FAQs

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Do I need a car on island?

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Renting a car is the best way to see the island. There are taxis but they are expensive.

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Do I have to drive myself to the venue or is there a shuttle?

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There is no shuttle, so you will need to make ground transportation arrangements. Taxis are available, but rental cars are the best option.

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Are kids invited to the wedding?

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Yes, but perhaps not for the entire reception since we will be dancing late into the evening. Let us know if you are interested in a baby sitter and we will look into it for you.

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What type of food will be served at the wedding?

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Hawaiian Plate Lunch (Ross' favorite food)--Teriyaki Chicken, Kalua Pork, Rice, Mac Salad, and other local favorites like plantains, dirty rice, and salads. If you are vegetarian, please let Dana know.

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What is the dress code?

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We'll be in the Caribbean mon, so dress the part. Aloha prints are encouraged and it will be July in the islands so it will be HOT. Make sure to wear a dancefloor-friendly outfit that breathes. The ceremony will partly be in the sun, so hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are encouraged. The parking lot is gravel, but the Yacht Club floors are tile and concrete.

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Will there be a party in California if I can't come to St. Thomas?

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Yes, there will be a friends's reception in Ventura when we get back. For those of you that cannot make it to the main event in St. Thomas, we will let you know when we set a date for the California event.

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Places to Stay.

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There are lots of private villas on island, but please reference the travel portion of our website for locations. Unfortunately, the 2018 hurricanes damaged a lot of the hotels on island, but if they are opened by the wedding they will be brand new.

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Schedule of Events.

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Dana has spent a lot of time on island, and has come up with a schedule of fun events that you're welcome to attend. If you want to explore the island by yourself, please reference the "Things to Do" page.

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Should we bring wrapped gifts to the wedding in St. Thomas?

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The short answer is no. Though we most certainly appreciate any gifts that you would like to give, please refrain from bringing them to St. Thomas because it will be difficult for us to transport anything large back to our home in California. Instead, we would greatly appreciate if you use the online registry or send gifts directly to our address at 321 Artemisia Ave, Ventura, CA 93001.

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Do we have mosquito borne illnesses?

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Yes, we do. If you want more information please reference this page https://www.nps.gov/viis/planyourvisit/mosquito-borne-disease.htm.