This resort — secluded and fairly exotic, but not impossible to get to — is a fine option for couples desiring a Caribbean wedding. And English is the official language of the British Virgin Islands.
Peter Island Resort’s “Weddings in Paradise” package is reasonably priced; the 2006 tab was $950. It includes a wedding coordinator, ceremony and officiant, license, all transportation, a bottle of champagne, a bouquet and boutonniere.
The resort throws in gifts of engraved crystal flutes and a surprise present. Discounted room rates may be available for wedding parties.
Brides may choose from several ceremony venues at Peter Island Resort. Locations include the oft-photographed, crescent-shaped Deadman's Bay Beach and "The Loop", a bluff carved into an island hillside overlooking the Caribbean.
A more formal choice is a patio area called “the Gardens,” which is surrounded by hibiscus and bougainvillea and commands views of Sir Francis Drake Channel and neighboring islands.
More options include Crow's Nest Villa, with panoramic vistas. Tradewinds Restaurant features an open-air dining room peering out over the channel, while the Yacht Harbour marina offers a handsome gazebo and a background of aquamarine sea and resplendent sailboats and yachts.
Getting married at Peter Island requires a three-day residency in the British Virgin Islands. Resort knot-tiers are closely advised and escorted to the proper government offices to ensure all paperwork is properly handled.
