Lisa & Galen at their engagement in Napa Valley
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Plan to arrive by Friday and depart Sunday, or stay longer
Join us for sunset drinks and a relaxed welcome dinner. The full evening's plan and dress code will follow with the formal invitation.
Ceremony in the late afternoon on the beach, followed by cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Beach formal.
A formal invitation with the full schedule will follow closer to the date.
A few practical notes to help you plan
St Barths sits about 1,200 miles southeast of Miami in the northern Caribbean. There are no direct international flights, so getting there involves a connection — but the connection is part of the charm. Here's what we'd suggest.
Fly into San Juan on any major US carrier — American, JetBlue, United, and Delta all run frequent nonstops from most US cities. From SJU, connect to St Barths on Tradewind Aviation, a fifty-five minute flight on a Pilatus PC-12 turboprop. Tradewind has interline agreements with the major US carriers, so your bags check through and your itinerary lives on a single ticket.
St Barth Executive also flies the SJU–SBH route as another premium option, though check which aircraft you're booked on, as their Pilatus PC-12 NGX (pressurized cabin, business-class) is more comfortable than the smaller Tecnam STOLs they also operate. San Juan is US territory, so there's no foreign customs going down. Allow at least ninety minutes between flights.
Air France, KLM, and other European carriers fly directly into Princess Juliana Airport in St Martin. From SXM, take a ten-minute hop to St Barths on St Barth Commuter, Winair, or St Barth Executive (business-class option, varying aircraft — confirm what you're booked on).
Allow at least two hours of layover at SXM — you'll need to clear customs, collect bags, and re-check in for the second flight at a separate terminal. (Note: Tradewind does not operate the SXM–SBH route.)
Three operators — Great Bay Express, Voyager, and St Barth Ferry — run high-speed catamarans from St Martin to Gustavia harbour. Forty-five minutes to an hour, depending on the route.
A pleasant alternative if you have the time and prefer the sea to the sky. One important note: the crossing can be choppy, especially in the afternoon. If you're prone to seasickness, take medication beforehand and book a morning departure when the water is calmer.
Most hotels arrange airport transfers (sometimes complimentary, sometimes for a fee) — send your flight details when you book and they'll coordinate. The drive to anywhere on the island is fifteen to twenty-five minutes.
For independence, renting a car is highly recommended. The island has neither Uber nor reliable public transit, taxis are scarce, and a car gives you the run of the place. Hertz, Avis, Budget, Sixt, Top Loc, and Maurice all have desks at SBH airport.
Choose small. The roads are narrow, steep, and winding — the average American SUV looks out of place. The Suzuki Jimny (a compact 4×4) and Mini Cooper are the popular picks, and both handle the terrain beautifully.
A note on Mokes. The open-sided Mini Moke is the most photographed car on the island and undeniably charming, but they lack air conditioning, have no enclosed luggage space, and offer little protection from sudden tropical rain. Picturesque, not always practical.
December is high season on St Barths, so we recommend booking early. Cost ratings are per-night, December high-season rates. Information on a potential room block outside of Le Toiny will arrive with the formal invitation.
Le Toiny is a small property with limited availability. If you'd like to stay on site, please reach out to us as soon as possible — we'll coordinate directly with the hotel to secure rooms while they last.
Perched on the rocky promontory of Saint Jean Bay. The island's most storied address — Belmond-owned, design-forward, the kind of place that ends up on the cover of Vogue. Twenty minutes from Le Toiny.
On the cliffs at Pointe Milou with sweeping ocean views, an enormous infinity pool, and the well-regarded Taïno spa. Quieter and more intimate than the resort properties. Twenty-five minutes from Le Toiny.
Room block pending RSVP responses. St Barths is host to many other boutique hotels in this price range across the island.
A newly-renovated five-room boutique hotel overlooking the lagoon at Grand Cul-de-Sac — two villas and three suites, an infinity pool, and a respected on-site restaurant. Intimate and well-located. Twenty minutes from Le Toiny.
Family-owned and operated since 1969, perched on the hillside above Saint Jean Bay. Twenty-five cottages with kitchens, a panoramic infinity pool, and one of the best price-to-experience ratios on the island. Fifteen minutes from Le Toiny.
The island has a range of private homes and apartments — anywhere from modest studios to large beachfront villas. Generally the most budget-friendly approach, though prices climb with size and location. Book very early for December.
A formal invitation with the full RSVP will follow in the summer
This is a destination wedding, so we're sending save-the-dates early to give everyone time to plan. We'd love to know whether you're hoping to join us.
We've received your reply.
The formal invitation will follow in the summer.
More details will follow with the formal invitation
Plan to arrive by Friday, 11 December for the welcome dinner. If you'd prefer not to feel rushed, Thursday, 10 December is also a good option. Most guests plan to depart on Sunday 13 December — or extend your stay if you can. December is the start of high season on St Barths, so flights and accommodations book up early.
As soon as possible. St Barths in mid-December is high season — flights, hotels, and villas book up months in advance, and the best rates disappear early. If you're planning to come, we'd encourage you to lock in flights and lodging by mid-summer at the latest. Let us know if you'd like help with any of it.
Plus-ones are noted directly on each save-the-date. If yours mentioned a guest, they're warmly invited; if not, the invitation is for you alone.
Most likely no. St Barths is a French overseas collectivity — US, UK, Canadian, and EU citizens do not need a visa for short stays. You will, however, need a valid passport. Make sure yours is valid for at least six months past your return date. If you're traveling on a different passport, please check the requirements for your country.
The ceremony will be on the beach, so beach formal is recommended. More detail on the rest of the weekend's events will follow with the formal invitation.