Dave & Jess' St John Wedding Blog: 2013

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

We came, we saw, we wed!

Thank you to everyone who helped make our wedding the most amazing experience of our lives

Love Always,

Mr. & Mrs. David Stucky

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Insider Tip - Always Say "Good Morning!"

Here's a tip that I'll pass along to you for free, because we're friends, and I don't want people to associate us with you if you're acting like a fool on the island ;-)

Always Say Good Morning or Good Afternoon.

Simple as that!

Greetings are very important in the Virgin Islands - say "good morning", "good afternoon" or "good evening" to store clerks, bartenders or even taxi drivers, and you will receive better service!

Monday, April 1, 2013

Notify your Credit Card Company

It may be wise to give your credit card company a call and let them know that you'll be traveling this month, so that they don't put a stop on your card when charges start coming through from the islands.

This is especially true for anyone heading the BVI's.

However if you're coming with us on the BVI's day charter I would recommend bringing cash, as The Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke only accepts your soggy dollars :)

Thursday, March 21, 2013

The Beach Bar Live Cam

The bar where we're having our Welcome Party Happy Hour has a live web cam, showing both the view of the bar and the view of the beach.

You can check out both cams here 24/7:

http://www.beachbarstjohn.com/webcam_sunset.htm

Feel free to pass this link along to friends or family so they can check us out on Friday night!

It's also fun to see out how many people are saddled up to the bar at 9:45 am on a Tuesday. Hey, it's 5 o'clock somewhere!

Friday, March 8, 2013

Taxi from Airport to Ferry

If you are taking a taxi from the airport to the ferry, either the one in downtown St Thomas or Red Hook, I have provided taxi rates below. If you share a taxi it should be $11 per person and sometimes they charge for luggage, but sometimes they don't, it's the islands like that.

From what I gather, most of you are arriving around 1pm which means you'll want to take the Red Hook ferry, since it leaves every hour and the Downtown ferry only leaves 3x a day (10am, 1pm, 5:30pm).

Taxi Rates from Airport:

Taxi Rates to Red Hook
$15 for one passenger
$11.00 each for two or more passengers
$2.00 each for regular baggage
$4.00 each for large baggage (greater than 20" x 30")
Express Lane- $90 for from 1-4 passengers

Taxi Rates to Downtown Ferry
$7 for one passenger
$6.00 each for two or more passengers
$2.00 each for regular baggage
$4.00 each for large baggage (greater than 20" x 30")
Express Lane - $55 for from 1-4 passengers

Ferry Schedules:

Between Red Hook & Cruz Bay

Between Charlotte Amalie &Cruz Bay

6:30 & 7:30 am
then on the hour
8:00 am - midnight
Rates: One-way
Adults: $6.00
Children ages 2-11: $1.00
*Seniors $1.50*
Luggage/Boxes: $2.50 each
TravelTime: About 20 minutes
Porter Services (optional): $1.00-$2.00/bag

10:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 5:30 pm

Rates: One-wayAdults: $12.00
Children ages 2-11: $3.50
*Seniors*
Luggage/Boxes: $2.50 each
Travel Time: About 45 minutes

Map showing path from Airport to both ferry locations as well as their proximity to St John.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

There's an App for that!

That's right folks, there's an App you can download to your mobile device, which you can use while you're on the island since it's a US territory, yay for no roaming charges!

It's called "The St John App" and has tons of great info on navigating the island, the best beaches, hiking trails, travel tips, and lots more. (Thanks Sarah J!)

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Flights

According to Kayak.com, there is a 60% chance flight prices will drop within the next 7 days.

If you have not yet booked your flight, please keep an eye on prices daily for the best deal!

As a reminder, the welcome party is at 5pm on Friday. If you plan on flying in that day, try to land in St Thomas by 2pm to ensure you can get to St John, check into your room and such before walking over to The Beach Bar!

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Optional Excursion - Tour of the BVI's

British Virgin Islands Tour
Monday, April 22nd

If you do one excursion while on this trip, we would definitely recommend joining us for a day of fun-in-the-sun for a private speed boat charter to the BVI's.

This event is completely optional so please do not feel obligated to attend.

All total the tour should cost approx $200 per person, including the cost of the tour, customs fee, lunch & drinks off of the boat (all drinks on the boat are FREE).

We will be chartering the speed boat, New Horizons II, to take us on a tour of the BVI's. Breakfast and unlimited drinks on the boat are included (beer, rum punch and Painkillers!). Stops on the tour will include The Baths on Virgin Gorda, snorkeling around reefs at various islands, lunch at the original Pusser's on Marina Cay, followed by an afternoon at The Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke.

Price: $138 per person + $30 customs fee (cash) + Lunch at Pussers & drinks on Soggy Dollar

If you would like to join us for this tour please let Jessica know ASAP so she can add your name to the list. You will not pay until you board the boat, credit cards accepted, however you must pay $30 customs fee in cash.

**Note: Valid Passport is Required

White Bay - Soggy Dollar Bar

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

What do I wear?

On the invitation we indicated the Welcome Party Happy Hour dress code was "Beach Casual" and the wedding was "Beach Formal" but what exactly does that mean?!

Being someone who likes specifics when planning outfit options, and pictures when possible, I totally empathize and wanted to elaborate.

Beach Casual: The Beach Bar, where the Welcome Party will be held, is a very low key spot, literally on the beach, so the dress code is basically whatever you feel the most comfortable in. Shorts and t-shirts, sundresses or even board shorts and beach cover-ups are perfectly acceptable. You're also certainly welcome to glam it up if that tickles your fancy. Most of all we want you to enjoy yourselves and be comfortable. Also, since the party starts at 5pm and we know many of you will be flying in that day, The Beach Bar is located steps from the ferry dock on St John, so you can literally come over and store your luggage at the bar instead of going to your hotel first - if you're in a crunch for time.

Since your toes will be in the sand, flip flops or sandals are recommended for footwear (guys this means you should probably clip your toenails).

Also, since we will be right on the water, there may be a breeze so a wrap or cardigan might not be a bad idea.

Untitled #245 by nikkiemery featuring miss selfridge

Keep calm and beach on!! by netrobe featuring wedge heels

Nina in Coachella Beach party by lovelypao featuring ray-ban eyewear

Beach time!! by lumos-star featuring warehouse

Let's go to the beach~ by mandymink featuring printed skirts

island vacation :) by bonnaroosky featuring leather sandals

Beach Formal: Our wedding ceremony and reception will be held at the Villa Kalorama so no need to worry about sand-friendly footwear, although it's always wise to bring a pair of sandals to change into for late night dancing! When outfit planning, think nice sundress or a summer cocktail dress for the ladies, men can get away with khaki pants, and a nice blazer and shirt, or a summer suit if they're so inclined. Again, we want you to look and feel great, so whatever you're most comfortable in, as long as that is not Bermuda shorts or a Hawaiian shirt ;)