A Dream Wedding at The Hideaway
Whether you're a couple visiting St. Thomas for the first time and looking to tie the knot while vacationing or want to wed close to home, The Hideaway can accommodate whole families together for a weekend of celebrating.
Peek into one couple’s recent celebration where The Hideaway provided not only a picturesque location for their special day, but also event planning, accommodations for guests, entertainment, and meals.
Continue reading to find out the details about this recent wedding at The Hideaway and see how it can inspire your own happily ever after.
“From beginning to end, I could not have chosen a better location for our small, intimate wedding.”
- Brooke, A Recent Bride.
The Details
Coordination & Rentals
The bride & groom opted for our in-house personalized planning services that offered the insight they needed to best utilize the features of our unique property.
The Hideaway can supply tables, chairs, and serve wear for up to 100 guests. For additional styles and rentals we rely on our trusted third party vendors.
First Look: The Courtyard
The couple shared an intimate first look, nestled away in our courtyard and surrounded by luscious greenery.
Ceremony Location: The Hideaway Farm
“The wedding location was perfect for what we envisioned as a small, intimate event. We were married on the farm with banana leaves in the background and held our dinner on the lawn. The entire event felt so magical and effortless.” says Brooke, a recent bride.
Cocktail Hour Location: The Banana Grove & Pineapple Row
Located at the entry way to our farm as guests arrived, cocktail hour was surrounded by banana trees and the very symbol of hospitality — pineapples! Guests nibbled on passed hors d’oeuvres and sipped cold beverages while the bride and groom took photos. Everyone then moved to the pavilion and lawn for dinner and reception.
Reception Location: The Lawn & Pavilion
Guests enjoyed a fabulous meal provided by The Hideaway’s very own, Chef Risa.
We love what the bride, Brooke, had to say on Wedding Wire about her big day: “Everyone was able to just relax and get to know each other and it felt like we were totally isolated from the rest of the world.”
Guest Accommodation— The Full Estate
The couple wanted a venue that also provided accommodations for those traveling from afar. Our full estate buyout was perfect for hosting their out-of-town guests. The full estate sleeps up to 36 people and includes both of our villas, all eight cottages, and access to the pool and pavilion.
We were honored to do a special Q&A with Brooke about her big day. See what she had to say, below.
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We were looking for a laid back but sophisticated vibe where the food was at the forefront and we could spend days with our family and friends away from the rest of the world. We wanted a private, intimate wedding focused around our family and closest friends. The Hideaway was exactly what we had in mind.
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I’ll be honest, the number one concern for me was the food! Chef Risa understood what I wanted from the first time we spoke. I was looking for elevated Caribbean food, and her farm to table approach was exactly the kind of sophisticated but laid back feeling I wanted to have on our wedding day.
Our families had never met before, and we wanted our brothers and sisters to get to know and love each other. The Hideaway was perfect because everyone could stay together but there was enough privacy for each family that it didn’t feel forced.
I loved that every space at the Hideaway felt like a private little world but there were plenty of spaces where we could all come together as a group. One afternoon I looked around the pool and realized that there were little groups of our families mixing together because they’d found sincere connections to each other.
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The absolute best part of hosting a wedding at the Hideaway was the staff. From the very beginning they were in constant, full communication with me, making sure every detail was considered and thought through. They took so much stress off my shoulders and made the process really easy. The day of the wedding, Kassandra was my go-to person, checking in with me throughout the day and giving me the peace and calm I needed to be able to enjoy the day.
I also really appreciated the quality of everything at the Hideaway. The entire place has a very bohemian, laid back vibe but when it comes to the details, it felt luxurious. Everything was in perfect condition, the bedrooms are quiet — they think of absolutely everything to make sure the stay is as comfortable as possible.
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Yes! The Hideaway allowed us to have the anti-wedding wedding. I hated the idea of everything being a big production, but when you’re bringing together this many people you do have to pay attention to the details and the comfort of your guests. The Hideway allowed me to walk that line between feeling like my day was special and intimate and about us as a couple, and feeling like we’d put on a really great party for the people we love.
I also have to say — one of the greatest things was seeing all the kids running around and not having to feel like we needed to be on top of them every minute — the property is entirely enclosed, so the kids were free to run and play. At the end of the weekend, they’d all gone slightly feral, which is a sign of some really happy kids.
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It was beyond romantic, all of it. Our photographer, Kelli Peevey, suggested the first look in the courtyard and that was perfection. The light was just right and we felt totally alone to enjoy that first minute together. My favorite, though, was walking just the two of us from the wedding site to the party — the palms and flowers were all around us and it felt like the world stopped for a minute.
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Honestly, I could not have pulled this off without the Hideaway staff. They were the ones to bring every detail together and ensure everything ran smoothly — even when it didn’t! I am so grateful to them for all their work. You can put your trust in their hands and know that everything will come out perfectly.
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The food was amazing and I was stunned by how well they were able to cook everything given the large number of people. Every steak was perfectly cooked, the lobster was perfection — we chose the Hideaway because we wanted the farm to table experience. We wanted to taste the Caribbean in a really sophisticated way and the Hideaway delivered. The gazpacho was an absolute winner for me — the Chef incorporated fresh grilled calamari which was a surprising and perfect addition.
Additional Meals: Provided by Hideaway’s Chef Risa
“Our wedding dinner was exceptional -- Chef Risa prepared Caribbean lobster, and each dish came out perfectly cooked, which is really hard to do when serving 40 people.”
- Brooke, A Recent Bride.
On Friday, guests staying at The Hideaway were treated to a welcome party right next door at The Shack where everyone enjoyed farm fresh cocktails and fresh caught bites. After the party, many guests stopped to soak in the Hull Bay beach front before walking back to The Estate.
After the wedding festivities, a Sunday Boozy Brunch was served where overnight guests enjoyed seasonal fresh fruit from our farm and Caribbean coconut french toast, along with an extravagant mimosa bar.
With its pristine beaches and aquamarine ocean, St. Thomas is a picturesque tropical setting for any wedding. We offer versatile event spaces for your special day as well as event planning, luxury accommodations, and incredible amenities for your guests. Contact us to find out how our skilled events team can make your tropical wedding dreams come true!
