WayneScire
&
ChristyEckles

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Important Information for Your Trip to St. Thomas

Travel Information

Location: The wedding is in St. Thomas at Villa Serenita. 

Airport & Transportation: Details on the nearest airport, transportation options (shuttles, taxis, car rentals), and local parking. 

Flight Tickets: Cost: Approximately $500 round trip per person. 

Best Purchase Times: Late February/March 2026 during the annual winter sales. Alternatively, consider Black Friday or Cyber Monday in 2025 for great deals. 

Flight Savings Timeline: Start Saving: December 2025 Duration: 4-month savings period (December 2025 – March 2026) Estimated Savings: Approximately $250 per month.

Accommodation Information

Villa Serenita: The wedding venue also offers accommodation options for guests. Please contact us for special group rates.

Nearby Hotels: There are several hotels within a short distance of the venue, ranging from budget-friendly to luxury options.

Booking Timeline: We recommend booking your accommodations by April 2026 to ensure availability and the best rates.

Group Discounts: We have negotiated special rates at several nearby hotels. Use code "WayneChristy2026" when booking for a 15% discount.

Transportation: Most accommodations offer shuttles to and from popular areas, including our venue.

Expenses & Saving Tips

Estimated Total Cost: For guests attending from the mainland US, budget approximately $1,500-$2,000 per person for a 3-night stay, including flight, accommodations, and spending money.

Saving Strategy: We recommend setting aside about $150-200 per month starting a year before the wedding to comfortably cover all expenses.

Cost-Saving Tips:

  • Book flights during sales periods (Feb/March 2026 or Black Friday 2025)
  • Share accommodations with other guests when possible
  • Take advantage of the group booking discounts we've arranged
  • Consider extending your trip to get more value from your flight costs

Currency: US Dollars are used in St. Thomas, so no currency exchange is needed for US guests.

Wedding Savings Plan

Saving for Your Destination Wedding Trip

A timeline to help you save for our special day in St. Thomas

December 2024

$300

Initial Deposit

Start your wedding fund with an initial deposit and begin researching flight options.

January-March 2025

$200/month

Flight Research

Set up flight price alerts and research best routes to St. Thomas while saving $200 monthly.

April-July 2025

$250/month

Accommodation Fund

Increase savings to $250 monthly to cover accommodation costs. Research local options in St. Thomas.

August-November 2025

$300/month

Activities Budget

Increase to $300 monthly to build your activities and excursions fund. Watch for Black Friday flight deals.

December 2025

$350/month

Purchase Flights

Use savings to purchase flights during winter sales (approximately $500 per person round trip).

April-September 2026

$400/month

Final Preparations

Complete accommodation payments, finalize activity reservations, and set aside spending money for the trip.

October 6-8, 2026

Total: ~$5,000

Wedding Celebration!

Enjoy your fully-funded destination wedding trip to St. Thomas with approximately $5,000 saved.