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Large Villa for December Wedding???

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:32 pm
by DuxDweller
Hi All - My SiL is contemplating having her wedding on STJ in December. One possibility she's considering is renting a large villa at which we can house the families (likely need room for 20 - including some kids) - and also use it as a place to have a reception (beach wedding ceremony beforehand). Any thoughts on a place big enough to do this?

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:26 pm
by Gromit
If you can't find a place large enough you could consider renting a couple of houses next to one another.

My only other suggestion is to be up front about the wedding/reception/party part of this booking.

I've noticed many owners expressly stating in their contract that such events are prohibited unless approved in writing by the villa owner. If you fly under the radar you risk getting kicked out and losing any monies paid.

Just be sure to read the fine print and be up front with the rental co's about what you're planning and you should be fine.

Good luck!

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 2:13 pm
by Pia
Also, wedding are now prohibited in some HOA rules and, just in case this is of importance to you, there is a 10pm noise ordinance on STJ but there are still many that will rent for weddings but off the top of my head I can't think of any but this might work but only room for 12

http://www.caribbeanvilla.com/johns-folly/index.html

Pia

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 2:19 pm
by PA Girl
I remember on of the large houses we looked at in Peter Bay allowed weddings. The was a grass yard and a free-standing guesthouse off to the side. Can't remember the name. I think it slept 10 but there are certainly plenty of others in the neighborhood for the overflow.

This was back in 2007 so maybe, as Pia mentioned, the HOA changed their rules.

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 3:29 pm
by Pia
I believe you are fine in Peter Bay - the Chocolate Hole HOA was trying to prohibit weddings but I believe it was not implemented so all is well :)

Pia

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:41 pm
by bevm
This is one spectacular complex...I'd love to rent this place with a group!!:
http://www.luxuryretreats.com/villa-pag ... vid=111147

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:03 pm
by lprof
bevm wrote:This is one spectacular complex...I'd love to rent this place with a group!!:
http://www.luxuryretreats.com/villa-pag ... vid=111147
A La Mer was the site of the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park Gala this year... very pretty setup for a reception.
Image

http://www.gobeach.com/usvi/villas/alamer.htm
is another website... may be same pics

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:29 pm
by iowaguy
Island Stones looks like a great party house, and could be combined with some nearby houses in Catherineberg:

http://www.villavacations.net/detail_stones.html

Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:14 am
by wonderlost
Our place sleeps up to 10 and we have had weddings here as there is a big grass yard that you could have a reception at.

Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:22 pm
by SusanNJ
My husband and I and our friends are staying at Island Stones this October. I will be sure to write a villa review when we get back. I am really curious to see this villa in person - 8)