We're getting married on an island, and we'd love you there.
Flying you halfway across the world for a weekend is no small ask, and we don't take it lightly. This page is our attempt to make the whole thing feel easy — travel, where to stay, what to pack, when and where to turn up. Everything will be here, and we'll keep it updated as plans firm up.
We can't wait to swim with you, eat with you, and dance on the terrace with you. Until then, C & A.
The weekend, in full
We're spreading the celebration across three days so there's time for the island — and time for each other. Nothing is compulsory beyond Friday afternoon.
Flights & transfers
Saint Lucia has two airports. You want the southern one.
This is the main international airport, in the south of the island, closest to the villa. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from London Gatwick and Heathrow — around nine hours. Fly into UVF, not the smaller SLU in the north.
Tip: book early. October is shoulder season and flights sell out faster than you'd think.
We'll be arranging a group transfer service from UVF — details to follow closer to the date. If you'd rather organise your own, any hotel or taxi desk at the airport will know Villa Firefly.
Helicopter transfers are also available from UVF direct to the south — quicker but pricier. Ask us if you'd like a recommendation.
British and EU passport holders don't need a visa for stays up to six weeks. Your passport should have at least six months' validity beyond your return date. You'll need to fill in Saint Lucia's online immigration form (sluimmigration.com) within 72 hours of arrival — takes five minutes.
Where to stay
We've negotiated a group booking code at BodyHoliday, a beautiful wellness-led resort in the north of the island and our first recommendation for most guests. The code is available from Alexander on request — message him directly and he'll pass it along.
If you're travelling with children, BodyHoliday is adults-only, so two lovely alternatives are The Landings — a family-friendly resort with apartment-style suites and a marina — or Cap Maison, a little quieter and grown-up but very welcoming to kids. Both are in the same northern stretch of the island and easy to reach.
Happy to make a personal introduction or help you choose — just ask.
What to wear
For the ceremony and dinner: Caribbean formal. Think floaty dresses and jewel tones for the women, linen suits and loafers (or bare feet — truly) for the men. No black tie. No white — please leave that to the bride.
A note on shoes: the ceremony is on grass and much of the evening is on stone terraces. Flats, wedges, or anything that won't sink — stilettos will betray you.
For the welcome drinks and beach day: very relaxed. Linen, kaftans, swimwear with a cover-up.
Bring: a light wrap for the evening (breezes off the water), sunglasses, and sunblock. It'll be around 28°C in October.
The island
A few of our favourites, if you can stretch the trip.
The two volcanic peaks you'll see from the villa. Gros Piton is the climbable one — a proper hike, four hours return, guides compulsory. Book through your hotel or ask us. Even if you don't climb, the view from anywhere in Soufrière is half the reason to come.
The Caribbean's only drive-in volcano. Bubbling pools, steam, and a warm mud bath said to be good for the skin. Touristy but genuinely worth it.
A mineral waterfall in an old estate garden. Cool, green, gentle. Perfect for a pre-wedding morning.
James Michener called it the most beautiful bay in the Caribbean — he may have been right. Forty minutes north. Lunch at Château Mygo, a drink at the marina, home before dark.
Hire a catamaran for half a day — snorkelling, rum, the coast from the water. We can recommend a skipper. The single best thing you can do in Saint Lucia.
Please let us know by 30th April
We need to firm up numbers six months out, so please reply by the end of April — even if it's a regretful no. Dietary requirements, song requests, and children's names are all very welcome alongside.
Or message us directly — we'll get it either way.