Bolongo Bay Beach Resort - St. Thomas, USVI
STAY: This family-owned and -operated Caribbean classic is homey in every way. Bolongo doesn’t aim for super-fancy; instead, it excels at capturing a laid-back island vibe and simple elegance done right. Sixty-two rooms offer ocean views (nine less-expensive “value” rooms offer garden views), and guests get full use of the resort’s windsurfers, kayaks and snorkel gear. Bolongo’s other great selling point is convenience: St. Thomas is a U.S. territory, so passports aren’t required and marriage legalities are straightforward.
CELEBRATE: Wedding host Lorie Leonard takes a maternal interest in her brides and handles all the details, so you can feel like a guest at your own wedding. Swap vows on the beach under the brand-new bamboo canopy, and have your reception for 49 aboard the resort’s own catamaran. Other event options range from pig roasts on the sand to fine dining at the Lobster Grille. The after-party is a shoo-in, with revelry going off seven nights a week at the onsite Iggie’s Beach Bar & Grill, a St. Thomas staple. - Dave Herndon
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