Your dream wedding on the island you both love, an oceanview ceremony, reception, and every celebration in between, on one private hilltop estate above Cruz Bay.
The Hills St. John is a private hilltop wedding venue above Cruz Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, with an oceanview ceremony and reception space for up to 120 guests, 22 private villas, and a vetted vendor network for every event of your wedding weekend.
Couples keep coming back to the same terrace for a reason. Browse real ceremonies, receptions, and the moments in between.
“The Hills is truly the perfect place to get married. The views are incredible, and the property itself is even better. One of the biggest highlights was that the majority of our guests could stay together on-site. The staff at The Hills were outstanding, from the early planning stages to the actual wedding week, they made everything feel easy and stress-free.”
— Kylie & Lucas Dyer
“We hosted our wedding at The Hills, wedding reception and all of our guests stayed in villas. It was a truly epic experience. The concierge team as well as maintenance and groundskeepers were all so professional, kind, and hospitable. We could not have been happier with the overall experience.”
— Jennifer Claire Scott
Every wedding at The Hills includes the venue and access to our vetted vendor network for catering, florals, photography, and music. A full reception runs a $4,950–$9,500 venue fee, and a ceremony-only booking runs $2,500–$5,500, both depending on season, paired with a 3- or 5-villa booking (5-7 night minimum) so your wedding party stays where you marry. See full package details and pricing →
A licensed USVI wedding planner is required for every wedding at The Hills. They run the logistics: timeline, vendor scheduling, and (for legally binding weddings) helping align your marriage license paperwork with your ceremony date. Around them sits a vetted network of St. John photographers, florists, caterers, hair and makeup artists, and officiants. Browse vetted vendors & planners →
Legally marrying in the U.S. Virgin Islands is simpler than most couples expect: no residency requirement, no blood test, and no passport needed for U.S. citizens, just a $200 license fee and an 8-day posting period through the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. Read the full marriage license guide →
The outdoor terrace allows up to 120 guests for a ceremony or reception. The indoor clubhouse (950 sq ft plus a 1,158 sq ft deck) serves as a secondary event space.
The Hills is a private, gated villa community. Your wedding is held within the property’s reserved event spaces, creating an intimate setting for your celebration, while villa owners and guests may also be enjoying the community during your stay.
Yes. A minimum of 3 to 5 villas must be reserved, depending on the time of year, with a 5 to 7-night minimum stay. This ensures your wedding guests can stay together in a beautiful, centralized location for your ceremony, celebrations, and wedding weekend events.
No. We will happily connect you with one of our trusted, licensed U.S. Virgin Islands wedding planners, who will guide you through every step of the planning process.
Full reception venue fees run $4,950–$9,500 and ceremony-only bookings run $2,500–$5,500, both depending on season, plus a villa requirement. See the packages page for the full breakdown by month, or the cost guide for a full budget including vendors and travel.
No, but you do need to plan around it. The USVI requires a $200 license fee and an 8-day posting period through the Superior Court. Most couples apply a few weeks ahead. Full guide here.
Wedding pricing varies throughout the year. December through April are the busier travel months, while May through November offer greater flexibility. A month-by-month pricing guide is coming soon, in the meantime, reach out and we’ll walk you through which dates fit your budget and guest count.
Tell us your guest count and dates, and we’ll walk you through venue availability, villa packages, and next steps.
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