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In a fast paced world where personalized service and commitment is rapidly being lost, Island Style Weddings stands firm on providing quality, not quantity to our couples. Since 2002, we have been designing Caribbean celebrations with elegance and style. We want to be your guide, friend and professional to ensure your day is perfect.

Island Style Weddings has chosen value over volume, resisting the lure of expansion and keeping the personal touch. You can rest assured that your wedding will be our primary focus and the two of you are the guests of honor.

Because we have chosen to stay small and personalized, Tara Hildabrand guarantees that your wedding and events leading up to it will be coordinated with you and your vision in mind. Being located in the US Virgin islands, our location already provides the magical atmosphere that many other locations must manufacture.

Island Style Weddings on St John, USVI destination weddings are ideal for those brides and grooms who want to make their wedding day truly unique. Destination weddings are perfect for couples who don’t want the stress and additional expense of the large number of guests and formalities that are often expected in traditional weddings. A wedding in the United States Virgin Islands in the Caribbean offers many options. Your island wedding could a completely private and romantic ceremony for just the two of you and a honeymoon to boot! It could be a close and personal event to be attended by only your closest friends and family. Or if the two of you are dreaming of a multi day island party - what better place than a fabulous private villa( max 50 guests) or one of the great resorts. In the USVI, there are many exceptional locations and unspoiled beaches.

Island Style Weddings is well equipped to handle weddings for couples from anywhere around the world. The least populated of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St John (4,000 year round residents) is unspoiled by McDonalds, no red lights- not even Starbucks has penetrated this little island gem in the Caribbean. St Thomas offers duty free shopping and many possibilities for unique and stunningly beautiful wedding locales. In addition, entry to and from America’s Caribbean, the U.S. Virgin Islands, by U.S. citizens does not require a passport, (proof of citizenship i.e.- birth certificate or voter registration is require) making it easy for all to travel to your Caribbean Wedding. At Island Style Weddings, we offer years of expertise in planning all types of Caribbean destination weddings.

Many couples are concerned about asking their guests to travel to another location for their wedding- However a destination wedding offers great value and many benefits in comparison to a traditional wedding. A traditional wedding is usually hosted for one afternoon or evening. Sometimes the bride and groom are so caught up in the whirlwind they don't have a moment to take it all in. A destination wedding offers the guests and the wedding couple some time to unwind from their day to day life and more time to spend with each other. They can celebrate their wedding in festive and relaxing setting. In addition, your guests are offered an opportunity for a much deserved vacation, a family reunion as well as a wedding they will never forget. Destination weddings create lasting memories not just for the couple but the guests as well.

The tropical paradise that is the USVI has a special way of unravelling tension. However, planning a wedding is always stressful, especially if you live hundreds, or even thousands of miles from the wedding locale. At Island Style Weddings, we are skilled at helping couples plan their special day, even from remote distances. No matter what degree of guidance you seek, we can help. Have you always envisioned being married at sunset, barefoot on the beach? If so, we can make that dream a reality. Caribbean destination weddings are a truly spectacular experience for everyone involved. If you are interested in looking into a wedding celebration on a beautiful island in the US Virgin Islands, contact Tara Hildabrand by email at islandstylewedding@gmail.com or call (817) 454-6785 begin planning the Island Style Wedding of your dreams.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$6,007

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Island Style Weddings

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Island Style Weddings is praised for professional, organized, and responsive service that made destination weddings stress-free and flawlessly executed. The planner coordinated vendors, multiple events, welcome bags, and venue logistics with keen attention to detail. Couples highly recommend them.

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Island Style Weddings is praised for professional, organized, and responsive service that made destination weddings stress-free and flawlessly executed. The planner coordinated vendors, multiple events, welcome bags, and venue logistics with keen attention to detail. Couples highly recommend them.

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Emily Sent on 05/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding

If you’re looking for someone who truly cares about making your day special and stress-free, look no further than Island Style Wedding’s. Tara & her husband passion for their work shines through in every detail, and we couldn’t be happier with how our wedding turned out.

Thank you for helping us create memories that we will cherish forever!
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Carley Sent on 12/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Trey & Carley 2024

Tara made the wedding process a BREEZE! Her communication and readiness to answer was a delight. Every single detail was executed perfectly! Tara truly took all of the stress away for me. Her suggestions and recommendations were spot on from the rental of our villa, to our welcome party, and then finally our wedding!
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Holly Sent on 10/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding!

Tara was amazing to work with! Planning a wedding from afar can be stressful but Tara took all the stress away and handled everything. Giving us recommendations and suggestions on every detail. Choosing Tara was the best decision we made! She was there throughout the entire process all the way til last song of the reception. There was not one thing we would have changed nor had regrets on. The ceremony was held at Trunk Bay and reception was held at the Hills. The sunset at the Hills was absolutely breathtaking! If your looking for a wedding planner you cannot go wrong with Tara at Island Style Weddings. If you looking for a place to hold wedding or reception the Hills you cannot go wrong! The Hills is spacious and can accommodate the entire wedding party and guest during your stay.
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Tawny Sent on 08/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Tara was just amazing!

My husband and I were completely thrilled with Tara. From the first communication with Tara on through our wedding day, Tara was a pleasure to work with every time. Tara worked with all of the vendors and kept us updated on how things were going. She was very professional. We had a pannist playing the steel drum. Our officiant was wonderful. The wedding flowers were beautiful. The wedding cake was absolutely delicious. The photographer and videographer captured the entire ceremony with great detail. And Trunk Bay? It was stunning. A gorgeous venue. Our wedding was exactly what we wanted. We highly recommend choosing Tara as your wedding planner. You will be very pleased.
Sean
Sean Sent on 08/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most magical wedding

Words can’t quite capture how grateful we are for Tara. She was the perfect wedding planner. After interviewing a few planners—one who wasn’t local and another who wasn’t very timely with her responses—we found Tara, and we couldn’t have been luckier. She recommended an amazing team of vendors (we had the BEST team), handled all the details, and kept us stress-free with her quick responses, even well before the wedding. Planning was such a breeze with her, and we really felt the difference compared to our friends. Tara became more than just a planner; she became our friend, and we were sad when it was all over. She was worth every penny and more. Hiring Tara was hands-down the best decision we have ever made.

- Sean & Jordan
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Desarae Sent on 08/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience w/ Tara & Island Style Weddings!

Tara's exceptional service made our wedding day perfect. We highly recommend her! She was very responsive & prepared, she answered all of our questions in detail, did a great job coordinating all of vendors and details for our wedding, and provided us with so many ideas that made the day even more special. We can't thank her enough for the job that she did for us!
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Veronika Sent on 08/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A dream wedding!

Dearest Tara,

Words cannot express how grateful we are for your extraordinary work in making our wedding day the most magical and unforgettable experience of our lives. Your professionalism, creativity, and unwavering dedication throughout the entire planning process were truly invaluable.
From the initial brainstorming sessions to the final execution of every detail, you anticipated our needs and brought our vision to life in a way that surpassed all our expectations. You made everything seem effortless, allowing us to relax and savor every moment of our special day without any worries. Not a wrinkle in the tablecloths! Your recommendation and guidance on the villa, caterer, DJ and photographer were on point to my vision and dreams.
We received countless compliments from our guests about the flawless flow of the event, the exquisite decor, and the overall magical atmosphere. You truly have a gift for creating unforgettable experiences, and we are so fortunate to have had you by our side throughout this journey.
We will forever cherish the memories of our wedding day and will always remember your incredible contribution. Thank you for being more than just a wedding planner; you became a trusted friend and confidante throughout this process. We are truly grateful for your friendship and support.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Veronika and Charles Christensen
Irene
Irene Sent on 05/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Service all the way through!

Tara is very professional and organized. She helped us to plan 5 events on St. John, including the wedding. She knows the right vendors to really bring all events to life (florist, photographer, baker, creative designer, caterer for beach BBQ, etc.) and stayed on top of all the details. She also helped us with extra decorations for the rehearsal dinner and put together the amazing welcome bags which our guests raved about. I can't thank her and her team enough. Her efforts were above and beyond and really made all events very special. I would highly recommend Tara!!!
Jen
Jen A. Sent on 09/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Brought our perfect day to life

Tara helped my husband and I to organize our dream wedding day on St. John. It was a smaller wedding with ~16 guests. We truly would not have wanted to plan it with anyone else. She is connected with great vendors and everything went off without a hitch. Not only did Tara help us with the wedding day itself, but she helped us to plan events before and after our big day. We would highly recommend her to anyone planning a USVI wedding!! Thank you for bringing our vision to life!
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Michelle Sent on 06/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Planner- Just What You Need

We got married on 6/17 and used Tara! She was amazing! Extremely smart, organized, kind, and responsive. She doesn’t miss a detail and is very inexpensive. Hire her if you need a planner in St John’s especially. She knows everyone there and how to pull off big events with any budget. Not only did we enjoy using her leading up to the wedding but she also followed up post wedding with a surprise video she made and to check to make sure we got our photos. She’s just incredible. Don’t make the mistake by hiring anyone else.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

13 Endorsements
St. John Catering and Mathayom Private Chefs St. John Catering and Mathayom Private Chefs Wedding Caterers

Mary and team help create some of the most beautiful events in the USVI! We love working with them to bring each client's individual vision to life.

STX Weddings STX Weddings Wedding Planners

Mary and her team based in St John, Virgin Islands plan stunning weddings. Planning and delivering is what they do best. I have had the opportunity to collaborate with Island Style Weddings in the past. They are a pleasure to work with and are professional from start to finish.

Blue Glass Photography Blue Glass Photography Wedding Photographers

Mary Bartolucci and the team at Island Style Weddings is professional and knowledgeable. THey provide the ultimate experience in destination wedding planning.

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