- What is the difference
between you and the other Virgin Islands wedding coordinators?
I GIVE you the information that they charge you for.
I put you directly in touch with the people who will be so important
on your wedding day (photographer, videographer, florist, musician,
caterer, bakery, etc.) . This way you can speak to them and their fees
are not inflated as they are if booked by another wedding coordinator.
- How much is your
package?
Five hundred dollars.
- What does it include?
Everything you need to be legally married, in a personalized
way, in a gorgeous location. (Officiant, location, witnesses, and certified
copy of certifcate of marriage).
It also includes
unlimited consultations with Anne Marie Porter and names, phone numbers,
web sites of any needed vendors. (Photographer, videographer,
florist, musician, caterer, bakery, etc.). Most importantly it includes
personalized guidance by a 35 year resident of St. John who really cares
about you.
- Does the $500 include
the marriage license?
No you pay that $200 to the court.
It does include the application which can be downloaded
from this site. It does include a certified copy of the Certificate
of Marriage from the Superior Court, after your wedding.
- When should we pay
you?
Mail a check today so that on your wedding day, we
can focus on the service and celebration. A personal check is fine.
You can also go to my web site and pay with Pay Pal.
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Is
it legal?
Yes. This is America, and your marriage is recognized
worldwide. After your wedding, Anne Marie will file your paperwork
with the Superior Court and mail you a certified copy of your certificate
of marriage.
- Are their location
fees?
No I have already paid the site fees for you to be
married on any national park beach or sugar mill ruins. If you want
Anne Marie to come to your villa or sail boat for your wedding, there
is no additional fee.
- How long do we have to be there before we can get married?
You can pick up your marriage license the day you
arrive. The marriage license office is on the same highway as the airport,
on St. Thomas. Remember to mail your marriage license application so
the court has it for at least 8 days before you arrive.
- When is the court
open so we can pick up our marriage license?
The court is open Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Is There A Dress
Code When We Pick Up Our Marriage License At The Court?
Yes there is. Do not wear shorts or flip flops.
2021 OFFICIAL US
VIRGIN ISLAND HOLIDAYS
Please note that this schedule can be subject to change because
of COVID-19
More to come as www.visuperiorcourt.org releases dates
Please note that this schedule can be subject to change because
of COVID-19
2021
The court is CLOSED:
New
Years Day – Jan. 1 (Closed)
Three Kings Day – Jan. 6 (Closed)
Martin Luther King Day – Jan. 18 (9:30 am-11: 30 am) $150.00
Additional Fee
Presidents Day – Feb. 15 (9:30 am-11:30 am) $150.00 Additional
Fee
Transfer Day – March 31 (9:30 am-11:30 am) $150.00 Additional
Fee
Holy Thursday – April 1 (9:30 am-11:30 am) $150.00 Additional
Fee
Good Friday – April 2 (Closed)
Easter Monday – April 5 (9:30 am-11:30 am) $150.00 Additional
Fee
St Thomas Food Fair – April 28 – Fair Day –
open 8:a.m. to Noon
Carnival – April 29 – Jouvert – open 8 am
to Noon
ST Carnival – April 30 – Children’s Parade
(Closed)
Carnival – May 1 – Adults Parade (Closed)
Memorial Day – May 31 (Closed)
VI Emancipation Day – July 3 (9:30 am-11:30 am) $150.00
Additional Fee
Independence Day – July 4 (Closed)
Labor Day – Sep 6 (Closed)
Columbus Day – Oct 11 (9:30 am-11:30 am) $150.00 Additional
Fee
D. Hamilton Jackson Day – Nov 1 (9:30 am-11:30 am) $150.00
Additional Fee
Veterans Day – Nov 11 (Closed)
Thanksgiving Day – Nov 25 and 26 (Closed)
Christmas Eve – Dec 24 open 8 am to Noon
Christmas Day – Dec 25 (Closed)
Boxing Day – Dec 26 (Closed)
Old Year’s Eve – Dec 31 open 10 am to Noon
New Years Day – Jan 1, 2020 (Closed)
In addition you can
check www.visuperiorcourt.org
for more release dates.
Speak to
Anne Marie if you must pick up your license when the court is
closed.
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- How
do we apply for marriage license?
Click here
for information.
- On the marriage license
application where it says "Parents name" what should we do?
Put your fathers name first and your mothers name below
it. Do "Place of Birth" the same way.
- On the marriage license
application what does "Related to other Applicant" mean?
Are you related by blood to each other? I hope your
answer is no.
And where it says "In what degree?" write
not applicable
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What
does "certified copy of divorce decree" mean?
It means to phone the court where your divorce was
issued, and ask them to send you a certified copy (stamped with their
raised seal) of your divorce decree. This is not notarized, it is
certified.
- Can our certified
copy of divorce decree be from vital statistics?
Nope. It must be from the court where your
divorce was issued and stamped with that court's raised seal.
- What if we have
been divorced more than once ? Do we have to send all past divorce decrees?
No, just your most recent divorce decree.
- Do we sign the marriage license application?
Yes
- Should we have the marriage license application notarized?
No
Click
here for sample application.
- Do we have to mail
both forms - Application for Marriage License and License and Certificate
of Marriage?
Yes, type in and mail both forms.
- What is 8 day posting requirement
The marriage license office wants your marriage license
application & all required paperwork at least 8 days before you
pick up the license.
- When should we mail our marriage license application to the
Superior Court?
I recommend one month before you plan to pick up your
license. The Court only needs to have your application for eight days
prior to issuing you the license but lets be on the safe side.
- It's just the two
of us. Will you provide witnesses?
Yes
- What if it rains?
You'll get married when it stops, under the rainbow.
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- What should we wear?
Anything you want.
- How far in advance do we need to book you?
As soon as you know your wedding date.
- Will you help us find a place to stay, photographer, videographer,
florist, caterer, etc. etc.?
Yes give me a call. Call cell 340-626-4658.
- Should we rent
a jeep?
Yes! You will have the freedom to explore and really
enjoy St. John. In the long run, you will save money by not having to
take taxis everywhere.
- Why doesn't this site prefer an email address?
Anne Marie prefers speaking with you about something
as important and personal as your wedding or marriage vow renewal service.
One phone call can accomplish more than 10 emails. Phone Cell 340-626-4658.
- What does your $500 package include?
All pre-wedding consultations. Phone Anne Marie Porter
as often as you like. She pays for the calls.
Wedding ceremony at the place and time of your choice.
2 Certified copies of License and Certificate of marriage.
Personalized guidance by a twenty seven year resident
of St. John who really cares.
- What is the difference in what you do and what a wedding planner
does?
I put you directly in touch with people who will be
so important on your wedding day (photographer, videographer,
florist, musician, caterer, etc, etc.) so you can speak to them
and their fees are not inflated, as they are by if booked by a wedding
planner.
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What should we do now?
Mail payment to confirm your reservation with Anne Marie
Porter or you can also go to my web site and pay
with Pay Pal.
Apply for your marriage license.
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