Wedding HAVEN....

[pocahontas]

Are you back from your honeymoon? I see you posting on other threads. I do believe you promised more pictures and details of your wedding

 

[Haven]

I''m back, you got me Pocahontas! I couldn''t stay away from PS for very long!

We came home around 11 PM yesterday. St. John was INCREDIBLE! I understand why nearly everyone we talked to was there on a third/fourth/eight trip to the island. We have tons of photos but my computer keeps shutting down on me when I try to export them from iPhoto so I can post them. A few have exported each time I''ve tried, so I''ll post those in this thread.

It really was a dream vacation. The resort (Westin) was amazing, the people were so friendly all over the island, and we visited some other really beautiful places, too.

We haven''t gotten our wedding pictures back yet, and I am eagerly awaiting the video, as well. You KNOW I''m going to post LOADS of pictures when I get them, of course!

This is me on the ferry from St. Thomas to St. John. I wore my "bride" tank from my bachelorette party on the flight there, I couldn''t resist!

 

[Haven]

Another picture from the ferry.

 

[Haven]

We went on a two-mile walk hosted by a Westin resort employee our first morning there just to get a feel for the island. Here''s a view from the walk:

 

[Haven]

It was so hot and it was only 9 AM, I couldn''t believe it!

My hubby and me:

 

[Haven]

We ate like kings. This was at a great little place called Da Livio, owned by an Italian family who came to St. John just last year. The lobster ravioli was delish!

 

[Haven]

Okay, more photos exported than I thought, so this should be good.

We rented a JEEP to drive around the island, so we took this one at an overpass.

 

[Haven]

I think this is Trunk Bay, it's probably the most touristy of all the beaches on St. John. It's really beautiful, though, and it had decent snorkeling.

ETA: NOPE, that's not Trunk Bay, Trunk Bay has a little island out there. I don't remember which bay this is.

 

[Haven]

So cheesy, I know. We spent some time on the beach at the Caneel Bay resort, which was gorgeous and practically empty, so it was really nice. I HAD to write our names in the sand somewhere!

 

[Haven]

THIS is Trunk Bay:

 

[Haven]

I love the way our reflection in the JEEP is so clear in this picture.

 

[Haven]

We were goofing around with the camera. See how shiny we are--it was HOT on that island. I''m usually not that tolerant of heat, but I was okay there.

 

[Haven]

Smiles:

 

[Haven]

Howie saw a resort employee chopping coconuts out of a tree, so he asked him for one and then the employee cut it open for him with a machete. It was delicious.

 

[Haven]

They had three gorgeous birds on the resort, this one is a five-year-old named Esmerelda.

 

[Haven]

Those are the only pictures I have for now! We went to Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda in the BVI and they were really incredible. I have some great pictures in the baths at Virgin Gorda. I promise I''ll post them when I can get them out of iPhoto, Pocahontas!

Basically, we ate a lot of really good food, snorkeled a ton, swam in some of the most beautiful beaches I''ve ever seen, and met a lot of really wonderful people. Oh, and I drank my share of pina coladas, which I never drink at home but just couldn''t resist.

AND I found a first edition of Amy Vanderbilt''s Cook Book and a first edition of an antique book about collecting books (I couldn''t resist that!) in a little antiques shop in St. Thomas. What more could a nerd like me ask for?

 

[modernsparkler]

It looks like you guys had a blast. St. John looks incredible. Perhaps a 1 year anniversary trip could be arranged Congratulations!

 

[CJ2008]

Welcome back, Haven! I was in St. John a long time ago (by myself) and I loved it. Looks like you guys did too!

Are you guys all moved in/unpacked in your new home?

 

[pocahontas]

Welcome back Haven - sorry if I outed you

Thanks for sharing pictures of your honeymoon. St John looks incredible and you and your hubby look like you had an awesome time. I'm glad you had a restful, romantic and yummy honeymoon. I'm looking forward to more pictures when you get 'em

By the way, I must be a big cheeseball too because I love writing things in the sad and capturing it on film.

 

[dani13]

Love your pics, Haven!!! You and your hubby are soooo cute!!! So glad you had an awesome hm too! Thanks for sharing!!!

 

[Deelight]

Welcome back , your photo''s look fantastic how beautiful does everything look.

Glad you had an amazing time

 

[Blair138]

Welcome back Haven!! I saw your wedding photos thread but I want to hear more about the big day too!!

 

[Harriet]

Congratulations and welcome back!

 

[Krissie]

Welcome back, Haven!

I LOVE St. John. Seeing your photos brought back many wonderful memories!!

 

[miraclesrule]

Yayayaya Haven!! It sounds...and looks....like it was an incredible time. You both look so happy.
Hot and happy...and not just temperature hot

I still covet your wedding dress.

 

[zoebartlett]

So I''m late in seeing this, but I''m glad I did. Your pics are beautiful! I can see why you''d love it so much. Welcome home!

 

[Mackenzie]

Date: 7/19/2008 2:42:37 AM
Author: Haven
Those are the only pictures I have for now! We went to Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda in the BVI and they were really incredible. I have some great pictures in the baths at Virgin Gorda. I promise I''ll post them when I can get them out of iPhoto, Pocahontas!

Basically, we ate a lot of really good food, snorkeled a ton, swam in some of the most beautiful beaches I''ve ever seen, and met a lot of really wonderful people. Oh, and I drank my share of pina coladas, which I never drink at home but just couldn''t resist.

AND I found a first edition of Amy Vanderbilt''s Cook Book and a first edition of an antique book about collecting books (I couldn''t resist that!) in a little antiques shop in St. Thomas. What more could a nerd like me ask for?

Hi Haven! I don''t write on any of the forums very often but I do lurk like many people

. I saw that you went to Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda and I had to respond! Did you go to the Soggy Dollar Bar? Wasn''t it just an amazing place?! And the Baths...could they be any more beautiful? I have been back a few times and never get over how fabulous they are. Anyway, you look like you had a wondeful time, and you make an adorable couple. Congrats!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Haven, your honeymoon looked like it was so much fun, and you and your hubby are so incredibly cute together! Can''t wait to see even more pics!

 

[blondie23]

Oh Haven, I am SOOOOOOOOO GLAD you had such an amazing time in St. John...it truly is my favorite place on earth!!!!!! I hope you saw plenty of dolphins and sea turtles....did you go to Gecko''s Gazebo or Mongoose Junction??? We always used to go there and get food and drinks after a day at the beach and look around the shops...i bought some really beautiful mosaic glass pieces.

Seriously, I am GREEN with envy!!

 

[Skippy123]

Pocahontas thanks for asking Haven about her trip; great thinking!!!! hehe

Haven, your pictures are amazing and you and your hubby looking like you are having the best time! I love the cute pic where you wrote your names in the sand! What a beautiful couple, many congrats and welcome back!