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Question: Virgin Islands or Hawaii a better choice for a summer (May-July, flexible) destination wedding site?

Question Description:
We are deciding on a place to have our destination wedding/honeymoon. I've never been to either, and I am wanting opinions from those who have travelled to both as to which would be a better choice. Take weather, quality of beaches/resorts, activities, dining, etc into account when answering. Most likely, we will have the wedding at a resort, so specific resorts you would recommend that you have ACTUALLY stayed at would be awesome! Thanks for your help.

Answer#1: I would use weather.com/weddings. You can find historical weather, averages, honeymoon spots. There's even a sunset calculator so you can figure out what time to have the ceremony. It's really helpful!

Answer#2: For me it would depend where I departed from. The east coast, it would be St John in the Virgin islands. If I lived on the west coast, it would be Hawaii. The month of May is a great month to get married. If you live in the middle of USA, than I would have to go with my budget , how many guests, hotel expense, airfare etc.St John has some beautiful villas to rent. A beach wedding if that is your style is perfect in St John. The beaches are awesome. Good Luck and Congratulations.

Answer#3: Virgin Island

Answer#4: I've been to Hawaii (various islands) three times and to St. Thomas. Both are gorgeous and both have excellent weather, resorts and activities. Both would probably be equal in terms of expense. However, I'd stick with Hawaii. I was amazed at some of the poor areas in St. Thomas and the roads were very crowded when I was there (in April). I'd do Hawaii and plan on the VI another time. Good luck!

Answer#5: I would go to weather.com/weddings. You look up averages, historical weather, they even have a sunset calculator. It's really helpful and you can track your weather down to the big day. Good luck!

Answer#6: I have a cousin that lives in the Virgin Islands and I was just in Hawaii two years ago in June. I would definitely recommend the Gran Wailea Resort in Maui for a destination wedding. This place is unbelievable, great restaurants extremely clean and lots to do. The only drawback that I can see with it is the enormous size. If that does not bother you than I would check it out. If you are looking for a place a bit more personal try the Fairmont Orchid on The Big Island of Hawaii..much more romantic and quiet. There is also great snorkeling on the beach right out front with tons of green sea turtles. I would highly reccomend both!Hope this helps...good luck!