks leading up to the wedding. While we are EXTREMELY hopeful, November is the tail end of hurricane season and there is still the possibility of rain.
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Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?
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The ceremony will be outdoors and the reception will be a combination of both a covered pavilion and an open lawn. Should rain be in the forecast we will be tenting the lawn. We are praying for an evening under the palm trees and stars!
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What should I expect after the ceremony?
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After the ceremony, the immediate family of the couple and the couple will be taking pictures on the beach and the property for around an hour. Guests can walk to the cocktail hour across the lawn where snacks and drinks will be flowing. Dinner will be served around 6 pm, with dancing to follow.
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Can I bring my kids?
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Since we have limited capacity and large extended families, we’ve chosen to limit our guest list to exclude kids.
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Can I bring my partner?
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We are at capacity with our venue which means we are sadly unable to accommodate additional guests. We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your invitation. If you have any questions, please reach out.
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Where do you recommend I stay?
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Please refer the the "Travel" page on our website. We provided numerous recommendations as well as details on the area of the island you should consider booking for convenience to the venue. The whole island is beautiful and not too far from the venue, it's a matter of do you want to be 3 min away or 30 min away. We are happy to help guide you if you have questions!
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I have dietary restrictions, what’s the best way to communicate that with you?
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We definitely want to make sure you enjoy your time and meal on our wedding day, please let us know when you RSVP about your dietary needs.
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Will there be an open bar?
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We’ll bring the beer and wine, you bring the party!
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Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?
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We love photos! We do ask that you refrain from taking photos during the ceremony, we’d like that time to be unplugged. For the rest of the wedding, we encourage guests to post pictures using our wedding hashtag #ItllAlwaysBJosie so we can see them, too!
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I have a question that I just can’t find the answer to, what is the best way to contact you?
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Please reach out to our wedding planner, Janelle Scott at Island Bliss Weddings with additional questions. Her email address is islandblissweddings@gmail.com.