Bench Overlooking Sunset At Gallows Point Resort
There are many perfect spots on St. John to be romantic, whether to pop the marriage question, offer an anniversary surprise, or have a special moment with your Valentine. After all, the island has been known as Love City for over 35 years!
Some people choose very private locations, and others like a cheering crowd. For the latter, the evening crowds at Woody’s, Skinny Legs, or even the dining gazebo at Maho Bay Campgrounds just can’t be beat. A crowded ferry ride with a clued in captain can make a spectacular public display.
If you want a more private moment, St. John has romantic locations galore. As photographers, sometimes we get to tag along under the guise of a vacation photo shoot, or by just “happening by” at just the right time to capture the magic moment in our camera’s lens. Here are some of our most memorable intimate locations for that special surprise:
Surprise Vow Renewal On Wayward Sailor Sailboat
- In the private outdoor dining area in the ruins near Caneel Bay’s Equator Room
- At sunset on the poolside bench or the small gazebo’s swing at Gallows Point Resort
- At the windmill in historic Catherinberg
- In the grassy meadow on top of Peace Hill
- Overlooking views at the Leinster Bay garrison or Leinster Estate ruins
- At the scenic overlook on the Lind Point hiking trail (to Honeymoon Beach) leaving Cruz Bay
- Under the beachside tree rimmed with stonework just east of the East End Schoolhouse in Hanson Bay
- In early morning on the large rocks at Hawksnest Bay
- Inside the Franklin Powell Park bandstand across from the Cruz Bay ferry dock
- On the walking bridge in the Westin Resort villas area
- On any sunset sail overlooking St. John
The most popular St. John beach wedding locations are – you guessed it – some of the most popular beaches on St. John. There are a few lesser known beaches that also made this list of our top dozen romantic beach locations:
- Trunk Bay Beach
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Cinnamon Bay Beach
- Francis Bay beach
Classic Romance at Cinnamon Bay Beach During Sunset
- Hawksnest Beach
- Turner Bay Beach
- Honeymoon Bay Beach
- Little Lameshure Bay Beach
- Hanson Bay Beach
- Great Cruz Bay Westin beach
- Gibney Beach/Oppenheimer Beach
- Brown Bay Beach
- Jumbie Beach
Because more and more brides are choosing non-beach locations on or around St. John for their special day, we have assembled a list of our own short list of locations to consider for the wedding celebration:
- Annaberg Plantation grounds near large frangipani tree
- Fortsberg Point garrison area
- Westin Resort beachside gazebo
- Estate Concordia Preserve
- Caneel Bay’s grassy Turtle Point
- Gallows Point Resort large gazebo on the point
- Framed in the windmill on Peace hill
- Offshore – on a sailboat, catamaran, etc.
- Inside the Maho Bay pavilion
- At the Catherinberg historic ruins
Love City Is For Lovers
Note – private villas all over the island are also excellent choices. There are too many to list here, but if you are interested in this option, we’ve worked with perfect locations for just 2 people to those for large groups. At Tropical Focus, we’re always searching for romantic locations. If you have a personal favorite you want to share – drop us a line. And if you are looking for some place special but none of the above inspired you, then share your vision with us and we’ll do our best to come up with a creative solution.
When it comes right down to it, the truth is that anywhere on St. John can be a very romantic place, especially when you are with the one you love.
Any time and any place… share the love.
